Hartford man charged with illegal firearm and drug possession after gambling arrest
A 35-year-old man faces firearms and drug charges after officers found a loaded pistol and narcotics during an arrest near Farmington Avenue on 11 November.
Loaded gun and narcotics found on Hartford man arrested for gambling
A 35-year-old Hartford man faces multiple firearms and drug charges after police discovered a loaded pistol and narcotics on him during an arrest near Farmington Avenue on 11 November, wfsb.com reports.
Officers on duty spotted a group gambling and trespassing behind a local business on Friday afternoon. When police detained the group, Todd Mike attempted to resist arrest, according to Hartford police.
A subsequent search recovered a pistol, ammunition and narcotics. Investigators established that Mike had a prior criminal history that legally barred him from possessing a firearm.
Mike was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, criminal trespass, illegal gambling and two separate narcotics offences.
Anyone with information on criminal activity in the area can contact the Hartford Police Department tip line at 860-722-8477.
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