FROM HPD

18-29880

On Thursday, 10-4-18, members of the Street Crimes Unit were conducting proactive enforcement in the south district due to recent violent crime. The officers observed a 2003 Acura 3.2 TL, bearing Connecticut marker plate AP63831, traveling north on Wethersfield Avenue. The vehicle failed to have a front marker plate affixed to the bumper. Due to the aforementioned violation, a motor vehicle stop was conducted at 147 Bond Street. 

During the course of the investigation, the officers recovered a fully loaded and functional, Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum revolver. The firearm was listed stolen and had an obliterated serial number. Furthermore, the accused is a convicted felon. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded and assisted with interviewing the accused.

Arrested: Lawson, Fedrick. DOB 3-23-83. 54 Queen Court Manchester, CT.

Charges: Failure to Display Marker Plate, Poss. of Controlled Substance, Drinking While Operating a M/V, Weapons in a M/V, Pistol Without a Permit, Obliterated Serial Number, Criminal Possession of a Firearm.

18-29883

On the above date and time, the Accused, Ana Gaisey entered the Neighborhood Supermarket and charged the store clerk behind the counter. Gaisey broke the cash register and began taking money from it. The store clerk attempted to stop Gaisey which resulted in a physical altercation. 

During this altercation, a large piece of glass was broken. Gaisey retrieved a piece of the glass and slashed the right arm of the clerk. Gaisey then bit the clerk's hand. Two other store clerks came to the aid of their co-worker and eventually subdued Gaisey after an intense struggle. Those clerks each suffered minor injuries as a result of the struggle. 

Patrol and Community Service Officers arrived shortly thereafter and placed Gaisey into custody. Officers and CSD Detectives collected evidence from the store. C4 analysts assisted in the collection of the store video. MCD Detectives responded and assisted. The three store clerks received medical attention. Gaisey was evaluated at the hospital, released, and transported to the Hartford Police Booking Facility.

Arrested: Gaisey, Ana (AKA Ama Gaisey) B/F DOB: 12/23/78 (39) No Certain Address (Career Criminal) 

Charges: Robbery 1st Deg., Assault 1st Deg., Assault 3rd Deg. (Two Counts) & Criminal Mischief 1st Deg.