On Friday October 12, 2018, at
approximately 1230 hours, members of the Hartford Police Auto
Theft Unit observed a 2013 Ford Fusion that had been previously
reported stolen from New Britain, Connecticut. This vehicle was
also reported to have been involved in a residential burglary in
the town of Southington. After confirming the vehicle was still
listed as stolen, the vehicle was stopped and the operator taken
into custody without incident.
During the course of the arrest, numerous
items consistent with those reported stolen in the out of town
burglary were observed within the vehicle. The operator of the
vehicle and a passenger were transported to the Major Crimes
Division for debriefing.
Arrested: Matos,
Generoso DOB 11/13/1991 of 71 Lillian Street, Bristol,
CT
Charges: Larceny 2nd degree, Operation
without owner's permission, and Criminal Trover 2nd
degree
Anyone that drives in Hartford knows that they are taking their lives in their hands every time they travel on Hartford's streets.
Fatal traffic accidents are more than doubled over the same time last year. Hartford experienced its 19th fatal accident yesterday when a pedestrian was struck and killed on Wethersfield Avenue.
The current state of drivers in Hartford is definitely not caused by a lack of enforcement by the Hartford Police Department, and actually the numbers show a large increase by HPD this year.
Citywide as of this date, there have been over 10,335 motor vehicle traffic stops, mostly by the HPD Traffic Division. By comparison, for the same period last year, HPD conducted 7,034 traffic stops.
56% of those drivers stopped were given motor vehicle infractions and 44% were just issued written or verbal warnings.
According to HPD, their main goal is to correct driving behavior through enforcement and that doesn't always involve a monetary fine.
The HPD Traffic Division also received funding to pu8rchase an updated "speed cart" which shows drivers their speed as they approach. Currently the traffic carts are deployed in key enforcement areas as needed..
DUI enforcement also points to a serious problem with impaired drivers on Hartford's Streets. For 2018 there has been 48 DUI arrests on the Wethersfield Avenue corridor alone. as well as the many other DUI arrests City wide funded by checkpoints mad possible through State and Federal funding grants.
Despite HPD's efforts, the message clearly isn't getting out. Anyone who drives on Hartford's streets most likely has numerous stories of near misses with drivers who blow through intersections running red lights or improper passing or drivers who make right turns from the left lane. And what about the school bus violations . And I won't even get started on the Handicap parking violations. One Hartford Officer recently wrote 18 Handicap parking violations at the Washington Street CVS during one nights shift.
Although HPD is doing the best they can with limited resources and staffing, more needs to be done to stem the increase in traffic fatalities. Most of us are more at risk of being killed or injured in a traffic incident in Hartford than we do from shootings or homicides, but either way, people are being killed
On 3/31/18 at approximately
2324 hours, Patrol Officers were dispatched to 31-33 Eaton
Street in response to a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival,
officers located six 9mm cartridge casings and one live 9mm
round in the road. Private surveillance cameras were located
and it was determined that they had captured the incident.
Detectives were assigned the investigation. Upon viewing the
video footage, Detectives observed the suspect yell, "We
out here," rack the slide of a pistol, and fire several
rounds into the air. The suspect is observed entering a
vehicle and leaves the area. After obtaining the registration
plate from the vehicle, it was determined that the owner,
Jorge Rodriguez, has a valid CT Firearms Permit. Through his
investigation, it was determined that Rodriguez was
intoxicated on the night of the shots fired and had been
involved in an argument with a female. Rodriguez was
positively identified as the shooter. Detectives applied for
an arrest warrant and it was granted. On October 11, 2018,
Rodriguez turned himself into the Hartford Police Department
voluntarily.
Jorge Rodriguez, 5/6/85, 76 Bay
Avenue, New Britain, CT
Charges: Reckless Endangerment,
Carrying a Firearm Under the Influence, and Unlawful Discharge
of a Firearm
On
10/10/2018 at 1100 hours, detectives from the Fugitive Task
Force were able to locate Daniel Smith who had an active Felony
arrest warrant for an incident that occurred on 6/11/18 at ### Flatbush Ave., a private
residence. The
victim was walking up to his front door when he was approached
by a group of four males. The accused produced a black revolver
and proceeded to strike the victim in the head repeatedly and
took the victim’s wallet. Information was developed that MCD
Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for Daniel
Smith for the assault and robbery of the victim. The accused was
debriefed by MCD Detectives, and remanded to Hartford Police
Booking Division on a $275,000.00 Bond.
Smith Daniel
(9/5/1988) 7 Bodwell Street 3rd Flr., Hartford, CT
Charges:
Robbery 1st, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery
On May 17, 2018, patrol officers were dispatched to
726 Windsor Street in response to a ShotSpotter activation of nine
gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located nine .40 caliber cartridge
casings. There were no apparent witnesses, however the building was
equipped with private surveillance cameras that could not be viewed
on scene.
Detectives were assigned the investigation,
secured a search warrant for the video equipment and were able to
view the footage. The suspect is observed firing several rounds
into the air at 726 Windsor Street, in the area where the
cartridge casings were recovered. Further investigation
determined the shooter to be Bernard Mickens.
Upon being granted an arrest warrant, members
of VCU were able to ascertain Mickens' location and the vehicle he
was traveling in. In conjunction with C4 analysts, Mickens'
vehicle was located and a motor vehicle stop was conducted.
Mickens was taken into custody without incident.
Bernard Mickens, 9/10/87, 401 Mary
Shepard Place, Hartford, CT
Charges: Carrying a Pistol without a
Permit, Reckless Endangerment 1st, and Unlawful Discharge of a
Firearm
On
10/9/18 at approximately 0206 hours, patrol units responded to
69 James Street on a report of a female who had been stabbed.
The victim reported that the female suspect had stabbed her
during a sexual encounter involving a male party inside the
apartment. The victim was transported to Saint Francis Hospital
for treatment for non-life threatening injuries to her right
chest and her right thigh. The suspect was located on scene. MCD
and CSD were notified. MCD responded to the scene. A follow up
investigation will be completed.
On 10/5/18 at approximately 1629 hours,
officers responded to the Golden Nozzle Car Wash, 140 Weston
St., in regards to a threatening with a firearm complaint. When
the officers arrived, they met with the victim.
The victim stated she was in line at the car
wash and backed her vehicle up in order to reposition it. The
suspect, later identified as Andreas MCCAIN was behind her. The
victim stated MCCAIN sounded his horn and pulled alongside of
her. The victim stated MCCAIN exited his vehicle and engaged
the victim in a verbal argument, at which point MCCAIN went back
to his vehicle and retrieved a black pistol and threaten the
victim.
The victim stated MCCAIN proceeded
through the car wash and exited the lot where she captured
photographs of MCCAIN'S vehicle and registration plate. After
capturing these photographs, the victim phoned police.
Upon intake of the call, dispatchers
alerted police of the incident and described MCCAIN'S vehicle
and registration plate.
As the initial responding
officers were interviewing the victim, officers observed
MCCAIN operating his vehicle in the area of Zion St. and
Wilson Street. Officers attempted to conduct an investigatory
stop in the area Zion St. and Flatbush Avenue. MCCAIN stopped
for the officers.
When MCCAIN observed the officers exit
their vehicle, he fled south bound on Zion St. towards New
Britain Avenue. Officers observed MCCAIN travel west bound on
New Britain Ave. at a high rate of speed. MCCAIN collided with
a motorist in the area of New Britain Ave. at Forster
Street.
Officers placed MCCAIN into custody and
located a semi-automatic pistol (later determined to be
stolen). MCCAIN was transported to the hospital, debriefed by
VCU Detectives and transported to the Hartford Police Booking
Facility.
The victims of the collision were
transported to the hospital for minor non-life threatening
injuries sustained as a result of the collision.
CSD Detectives responded, processed the scene and
collected the stolen semi-automatic pistol. C4 Analysts
responded to the initial incident location and retrieved
video.
site for the Greate
According to the website for the Greater Hartford YMCA, McCain is listed as the Health and Wellness Director for the Y.
A further check into McCain's criminal background reveals a rather extensive criminal history that the Greater Hartford YMCA neglected and still put McCain in close proximity working with children. This information is all readily available to anyone with a computer and internet access.
It seems unconscionable that this is the level of care that the YMCA takes in protecting children entrusted to their care
Hartford's charges:
Arrested: McCain, Andreas J. B/M DOB:
2/24/90 (28) 120 Fairfield Ave. Hartford
Charges: Breach of
Peace, Threatening 1st, F/T Obey Officers Signal, Engaging
Police in Pursuit, Reckless Driving, Weapons in a M/V, Pistol
w/o a Permit, Crim. Possession of a Firearm, Theft of a Firearm
& High Capacity Magazine.
From the New London Court:
Overall Sentence Information
A Probation Review was disposed of on 06/25/2015, probation was continued
A Violation of Probation proceeding (1st) began on 02/15/2018
Committed to Department of Corrections and Probation Ordered
Statute
Description
Class
Type
Occ
Offense Date
Plea
Verdict Finding
Verdict Date
Fine
Fee(s)
53a-135
Robbery 2nd Deg
C
Felony
1
7/11/2007
Guilty
Guilty
11/5/2008
$0.00
$0.00
Sentenced: 10 Years Jail, Execution Suspended After 18 Months, Probation 5 Years
53a-60
Attempt To Commit Assault 2nd Deg
D
Felony
1
7/11/2007
Guilty
Guilty
11/5/2008
$0.00
$0.00
Sentenced: 5 Years Jail
53a-217c
Crim Possess Pistol/Revolver
D
Felony
1
7/11/2007
Guilty
Guilty
11/5/2008
$0.00
$0.00
Sentenced: 2 Years Jail
53a-32
Violation Of Probation
Unclassified
1
Not Guilty
$0.00
$0.00
From the Norwich Court:
Activity:
Awaiting Disposition
Next Court Date:
10/12/2018 10:00 AM
Current Charges
Statute
Description
Class
Type
Occ
Offense Date
Plea
Verdict Finding
53a-96
UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT 2ND DEG
A
Misdemeanor
1
5/21/2017
Not Guilty
53a-64
RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT 2ND DEG
B
Misdemeanor
1
5/21/2017
Not Guilty
53a-117
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3RD DEG
B
Misdemeanor
1
5/21/2017
Not Guilty
53a-167c
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT ASSLT PB SFTY/EMT/TRANST/HLTH
C
Felony
1
5/21/2017
Not Guilty
14-222
RECKLESS DRIVING
1
5/21/2017
Not Guilty
14-224(b)(3)
EVADE RESP-INJURY/PROP DAMAGE
1
5/21/2017
Not Guilty
14-223(b)**
ENGAGING POLICE IN PURSUIT
1
5/21/2017
Not Guilty
HPD ARREST LOG INFO:
Name: MCCAIN,ANDREAS DOB:02/24/90 Sex:MALE Race:BLACK Addr: 120 FAIRFIELD AV Hgt: 5'07 Wgt:140 Hair:BLACK AFRO HARTFORD,CT MF#:A146533 Arrest #:7172062 Case #:18-029998 Officers:L48 WAGNER-ELDRIDGE,B Arrest Date: 10/05/18 17:05 Location:655 NEW BRITAIN AV Release Date:NOT RELEASED BOND $250,000 Charges: 2935 CARRYING PISTOL W/O PERMIT 53A181 BREACH OF PEACE-2nd 53A62 THREATENING-2ND 53A217C CRIMINAL POSS OF PISTOL/REVOLVER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: MCCAIN,ANDREAS DOB:02/24/90 Sex:MALE Race:BLACK Addr: 120 FAIRFIELD AV Hgt: 5'07 Wgt:140 Hair:BLACK AFRO HARTFORD,CT MF#:A146533 Arrest #:7172063 Case #:18-029998 Officers:J87 LISNOW,AMANDA,J Arrest Date: 10/05/18 23:17 Location:655 NEW BRITAIN AV Release Date:NOT RELEASED BOND $250,000 Charges: 14223A DISOBEYING SIGNAL OF OFFICER 14223B ENGAGING POLICE IN PURSUIT 14222 RECKLESS DRIVING 2938 WEAPONS IN VEHICLES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARTFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT Page: 7 DAILY RECORD OF ADULT ARREST Date:10/09/18 5:05 Name: MCCAIN,ANDREAS DOB:02/24/90 Sex:MALE Race:BLACK Addr: 120 FAIRFIELD AV Hgt: 5'07 Wgt:140 Hair:BLACK AFRO HARTFORD,CT MF#:A146533 Arrest #:7172064 Case #:18-029998 Officers:L48 WAGNER-ELDRIDGE,B Arrest Date: 10/05/18 23:20 Location:655 NEW BRITAIN AV Release Date:NOT RELEASED BOND $250,000 Charges: 53A212 STEALING A FIREARM 53202W POSSESSION LARGE CAPACITY MAGAZINES
