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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

ANOTHER HPD GUN ARREST

On Tuesday September 11, 2018, Detectives from Vice & Narcotics were conducting plainclothes surveillance operations within Hartford's south district. While conducting operations, detectives located an occupied stolen motor vehicle traveling in the area. Detectives radio broadcast for patrol officers to assist in conducting a motor vehicle stop in the area of Washington Street & New Britain Avenue. 


The vehicle stopped without incident, where the vehicle's occupants were taken into custody. Search incident to arrest revealed the passenger of the vehicle to be in possession of a firearm and narcotics. In total, two suspects were arrested for listed charges.

A1) Miguel Angel Garcia Dob: 10/31/79 Lka: 68 Fenwick St. Hartford, CT

Charged: Larceny 1st, Operating M/V With Susp. Lic., Misuse Reg/Stolen Reg, Traffic Light Violation. 

A2) Jose Luis Colon Dob: 9/19/77 Lka: 275 Franklin Ave. Hartford, CT

Weapons in Motor Vehicle, Possession Pistol W/O Permit, Possession Narcotics.

NOTE: MUST BE AN OLD FASHIONED CRIMINAL, I DIDN'T THINK ANYONE CARRIED REVOLVERS ANYMORE




HPD SERGEANT TORNEIRO ARRESTED AGAIN

On December 11, 2017, Hartford Police Department (HPD) Internal Affairs Division (IAD) Investigators arrested HPD Sergeant Justin Torniero for violation of the following Connecticut General Statutes: 53a-119b(a)(1), Using a Motor Vehicle Without Permission (two counts); 53a-125b(a), Larceny in the Sixth Degree; and 53a-256(a), Computer Crime in the Fifth Degree.

Torniero was immediately suspended without pay, pending the adjudication of this case.

 On March 14, 2018, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at 14 John Steele Drive in Farmington, Connecticut. The search warrant was in relation to illegal narcotics. John Butler (DOB 12/31/1965) was arrested by the Connecticut State Police and was found to be in possession of Hartford Police Department issued equipment. As a result, the Hartford Police Department Internal Affairs Division was immediately notified.

 Internal Affairs Investigators conducted an extensive investigation which revealed that Justin Torniero stole the police equipment and provided the stolen property to Butler. The equipment stolen included a police-issued ballistic vest and a police-issued mountain bicycle.

 Is was also discovered during the investigation that Torniero was utilizing cocaine and alcohol, while working in the capacity of a police sergeant for the City of Hartford.

Furthermore, Torniero would drive in a Hartford Police Department vehicle to Torniero’s residence in Farmington while in uniform to partake in cocaine and alcohol use. On September 10, 2018, Internal Affairs Investigators submitted an arrest warrant to Hartford Superior Court, charging Torniero with violating Connecticut General Statutes: 53a-122(a)(4), Larceny in the First Degree (one count) and 53a-123(a)(4), Larceny in the Second Degree (three counts). After review, the arrest warrant was approved, and the court set a $175,000.00 bond.

 On 09/11/18 at approximately 1815 hours, Torniero turned himself into IAD Investigators and the warrant was served. As of this writing, Torniero is currently being held on the judge-set bond of $175,000 with a scheduled court date of 09/12/18.

FROM HPD= ARREST IN ARSON AND INSURANCE FRAUD CASE

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On March 8, 2017, at approximately 0437 hours, the Hartford Fire Department responded to the rear of 37 Nelson Street in response to a report of a vehicle fire. A 2002 Acura MDX was found engulfed in flames and the fire was extinguished by responded HFD personnel. The Hartford Fire Marshal's Office responded to the scene and conducted an Origin and Cause investigation resulting in the fire being deemed as incendiary. The incident was classified as arson therefore Major Crimes Division Detective Nelson responded and assumed the investigation. 



It was determined that the vehicle owner, Myron Henry, had reported the vehicle stolen on the same date of incident. Further investigation found that Henry later submitted a property claim with his motor vehicle insurance company in relation to the damage.



As the investigation proceeded probable cause was developed that Myron Henry had committed the criminal acts of Insurance Fraud, and Falsely Reporting the Theft of a Motor Vehicle. An arrest warrant was therefore drafted, submitted, and later approved by a Superior Court Judge for the aforementioned charges.

On the evening of September 8, 2018, VIN Detectives placed Myron Henry under arrest at 93 Enfield Street for narcotic sales related charges. MCD Detectives were notified of the arrest and Henry was transported to the Major Crimes Division to be debriefed. Henry was later escorted to the Detention Division to complete the needed booking and processing procedures where the active arrest warrant was served.



Arrested: Myron Henry (dob 6/30/76) of 63 Enfield Street, Hartford, CT 



Charges: Insurance Fraud, Falsely Reporting the Theft of a Motor Vehicle

Monday, September 10, 2018

WE THE PEOPLE PROGRAM FOR 8/10/2018- HPD BODY CAMS

FROM HPD: ARREST MADE AFTER THREAT AGAINST ST. FRANCIS STAFF AND ANIMAL CRUELTY

.On September 10, 2018 at approximately 0710 hours, units responded to St. Francis Hospital on a patient threatening staff complaint. Upon arrival, the complainant reported that while discharging the patient after completing treatment for a hand injury, the patient threatened staff for improper medical treatment. The complainant reported that the patient threatened to shoot hospital staff with a rifle. 


Units canvassed the area and located the patient at his residence. The patient admitted to the threat. The patient consented to a search of his apartment but no weapons were located. 



During the course of the investigation officers located a dog in need of immediate medical care. The patient was arrested on the below listed charges. The dog was transported to a vet for treatment where he was found to be severely malnourished by staff. 



Arrested: Anthony Grady, DOB 01/17/80, 280 Collins Street 



Threatening 2nd, Cruelty to Animals

FROM HPD MORNING REPORT FOR 9/10/2018

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On 9/9/18, at 2024 hours, Detectives received information regarding persons possessing illegal drugs and an illegal firearm in the area of Main Street and Nelson Street. C4 cameras were utilized and the suspect vehicle was located parked in front of 2383 Main Street. Detectives performed a stop of the vehicle without incident. During the investigation the rear passenger (juvenile) was found to be in illegal possession a .38 caliber pistol. The male was arrested and charged accordingly.






18-27071



On Sunday, 09/09/18, members of the Street Crimes Unit were conducting proactive enforcement in the south district of the city. The officers were tasked to focus on areas where there has been an increase in crime.

At approximately 1912 hours, officers observed a black Cadillac parked along the east curb of Hungerford Street. The operator discarded a white object from the window and made no attempt to retrieve it. Officers approached the vehicle to address the littering violation. During the course of the investigation, 250 bags of heroin, a .380 caliber handgun loaded with (5) live rounds, and $502.00 of US currency was recovered.
The Violent Crimes Division was notified of the incident.



Arrested: Reyes-Salin, Richardo. DOB 1-26-80. 117 Tolland Street East Hartford, CT.

Charges: Littering, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Narcotics, PWITS, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Weapons in a Motor Vehicle, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit.