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Thursday, February 25, 2016

FROM HPD: BARBERSHOP DRUG ARREST

Joctan Hernandez

During the month of February, HPD Detectives from the Vice and Narcotics unit were contacted by the Windsor Police Department in regards to a business in Hartford that was selling "tainted" heroin.  Windsor Police were investigating a non fatal overdose due to possible tainted heroin.  An individual identified the G&T Barber Shop as the location where the tainted heroin was purchased.  HPD Vice and Narcotic Detectives were able to obtain a valid search and seizure warrant for this location.  Upon execution of this search warrant, HPD Detectives located 6 individuals inside the business.  A search of the business produced a bag inside a garbage can containing 46 bags of heroin, 17 bags of cocaine, and 4 bags of marijuana.  The Manager of the business informed Detectives that the drugs located in the store belonged to him.  The Manager was placed under arrest for drug related charges and transported to the Hartford Booking facility.  A second individual inside the store was found to be in possession of less than 4 ounce of marijuana and was issued an infraction ticket.  The heroin tested inconclusive for Fentanyl and will be sent to the State lab for further testing. 

Evidence:
46 bags of heroin
17 bags of cocaine
4 bags of marijuana
$125.00 in U.S. Currency
Arrested: Joctan Hernandez, 42, of Hartford, CT
Charges:
1.      Possession of Narcotics
2.      Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell
3.      Possession of Narcotics With Intent to Sell within 1500 ft of school
4.      Possession of a Controlled Substance

Ticketed:  Hector Marrero, 19, of Hartford, CT
Charges:
1.        Possession of a Controlled Substance


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