A GREAT NIGHT FOR THE KIDS

The Buses arrive at Cavanna Farms

Pal kids ready to go for the hayride

Good things are going on between the Hartford Police Department and mentoring programs for Hartford Youth.

 One of those programs is the Hartford PAL program. PAL, or Police Activities League. The PAL program was rejuvenated under former Police Chief James Rovella and now delivers results daily for Hartford's kids. The program is run out of a former school on Edwards Street and accommodates dozens of Hartford children on a daily basis.

 Through the cooperation of various organizations including Aetna and the Charter Oak Cultural Center after school program are run from sports to music programs for the kids. Retired HPD Detective and current Aetna executive Peter Getz also plays a large role in the success of the program.

Monday night , Cavanna Farm in South Glastonbury , Sergeant John Cavanna of HPD and the Cavanna family hosted a "Haunted Hayride" for the PAL kids. About 120 Hartford kids enjoyed a night in the country. Two buses loaded with kids arrived and the kids were given a Pizza Party, and Halloween treats before taking turns loading onto the haywagon and going for a ride through the "haunted woods" of South Glastonbury. Even recruits form the current HPD class got into the event, staging Halloween fright along the ride.

The bonfire warmed the chilly night air

The Cavanna's also host a winter hayride for the PAL kids at Christmas time with a hayride throughout the down town area and business donations provide gifts for the children and a buffet meal for everyone attending.

Upon returning to the beginning of the ride, the children enjoyed a huge bonfire attended to by the Glastonbury Fire Department and warming the chilly night. It was a great night and it was obvious that PAL is going in the right direction. I was very pleased to see the social skills of the kids , and it was nice to hear them addressing the adults with "sir or maam" anytime they asked a question.

The positive impact of positive role models, Maybe it is time to expand  the program.

 You can check out the PAL website here https://www.hartfordpal.org/

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

DEMOCRATIC DESPERATION TIME?

As the polls continue to tighten, what was supposed to be a slam dunk for Ned Lamont's open checkbook may be a little less certain.

It was good to see an appearance by Joe Biden stumping for Lamont, even if it was only to see someone with a personality and some charisma on the campaign stage. But was it too little too late? Can a visit from Barack Obama be far behind for a last ditch effort, and where is Hillary?

Biden's appearance also made me wonder about the "what if?" factor. What if the DNC and the Democrats actually had run a real competition for the Presidential nomination instead of shoving the Coronation of Hilary Clinton down our throats and pushing Biden out of the way in 2015. I wonder what the outcome would have been with a much lees flawed candidate running , Biden vs Trump, would it have made a difference?

But then again, what would Democrats run on if they couldn't tie everything back to President Trump in one way or another, as their television ads clearly show

This campaign goes more into the gutter everyday as the race tightens, but somethings should be off limits. Invoking the Newtown tragedy to try to get votes is despicable, as Lamont did this past weekend.

Going back to Hillary, will the Democrat's ever admit that running two flawed candidates against each other put Donald Trump into office?

It is kind of sad that in our nation, many voters go to the polls on election day holding their noses and voting for the candidate that "stinks" the least. We did it in 2016 and we will do it again next week and then suffer the consequences for the next four years. Especially as long as we allow candidates with deep pockets to buy their offices and force out the decent candidates who are pushed to the side because they won't play the money game or are unwilling to sell their souls for the next rung on their personal political ladders

Our system is broke, and until we step up and fix it, this is what we get

DAILY REPORT FROM HPD

18-32787

 

Officers were dispatched to the Ancient Burial Ground Cemetery, 60 Gold Street, for an Indecent Exposure complaint. The complainant advised that he witnessed a male subject with his pants down sexually pleasuring himself in full public view inside of the cemetery. Officers located the accused still inside of the cemetery and detained him. Officers spoke with the complainant who showed them a video of the lewd activities of the suspect. His activities were in full view of the busy streets in the area. The accused, who is also a registered sex offender, had no explanation for his activities. SID Detective Small was notified of the incident. The accused was placed under arrest and transported to the Hartford Police Detention Facility for processing.

 

Arrested: William A. Payne (07/02/68), 140 Mountain Street, Hartford, CT - charges: Public Indecency (CGS 53a-186), Breach of Peace 2nd Degree (CGS 53a-181), Possession of Marijuana (21a-279a).

 

18-32794

 

On 10/29/18 at approximately 1129 hours, Officers were dispatched to 490 Wethersfield Avenue to assist the Hartford Fire Department with a report of smoke coming out of an unoccupied commercial building. Upon arrival officers detained three individuals who were witnessed leaving the building. Hartford Fire Department extinguished a small pile of papers and miscellaneous materials that had caught fire. Hartford Fire Marshal Lt. Salvador responded to the scene. MCD Arson Detective B. Nelson also responded. At this time the exact cause of the fire hasn't been determined. Two of the three individuals detained were issued a Summons for Criminal Trespass in the 3rd Degree. The third individual was also charged with Criminal Trespass in the 3rd Degree, but also had four out of town PRAWN warrants for various charges. He was transported to the Hartford Police Detention facility for processing.

 

Arrested 1: Karisha Ares (05/12/87), 246 Maple Ave., Hartford, CT - charges: Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree (CGS 53a-109).

 

Arrested 2: Niajah Gunn (08/28/89), 38 Hamilton St., Hartford, CT - charges: Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree (CGS 53a-109).

 

Arrested 3: Brian Rummel (04/09/86), 1139 Stickney Hill Rd., Union, CT - Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree (CGS 53a-109), also 4 out of town PRAWN warrants for Failure to Appear on numerous misdemeanor charges.

 

18-32820

 

During the month of October 2018, Detectives from Vice & Narcotics received confidential and reliable information that large amounts of Marijuana were being sold from the area of 160 New Britain Ave. A controlled buy operation was initiated with UC Officers, which led detectives to 160 New Britain Avenue, Apt-309. On October 29, 2018, Hartford Vice & Narcotics Detectives, along with members from East Hartford and Hartford Patrol Officers, conducted a controlled purchase and arrest operation. Because of the operation, approximately (1) pound of packaged Marijuana, Liquid Cannabis (THC) Syringes, scales, drug packaging and $43,000.00 in US currency was seized. The suspect of the investigation was arrested on Marijuana related possession and sales charges.

 

Accused: Reynaldo Carrero DOB: 5/19/95 LKA: 160 New Britain Ave. (Apt - 309) Hartford, CT

 

Charged: Possession Controlled Substance (Marijuana), PWITS Controlled Substance (Marijuana), Drug Factory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18-32848

 

On 10/29/18 at approximately 1848 hours, Officers were dispatched to 98 Weston Street, McDonald's restaurant, for an attempted robbery complaint. The victim stated she was working the drive-through window of the restaurant and observed the suspect park his vehicle. The suspect approached the window on foot and displayed a small pocket knife and stated, "Give me some change." The suspect then climbed partially into the window and attempted to take the cash register. The suspect was scared away by the other employees and fled in his vehicle. MCD and CSD were notified. Shortly after, Homewood Suites Hotel on 338 Asylum Street was robbed and the suspect was captured. It was determined the suspect committed robberies at both locations, see related case # 18-32849.

 

Arrested: Glenn Brown, (03-23-64), no current address.

Charges: Criminal Attempt Robbery 1st.

 

****** Convicted felon with 25 local arrests ******

 

18-32849

 

On 10/29/18 at approximately 1855 hours, Patrol responded to 338 Asylum Street on a robbery. Dispatch reported that the suspect was being pursued by a security guard and currently in the rear of 25 Albany Avenue. Patrol officers quickly responded and detained the suspect without incident. The complainant reported she was working the register when the suspect approached the counter, retrieved a knife from his pocket and lunged over the counter. He then grabbed the cash out of the register and fled. The security guard was summoned by the complainant and he pursued the suspect until police could arrive. The suspect was found to be in possession of the knife, stolen currency and charged accordingly. No injuries were reported. MCD and CSD responded. During the investigation it was revealed that the suspect had just committed another robbery at the McDonald's on Weston St. (See UOR done under case number,18-32848)

 

Arrested; Glenn Brown, 3/23/64, NCA.

Charged with Robbery First.

 

******* Convicted Felon with 25 local arrests*******

SOME IMPRESSIVE NUMBERS BY HPD- WE NEED A LOT MORE OF THIS

Congratulations to newly promoted Captain Gabe Laureano for organizing and supervising a very successful operation and a Thank You to all officers nd agencies involved

FROM HPD   ",On Thursday October 25, 2018, various uniformed and plain clothes divisions within the Hartford Police Department collaborated in a Quality of Life and Motor Vehicle enhancement  detail, in the City’s North East and North West Districts, including a DUI check point by the traffic Division at 1800 Main Street.  Approximately (45) members of the department participated, including command staff , detectives and supervisors.  Utilizing the latest crime date available, direct and targeted enforcement was conducted. Due to the enhanced police presence, we were able to offer a quicker and larger response to priority calls.

The enhancement detail resulted in: 134 M/V stops, 19 Summons, 26 infractions, 39 verbal warnings, 50 written warnings, 7 DUI arrests, 36 outstanding warrants served, 24 Field interviews, and countless positive interactions.

Contraband seized: 3 grams of crack cocaine, 14 bags of heroin, 1 vial of MDMA, 1.2 oz. of marijuana and $248.00 od suspected drug proceeds.

We, along with our community partners are committed to making Hartford a safer City. We will continue to send a message to those who have no regard for their fellow citizens and choose to follow a path of crime. We are pleased with the results of the detail, and are very much looking forward to additional details being conducted throughout the upcoming months. "

FROM HPD : SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT, EVADING DRIVER ARRESTED

On October 23rd 2018 at approximately 6:40 a.m. HPD responded to the intersection of Gold and Main Streets for car vs pedestrian (bicyclist) accident. Vehicle attempted to evade the scene and struck the rear of a school bus near the intersection with Wells Street. The Female operator fled from the scene on foot before being apprehended at Main Street and Buckingham Street.

Driver: 

Josmary Rodriguez

DOB 5/24/1980

213 East St., New Britain

Charges:

DUI, Reckless Driving, Evading Responsibility w/ serious physical injury (felony), Operating w/o a license and interfering with police

Victim: status of the victim has been upgraded to "stable" condition 

- 5 children were transported to CCMC for minor injuries resulting from the collision with the school bus

THIS IS WHAT OUR POLICE OFFICERS IN HARTFORD ARE CONFRONTING EVERYDAY ON OUR STREETS

I have to ask, which do you think would do more damage in our community, the fully automatic handgun (machine gun) on the right with a barrel type high capacity magazine capable of firing dozens of rounds per minute or flippant words uttered by a Police Officer?

The weapons above were recovered Saturday night during what should have been a routine contact after an anonymous citizen complaint of suspicious activity on Broad Street. Probably very similar to the type of call Sergeant Stephen Barone responded to not far away from Broad Street on August 9, 2018.

How the officer's responded and dealt with the Saturday night incident could have spelled the difference between life and death, as do many incidents our Police Officer's respond to everyday. The warm and fuzzy approach might not have worked if someone decided to pull out the fully automatic machine gun and opened fire. Luckily the gun runners in the car weren't trigger happy themselves that night.

I am not trying to make light of the Barone situation , but maybe the vocal residents that pushed the envelope in the Barone termination might think a little differently if they had looked down the barrel of a machine gun and then realize what our Officer's face every day

FROM HPD

On Saturday 10/20/18 at approximately 1924 hours, Detectives from the Vice & Narcotics Unit received information for a suspect believed to be in possession of an stolen firearm. V&N Detectives, along with Officers from the Street Crimes Unit, established a perimeter in the area, locating the suspect on Park Street. Information was discovered, revealing the suspect had an active arrest warrant. The suspect was secured in the area of 147 Washington Street (Bank of America parking lot), without incident. 

During a search incidental to arrest, police located numerous packages of Suboxone and a stolen firearm. On-scene information led detectives to 65 Bulkeley Avenue (Apt-A2), where a second firearm, narcotics (Fentanyl), and narcotics packaging materials were recovered. As a result of the investigation, (1) suspect, a convicted felon, was arrested on numerous firearm and narcotics related charges.

Arrested: Rafael Quiles Dob: 5/26/76 Lka: 65 Bulkeley Avenue (Apt-A2) Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Narcotics (2cts), PWITS Narcotics, Pistol W/O Permit, Weapon in M/V, Criminal Possession Firearm (2cts), Hi-Cap Pistol Magazine, Possession Stolen Firearm, Drug Factory.

** Active Warrant Manchester, CT ( Larceny 3rd ) **

HPD TERMINATES OFFICER BARONE OVER TRIGGER HAPPY INCIDENT AND FAILURE TO SUPERVISE

HPD terminates Officer Stephen Stephen Barone;

Chief Rosado's statement:

Today, Chief David Rosado terminated the employment of Officer Stephen Barone after the completion of internal investigations and a formal hearing process regarding charges related to his interaction with a group of young people in August 2018 and his supervision of a traffic incident in July 2018. 

 

“Our success as a police department depends on our relationship with the community we serve,” said Chief Rosado.  “Every day, the men and women of the Hartford Police Department are out doing good police work with professionalism and respect, and this officer’s conduct does not reflect the values of our agency.  I did not make this decision lightly.  We hold ourselves to high standards, and when we fall short, we take responsibility for it.  After reviewing the findings related to these two incidents, it’s clear to me that there’s no scenario in which Mr. Barone can return to his duties as a productive member of the Hartford Police Department.  As a department, we are committed to building and rebuilding a strong relationship with residents across our city based on mutual respect, accountability, transparency, and a shared desire to live in a strong Hartford.” 

End of HPD statement

I will be posting more on this later today