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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

WE THE PEOPLE INTERVIEW WITH CHIEF ROSADO AND ASSISTANT CHIEF THODY

This is not the full interview, due to technical difficulties with the equipment at Hartford Public Access Television, the beginning and the last couple minutes were lost, but I thought the main part of the conversation was informative enough to post it. Chief Rosado talks about HPD recruitment efforts and the next class having a 78% minority composition.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

QUICK WORK BY HPD WITH DOWNTOWN ARMED ROBBERY ARREST




Hartford, CT (February 6th, 2019) Hartford Police arrest two involved in daytime commercial robbery of cellular phone store. 

On Wednesday February 06, 2019, at approximately 3:34pm, patrol officers were dispatched to 1297 Main Street on the report of an armed robbery. The victim reported an individual entered the business (Metro PCS) armed with a silver firearm and demanded the cashier empty the register. The suspect was handed money from the register and fled the scene on foot. It was discovered soon thereafter that several hundred dollars was stolen during the robbery. 

Members of the Capital City Command Center (C4) quickly obtained surveillance video in the area that captured the suspect entering a silver Infinti Q50. Through additional footage, the registration marker plate on this vehicle was identified. Detectives assigned to the Major Crimes Division (MCD) immediately assumed control of the investigation.

The suspect vehicle information was disseminated to other law enforcement agencies across the state. With this information, the suspect vehicle was located a short time later by members of the Manchester Police Department at the registered owner's address. HPD MCD detectives and members of the Hartford Police Emergency Response Team responded to the location of the suspect vehicle and were able to locate the vehicle's owner with the assistance of the Manchester Police Department. At this time, the firearm used in this incident was also recovered. (Loaded Bersa 9mm handgun)

Through additional investigative efforts, the identity of the primary participant in the robbery was obtained. This individual was located on Willard Street in Hartford a short time later and taken into custody without incident by members of the HPD Patrol Division and Street Crimes Unit.  Further evidence related to the crime, including suspected stolen cash, was recovered. 


Arrested and charged with the following:

Munroe, Michael (white button shirt) 
DOB 09/12/1985 of 51 Starkweather Street, Manchester, CT

Charges: Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy/Robbery First Degree, Firearms Trafficking. Munroe is currently being held on a $200,000 bond and is to be arraigned at 10:00am at 101 Lafayette Street. 



Seay, Shantee (white hooded sweatshirt)
DOB 03/03/1984 of 17 Willard Street, Hartford, CT

Charges: Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy Robbery First Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Pistol w/out Permit, Possession of Narcotics. Seay is currently being held on a $300,000 bond as is to be arraigned at 10:00am at 101 Lafayette Street. 

“The tremendous efforts of all involved in this investigation led to the quick apprehension of two dangerous suspects who carried out a brazen armed robbery near one of the busiest intersections in the city in broad daylight.  Investigators in Hartford, as well as  our partners in Manchester, seamlessly worked together to close this case with a dual arrest within hours.  Our Capital City Crime Center has once again proven how technology that we utilize frequently assists in some crucial aspects of investigations.”



Sunday, February 3, 2019

THE DROUGHT IS OVER

Congratulations New England Patriot's




Wednesday, January 30, 2019

3 ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT ON HARTFORD SCHOOLS SECURITY OFFICER

Hartford, CT (January 30th, 2019) Hartford Police arrest two adults and a juvenile, charged with assaulting school security guards.

 At approximately 10:16am, dispatch received a call from the Annie Fisher School at 280 Plainfield Street on a report of an assault involving a security guard. Upon patrol officer arrival, it was determined that an adult male and female had parked in an unauthorized area of the school property and were asked to park elsewhere. The male occupant allegedly became belligerent and punched one of the security guards on the head.

 The female joined in on the assault, as well as her fifteen-yearold son. During the altercation, a second security guard who responded to assist was also assaulted. One of the guards suffered a laceration to the head and was transported to St. Francis Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred on school property, but did not enter into the school. The fifteen year-old was not a student of the school, and at this time it is unknown as to why the male adult had attempted to enter the building.


The investigation into the matter continues. Both the arrested adults, Matthew Locke and Amber Mills, were transported and processed at the Hartford Police Department. Both will be arraigned at 10:00am at 101 Lafayette Street on Thursday, January 31st.

 The fifteen-year-old juvenile was issued a juvenile summons to appear at juvenile court at a later date. Arrested: Locke, Matthew 03/15/1984 119 Chatham St, Hartford, CT Assault on Public Safety Officer (2 counts) Breach of Peace 2nd degree Risk of Injury to Minor In custody on $7,500 bond Arrested: Mills, Amber 05/23/1979 119 Chatham St, Hartford, CT Assault on Public Safety Officer Breach of Peace 2nd degree Risk of Injury to Minor In custody on $5,000 bond Juvenile/Referral: Fifteen (15 year-old male Assault on Public Safety Officer

  YOU CAN READ THE HPD MEDIA RELEASE HERE
https://www.scribd.com/document/398591733/LockeMills-PR-1

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

TRANSPARENCY: HPD RELEASES BODY WORN CAMERA POLICY FOR REVIEW



One of Hartford Police Chief David Rosado's primary goals when he took over as Hartford's Police Chief last year was to implement the use of body worn cameras by Hartford Police Officers.

Next Monday, February 4th is the one year anniversary of Rosado taking over at HPD and it is also the day that Hartford's officers will  begin wearing Axon digital body cameras.

The policy regulating the "BWC"'s will probably continue to be a work in progress for the relatively new technology for HPD as public input and input from Hartford officers becomes available. The seventeen page policy is relatively involved  and has been the subject of training over the last couple weeks as Hartford officers have been instructed in their use.

These cameras have been something that Hartford resident's have been asking for for some time as well as a national trend in law enforcement to document interaction  of police officers with both criminal's and citizen's alike.

As a resident that has sat in many community meetings where residents have pushed for these cameras, I think we owe a special thanks to several people, including Chief David Rosado for making the cameras a priority, Assistant Chief Jason Thody  for countless hours researching the best system to meet Hartford's needs today and for years into the future.. Thody was also crucial in negotiating an excellent contract between Axon and the City, with one of the major issues for many departments being the cost of the video storage. Hartford will be using a "cloud based" system with unlimited storage with video being uploaded to the cloud system regularly by officers as the BWC's are used daily.

A/C Thody also negotiated regular replacement of the BWC's  with newer equipment under the original purchase agreement as the need arises or equipment becomes outdated.

In addition, a special thanks to the HPD Officers and supervisors who went above and beyond developing this Policy for the use of the BWC's

YOU CAN VIEW THE ENTIRE POLICY BY CLICKING HERE
https://www.scribd.com/document/398506356/Hpd-Bwc-Policy



Friday, January 25, 2019

FROM HPD

18-30582: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Arrest

On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at approximately 1525 hours, officers were dispatched to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 521 Wethersfield Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a male pedestrian suffering from serious injuries in the roadway. The pedestrian, later identified as Stanislaw Gnatek, was transported via ambulance to Hartford Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The operator of the vehicle, Miguel Nazario DOB 10/30/1985, was transported from the scene by ambulance to Hartford Hospital for evaluation and cooperated with the investigation. Officer Lemke of the Crime Scene Division was assigned as the lead investigator.

Accused: Miguel Nazario DOB 10/30/1985, of 289 Brittany Farms Road, New Britain, CT.

Charges- Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle, 53a-57, Failure to Drive in Proper Lane, 14-236(1), and Failure to
Use Care to Avoid a Pedestrian, 14-300d.

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19-01622: Narcotics Warrant Operation - Narcotics Arrest

Over a several months long investigation, Detectives from Vice & Narcotics and the Street Crimes Unit, received information for narcotics (Fentanyl/Heroin) being sold from the area of 110 George Street. The information was confirmed while conducting surveillance and controlled narcotics purchases. The investigation resulted in obtaining a search warrant for 110 George Street Apt-9. On January 24, 2019, a warrant operation was conducted with the assistance of Hartford ERT. Several suspects were taken into custody without incident. As a result of the operation, approximately 1100 bags of packaged Fentanyl, suspected Xanex pills and US Currency was seized. In total, (3) adults were arrested during the operation. (2) suspects were arrested for various unrelated charges while the third faced charges for narcotics possession and sales, along with an active warrant.

Accused: Raymond Lewis Dob: 7/09/68 Lka: 110 George Street (Apt-9) Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Narcotics, PWITS Narcotics, Possession Cont. Substance, Drug Factory

Warrant: FTA 2nd, Larceny 4th, Possession Cont. Substance, Possession Infraction

Accused: Hollie Desjardins Dob: 1/23/86 Lka: 110 George Street Apt-9 Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Narcotics

Accused: Billy Buie Dob: 2/16/65 Lka: 118 Main Street Hartford, CT

PRAWN Warrant - Failure to Respond, Town Ord Violation

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19-02566: Narcotics Warrant Operation - Narcotics Arrest

During the month of January, 2019, Detectives from the Hartford Vice & Narcotics Unit received information for narcotics (Heroin) being sold from the area of Wooster Street. Detectives confirmed the information, conducting surveillance and controlled narcotics purchases. The investigation led detectives to obtain a search warrant for 164 Wooster Street (1st Floor). On January 24, 2019, Detectives from V&N conducted the warrant operation where the suspect for the investigation was taken into custody without incident. In total, as a result of the operation, approximately 1700 bags of packaged Heroin, 2 ounces of Cocaine, and $1,000 in US Currency was seized. The suspect of the investigation was arrested on narcotics possession and sales related charges. As a result of the operation, a second suspect was arrested on scene for narcotics related charges.

A1) Juan Carlos Vega Dob: 9/04/58 Lka: 164 Wooster Street (1st floor) Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Narcotics (2cts), PWITS Narco (2cts), Poss Cont. Substance, Drug Factory

Charged: Possession Narcotics (2cts), PWITS Narco (2cts), Sales of Narcotics

A2) Luis Santana Dob: 5/23/58 Lka: 8 Mary Shepard Place Apt-10 Hartford, CT

Charged: Possession Narcotics

Rafael Medina III
Assistant Chief of Police