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Hartford Police report reductions in several Part 1 crimes, schedule gun buyback May 31
Summary
Interim Hartford Police Department leadership reported year‑to‑date drops in Part 1 crimes and seized 83 firearms; a city gun buyback is scheduled for May 31 at the House of Restoration Church.
Interim Hartford Police Department officials reported declines in several Part 1 crime categories and outlined enforcement activity at the Quality of Life & Public Safety Committee on May 8.
Chief Gabriel Laureano, Hartford Police Department, reported year‑to‑date Part 1 crimes at 1,165 versus 1,403 at the same point last year, a 17% reduction. For the most recent 28‑day April period he reported 251 Part 1 crimes versus 318 in the same 28‑day period in 2024, a 21% decline. "You'll see notable reductions in aggravated assaults with firearms, 27% reduction there," Laureano said, and he reported a 63% reduction in reported rapes for the same comparative period.
Laureano said the department seized 83 firearms year to date, with pistols representing 68 of those seizures. He announced a gun buyback scheduled for Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the House of Restoration Church, 1665 Main Street. The buyback will accept rifles and handguns and will offer a $25 gift card for small Derringer‑style handguns.
On property and violent crime, Laureano reported decreases in auto thefts and burglaries: recovered auto thefts year to date numbered 52, and the department said 51 of those recoveries led to arrests. Laureano said certain vehicle makes — including Acuras, Nissans, Jeeps, Hyundais and Kias — are common in the recovered set.
Laureano also summarized narcotics enforcement results: the department’s narcotics division served 34 search warrants, made 79 arrests, seized 34 kilograms of cocaine, seized 27 firearms and seized more than $1 million in U.S. currency year to date.
Committee members asked about ShotSpotter coverage; Sergeant Mastroianni said ShotSpotter covers every residence within the city limits but excludes large undeveloped areas such as Keeney Park and some commercial airport area. He said the vendor price is approximately $70,000 per square mile per year, and committee members discussed cost considerations for expanding coverage.
Council members did not take formal votes on the presentation; several asked for follow‑up materials including cold‑case reports.
