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Friday, April 22, 2016

"FEEL THE BERN" IN HARTFORD MONDAY


According to several sources, Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will me making an appearance Monday in Hartford.

HPD, the Secret Service and the Sanders campaign are finalizing plans for a rally Monday at 9:00am at Hartford's Riverfront Plaza

More on this as details are finalized throughout the day

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

YARD GOAT'S MASCOT BEATEN AND ASSAULTED DOWNTOWN TONIGHT

The mascot for the Hartford Yard Goats was assaulted and beaten tonight on Asylum Street near Main Street , downtown tonight

According to sources, witnesses observed two male passengers get out of a car and pummel the costumed mascot while the driver of the vehicle  video recorded the incident. Witnesses were able to provide HPD with a license plate and a description of the driver.

Although injured, the mascot did not require additional medical assistance

No additional info or comment  from HPD at this time

GENAO , THE WARRANT, MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION

The arrest warrant application for Hartford Schools Eduardo Genao is below. This is most likely only the first stage as the investigation continues. I understand that everyone has the right to plead not guilty, but this application paints a very disturbing pattern of behavior by Genao. 
The smoothness and the manner in which Genao gained the confidence of the 13 year old victim would make me think he didn't seem nervous and was well practiced in his stalking behavior.

At least on the positive side, he is out of the Hartford Schools 

Some of this application is graphic, please be forewarned.

HFD FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Hartord Fire LT. Russell Cook and his father

RELEASE: Hartford Firefighter Receives Award

Hartford, Conn. (April 20, 2016)  —Lieutenant Russel Cook received the Firefighter of the Year Award on Tuesday April, 19 2016. The award was presented to him by the Hartford Association of Insurance Professionals at the Sheraton Hotel in Rocky Hill Tuesday evening.

On November 14, 2015 Lt. Cook rescued an 8 year old girl from her burning home at 22-24 Hamilton Street.

Attached photo is of Lt Cook with his father

HFD CHIEF FREEMAN'S STATEMENT ON ARREST AND UNPAID SUSPENSION OF AARVAH QUINONEZ

STATEMENT: Hartford Fire Chief Reginald Freeman on Firefighter Aarvah Quinonez


Hartford, Conn. (April 20, 2016 ) – BACKGROUND: Today, Firefighter Aarvah Quinonez was arraigned in court for the charges that she was arrested on yesterday afternoon. Following the arraignment Chief Freeman reviewed the charges and circumstances. As a result, Quinonez has been placed on administrative leave without pay effective immediately. In response, Hartford Fire Chief Reginald Freeman made the following statement:

“With the information that has been brought to light in today’s arraignment, Firefighter Quinonez has been put on administrative leave without pay until further notice. Any further actions on Quinonez’s status with the department will be made based on additional information pertaining to this case, as well as the final outcome of her legal proceedings. Despite these allegations, let me reiterate the fact that the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Hartford Fire Department stand tall — even above the difficult discussions that we find ourselves periodically having in regards to off duty allegations or conduct of a few individuals. Through my interactions with our firefighters, I see an energized and professional work force that is dedicated to moving the organization forward in a positive and productive manner.”

For more information on this matter, please contact the Hartford Police Department.

This type of action is long overdue at HFD and throughout City Government. We can not afford to reward bad behavior by employees with "Paid suspensions" Whether it is a DUI arrest or abusing a child, the tone needs to be set that the paid vacations at the taxpayers expense while these cases wind through the courts are done.,

Congratulations Chief Freeman for your swift action in this matter.


POLITICALLY PROTECTED?















The questions are rolling in regarding Aarvah Quinonez and how she managed to keep her job as a Hartford Firefighter, even before her arrest yesterday on Child Abuse charges.

There also seems to be some real questions regarding Quinonez and other Hartford Firefighters use, or more appropriately abuse, of Workers Compensation  benefits for extended periods.

According to sources, Quinonez was recently observed by a former Hartford Fire Chief ( before he became the former Chief and while he was still overseeing the Department). That Chief had apparently attended a soccer game for his niece and while there observed Quinonez refereeing the soccer game. Quinonez was allegedly out on a Worker's Compensation injury  that kept her from her regular job, but she could run and referee a soccer game.

Apparently there are also questions regarding her arrest in Georgia in July of 2004 and if that figured into her background investigation before her hiring by the City.