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Sunday, November 4, 2018

DON'T FORGET THE BALLOT QUESTIONS TUESDAY

QUESTION 1-

H.J.R. 100: Resolution Approving a State Constitutional Amendment to Protect Transportation Funds Ballot Question  Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to ensure (1) that all moneys contained in the Special Transportation Fund be used solely for transportation purposes, including the payment of debts of the state incurred for transportation purposes, and (2) that sources of funds deposited in the Special Transportation Fund be deposited in said fund so long as such sources are authorized by statute to be collected or received by the state?

Explanatory Text On July 25, 2018, the GAE Committee met and approved the explanatory text that appears below.

Content and Purpose of the Proposed Amendment. If this amendment is approved, it would impose constitutional protections on state transportation funding. These protections, commonly referred to as the “transportation lockbox,” are currently established only in the Connecticut General Statutes. Specifically, this constitutional amendment, like the statutory lockbox, would do the following:
1. preserve the state’s Special Transportation Fund (STF) as a permanent fund;
2. require that the fund be used exclusively for transportation purposes, which include paying transportation-related debt; and
3. require that any funding sources directed to the STF by law continue to be directed there, as long as the law authorizes the state to collect or receive them. 

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Background: The STF. By law, the STF is a dedicated fund primarily used to finance state highway and public transportation projects as well as operate the Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation. The law directs a number of revenue sources to the fund, such as (1) state fuel taxes, (2) most transportation-related fees and motor vehicle-related fines, and (3) a portion of state sales and use taxes. STF resources are pledged to secure bonds for transportation projects and must be used first to pay debt service on these bonds. 


 QUESTION 2

S.J.R. 35: Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the State Constitution to Protect Real Property Held or Controlled by the State  Ballot Question Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to require (1) a public hearing and the enactment of legislation limited in subject matter to the transfer, sale or disposition of state-owned or state controlled real property or interests in real property in order for the General Assembly to require a state agency to sell, transfer or dispose of any real property or interest in real property that is under the custody or control of the agency, and (2) if such property is under the custody or control of the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, that such enactment of legislation be passed by a two-thirds vote of the total membership of each house of the General Assembly?

Explanatory Text On July 25, 2018, the GAE Committee met and approved the explanatory text that appears below.

Content and Purpose of the Proposed Amendment. If this amendment is approved, it would limit the General Assembly’s ability to pass legislation that requires a state agency to transfer (sell or otherwise convey) any state real property (land or buildings) or property interest to non-state entities. It does this by imposing the following conditions:
1. a legislative committee must first hold a public hearing to allow for public comment on the property transfer; and
2. the legislation must address only the property under consideration. 

In addition, for property that belongs to the state Department of Agriculture or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the legislation must pass by at least two-thirds of the membership of the state House of Representatives and of the state Senate. 
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Further Explanation. The Connecticut General Statutes establish various procedures that state agencies must follow to transfer state real property. Alternatively, the General Assembly may transfer property through legislation, known as “conveyance bills,” without subjecting the transfers to the statutory procedures. The constitutional amendment would prohibit the General Assembly from transferring property by passing these types of bills, unless the above conditions were met. The amendment would not apply to transfers made by state agencies under the statutory procedures

Friday, November 2, 2018

FROM HPD: NARCOTICS ARREST, AGAIN

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During the month of October 2018, Detectives from Vice & Narcotics received confidential and reliable information that large amounts of Narcotics were being sold by Angel Luna. A narcotics operation confirmed the information, where Luna was arrested on October 04, 2018 in possession of a large sum or narcotics and US Currency. 



On November 01, 2018, V&N again received information that Luna was selling narcotics. A narcotics operation was conducted and Luna was again arrested in possession of Fentanyl. Information led detectives to 272 Jefferson Street, where additional narcotics and US currency was seized. 



In total, approximately 700 bags of Fentanyl, 30 grams Cocaine, 36.5 grams Crack Cocaine, and $10,000.00 in US currency was seized during the operation. Luna and a second suspect, Maisonet, were arrested on Narcotics possession and sales related charges.



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Accused: Angel Luna Dob: 6/28/96 Lka: 113 Smith Drive East Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Narcotics (2cts), PWITS Narcotics (2cts), Conspiracy Sale of Narcotics, Drug Factory. 

Accused: Angel Maisonet Dob: 06/30/73 Lka: 272 Jefferson Street (C1) Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Narcotics (2cts), PWITS Narcotics (2cts), Conspiracy Sale of Narcotics, Drug Factory.

FROM HPD: HOMICIDE ARREST

On May 23, 2018 members of the Hartford Police Patrol Division were dispatched to the area of 101-103 Enfield Street for a report of shots fired and a person down in the street. Upon patrol officer's arrival, a single female victim was found lying in the middle of the street suffering from several gunshot wounds. Officers initiated life saving measures along with members of  American Medical Response, and the Hartford Fire Department. The victim was transported to Saint Francis Hospital where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.  The victim was identified as forty-four (44) year old Hartford resident, Lydia Tirillo.  Hartford Police Major Crimes Division led the investigation with assistance of the Crime Scene Division. During the course of the investigation, detectives ultimately identified a lone suspect. Probable cause was developed, and a warrant was submitted to a judge of the superior court. The warrant was granted on 10/31/18, and the accused was arrested on 11/01/18, by members of the HPD Violent Crime Unit and Fugitive Task Force.  During the arrest, the accused was found to be in possession of narcotics, and actively resisted arrest. The suspect, identified as twenty-six (26) year old Byron Perry of Hartford, is currently in custody and being held on a $1,000,000.00 dollar bond for the charges of Murder, and Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, as well as an additional $25,000.00 bond for the charges of Possession of Narcotics and Interfering with Police.



The victim and suspect were known to each other, and the incident is believed to have



Perry is to be arraigned today (Friday) at GA14, 101 Lafayette Street.



Attached is his booking photograph.



Thursday, November 1, 2018

FROM HPD

On 10/31/2018, Officers from the Street Crimes Unit responded to the area of 56 Bond Street on a dispatched report of people shooting paint ball guns at kids in the neighborhood. Additionally, the Officers received information from an anonymous citizen that a "shooter" was in the rear of 53 Bond St. 


During the course of their canvass, they observed a male party, who appeared unconscious in a vehicle, parked in the driveway of 53 Bond Street. Upon their approach they observed narcotics in plain view. Further investigation revealed the trespassing suspect was in possession of a loaded Colt .223 assault rifle, Glock 9mm pistol and numerous rounds of ammunition inside of the vehicle. He was placed under arrest, charged accordingly and transported to the Major Crimes Division for debrief.

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(1) Colt M4 .223 cal rifle with (2) magazines and 39 live .223 rounds

(1) Glock 26 9mm with (37) live 9mm rounds **Stolen out of Hartford** 

Approximately 366 bags fentanyl, 6 grams of crack cocaine, 4 Suboxone films, $308.00

Rivera-Cruz, Jose (4/8/88) of 62 Clinton Street New Britain, CT

Charges: Possession of an Assault Rifle/Machine Gun, Criminal Possession of a Firearm (2cts), Theft of a Firearm, Possession Pistol w/o Permit, Possession of High Capacity Magazine (2cts), Weapons in a Motor Vehicle (2cts), Poss/PWITS Narcotics, Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

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