FROMHPD FOR 9/16/2018

8-27597

On 9/16/18 at 1027 hours, Officers were dispatched to the area of Sims Metal Management, 263 Locust Road, for a report of a person trespassing inside of a fenced area. There have been numerous burglaries and stolen car batteries in the area. While investigating the trespassing complaint Officers located an occupied suspicious vehicle in the rear parking lot of Burger King. 

Upon investigation it was determined that it was a vehicle that had been reported stolen from a burglary that occurred on 09/13/18 at 40 Airport Road, Equipment Services. The female occupant of the vehicle was immediately detained. She advised that her boyfriend, who had the keys to the stolen vehicle, had parked the vehicle and left. 

It was determined that he had been the suspect seen trespassing at Sims Metal Management. After a thorough search of the area the male suspect was located outside of CVS, 690 Wethersfield Avenue, and taken into custody. He admitted to trespassing on the property at Sims Metal, and he had the keys to the stolen vehicle in his possession.

Major Crimes Division Sergeant S. Michel was notified of the incident. MCD Detective C. May and Officer A. Flores later debriefed both suspects. Both suspects were appropriately charged and transported to the Hartford Police Booking Facility.

An excellent job was done by all officers involved.

Arrested #1: Nelson Cooper (04/08/63), 58 Great Hill Road, East Hartford, CT

Larceny 3rd Degree (CGS 53a-124), Use of Motor Vehicle without Owner's Permission (CGS 53a-119b), Criminal Trespass 1st Degree (CGS 53a-107). 

Arrested #2: Jeri Souliere (07/15/88), NCA,

 - Larceny 3rd Degree (CGS 53a-124), Use of Motor Vehicle without Owner's Permission (CGS 53a-119b), Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree (CGS 53a-109).

18-27765

On 9/16/18 at approximately 0339 hours, officers responded to 213 Capen Street on an active burglary complaint. Upon officers arrival three suspects immediately fled the scene. Officers were able to detain one male without incident. 

A back door to the business was found damaged where entry was made. A State Police K-9 officer arrived on scene and the cellar was checked for other suspects, and none were found. MCD was notified of the incident. The arrested male has 36 local arrests.

Arrested: Darnell Baxter, (06-05-79), 33 Greenfield Street, Hartford, CT. 

Charges: Burglary 3rd., Criminal Mischief 3rd., and Larceny 6th.

18-27737

On Saturday 9/15/18, Detectives and Officers from the VIN Division were assigned to a proactive detail throughout the north district of Hartford. While participating in the detail, detectives from V&N received confidential information for a suspect illegally in possession of firearms. Detectives secured the suspect in the area of 2370 Main Street, while in possession of (2) firearms. 

On-scene information led detectives to 2387 Main Street (Apt-B1), where a third firearm was located, as well as 6 Nelson Street (2nd floor), where additional narcotics and ammunition was located. A check of the recovered firearms confirmed at least (1) was listed as stolen. In total (3) firearms were recovered. As a result of the investigation, (2) suspects were arrested on firearm and narcotics related charges. VCU Detectives responded.

Arrested: Radumes Jurado Dob: 10/25/83 Lka: 2387 Main Street Apt B1 Hartford, CT

Charged: Pistol W/O Permit (2cts), Possession Stolen Firearm, Drug Factory.

Arrested Gerardo Guerrero Dob: 9/20/95 Lka: 6 Nelson Street 2nd floor Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Stolen Firearm, Possession Narcotics (2cts), PWITS Narcotics, Drug Factor