West Hartford FD Battles Apartment Building Blaze

The fire on Friday afternoon originated on the third floor of the four-story apartment building, fire officials said.

Man Charged With Firing Gun At West Hartford Building: Police

The 43-year-old Bloomfield man is being held on $700,000 bond in connection with the Feb. 20 incident.

Shooting Probed In Busy West Hartford Area: Police: Reports

A busy stretch of road was closed for a period of time Thursday evening as authorities investigated gunfire reports.

WeHa Man Sent To Prison For Stealing Catalytic Converters: Feds

The 28-year-old was paid $412K from January 2021 to May 2022 for stolen catalytic converters, according to officials.

West Hartford Store Targeted By Burglars: Police

The store owner saw intruders via the building's surveillance system and the stolen escape vehicle was abandoned in Hartford, police said.

West Hartford Firefighters Meet Accomplished Actor To Thank Him

A delegation from the WHFD visited 'The Drew Barrymore Show' to thank actor Denis Leary for his foundation and a recent grant award.

Accused Library Book Thief Charged In West Hartford Last Year: WHPD

The man charged with stealing library books in Wethersfield was charged with similar crimes in West Hartford, Middletown, and Portland.

Three From West Hartford Picked To Be Judges

Gov. Ned Lamont Monday said three West Hartford residents have been chosen to fill multiple judicial openings in the state court system.

1 Dead As Tractor-Trailer Slams BMW In West Hartford: Police: UPDATE

The early morning crash Monday closed I-84 in West Hartford for several hours.

West Hartford Teacher 'Inappropriately Touched' Pupil: WHPD

The 46-year-old Manchester resident, a 20-year classroom teacher, works at a private day school.

West Hartford's Speed Enforcement Camera Plan Becomes Clearer

The town council last week finalized project financing, with further talks dealing with costs to speeders and when the cameras will go up.

West Hartford PD Accuses Tolland Contractor Of Scam: Police

The WHPD said the 37-year-old failed to finish a job in West Hartford and doctored documents claiming to be a licensed contractor.

2 Hartford Men Charged In 2024 WeHa Liquor Store Robbery: Police

The robbery took place more than a year ago at City Line Liquors on Prospect Avenue in West Hartford.

West Hartford FD Announces Retirements Of Two Longtime Leaders

Both men served the West Hartford Fire Department for more than two decades.

Major Staff Milestones, Promotions at West Hartford FD

The West Hartford Fire Department has had several staffing promotions/achievements this month.

Holiday Miracle: West Hartford FD Rescues Deer Stuck On Ice

West Hartford responders Tuesday morning helped save a deer stuck on the ice of a local reservoir.

Attorney Blasts Decision To Exonerate West Hartford Cop

The attorney for the family of a suspect killed in a West Hartford officer-involved shooting criticized a report saying it was justified.

2 Years Later: West Hartford PD Seeks Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect

The West Hartford Police Department said it is still searching for the motorist who struck and killed an elderly woman on Dec. 20, 2022.

West Hartford Officials React To Local Cop's Exoneration: UPDATE

The Office of the Inspector General said the August 2023 shooting at Town Fair Tire was done to save people from injury and death.

Woman, 74, Dead After Being Hit By Vehicle In West Hartford: WHPD

The incident on Thanksgiving Eve is the second pedestrian fatality on West Hartford roads this month alone.

Information Sought In Fatal Crash In West Hartford: Police

Police are trying to find two vehicles that were in the area at the time of the crash.

West Hartford Man Gets Prison Time In Fed Narcotics Distribution Case

A West Hartford man was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport in a federal drug case.

Woman, 87, Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle: West Hartford PD: UPDATE

Local police Saturday morning identified the victim as an 87-year-old West Hartford woman

Four Hurt After Blaze Rips Through West Hartford Residences: WHFD

The early morning fire Wednesday badly damaged the two-family home, displacing nine in all.

Brush Fire Warnings Issued In West Hartford

Amid record-breaking dry weather, the Town of West Hartford is telling residents to avoid burning of any kind.

Resident Rushed To Hospital After Kitchen Fire: West Harford FD

The person was taken to Hartford Hospital after suffering 'serious' burns while battling the blaze Friday night, fire officials said.

West Hartford Collecting Unwanted/Unused Prescription Drugs

The event on Saturday, Oct. 26, is part of National Take Back Day, where such drugs can be safely and legally disposed of at a local site.

6 Charged After West Hartford Smoke Shop Sweep: Police

The lengthy investigation into illegal marijuana/drug sales started in December 2023, with several smoke shops probed.

West Hartford 911 Service Operating As Normal Now: WHPD: UPDATE

The issue is part of a statewide problem being reported in other towns.

2 Hartford Men Accused Of Breaking Into West Hartford Liquor Store

The incident happened last August, with thousands of dollars in 'high-end' liquor stolen, police said.

South Windsor Man Charged In August West Hartford Crash: Police

The 19-year-old suspect was driving a vehicle that collided with a motorcycle on Aug. 12 in West Hartford, seriously injuring the rider.

Farmington Man Charged With Exposing Himself In West Hartford: Police

The 43-year-old male was reportedly exposing himself on a hiking trail in town and, then, allegedly was masturbating in the bushes later.

EaHa Residents Charged In Gunshot Incident In West Hartford: Police

A male and a female from East Hartford were charged in connection with the discharge of a firearm in West Hartford on Sunday.

Routine West Hartford Traffic Stop Leads To Major Drug Bust: CSP

State police charged two men Saturday with a series of weapons, drug, and motor vehicle charges on I-84 in West Hartford

Prepare To Evacuate At West Hartford Workshop

Emergency officials will be at the Noah Webster Library Wednesday to teach folks how to make emergency 'go' bags in case of an evacuation.

Prepare For The Worst At West Hartford Seniors Commission Talk

The West Hartford Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Tuesday will meet to discuss emergency checklists for seniors.

USJ Hosting Forum on Emergency Preparedness Tuesday

The West Hartford university will feature police, fire, and municipal officials for an open, roundtable talk on preparing for the worst.

Pedestrian Hurt After Being Hit By Vehicle In West Hartford: Police

The incident happened Tuesday afternoon in the West Hartford Art League parking lot.

Dressing Room Voyeur Sought In West Hartford: Police

The West Hartford PD Tuesday released images of a suspect they believed was taking unauthorized images of people changing last month.

West Hartford PD Thinking Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

Staff members at the WHPD this month will be wearing pink and, even, driving a pink-adorned police cruiser for breast cancer awareness.