Arrest Made on April 24, 2015

On Friday, April 24th, 2015, Investigators assigned to the Hartford Police Department Shooting Task Force developed information regarding a felon armed with a firearm. Further information was developed regarding a vehicle the suspect would be traveling in. At approximately 11:15pm Investigators observed the vehicle the suspect was believed to be in traveling west on Belden Street. Members of the STF and Special Ops conducted a motor vehicle stop at 59 Belden Street. As detectives approached the vehicle, they noticed the rear seat passenger attempting to conceal an item in the front of his pants. The passenger was asked to step out of the vehicle and during a pat down the listed firearm was located in the front waistband area. The firearm was retrieved and the suspect was handcuffed without incident.

Arrest: GILLIARD, Christopher, 27 (10/25/1987), of Hartford CT.

Charges:
Carrying a Pistol w/o a Permit
Weapon in Motor Vehicle
Criminal Possession of a Firearm

Firearm: Hi Point 9mm Model C w/ magazine containing four live 9mm rounds and one chambered live 9mm round.