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Thursday, February 25, 2016

FROM HPD: NORTH DISTRICT BODEGA INSPECTONS

On Wednesday, 02/24/16, The Hartford Police Department North District CSO's, in a cooperative effort with officials from State of CT Liquor Control, CT Department of Labor, CT Department of Revenue Services, City of Hartford Health Department, and City of Hartford License and Inspections, conducted numerous inspections of Bodegas/ Convenience Stores throughout the North District. These inspections were focused on ensuring compliance with State and City laws and ordinances. In total nine locations were inspected during this operation.

Location: Department/ Outcome: HPD case number:
1.)    2570 Main St. "Munchies Food Store" -- No Violations -- 2016-05661

2.) 194 Westland St. "JR Supermarket LLC."
-- Health - Citation issued -- 2016-05665
-- Liquor - Verbal warning
-- CT Tax - Citation issued
-- Labor - CLOSED THE STORE

3.) 1166 Albany Ave. "Pasty Dynamics" -- CT Tax- Summons issued -- 2016-05666
-- Health - (14) violations, verbal warning
-- FMO- suspended hot food services
-- L&I - formal write up with follow up inspection set.

4.) 256 Albany Ave. "Center Market" -- Health - citation issued --2016-05673

5.) 3397 Main St. "Mr. B Mini Mart" -- No Violations
- outside this location Arrest case number 2016-5679 (see unusual report for this incident.)

6.) 1468 Albany Ave. "Scotts II" -- No Violations -- 2016-05682

7.) 2383 Main St. "Super Deli On Main" -- Labor - CLOSED THE STORE -- 2016-05683

8.) 1631 Main St. "People's Plaza" -- Liquor - Citation issued -- 2016-05691

9.) 240 Walnut St. "Recycle King" -- Labor - CLOSED THE STORE -- 2016-05692

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

COUNCIL ACTIONS FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2016

FROM HPD: IS EVERYONE CARRYING A GUN?

On February 22, 2016 at 10:02pm, Hartford Police Department Community Service Officers were working a proactive detail in the West End. As they were patrolling the area, they observed a person standing by Christine Grocery, 227 Sisson Ave. After patrolling for 15 minutes they observed the person still standing on the property. Officers then recognized the male and as being wanted for an outstanding warrant. Officers checked the suspect through dispatch and confirmed the active Hartford warrant. The male was handcuffed without incident. Incidental to arrest officers found a loaded Jimenez Arms 9mm firearm containing five live rounds, one in the chamber, and crack cocaine on the suspect.

Arrested: Joseph Grant 27 of Hartford, CT. (Convicted Felon, 15 Previous Hartford Arrests)
Charges:
1.       Criminal Possession of a Firearm
2.       Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit
3.       Trespassing 3rd
4.       Possession of Narcotics
As well as Mittimus Prawn Warrant.
$500,000 Bond

Monday, February 22, 2016

SAINT PATRICK'S DAY FUNDRAISER AT SALUTE TUESDAY

The Hartford St. Patrick's Parade Committee will be holding a fundraiser at Salute' on Trumbull Street, tomorrow, Tuesday February 23rd from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. Admission is $10.00 per person.

Turn out and help support the Hartford Saint Patrick's Day Parade

The Parade will be Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Come down to the parade route early and get your seat! The parade begins at Capitol Avenue by the State Capitol

WE THE PEOPLE PROGRAM FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Check out our new set for the We the People on Hartford Public Access TV. We covered a wide range of topics which you might find interesting



Friday, February 19, 2016

A BUSY WEEKEND FOR THE HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT

As a result of the severe weather that Hartford had to deal with over the past weekend, fires and EMS calls played in small role in HFD's emergency responses.

HFD responded to over 253 emergency calls, many of them weather related.

On February 15th, HFD responded to 98 emergency calls and on February 16th they responded to 155 calls for service. The total HFD responses for the period was 376 weather /cold weather related calls.

 According to HFD Chief Reginald Freeman, on several occasions he heard radio conversations that the dispatcher stated that resources were down to "zero" due to the numerous simultaneous calls. Despite that workload, Freeman stated that the District Chiefs and the company officers and all personnel working handled the task with "poise and professionalism", rising to the task of meeting the emergency needs of the people of Hartford.

Freeman also stated that at the direction of Mayor Bronin, the City, HFD as well as few faith based organizations partnered together to ensure the safety of Hartford's people and make sure they had a safe place to keep warm during the sub zero temperatures. In addition to the City and HFD, the Asylum Hill Congregational Church and the Hartford Rescue Mission graciously opened their doors for approximately 120 residents. Both organizations also provided hot meals during that period.

Both organizations were given the "Chief's Award of Excellence" for their efforts this week  by Chief Freeman and presented by Councilman Jimmie Sanchez, The City Council's Public Safety Chair.

I received a call yesterday from a business person who experienced frozen pipes bursting in his building overnight Sunday. He was impressed by the efforts of HFD to what he called their "efforts above and beyond" to assist his cleanup efforts and removing the water from his business .