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Friday, February 12, 2016

ANOTHER RESPONSE TO A COMMENT


Anonymous said...
And what about all those new medical kits for the cruisers. A lot of good they will do sitting in a classroom at the Academy. Why? If anyone needs them, not much you can do about it, especially after we were trained with them . Why buy them in the first place if we can't have access to them. maybe eventually we can say "geez, we might have saved a life if they weren't locked up in the Academy"
February 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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Anonymous said...
The lack of med kits being distributed back in october, rests on Deputy Chief Dustin Rendock. Plain and simple. He put a major speedbump up. Those kits are ready to be deployed, but Rendock has to flex what little command presence he has as the behind the desk Chief.
But hey, i dont mind driving a spare cruiser with no kit or tank in it. What a lawsuit it would be if someone dies due to med kits piled up at the academy. I bet they would be in the field after a nbc 30 news broadcast .....hmmmmmmm
February 9, 2016 at 8:34 PM


The two comments above were received Monday night. The comments provoked me to find out more. Apparently, the new medical kits were ordered to outfit Hartford Police cruisers with new medical bags . The bags also contain technology and equipment used by the US Military for lifesaving efforts, particularly to deal with shootings and severe trauma. The packets apparently use  technology that provides clotting agents to  gunshot wounds and definitely have proven beneficial in saving lives.

HPD personnel were trained in the use of the equipment , from what I am told by sources , in August. The lifesaving equipment has sat in a classroom at the Police Academy ever since, never being distributed to front line units in the field. I am unable to  understand what would motivate anyone to withhold such important equipment from being put into service as soon as it was available. Does the person playing games have a conscience?

Never being distributed to units in the field, until today that is. Once I began asking questions and trying to gather answers as to why lifesaving equipment was gathering dust at the Academy, things began to happen. This morning, all HPD Patrol units from the midnight shift were ordered to report to the Police Academy to be outfitted with their new medical equipment. From what I am told, all HPD line units are tonight fitted with new lifesaving equipment, including the clotting factor and specialized trauma bandages specially designed to deal with gunshot wounds.

Keep the comments coming in, they do make a difference. In this case possibly with lifesaving results.

And I also received a question about the oxygen tanks with the kits freezing

According to information on-line,the tank its self. it can feel frozen. but wont break when dropped. if you mean the oxygen itself. . . yes oxygen can freeze. all elements have a freezing point. Oxygen has a freezing point of -368.77 °F. I don't think the temperature is predicted to get  anywhere near that this weekend, but maybe one of the Deputy Chiefs knows better
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Thursday, February 11, 2016

HARTFORD CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2016

WHERE THERE IS SMOKE.. FIRE REVEALS MARIJUANA OPERATION

VICENTE SANTIAGO
 
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at approximately 3:40 p.m., HPD Patrol Officers were dispatched to 180 Bonner Street to assist Hartford Fire Department on a structure fire.  After the fire was extinguished, fire personnel notified HPD Officers that they located suspected marijuana grow in the master bedroom. HPD Detectives from the Vice and Narcotics Unit responded to the scene and determined that inside the residence was a marijuana grow in the bedroom and basement areas.  A search warrant was applied for and executed, where Detectives were able to locate 20 marijuana plants and several items used to cultivate marijuana plants.  The resident of the home arrived on scene and was placed under arrest for several drug related charges and transported to the HPD Booking Facility to be processed.  HFD reported the fire was not caused by marijuana op.

Evidence:

20 Marijuana plants

Grow lights, timers, liquid plant food, thermometer and one grow cabinet

Arrested: Vincente Santiago, 32, of Hartford, CT

CHARGES:

1.       Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana

2.       Possession of Marijuana

3.       Drug Factory

4.       Possession within 1500 feet of a School

SOUTH MARSHALL CLEAN-UP CONTINUES, FROM HPD

On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at approximately 8:30 p.m., HPD Detectives from the Vice and Narcotics unit executed a valid search and seizure warrant at 18 South Marshall Street.  HPD Detectives were able to obtain credible information that individuals residing in this location were selling narcotics.  Upon executing the search and seizure warrant, Detectives located a male and two females in the living room of the apartment.  A search of the apartment produced two loaded firearms, one reported stolen out of New Hampshire, 224 bags of heroin, 5 ounces of crack cocaine, $1406 dollars in U.S. currency, 2 ounces of Marijuana and miscellaneous packaging material.  All three individuals were placed under arrest for firearm and narcotic related charges and transported to the HPD Booking Facility for processing.  The resident of 218 South Marshall Street was allowed to call an individual to secure her apartment.  The individual contacted to by the resident arrived on scene to secure the apartment, during a warrant check of Vilcher, it was determined that he had an outstanding warrant out of New York as a Fugitive from Justice for narcotic related charges. 

Evidence:

Ruger .44 caliber revolver, Model Super Red Hawk (stolen out of N.H)

Silver Colt .32 caliber handgun, Model .32 rimless

224 bags of heroin

5 ounces of crack cocaine

$1406.00 in U.S. currency

Packaging material

Arrested:  Sarah Rivera, 27, of Hartford, CT

CHARGES:

1.       Possession of Narcotics

2.       Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell

3.       Drug Factory

4.       Possession of Controlled Substance

5.       Possession of a Stolen Firearm

6.       Possession Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell

Arrested: Lamar Stanford, 36, of Windsor, CT (Convicted Felon 16 Previous Hartford Arrests)

CHARGES:

1.       Possession of Narcotics

2.       Possession Narcotics With Intent to Sell

3.       Drug Factory

4.       Possession of Controlled Substance

5.       Possession of a Stolen Firearm

6.       Possession Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell

7.       Criminal Possession of a Firearm

Arrested: Danielle Hicks,. 28, of Hartford, CT (also Convicted Felon 16 Previous Hartford Arrests)

CHARGES:

1.       Possession of Narcotics

2.       Possession Narcotics With Intent to Sell

3.       Drug Factory

4.       Possession of Controlled Substance

5.       Possession of a Stolen Firearm

6.       Possession Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell

7.       Criminal Possession of a Firearm

Taken into custody: Felix Vilcher, 45, of Hartford, CT

CHARGES: Outstanding warrant for Fugitive of Justice

MAYOR BRONIN TO OPEN WARMING CENTERS

CITY OF HARTFORD ANNOUNCES WARMING

 CENTER HOURS
FOR FEBRUARY 12-14, 2016

-  NEWS AND COMMUNITY STATEMENT -


(February 11, 2016) - Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has ordered the opening of the warming centers in the City of Hartford. The purpose for opening these centers shall be to provide temporary comfort during regular business hours.  Any residents in need of overnight shelter accommodations are encouraged to call 2-1-1.
"With temperatures expected to be in the low 20s and high teens, and with high winds bringing the wind chill factor temperatures to the single digit range, I'm urging residents to take steps to stay indoors and prepare for extreme cold," said Mayor Bronin. "I've ordered the opening of our warming centers, which provide daytime options for residents. However, if you or anyone you know is in need of overnight arrangements, please reach out to our partners at 2-1-1."
During severe cold weather, residents should take the following precautions:
  • Stay indoors if possible
  • If you must go outside, wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Wear a hat and change wet clothes frequently to prevent loss of body heat.
  • Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
  • Watch for signs of hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion
  • If symptoms of hypothermia are detected, get the victim to a warm location, remove wet clothing, warm the center of the body first and give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if the victim is conscious. Get medical help as soon as possible
List of Warming Centers:
  • South End Wellness Center, 830 Maple Avenue: Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
  • Parkville Senior Center, 11 New Park Avenue: Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Hispanic Health Council, 175 Main Street: Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Hispanic Senior Center, 45 Wadsworth Street: Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Parker Memorial, 2621 Main Street: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Pope Park, 30 Pope Park Drive: Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
The Hartford Public Library is available for residents and visitors.  Below are hours of operation.
  • Hartford Downtown Library, 500 Main Street: Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Albany Library Branch, 1250 Albany Avenue: Friday and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Barbour Branch, 281 Barbour Street: Friday and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Camp Field Branch, 30 Campfield Avenue: Friday and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Dwight Branch, 7 New Park Avenue: Friday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Goodwin, 460 New Britain Avenue: Friday and Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Mark Twain Branch, 55 Forest Street: Friday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Park Street Branch, 744 Park Street: Friday 12:30pm - 5:00pm 
  • SAND/Ropkins Branch, 1750 Main Street: Friday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP

An interesting call was broadcast on the HPD radio tonight. I am still shaking my head in disbelief

Tenants living in an apartment on Broad Street called in a no heat complaint to the HPD  Dispatch Center. I think by law a landlord has to maintain heat in an apartment at 68degrees for the tenants. The man and woman complaining reported that they had no heat in their apartment.

Apparently an officer was dispatched and upon further investigation he learned an amazing fact.  Sometime over the summer, the two tenants removed the radiators from the apartment and sold them as scrap  metal at a Hartford junk yard.

I wonder why they thought the heat wasn't working.

It appears as though the couple will be in heated quarters after the warrants are signed and served for their arrests for the theft.

I really would like to ask them what there were  thinking, stealing their  radiators and then having the nerve to call in a no heat complaint. Did they think no one would notice the pipes cut off in the floor where the radiators used to be?

And who says being a cop can't be fun?