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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

FROM HPD

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On Monday 10/15/18 at approximately 3:45pm, Detectives from Vice & Narcotics were conducting operations in the south district of Hartford. While conducting surveillance, detectives observed several suspects engaged in an illegal hand to hand narcotics transaction. Detectives secured the suspects in the Laurel Street area, in possession of narcotics (Fentanyl/Heroin). 



On-scene information led detectives to 110 Laurel Street (Apt-B), where an illegal firearm with an obliterated serial number was recovered, along with additional narcotics. In total (1) semi-automatic firearm was recovered along with approximately 300 bags Fentanyl/Heroin, powdered Heroin and Suboxone films. As a result of the investigation, (1) suspect, a convicted felon, was arrested on firearm and narcotics related charges.

Arrested: Luis Roman Dob: 8/26/72 Lka: 110 Laurel Street Apt-B Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Narcotics (2cts), PWITS Narcotics (2cts), Criminal Possession Firearm, Possession Firearm W/Obliterated S/N, Criminal Possession Ammunition.

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On Monday, 10/15/18, at approximately 1600 patrol units observed a stolen vehicle that was being operated in the Southeast corner of the city. Dispatch confirmed the vehicle was listed stolen out of Portland. Together with Traffic Units they were able to locate and stop the vehicle at the intersection of New Britain Avenue and Newington Avenue where the operator was taken into custody. Notification was made to MCD who later debriefed the arrested party. The vehicle owner arrived on scene to recover his vehicle.

(A) Edwin Alicea-Nieves 12-11-96 of 65 Grafton Street Hartford Apt. A


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On Tuesday October 16, 2018, at approximately 0140 hours, were flagged down in regard to a paintball gun assault in the area of 262 Franklin Avenue. The victim stated that the operator of a gray Mercedes shot him several times with a paintball gun. The victim was covered in yellow paint and reported that he could identify the suspect. 

Officers discovered a silver Mercedes with dark tints in the area of the 22 Elliot Street. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and two paintball guns were observed in the Mercedes. Officers assisted with a show up identification of the suspect. The victim positively identified the operator of the Mercedes as the shooter. 

Accused: Roldan, Dashua Outlaw DOB 12/9/94, 38 Mapleton Street, Hartford, CT

Charges: Assault in The Third Degree 53a-61, Breach of Peace in The Second Degree 53a-181, Operating an Unregistered MV 14-12a, Insufficient Insurance 14-213b, Failure to Have Tint Sticker 14-99, Misuse of Plates 14-147c

Friday, October 12, 2018

FROM HPD: ANOTHER STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY

On Friday October 12, 2018, at approximately 1230 hours, members of the Hartford Police Auto Theft Unit observed a 2013 Ford Fusion that had been previously reported stolen from New Britain, Connecticut. This vehicle was also reported to have been involved in a residential burglary in the town of Southington. After confirming the vehicle was still listed as stolen, the vehicle was stopped and the operator taken into custody without incident. 


During the course of the arrest, numerous items consistent with those reported stolen in the out of town burglary were observed within the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle and a passenger were transported to the Major Crimes Division for debriefing.

Arrested: Matos, Generoso DOB 11/13/1991 of 71 Lillian Street, Bristol, CT

Charges: Larceny 2nd degree, Operation without owner's permission, and Criminal Trover 2nd degree

Thursday, October 11, 2018

LAWLESS, DANGEROUS DRIVERS IN HARTFORD

Anyone that drives in Hartford knows that they are taking their lives in their hands every time they travel on Hartford's streets.

Fatal traffic accidents are more than doubled over the same time last year. Hartford experienced its 19th fatal accident yesterday when a pedestrian was struck and killed on Wethersfield Avenue.

The current state of drivers in Hartford is definitely not caused by a lack of enforcement by the Hartford Police Department, and actually the numbers show a large increase by HPD this year.

Citywide as of this date, there have been over 10,335 motor vehicle traffic stops, mostly by the HPD Traffic Division. By comparison, for the same period last year, HPD conducted 7,034 traffic stops.

56% of those drivers stopped were given motor vehicle infractions and 44% were just issued written or verbal warnings.

According to HPD, their main goal is to correct driving behavior through enforcement and that doesn't always involve a monetary fine.

The HPD Traffic Division also received funding to pu8rchase an updated "speed cart"  which shows drivers their speed as they approach. Currently the traffic carts are deployed in key enforcement areas as needed..

DUI enforcement  also points to a serious problem  with impaired drivers on Hartford's Streets. For 2018 there has been 48 DUI arrests on the Wethersfield Avenue   corridor alone. as well as the many other DUI arrests City wide funded by checkpoints mad possible through State and Federal funding grants.

Despite HPD's efforts, the message clearly isn't getting out. Anyone who drives on Hartford's streets most likely has numerous stories of near misses with drivers who blow through intersections running red lights or improper passing or drivers who make right turns from the left lane. And what about the school bus violations . And I won't even get started on the Handicap  parking violations. One Hartford Officer recently wrote 18 Handicap parking violations at the Washington Street CVS during one nights shift.

Although HPD is doing the best they can with limited resources and staffing, more needs to be done to stem the increase in traffic fatalities. Most of us are more at risk of being killed or injured in a traffic incident in Hartford than we do from shootings or homicides, but either way, people are being killed

FROM HPD: ANOTHER GUN ARREST

On 3/31/18 at approximately 2324 hours, Patrol Officers were dispatched to 31-33 Eaton Street in response to a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, officers located six 9mm cartridge casings and one live 9mm round in the road. Private surveillance cameras were located and it was determined that they had captured the incident. Detectives were assigned the investigation. Upon viewing the video footage, Detectives observed the suspect yell, "We out here," rack the slide of a pistol, and fire several rounds into the air. The suspect is observed entering a vehicle and leaves the area. After obtaining the registration plate from the vehicle, it was determined that the owner, Jorge Rodriguez, has a valid CT Firearms Permit. Through his investigation, it was determined that Rodriguez was intoxicated on the night of the shots fired and had been involved in an argument with a female. Rodriguez was positively identified as the shooter. Detectives applied for an arrest warrant and it was granted. On October 11, 2018, Rodriguez turned himself into the Hartford Police Department voluntarily.



Jorge Rodriguez, 5/6/85, 76 Bay Avenue, New Britain, CT

 

Charges: Reckless Endangerment, Carrying a Firearm Under the Influence, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm



Wednesday, October 10, 2018

FAST WORK BY HPD

On 10/10/2018 at 1100 hours, detectives from the Fugitive Task Force were able to locate Daniel Smith who had an active Felony arrest warrant for an incident that occurred on 6/11/18 at ### Flatbush Ave., a private

residence. The victim was walking up to his front door when he was approached by a group of four males. The accused produced a black revolver and proceeded to strike the victim in the head repeatedly and took the victim’s wallet. Information was developed that MCD Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for Daniel Smith for the assault and robbery of the victim. The accused was debriefed by MCD Detectives, and remanded to Hartford Police Booking Division on a $275,000.00 Bond.



Smith Daniel (9/5/1988) 7 Bodwell Street 3rd Flr., Hartford, CT



Charges: Robbery 1st, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery

FROM HPD , MORE CRAZY GUN PLAY

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On May 17, 2018, patrol officers were dispatched to 726 Windsor Street in response to a ShotSpotter activation of nine gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located nine .40 caliber cartridge casings. There were no apparent witnesses, however the building was equipped with private surveillance cameras that could not be viewed on scene. 


Detectives were assigned the investigation, secured a search warrant for the video equipment and were able to view the footage. The suspect is observed firing several rounds into the air at 726 Windsor Street, in the area where the cartridge casings were recovered. Further investigation determined the shooter to be Bernard Mickens. 



Upon being granted an arrest warrant, members of VCU were able to ascertain Mickens' location and the vehicle he was traveling in. In conjunction with C4 analysts, Mickens' vehicle was located and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. Mickens was taken into custody without incident.

Bernard Mickens, 9/10/87, 401 Mary Shepard Place, Hartford, CT

Charges: Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Reckless Endangerment 1st, and Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

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