Hartford Police Department

05/27/2026

It is the mission of the Hartford Police Department to enhance the quality of life through community based policing that provides police services in a fair, conscientious and professional manner.

May 18th-May 24th week in review:
190 calls for service
32 traffic stops
2 accidents
6 welfare checks
6 assist other agency
12 citizen assists

May 19th- Walmart reported an unknown female had entered the store on May 18th and was able to remove two Apple Airpods from a locked display case. Using several investigative tools, the officer was able to positively identify the suspect. Numerous attempts to make contact were unsuccessful. A citation for shoplifting has been issued to include restitution with a mandatory court appearance.

May 20th - After stopping a vehicle for speeding, the driver was to be found operating a motor vehicle without a license. This is her 3rd offense within 3 years which makes this a criminal offense. Charges have been requested through the District Attorney's Office. She was also found to be in possession of a THC v**e. Municipal citations were issued for possession of ma*****na, speeding and operating a vehicle without insurance.

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05/25/2026

As we enjoy the day, please remember the reason. Have a safe Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

***UPDATE ***

This pooch was found in the 100 block of East Loos St. It has since been turned over to the Washington County Humane Society. 

Thank you! 

05/19/2026

It is the mission of the Hartford Police Department to enhance the quality of life through community based policing that provides police services in a fair, conscientious and professional manner.

Week of May 11th-May 17th in review.
228 Calls for Service
61 Traffic Stops
9 Assist Other Agency
3 Alarm
9 False 911 calls

May 12th - At 11:18 am, officers responded to a local business in attempt to locate a subject with an arrest warrant. Pursuant to a search of the subject incident to arrest, drug paraphernalia with suspected narcotic residue was located on his person. Charges of possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic drugs have been issued by the District Attorney's Office.

May 13th- Just after 7pm, officers were dispatched to attempt to locate a vehicle driven by an intoxicated male who had just exited a liquor store after being refused service. Within minutes, an officer located the vehicle which was parked, occupied and running. The driver showed signs of impairment and refused to perform standardized field sobriety testing but did consent to provide a preliminary breath test which resulted a reading of .357. Blood was obtained and the subject was transported to the jail on a
12-hour hold with a charge of 2nd offense operating while impaired requested.

May 14th - At approximately 8:57pm, we received a call from a property owner that an unknown male was at the property. Contact was made with 21-year old Hartford man who was still near the property. He stated he was there to collect money from someone. When told that that person no longer lived there, he was trespassed from the property and left. At approximately 12:46am, this same person showed up at the property, this time he was kicking the front door and ripped the doorbell camera off the house. The suspect was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.

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05/12/2026

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05/11/2026

In honor of National Police Week, we would like to thank all the generous people who donated so that our officers could refuel and rehydrate. We are blessed to have such a wonderful community.

05/07/2026

We have located a bike that was left in the downtown area. If you find that you are short one bicycle, please give our office a call at 262-673-2600 and request to speak with Officer Bahr. You will need to provide a detailed description.

05/05/2026

We just received a scammer call here at City Hall. The call was transferred to the Police Department and the caller did not hear that the phone was answered as "Hartford Police Department". The caller went on to state he was from WE Energies and we did not respond to the three notices they sent. Clue #1 - foreign accent. Clue #2 - wouldn't allow me to ask questions. Clue #3- when asked if gas or electric service, his response was 'lights'. No one working for WE Energies would respond this way. WE Energies WILL NOT call you. Anyone living in the City of Hartford or the Village of Slinger WILL NOT be contacted by phone for unpaid utility bills, and certainly not from WE Energies for electric as it's serviced by City of Hartford Utility. Stay vigilant!