FROM HPD: MORE GUNS OFF THE STREETS

On January 10, 2015, at 9:13 p.m., Hartford Police Department Patrol Officers and HPD Shooting Task Force Units responded to a ShotSpotter Alert for a single shot fired at 68 School Street.  Upon arrival, HPD STF Units located several witnesses who gave a description of a suspect vehicle possibly involved.  Officers located a vehicle, matching witness’s description, in the rear of 25 Colonial Street.  HPD Detectives managed to detain two of three occupants of the suspect vehicle.  A third occupant had fled when the officer arrived. During a vehicle search, HPD Officers located two firearms with obliterated serial numbers.  A canvass for the third occupant of the suspect vehicle was unsuccessful. The two detained individuals were interviewed and admitted to firing a shot out of the sunroof of the vehicle.  Both individuals were transported to the Hartford Booking facility without incident. 

Evidence:

One Smith & Wesson .32 Long CTG, .32 caliber revolver containing 6 live rounds of ammunition

One Ruger LCP .380 caliber pistol w/ one chambered round and magazine containing 3 rounds of ammunition, obliterated serial number

Arrested: Joel Sanchez, 18, of New Britain, CT

Charges: 

1.            Weapon in Motor Vehicle

2.            Carrying a Pistol without a Permit

3.            Obliterated Serial Number

4.            Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

5.            Trespass 3rd

6.            Operating Under Suspension

7.            Misuse of Plates

8.            Reckless Endangerment 1^st

Arrested: Edgar Garcia, 18, of New Britain, CT

Charges:

1.            Weapon in Motor vehicle

2.            Obliterated Serial Number

3.            Criminal Trespass 3rd