Police Uncover Drugs, Guns in Hartford Boarding House Bust

Police arrested six people, including a 17-year-old, after uncovering an illegal boarding house in Hartford, where they found guns, drugs and surveillance cameras.

Hartford police spokesman Deputy Chief Brian Foley said city officials searched an unauthorized rooming house at 41 Madison Street on Tuesday morning after receiving complaints from concerned residents.

Foley said authorities relocated residents after determining the house "unfit for human occupancy." Eleven residents were given vouchers for temporray housing.

Law enforcement seized a stolen 9mm Ruger pistol and Colt 357 revolver, 8 grams of powder cocaine, 20 grams of crack cocaine, 33 bags of heroin, an ounce of marijuana, surveillance cameras and $960 cash.

The following people are facing charges after hiding in a front room, according to police:

  • Jorge Ramirez, 27, of Hartford
  • David Lopez, 21, of East Hartford
  • Jose Cruz, 32, of Hartford
  • Ivan Vega, 21, of Hartford
  • Guadalupe Hoy, 20, of East Hartford
  • Unnamed 17-year-old boy, of East Hartford

The suspects, who are facing a variety of drug and weapon charges, will all appear in court today.

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