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Thursday, August 15, 2013

IT IS OFFICIAL, SEGARRA ADMINISTRATION IS A JOKE



Five shootings have taken place in the last three days in Hartford. Three of those shootings resulted in homicides.

Mayor Segarra's response , a press release and jumping jacks on the lawn of the Old Statehouse. Does he not understand leadership and the responsibilities that go along with that obligation to the people of Hartford?

A press release crafted by a secretary with the usual quotes "one shooting is too many" is hardly leader quality. Being unavailable for the media is even more cowardly. Mayor , you are the leader of this City, now tell us what you plan to do to deal with this violence. And not to be crude, but save the usual crap, we are tired of it.

And if that relationship with Governor Malloy is so wonderful, as you claim, why isn't the Shooting Task Force being revitalized? If you are really paying attention, I am sure you are aware that the one initiative that actually had a huge impact on gun violence last year has been decimated and is less than half of what it was last year.

I guess that is the Hartford way though, things that really work, we find a way to destroy

And I don't intend to leave the City Council out of this rant . Isn't it interesting how no one answers their phones when they know the tough questions are coming from the media. Those that spearheaded the budget  cuts for HPD and are more than willing to go on camera to chase the low hanging fruit now won't pick up the phone to explain if reducing HPD spending for overtime was the brightest move.

Leadership isn't easy, but it might be nice to experience it for a change. At all of the recent shootings, the only politician I saw stop and speak to residents  has been 7th District State Rep. Doug McCrory at Harrison Place. Where are all the Council members, still burying their heads in the sand? Or maybe just ashamed to face the questions and accept responsibility for their budget actions.

In the meantime Pedro, keep jumping, it is making a huge difference in improving our City

Here is Segarra's "Official" Statement:

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR PEDRO E. SEGARRA AND HARTFORD POLICE CHIEF JAMES C. ROVELLA

 

--- NEWS AND COMMUNITY STATEMENT---

 

(August 15, 2013) In response to the recent increase in shootings and homicides Mayor Segarra and Police Chief Rovella met this morning and released the following statement:

“The recent shootings have been tragic for the families and for our entire community.   One shooting is one too many.   The Hartford Police Department will immediately deploy additional officers in our neighborhoods and that presence will continue for the foreseeable future. The safety of our residents is our number one priority. We are working with our community partners and will use every single resource necessary to keep our neighborhoods safe.”

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VICTIM IDENTITIES FROM HPD

FROM HPD:

Please excuse the delay in victim release. MCD extremely busy. Thank you

 

14. CASE # 13-28335        VICTIM: Valentine Santos (H/M) 21    Occurred: 08/13/13              ACCUSED: (0701 hrs)   LOCATION:  321 Linnmoore Street

Time and Date of Death:  08/13/13;           0714 hours                       

(Gun)    (Open)

 

15. CASE # 13-28576        VICTIM: Steven Riley (B/M) 26   Occurred: 08/14/13 (1701 hrs)    LOCATION:  21 Harrison Place

Time and Date of Death:  08/14/13;           1720 hours                       

(Gun)    (Open)

 

16. CASE # 13-28615        VICTIM: Jerome Copeland (B/M) 22 Occurred: 08/14/13 (2157 hrs)       LOCATION:  48 Evergreen Avenue

Time and Date of Death:  08/14/13;           2223 hours                       

(Gun)    (Open)

 

WHO CARES ABOUT SPELLING ANYWAY

The signs posted around the gravel lot for employee's at the Public Safety Complex on High Street are meant to warn "violaters" against trespassing on the lot.

I think they meant violators , with an "o", I guess the sign machine doesn't have spell check

SAY IT ISN'T SO, CHEATING AT BETANCES



FoxCT and Courant.com are reporting that the State of Connecticut has launched an investigation into possible cheating on test scores at Betance's Elementary School in Hartford.

I am sure it can't possibly be true because people's bonuses depend on these test scores.

You can read the story here

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

ANOTHER HPD HOMICIDE ARREST

FROM HPD:

On December 23, 2012, at 4:48 am, Hartford Police Officers were dispatched to 114 Hillside Avenue on a 911 call for shots fired. On arrival, patrol officers found an unresponsive victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. The male victim, Jazzy Delgado, 21 of Hartford, was transported to Hartford Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Homicide detectives from the Major Crimes Division actively pursued the investigation.

 

On August 13, 2013 Major Crimes detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Javier Melendez, age 20 of Hartford CT, charging him with Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Reckless Endangerment 1st, and other firearms related charges. On August 14, 2013, with the assistance of the CT Department of Corrections and Parole, and the Manchester Police Dept. and the HPD STF, Melendez was taken into custody in Manchester CT. without incident. He is currently being held on a $1,000,000 bond.