West Hartford Police held a swearing-in and promotion ceremony on Sept. 10, 2025.

From left: Town Manager Rick Ledwith, Asst. Chief Larry Terra, Mayor Shari Cantor, Ofc. Zachary Mahan, Ofc. Jacob Bona, Det. Maria Albini, Det. Kylee Lecchi, Asst. Chief Rob Riccobon, Chief Vernon Riddick. West Hartford Police Department Swearing-In and Promotion ceremony. Sept. 10, 2025. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

By Ronni Newton

The West Hartford Police Department welcomed two new officers to its ranks and celebrated the two promotions to detective at a ceremony in Town Council Chambers on Sept. 10 that was packed with family, friends, and other department members as well as town staff and officials.

Kylee Lecchi and Maria Albini have both been promoted to the rank of detective, and Jacob Bona and Zacha

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