HARTFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Wednesday,
November 5, 2003.
Hartford Police Narcotics Unit Arrests Large Scale Crack-Cocaine Dealer; Shuts Down Drug Factory.
(Hartford) – On Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at approximately 4 p.m., detectives from the HPD’s Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation into crack-cocaine sales in the Asylum Hill area of Hartford. As a result of the intensive investigation, detectives seized a total of three and one-half ounces of crack-cocaine, a scale, drug packaging materials and over $10,000 in U.S. Currency. The street value of the crack-cocaine when broken down into street level increments is in excess of $10,000.00.
Arrested and charged with Operating a Drug Factory, Possession of Narcotics, Possession With Intent to Sell Narcotics, and Possession of Narcotics within 1,500’ of a School was Kurt Hylton, DOB 6-12-64, of 862 Asylum Avenue, Hartford.
In commenting on the arrest, Vice and Narcotics Commander, Lieutenant Harold Even, stated “Hylton is considered a large scale crack-cocaine dealer and his arrest should have a significant impact in the Asylum Hill area. Detectives Robert Burgos and Brennon Plourde did an excellent job in this investigation with successful results.”
Hartford Police ask the community for its support by calling the HPD’s confidential tip line, 525-GUNS or the Vice and Narcotics Squad at 527-7300, extension 5298 with any information that might aid detectives in their investigations of illegal drug driven activity. All information will be kept in the strictest of confidence. End. For more Police news visit the City of Hartford website at www.hartford.gov; click on HPD News.
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