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Police ID Man Arrested After Investigation in West Hartford
Police have identified a man who was arrested after an investigation in West Hartford on Saturday. Officers were called to a minor disturbance on Dover Road around 7:30 p.m. Investigators said the suspect involved in the incident, later identified as 30-year-old Joseph Yankus, fled the area and was quickly found on Robin Road. He was taken into custody and a…
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Motorcyclist Dies 2 Weeks After West Hartford Crash
A man died Friday, two weeks after being involved in a motorcycle crash in West Hartford. Officials said the accident happened in the area of Trout Brook Drive and Lawler Road at approximately 6 p.m. on March 18. Officers responded to the scene after getting multiple emergency calls about the crash. The motorcyclist, 61-year-old Christopher White, was thrown from his…
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West Hartford Police Investigating Carjacking
A man in West Hartford was carjacked on Tuesday, after what he believed was an arrangement to sell it. According to the West Hartford Police Department, shortly after 12:30 p.m., officers responded to 108 Oakwood Ave. after a report that a carjacking took place in the parking lot. A 42- year-old man reported that he arranged to sell his vehicle….
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Man in Critical Condition After West Hartford Motorcycle Crash
A man has critical injuries after a motorcycle crash in West Hartford Friday night, police said. Officials said the accident happened in the area of Trout Brook Drive and Lawler Road at approximately 6 p.m. Officers responded to the scene after getting multiple emergency calls about the crash. The motorcyclist, a 61-year-old man, was thrown from his vehicle and was…
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Stabbing at a West Hartford Gas Station Leaves 1 Injured: Police
West Hartford Police Officers responded to the Shell Gas Station, located at 905 Farmington Avenue, on reports of an alleged stabbing incident early Saturday morning. Around 12:09 a.m., responding officers located an individual with multiple stab wounds and emergency medical care was administered. The individual was then transported to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. According to police,…
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West Hartford Police Warn Residents After Uptick in Distraction Thefts
Police are now warning residents after an uptick in what they describe as distraction thefts have occurred in Connecticut. Two occurrences of distraction thefts have occurred in West Hartford within the past month, which are currently being investigated. According to police, the first incident occurred during the first week of February at the Whole Food’s parking lot on 340 North…
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West Hartford Police Begin Wearing Body Cameras
In a move that West Hartford says is about accountability and transparency, all public-facing police officers began wearing body cameras on Monday. The cameras are about the size of a cell phone and weigh only a couple of pounds. They attached to the abdomen area to record all investigative actions by officers. They are electronic devices, West Hartford police say,…
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West Hartford Police Begin Wearing Body Cameras
West Hartford police officers began wearing body cameras on Monday.
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West Hartford Police Warn of Spike in Check Thefts
West Hartford Police are warning residents to be cautious amid an increase in check thefts. Officials said they’ve received several complaints reporting that checks have been stolen or altered to reflect much larger amounts. This type of crime is often referred to as “check washing.” Police say “check washing” happens when the ink on a check is removed by...
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North Main Street in West Hartford Reopens After Crash
North Main Street in West Hartford was closed after a crash and has reopened. One vehicle crashed and no injuries are reported, according to police. A telephone pole came down, according to police.
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Police Chase Leads to Traffic Nightmare in West Hartford
A police chase in West Hartford leads to a traffic nightmare during the Friday afternoon rush hour.
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2 Taken Into Custody During Police Pursuit in West Hartford: PD
Police have taken two people into custody after a police pursuit on Interstate 84 in West Hartford Friday afternoon. Hartford and Connecticut State Police engaged in the pursuit of a vehicle on I-84 westbound at approximately 3:20 p.m. The wanted vehicle allegedly drove off the shoulder of the exit 43 on-ramp and the occupants fled, according to police. West Hartford…
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Car Wanted For Involvement in Homicide Rams Into Several Police Cruisers in West Hartford: PD
The person driving a car that is wanted in connection with a homicide hit several police cruisers while fleeing from West Hartford police, according to officials. Authorities said the car believed to be involved in a homicide was observed by West Hartford police and the state police narcotics task force Friday afternoon. State police tried to stop the car in…
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Police Investigating Illegal ATV Caravan in West Hartford
About 200 ATVs, motorbikes and motorcycles road up and down West Hartford streets Sunday evening.
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Ceiling Collapsed on People Inside Milkcraft in West Hartford, 2 Injuries Reported
Two injuries were reported after the ceiling collapsed with customers and employees inside Milkcraft in West Hartford Monday night. The collapse happened at approximately 8 p.m. on Farmington Avenue in downtown West Hartford. Officials said approximately 12 to 20 customers and six employees were in the building at the time of the collapse. Responding crews were able to search the…
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Construction Worker Left Injured, Covered in Concrete After Falling Through Floor in West Hartford
A construction worker was left injured after falling through two floors and being covered in wet concrete at a construction site in West Hartford. West Hartford police said they received a report of an injured construction worker at 1031 New Britain Ave. at approximately 11:15 a.m. Crews responding to the scene found a construction worker had fallen through a floor…
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Gun Discharged During Road Rage Incident in West Hartford: Police
Two people were arrested after a gun was fired during a road rage incident in West Hartford Monday night, according to police. Officials said the incident happened in the area of 1445 New Britain Ave. at approximately 9:05 p.m. The subjects were involved in a road rage incident just before coming to a stop on New Britain Avenue and it…
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Several Roads in West Hartford Closed Sunday in Anticipation of Possible Protests
Some roads in West Hartford were closed to traffic on Sunday in anticipation of possible protests in the area. Traffic was not allowed in the following areas: Belknap Road and Sycamore Lane from Prospect Avenue Sycamore Road, Golf Road and Vardon Road from Asylum Avenue Bainton Road from Albany Avenue Belknap Road from Whetten Road Police said the closures were…
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Extra Officers, Resources Brought in for Possible Protests at CT State Capitol
Extra officers and resources are being used to help protect the State Capitol and to ensure everyone is safe throughout the day.
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West Hartford Police Seek Bank Robbery Suspect
West Hartford police are trying to identify a suspect accused of robbing the American Eagle Financial Credit Union on New Britain Avenue Monday.