HARTFORD, Conn. — The City of Hartford is one step closer to having a permanent police chief, and some residents are hoping ...

A familiar face has been nominated to lead the Hartford Police Department for the immediate future. James Rovella was announced as the mayor’s pick for chief of police. He has been interim chief for ...

Saying that interim, and former, chief James Rovella fits his priorities and those expressed by the community, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has named Rovella to the permanent job of police chief ...

Fire crews responded to a huge fire at a historic barn early Thursday morning. A portion of the Berlin Turnpike was closed in ...

A familiar face has been nominated to lead the Hartford Police Department for the immediate future. James Rovella was announced as the mayor’s pick for chief of police. He has been interim chief for ...

In lieu of finding a new police chief, Hartford has chosen an old one. City Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced Wednesday that ...

The city of Hartford is set to have a new police chief, and the role will not be new to him. James Rovella, who has been ...

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin declared his candidacy on Wednesday, bringing the total number of candidates in the mayoral race up to four. A rally in support of an 18-year-old Wilbur Cross High ...

James Rovella, former Hartford police chief, is to be appointed as permanent chief. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and community members support the decision, citing his understanding of the city's culture.

Rovella served as the city's police chief from 2012 to 2018 and then as DESPP commissioner until 2023. He came out of ...

James Rovella has "demonstrated the steady hand and trustworthy leadership our city needs during this critical time for ...

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced Wednesday that he plans to appoint interim Hartford Police Chief James Rovella to ...