Washington Resident Trooper Office

03/13/2026

Washington police officers Shaun Martinez and Richard Innaimo accept an award certificate from the Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council.
The Washington Police Department is proud to announce that the department was awarded our Tier 3 Accreditation status through the Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council.
The mission of the Connecticut Police Accreditation program is to enhance the professionalism of Connecticut Law Enforcement agencies through compliance with contemporary, nationally recognized standards of excellence. Accreditation is a lengthy process that we have worked on for some time. POSTC assessors conducted a review of our policies and procedures for compliance.

02/05/2026

Press Release

Thanks to members of the motoring public who offered tips, State Police arrested a Thomaston man on multiple motor vehicle charges. Via social media, the Washington Resident Trooper’s Office posted photos of two vehicles that had reportedly been traveling recklessly in western Connecticut. During ...

02/02/2026

UPDATE: IDENTIFIED!!!!! CHARGES PENDING......THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED US!!

*****Looking to identify***
These two vehicles are being operated by the same driver that switches plates and vehicles weekly. Every morning at approximately 0645 the operator travels westbound on Route 109 through Washington to New Milford. The driver operates in a reckless manner passing cars and school buses. Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle on Route 8 and the operator fled at speeds so excessive that the pursuit was quickly terminated. We believe the operator works somewhere in New Milford and we are looking for any information regarding the driver's identity or whereabouts. Any information received will be kept confidential. Last seen operating the green Subaru Legacy with Florida Dealer Plate 61931X. The red Jeep has an unknown New York Plate and plastic on the driver side window.

01/05/2026

Seen in Washington on 12/31/2025.

09/30/2025

******Stolen Vehicle Arrest*****

On August 17, 2025, at approximately 0550 hours Connecticut State Police Troop L dispatch received a report of a larceny of a motor vehicle from Romford Road in the Town of Washington. Two vehicles were also stolen from the Town of Litchfield at the same time. All three vehicles were recovered in Bristol, Ct. later that day. Evidence left at the scene was processed and examined, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old juvenile. Litchfield and Washington resident trooper offices are anticipating further arrests as we are still investigating the case.

08/01/2025

Route 202 in Bantam is re-opened. The construction has been completed, and the detour is over.

07/29/2025

***SCAM ALERT INVOLVING TEXT MESSAGES FROM DMV***

The Connecticut Department of Vehicles and several police departments across the state are warning residents not to click links in a text message about violations or toll fees that looks like it could be from the DMV because it’s a phishing scam.

The DMV posted on social media that there have been reports of fraudulent text messages and calls being sent to residents.

“We DO NOT contact residents regarding violations or toll fees via text or phone,” the DMV said, and they warn not to click the links.

06/11/2025

Looking for any information on a landscaping trailer recovered from the woods along South Walker Brook Road. The trailer appears to have had mowers and\or other landscaping equipment on it prior to being dumped down an embankment. The equipment was not located. If anyone has any information regarding the owner or recently stolen equipment, please contact Officer Rich Innaimo at 860-868-9671.

06/09/2025

Media Update for Washington Missing Person Case.

06/08/2025

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🚨🚨 MISSING PEOPLE 🚨🚨
We need your help!! Troop L is looking for Sadie and Hudson Fleming who went missing early this morning. Sadie was last seen leaving her residence in Washington, CT with her infant son, Hudson. If anyone has information regarding their whereabouts, please contact Troop L immediately at (860) 626-7900. Please see above Silver Alert flyer for further information.

05/29/2025

***Press Release**** ***Arrest***

The suspect: Christopher Ventura (d.o.b. 11/18/2004) of 1579 Hamilton Avenue, Waterbury, Ct. was arrested on 5/28/2025 for the charge of Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree in relation to an investigation that began on March 12,2025 when a victim arrived at the Washington Resident trooper's office for the purpose of reporting a coworker that had made unwanted advances and non-consensual contact at a worksite on Nettleton Hollow Road, Washington, CT. Washington Police and Connecticut State Police responded to the Nettleton Hollow Road address and made contact with Ventura with a subsequent investigation resulting in an arrest warrant being issued for Ventura. Ventura was processed and released on a $5000 bond and scheduled to appear in court on 6/9/2025.

05/27/2025

*******UPDATE: IDENTIFIED*********

***Looking for assistance from the public**

We are attempting to identify the pictured individual and automobile for questioning regarding a residential burglary in Washington. Vehicle appears to be a 1999 Saab. Any tips will be kept confidential.