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Teen Charged With Stabbing Victim In Neck In West Hartford, Causing Serious Injuries: Police Teen Charged With Stabbing Victim In Neck In West Hartford, Causing Serious Injuries: Police
Teen Charged With Stabbing Victim In Neck In West Hartford, Causing Serious Injuries: Police A 16-year-old faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a victim in the neck in West Hartford, police said.  The stabbing happened on Monday, Feb. 20 around 9 p.m., when West Hartford Police responded to a residence on Federal Street where the incident took place.  Once arriving at the residence, officers gave emergency medical care to the adult victim who had been stabbed. After the area was made sure to be safe, more paramedics and ambulance personnel were able to arrive and transport the victim to an area hospital.  The victim suffered serious neck injuries …

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by Ben Crnic
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Mother, Son, 55-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victims Of Triple-Fatal Christmas West Hartford Crash Mother, Son, 55-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victims Of Triple-Fatal Christmas West Hartford Crash
Mother, Son, 55-Year-Old Woman ID'd As Victims Of Triple-Fatal Christmas West Hartford Crash Police have released the identities of three people killed in a two-car Christmas Day crash in Connecticut, including a mother and son. The crash took place in West Hartford around 6:50 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 25, on Simsbury Road near Timberwood Road.  Novellette Bailey, age 55, Faye Dawson-Judkins, age 52, and Raheim Dantae Berry Nelson, age 17, all of Hartford, were killed in the crash, West Hartford police said. Raheim Dantae Berry Nelson was the son of Faye Dawson-Judkins, officials said. When the crash occurred, responding West Hartford Police and fire employees provided e…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed In Shooting On University Of Saint Joseph Campus In West Hartford Suspect Nabbed In Shooting On University Of Saint Joseph Campus In West Hartford
Suspect Nabbed In Shooting On University Of Saint Joseph Campus In West Hartford A 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting at a university in Connecticut that sparked a multi-state search has been captured by police. Darnell Barnes was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, and charged in connection with a shooting and car crash on Friday, Nov. 4 at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. The incident began when West Hartford Police responded to the west side of the campus on a report of a rollover crash around 2:30 p.m., on Friday. Once on the scene, officers found a victim who had been shot multiple times.  Police said Barnes…

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by Kathy Reakes
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West Hartford Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say West Hartford Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say
West Hartford Man Nabbed For Violent Road-Rage Incident, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a road-rage incident in which he allegedly pulled a gun and hit the victim while threatening to kill them. The incident took place in West Hartford around 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 27. According to the West Hartford Police, the incident began in Simsbury where the suspect cut in front of the victim while driving aggressively, said Assistant Chief Lawrence Terra. The victim followed the suspect ultimately ending at 43 Lemay St., in West Hartford. The suspect, identified as Christopher Rung, then exited his vehi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired Through Wall Of West Hartford Home Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired Through Wall Of West Hartford Home
Suspect Nabbed After Shots Fired Through Wall Of West Hartford Home A Connecticut man has been charged with allegedly firing shots from his apartment into the apartment next door. The incident took place in West Hartford on Friday, July 22 on Hillcrest Avenue. West Hartford Police responded to the area of Hillcrest Avenue for a report of projectiles entering an apartment causing wall damage, said West Hartford Assistant Chief of Police Lawrence A.Terra. Officers attempted to make contact with the resident of the neighboring apartment but the resident barricaded themself in their apartment and refused to speak with the police, Terra said. An…

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by Kathy Reakes
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West Hartford Road-Rage Incident Leads To Shots Fired, Police Say West Hartford Road-Rage Incident Leads To Shots Fired, Police Say
West Hartford Road-Rage Incident Leads To Shots Fired, Police Say Two out-of-state men were arrested following an alleged road-rage incident on I-84 in which a shot was fired. The incident took place on Monday, March 15, when West Hartford Police were requested by Connecticut State Police to the area of I-84 East by exit 48 regarding a road rage incident, said Lt. Aaron Vafiades. The incident was originally reported to Connecticut State Police via 911. The investigation revealed the victim and suspects were involved in a road rage incident prior to coming to a stop in the area of 1445 New Britain Ave., where an altercation ensued, Vafiades…

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by Kathy Reakes
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State Police Probe Potential 'Use Of Force' By West Hartford Officers State Police Probe Potential 'Use Of Force' By West Hartford Officers
State Police Probe Potential 'Use Of Force' By West Hartford Officers Connecticut State Polie is investigating alleged excessive use of force by several officers during a traffic stop that ended with one person in the hospital after jumping off a 70-foot landing.  According to the state police, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, detectives from the Connecticut State Police were requested by the Hartford State’s Attorney’s Office to assume the investigation into the potential use of force incident in West Hartford. The investigation stems from an incident that occurred on I- 84 eastbound, Exit 46 ramp in the city of Hartford at approximately 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, inv…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Arrested In July Killing In Gas Station Parking Lot Suspect Arrested In July Killing In Gas Station Parking Lot
Suspect Arrested In July Killing In Gas Station Parking Lot A suspect has been arrested in the killing of a 21-year-old man who was shot while sitting in his car at a gas station. Lamar Nalley, 27, of Hamden, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 16, on a warrant, West Hartford Police said. He is being charged with murder, criminal possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit, police said. On July 17, at around 2:40 p.m., West Haven Police and Fire officials responded to the First Fuel on First Avenue in West Hartford for a report of a motor vehicle accident with a person shot. When they arrived on the scene, authorities found Khalil A…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Arrest Made In Car-Jacking That Involved Kidnaped Dementia Patient Arrest Made In Car-Jacking That Involved Kidnaped Dementia Patient
Arrest Made In Car-Jacking That Involved Kidnaped Dementia Patient West Hartford and State Police have made an arrest in the case of a carjacking that included kidnapping a dementia patient. Anthony Almedina, 41, of Hartford was arrested and is being charged with: First-degree kidnapping First-degree unlawful restraint Third-degree larceny Possessing weapons in a motor vehicle Second-degree reckless endangerment Reckless driving Engaging in a police pursuit Interfering with an officer Failure to drive right Failure to stop at a stop sign Failure to stop at a red light. On Thursday, Aug. 13, at around 11:45 a.m. an elderly woman with dementia was alone in …

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by Kristin Palpini