Police Department News & Announcements

For Immediate Release - Assault with Firearm 840 Main Street

East Hartford, CT - On Friday, October 15, 2021 shortly before 1:00 PM East Hartford Police responded to 860 Main Street for a reported... more ››

Don't Text and Drive

CT DOT, NHTSA and East Hartford Police Remind Drivers: U Drive. U Text. U Pay.

East Hartford, CT — East Hartford Police will join law enforcement agencies nationwide during the month of October to remind drivers about... more ››

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East Hartford Police & Health Departments Announce DEA’s 21st Take Back Day

East Hartford, CT -- With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, East Hartford Police and the East Hartford Health... more ››

Traffic Alert

Expect Road Closures for Hartford Marathon

The annual Eversource Hartford Marathon is Saturday, October 9th, and as usual a significant part of the Marathon Course... more ››

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Believe 208: Run for the Brave and Finest 5K

East Hartford, CT— On Sunday, September 26, 2021, 8:30 - 11 AM, more than 500 participants will take to Main Street, East... more ››

Join East Hartford Police Officers for "Coffee with a Cop"

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East Hartford Police Department Welcomes New Officers

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford and the East Hartford Police Department welcomed four new police officers today at a ceremony... more ››

HOMICIDE INVESIGATION – VICTIM ID

For Immediate Release:  Friday, August 20, 2021

Homicide, 808 Silver Lane

For Immediate Release: 

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East Hartford Police Department Issues Back to School Safety Tips

East Hartford, CT – As students return the classroom, the East Hartford Police Department would like to remind all drivers... more ››

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Haircut With a Cop

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Police Department, in conjunction with Elexio's Barbershop, located at 918 Main Street, invite you to... more ››

America's Night Out Against Crime

East Hartford to Join Communities Nationwide for "America's Night Out Against Crime"

East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford will once again join communities nationwide for National Night Out – America’s Night Out... more ››

Road Closed

Maple Street On-Ramp (Ramp 5C) to Route 2 WB in East Hartford CLOSED from Thursday July 15, 2021 until Saturday July 24, 2021, Weather Permitting.

East Hartford, CT - The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the temporarily closure of the Maple Street On-ramp (Ramp 5C... more ››

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East Hartford Police Department Announces 12th Session of Citizen Police Academy

East Hartford, CT - Chief Scott M. Sansom and the East Hartford Police Department announce the upcoming 12th session of the East Hartford... more ››

Coffee with a Cop

Join East Hartford Police Officers for "Coffee with a Cop"

East Hartford, CT - Come join the East Hartford Police Department for Coffee with a Cop.The event is on Tuesday, July 20th... more ››

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East Hartford Reminds Residents that Fireworks are Illegal

East Hartford, CT— Mayor Marcia Leclerc, East Hartford Police Chief Scott Sansom and East Hartford Fire Chief John Oates would like to... more ››

East Hartford Police Department’s Animal Control Office Has Issued a Coyote Advisory

East Hartford Police Department’s Animal Control Office Issues Warning About Coyote Sightings

East Hartford, CT - There has been a recent increase of sightings of coyotes in the area and region. Some have appeared aggressive,... more ››

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Click It or Ticket Campaign Starts May 17th

As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Americans.  Each year, the highways fill with... more ››

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East Hartford Police Department is Hiring

The East Hartford Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Officers. 

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