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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:  Monday, August 4, 2008

FOUR ARRESTED BY HARTFORD POLICE
IN CONNECTION WITH AFFLECK STREET HOMICIDE

(Hartford) - Detectives of the HPD's Major Crimes Division have arrested four individuals who face charges in connection with the July 19th, 2008, homicide of Johan Rosa, 3/10/1980, of New Britain.  Officers located Rosa, who was unresponsive at the time, near the rear door of a first floor apartment at 195 Affleck Street at approximately 4:45 a.m.  He was transported to Hartford Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 5:34 a.m.

Taken into custody on July 29, 2008, and charged with murder, carrying a pistol without a permit, and unlawful discharge of a gun, is Carlos Vega, AKA Jose Torres, DOB 10/3/1988, of 1911 Broad Street, Hartford.  Vega, described as an Hispanic male, 5'10", 165 lbs, remains in custody on $2 million bond.

Also taken into custody on July 29th, 2008, and charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, carrying a pistol without a permit and criminal possession of a pistol, was Jose Felix, DOB 9/20/1988, of 336 Jefferson Street, Hartford.  Felix, described as an Hispanic male, 5' 6", 150 lbs, remain in custody on $1.5 million bond.

A 16 year old juvenile, of Hartford, was also taken into custody on July 29th and charged with murder and carrying a pistol without a permit.   He remains in custody on $1.5 million bond.

On August 2nd, 2008, Hartford Police charged Luis Franceschi, DOB 6/3/1983, of 315 Zion Street, Hartford,   described as an Hispanic male, 5'11', 220 lbs, with carrying a pistol without a permit and criminal possession of a firearm in connection with the incident.  Franceschi remains in custody on $500,000.

In commenting on the arrests, Hartford Police Chief Daryl K. Roberts, said, "I am pleased with the quick turnaround of this investigation.  It should send a strong message to those violent, reckless individuals who resort to gun violence to resolve their disputes, that they will be brought to justice and held accountable for their actions."

Hartford Police have solved two of the three homicides that occurred the weekend of July 19th and 20th.  See related press releases:  Hartford Police Make Arrest in Mansfield Street Homicide.  Hartford Police Investigate Three Homcides.

                                    
                                                          Carlos Vega, DOB 10/31988

Jose Felix, DOB 9/20/1988

Luis Franceschi, DOB 6/3/1983

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Contact:   Nancy M. Mulroy, Public Information Officer, Hartford Police Department,  (860) 757-4021
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