Canton FD Gets Early Christmas Present

Local firefighters and EMS personnel were gifted large cache of power tools for the department.

Beloved Canton Policeman Retires After Decades Of Work

After 33 years in law enforcement, 23 serving the Town of Canton, a beloved member of the department retired over the weekend.

Canton PD To Crack Down On Distracted Drivers

The Canton Police Department announced Wednesday it is participating in the national 'U Drive. U Text. U Pay' campaign.

Suspects In Canton Car Break-In Spree Were Juveniles: Chief: UPDATE

Canton police say the town has seen an influx of vehicle break-ins, with two being caught in the act on Monday.

Special Canine Cop Unveiled By Canton's Finest: CPD

Abandoned as a puppy over the summer, Leo is the newest member of the Canton police force ... and cuteness is his primary weapon.

Child Car Seat Safety Topic Of Canton Police Clinic

The free program will take place on Monday, Sept. 18.

Wayward Cows Killed By Gunfire In Burlington: Reports

With the oversight of Burlington & Canton Animal Control, the trio of bovines were shot and killed Wednesday, causing some outrage.

Canton FD Seeks Recruits At Thursday Event

The Canton Fire & EMS Department is hosting a rescheduled recruiting drive event at a local park Thursday evening.

Canton To Offer Folks A Place To Chill

The Town of Canton announced Tuesday it will open up a cooling center in anticipation of this week's expected heat wave.

Canton's Newest Cop About To Hit The Beat

The Canton Police Department last weekend announced that one of its newest sworn officers had completed training at the police academy.

Canton FD Remembers Fallen Member Killed 36 Years Ago

The beloved fire police member was killed on Route 44 after being hit by a drunk driver on July 12, 1987.

Canton FD Breaks Ground On New Firehouse

The new structure will replace an antiquated facility in Collinsville that was built in 1971.

Canton Police Investigate Home Invasion ... By Bears: Reports

Canton police said a mother bear and her three babies may have let themselves inside a local house Tuesday afternoon.

Canton To Break Ground On New Firehouse

The groundbreaking ceremony is Saturday on the new, multi-million-dollar facility.

Prison Time For Canton Woman Who Stole Money From Feds: Authorities

The 67-year-old woman defrauded a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program, according to officials.

Two Sentenced In AT&T Robbery Spree: Authorities

A Hartford resident and Middletown resident were sent to prison this week for multiple robberies, including ones in Canton and Newington.

Canton FD To Host Free Community CPR Classes

The Town of Canton's fire department is hosting a special CPR/first aid class for members of the community on April 23.

Suspects Steal Tools From Canton Hardware Store: Police

Store officials said two suspects tried to use fake credit card, then walked out with the merchandise.

Veteran Police Officer Calls It A Career In Canton

He signed off for the final time after nearly three decade career in law enforcement.

Hartford Man Sentenced In AT&T Store Robberies, Including Canton

The suspect and/or his associates were charged in connection with robberies in Newington, Enfield and Canton.

Canton Police Target Contractor Fraud

The department this week issued warnings and tips when you hire a building contractor.

Canton Teenaged Girl Missing

Canton police are looking for Claire Schroeder, 16, who is described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes.

Canton Officials Authorize Contract To Build New Firehouse

The Canton Board of Selectmen has authorized the town's chief executive to finalize a contract with a Bloomfield builder.

Canton Cold-Weather Warming Centers Opened

Temperatures are in the single digits with wind chills approaching double digits below zero.

Canton Selectmen OK CVFD's Sale Of Ambulance, Tire Rims

Revenue from the sales will be put back into the Canton Volunteer Fire Department's coffers.

Canton Responders Concerned About Address Numbers At Residences

Doing so will ensure a prompt response from police and/or fire personnel if needed.

Canton PD: Report Reckless Drivers Via Email

The Canton Police Department has set up an email account for the public to utilize if they see a reckless driver or speeder in town.

Nonprofit Honors Canton Police For Fighting Domestic Violence

Hartford-area police attended a special event in Simsbury, including Canton police.

Canton Woman Pleads Guilty To Bilking Government: Feds

According to authorities, the 67-year-old illegally obtained Section 8 housing benefits for 16 years.

19-Year-Old Woman Hurt In Canton Crash Faces 'Long Road,' Family Says

Photos of vehicles involved in accident show horrific extent of damage in Sunday's crash.

Canton Voters To Decide Emergency Radio Funds

One week after officials discussed a $550K grant from the state to upgrade emergency communications, town meeting voters have final say.

Feds: Canton Man Sentenced For Child Porn

Robert Eccleston, 58, of Canton, will spend nine years in prison for distributing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.

Canton Police Seek Missing 15-year-old Girl

Police are looking for Trishelle Capestani, a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5-feet tall and weighing 90 pounds.

Canton Police Seek Info On Monday Burglaries

Canton police are looking for any surveillance camera footage involving a white Mazda vehicle.

Canton Police Investigating 'Check Washing' Reports

"Check washing" is the process of erasing details from checks and rewriting them, usually for criminal purposes, Canton police said.

Former Victims Advocate Distributed Child Porn: Attorney's Office

The man, a Canton resident, used a social media app to distribute photos and videos of children being sexually abused, officials said.

Canton Woman Charged With Section 8 Fraud: Prosecutors

A Canton woman has been charged with defrauding the federal Section 8 program, according to prosecutors.

Assistant Chief Medina Appointed As Police Chief Of Wethersfield

“Assistant Chief Rafael Medina is more than a dedicated public servant and respected colleague, he is a friend,”.

Several Reports Of 'Peeping Tom' In Canton

Police are asking for the public's help in catching a voyeur.

Canton Resident Graduates From CT State Police Training Academy

A Cantonl resident was among 100 new State Troopers who graduated from the Connecticut State Police training academy this week.