Scribd Logo
Загрузить

Добро пожаловать в Scribd!

  • Arrest Warrant Affidavit

    Загружено:

    Helen Bennett
    3K просмотров21 страница
    This is a copy of the arrest warrant affidavit in the case against the owner and operator of the Ace Amusements second hand shop at 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven.

    Авторское право

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Доступные форматы

    PDF, TXT или читайте онлайн в Scribd

    Этот документ был вам полезен?

    Это неприемлемый материал?

    Пожаловаться на этот документ
    This is a copy of the arrest warrant affidavit in the case against the owner and operator of the Ace Amusements second hand shop at 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven.

    Авторское право:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Скачайте в формате PDF, TXT или читайте онлайн в Scribd
    Отметить как неприемлемый контент
    3K просмотров21 страница

    Arrest Warrant Affidavit

    Загружено:

    Helen Bennett
    This is a copy of the arrest warrant affidavit in the case against the owner and operator of the Ace Amusements second hand shop at 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven.

    Авторское право:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Скачайте в формате PDF, TXT или читайте онлайн в Scribd
    Отметить как неприемлемый контент
    из 21
    FOR COURT USEORWY "EST WARRANT APPLICATION STATE OF CONNECTICUT Serene ‘SUPERIOR COURT BOP Seaana lud.state.ctus eee we ves Gno GENCY WAVE [AGENCY No, Division of Criminal Justice 4504 RRR Toa COT ToT YORETRLE Ao ane 29 ge Connally of New Haven New Haven 2a ‘APPLIGATION FOR ARREST WARRANT "4 judge of the Superior Court e . adersigned hereby applies for a warrant for the ertest of the above-named accused on the basis of the facts jettorthin the: [AFFIDAVIT BELOW [J AFFIDAVITIS) ATTACHED ae TONEY Praga RAT TYPEPRINT FE TP ING ATTHORY—— ote Fool 2 puchoed [ee Gxzlo~ ‘AEEIDAVIT 2 unvsarsigned affiant, being duly sworn, deposes and says: That the undersigned affiant, Inspector Robert J. Hughes, is a member of the Division of Criminal Justice assigned the Blder Services Bureau in the Office of the Chief State’s Attomey, having more than 28 years experience in the field aw enforcement and criminal investigations. That the affiant Hughes has investigated numerous crimes which have led ‘arrest and conviction of persons in the State of Connecticut. That the affiant has personal knowledge of the facts and ‘ire sastances hereinafter related as a result of his own investigative efforts, and/or efforts from other Federal, State and/or Mur iefpal agencies, private and public corporations, entities and private citizens. This affidavit doesnot purport to set forth at ¢ the relevant information leamied during the course of the investigation. Rather, the affiant Hughes has set forth only ‘hose facts that are believed necessary to support the charges cited 2t the end of this affidavit 2) in September 2009, the affiant Hughes received information from the Branford Police Department regarding Aes nents, 42 Kimberly Ave, New Haven, The information received was provided to the Branford Police Ser ariment Detective Bureau, by a cooperating witness, or CW, who stated the owner of Ace Amusements, George "ty, is presently and on a continuous basis buying stolen merchandise. One day the CW ran into Connelly who stated 228 looking for ‘new in box” power tools. The Branford Police Department stated that Connelly was placing “an order” 1s the CW, knowing the CW has a history of committing burglaries and larcenies. 3) _~_ That in September 2009, the affiant Hughes spoke with and interviewed the CW. The CW informed the affiant “'sgacs that the CW has been in and out of trouble for years. The CW has a criminal record in the State of Connecticut for iarvtary and Larceny, The CW stated anytime CW committed a larceny, the stolen items could be sold at Ace “ssements, New Haven, in exchange for cash. The CW would cither complete the transaction with George Connelly, “vother-in-law, Paul, The CW stated upon recently running into Connelly on the street one day, Connelly stated he wa ‘for “new in box” power tools, and he was: Particularly interested DeWalt brand and, “Combo Kits.” The CW ot ee cxTURE reser polls > unr [| Arare 0, 20/0 Cha a Divers. Comey COTS FINDING 2 “oregoing Application for an arrest warrant, and sfidavil(s) allached to said Application, having been submitted to and ‘dered by the undersigned, the undersigned finds from said affidavits) that there Is probable cause to believe thet ‘ense hes been committed and that the accused committed it and, therefore, that probable cause exists for the Sauance of a warrant forthe arrest of the above-named accused. (8ST, WARRANT AFFIDAVIT insTRUCTIONS: STATE OF CONNECTICUT ‘ Tehiaitetecanband coh ane fir {SATINUATION PAGE The peo en eof Hel stae e e SUPERIOR COURT anne aS ori tehoe 6 aa a hy hoe eco Ses poets, 3h See, 964,983, 20 Se SREY a AST STORE Tear RT George Connelly of New Haven New Haven, 23 AFFIDAVIT "The undersigned atfiant, being duly sworn, deposes and 6a stated that Connelly said he would take them with ne questions asked. The rate that Connelly would pay for any ‘ndise that would be brought in, “new in box” or otherwise, would usually be about one third of the retail . epot and Target Corporation. Intelligence supplied by them indicated that Pawn Shops in Connecticut ‘wets presently and on a continuous basis buying power tools and reselling the merchandise at a price that is ‘low the retailers cost when purchasing the item directly from the manufacture. 5) That on April 15, 2009, and May 5, 2009, a undercover officer went to Ace Amusements, 42 Kimberley ‘Ave,, New Haven with a power too! and presented it in such a manner to indicate it was probably stolen cn each -casion. The undercover officer completed the transaction with “Paul” and in exchange for giving the power 1 to hit, the officer received cash. The undercover officer arraigned with “Paul” to deliver e “pallet” of DeWalt power tools to Ace Amusements during the second transaction. On June 3, 2009, the undercover ufficer delivered a “pallet” of “new in box” power tools supplied by Home Depot security representatives to use 7.0 criminal investigation, with the retail value of $11,693.00, that was represented as stolen, in exchange for sgrei-mnq $3,700.00 in cash. On June 3, 2009, Task Force officers executed a Superior Court search and seizure ‘ae 0 at Ace Amusements and in addition to seizing evidence, made two arrests. The first arrest was of Paul ‘Meayka, date of birth 4/7/69, and the second, John Misthal, date of birth 2/20/59, iets page 2 0f424 page artavic) ATE AND — | DATE THD RAT SIGNATURE dafo “Tuma | “Ssuascrised ano SWORN TO BEFORE WE GN DATEy #RREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT Ins TRUCTIONS: STATE OF CONNECTICUT SUNTINUATION PAGE ejet ste copatin ensign ae atest SUPERIOR GOURT eget 0 tnd apn erindleochoags to mtote el ay bare revowodt 2bsue.n.s02.a83 Hot See SARS a =: Connelly of New Haven New Haven. 2B AFFIDAVIT © mdersigned affiant, being duly sworn, deposes and says: os ‘That the transactions that occurred on April 15, 2009, May 5, 2009, and then on June 3, 2009, were svwh the same white male know as “Paul,” and an undercover officer. Following the June 3, 2009, transaction, au?” was arrested and was positively identified as Paul Muzyka, date of birth 4/7/69 by his Connecticut “erators license. ') That based on the new information provided by the Branford Police Department, and the CW, the “Ofiice of the Chief State's Attorney initiated a criminal investigation utilizing the Connecticut State Police, ‘“ve-dwide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force, or SOCITF. 8 stat on October 8, 2009, the CW was sent to Ace Amusements, 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, Connecticut, with “new in box” merchandise consisting of a BlueRay “Ultimate Matrix” 6 pak, DVD collection, and two X-Men Origins, Wolverine DVD’s, and fourteen (14) packages of Gillette Fusion Power Razors. The “WD's were supplied by Target Scourity representatives and were affixed with security sensors by Target and 42 normally removed before the items leave the store. The security sensors activate an alarm upon exiting from iarget. The Gillette Razors were supplied by the Branford Police Department who obtained them from ‘Walgreens Corporation to use in an criminal investigation, The total suggested retail value of the DVD's and razors equaled $303.79 The Gillette Razors did not contain price stickers on the packaging. ‘The merchandise -vas presented in such an manner to indicate it was stolen or probably stolen. ‘That the CW was equipped with an electronic recording device that wes secretly located on CW's perict > scarch of the CW was made with no monies be found on CW’s person. While under constant sure‘ ace CW went to Ace Amusements with the merchandise, The CW was observed to enter Ace Aajusements at 1108 hours with the merchandise and then was observed exiting at 1111 hours empty handed. The CW was under constant surveillance and met participating officers at a prearranged located. CW handed ‘ae affiant Hughes $73.00 in US Currency that he indicated was received in exchange for the DVD's and ezors, The CW was again searched with no monies being found on CW's person. 29) That the CW stated the following; Upon entering Ace Amusements, Connelly and Paul were present. Tne CW spoke with Connelly and showed him the merchandise. Both Connelly and Paul examined the merchandise and the three of them engaged in a conversation about the price of the items the CW brought in and 3 of21 pageamearn) ‘area [TE Soe TT SIGNATURE Waflo PIRAT SUBSCRIBED ARS SWORN TOREFORE ATE 010 30. ARREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT InstRUCTIONS: STATE OF CONNECTICUT ; Thea cans oe O9INUATION PAGE Tre bose oe set heat ae ig SUPERIOR COURT noe Sepa cnt pede i tera oa oe Sepa. 982,98 SRE ATER To OP COOP TERT TORE MEST TORT o _ George Connelly of New Haven New Haven 2B AFFIDAVIT “12 undersigned affiant, being duly sworn, deposes and says: ‘ac.amount that would be received in exchange for the merchandise. CW informed both Connelly and Paul the (allowing, “I clipped a guy end he didn’t bave time to tag them yet. My girl was with me and she was like, what * you fucken doing, I was like shut up,” CW stated that Connelly told him he wants the blades that go with © -azors that were brought in. CW asked Connelly, “The tools, remember we talked the tools, the combo kit, a “aivevr'aht, I think I might have a jack hammer too.” Connelly replied, “Yeah.” CW stated that Paul obtained "Me casi, and handed him the $73.00. The CW stated that Connelly and Paul were the two men identified in Pasiographs marked one and two that were shown to the CW in September 2009. 1) Thaton October 16, 2009, an undercover officer, Detective Dennis Sang assigned to SOCITF, went Ace Amusements, 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, with the CW. They were provided with “new in box” rwachandise, The merchandise consisted of a BlueRay “Ultimate Matrix” 6 pak, DVD collection, one X-Men Crigins, Wolverine DVD, and 23 Gillette Fusion Cartridges 4 ct. Also, Branford Police Department supplied 10 cartons of Newport 100's cigarettes that did not contain a tax stamp. The DVD's were supplied by Target Security representatives and were affixed with sccurity sensors by Target, The security sensors activate an Marin upon exiting from Target. The total suggested retail value of the DVD's, razors, and cigarettes equaled $10%.21, The Gillette Cartridges did not contain a price sticker on any package. ‘The merchandise was in such a manner to indicate it was stolen, or probably stolen, ‘The CW wes equipped with an electronic recording device that was secretly located on CW's person, A. search of the CW was performed with no monies being found on his person. While under constant sarveillanee the undercover officer and the CW went to Ace Amusements with the DVD's, razor cartridges, and }-swport cigarettes. The CW was observed entering Ace Amusements with the Gillette cartridges in a red : aget hand basket. The Target basket was clearly marked with the Target logo. The undercover officer, who is orknown to Paul and Connelly, waited in the vehicte. The CW called the undercover into Ace's and introduced ‘hit 40 Paul, The UC presented the untaxed cigarettes to Paul, The UC and CW exit Ace’s and meet with participating officers. CW handed the affiant Hughes $294.00 in US Currency that was received from Paul in ‘change for the DVD's, cartridges, and cigarettes. The CW was again searched with no monies being found, ‘That on October 20, 2009, Detective Dennis Sang acting in an undercover capacity, and the CW went ~ amusements, New Haven. They were provided with “new in box” merchandise. The merchandise 1 Maiapage 4 fe 21 page aemsovc) ‘aRE MoE * stowaTURe x f foffo F7 cWRaT unseat er Sram To aErORE ME ONTOATET O4- 30 - Zoro ARREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT tweTmucrions: STATE OF CONNECTICUT Te peti oy cantnes ir eh pap oft fe ONTINUATION PAGE ‘he tes oe andudpefua tlre ole SUPERIOR COURT one Fen ee ay eae ose ee eparnrees Sere eS George Connelly of New Haven New Haven 23, AFFIDAVIT, undersigned affiant, being duly sworn, deposes and says: conizs:od of nine (9) packages of Gillette Fusion cartridges 4 ct. Also, Branford Police Department supplied 5 cazons of Newport 100's cigarettes that did not contain a tax stamp. The retail value of the cartridges and igarettes equaled $430.41, The Gillette Fusion cartridges did not contain price stickers on any package. The acschandise was presented in such an manner to indicate it was stolen or probably stolen. 4) The CW was equipped with an electronic recording device that was secretly located on CW's person, ‘he CW was searched with no monies being found on CW’s person. While under constant surveillance, the undercover officer and CW proceeded to Ace Amusements with the merchandise. Shortly after entermg Ace ‘Amusements the officer and CW exited erapty handed. Both the officer and CW met with participating officers. ike CW handed the affiant Hughes $127.00 in US Currency that was received from Panl in exchange for the bette cartridges and cigarettes. The CW was again searched with no monies being found on CW's person. 25). .. That on October 28, 2009, Detective Dennis Sang, acting in an undercover capacity, and the CW went 49 Ace Amusements, New Haven. They were provided with “new in box” merchandise. The merchandise consisted of (11) packages of Gillette Fusion cartridges 4 ct. Also, a DeWalt, 6 Tool Combo Kit, Model '2CK655X. The total suggested retail value of the cartridges and DeWalt Combo Kit equaled $759.39. The street and discard the bag into a city garbage can on the sidewalk. Paul reportedly returned to, and entered ‘cz Amusements. Det. Tobin immediately retrieved the garbage bag and later examined its contents. Found wisige the bag were two "Seller Agreement” forms which state: “Do you have any knowledge or reason to believe that the items presented for purchase are stolen? YES, NO. Signature and Date line. an ‘On November 23, 2009, at approximately 1231 hours, undercover officer Det. Dennis Sang went to ‘Ace Amusements, 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven in an effort to further negotiate with George Connelly the sabing of merchandise atthe storage facility represented to be stolen. The officer utilized an audio recording Sesive. Upon the officer entering Ace Amusements, the officer engaged in a conversation with George. The futlowing conversation took place; Officer: Hey George, did Paul talk to you, I gave him a list. George: don’t work on Sunday's, you gave him a list of what? Officer: The stuff, he said he wanted paperwork. Pevitsoge 9 fo 21 page Ameave) JEARO [ORE SGNATURE (To fro TERA SSO a SORT TO BEFORE HE ONTONTET OY - 30-200 ARREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT sTRUCTIONS: STATE OF CONNECTICUT : Te pa o8 angen eae CONTINUATION PAGE Me eenl aReM agent aretha SUPERIOR COURT enna Bele be gr it ehadneer Po Sag. 982,300) * SSE ARS RESOENEE TO MEETS TERT SERED Tea 7 _figorge Connelly of New Haven _ New Haven 23 AFFIDAVIT “a undersigned afiant, being duly swom, deposes and says: George: We'll here’s the deal, what happen wes, you know we got in trouble? Officer: No, | did not know. George: We got in trouble six months ago, there looking to set me up all the time. "Office: Ok George: don't know you, you know what Imean, So, you never mentioned like, this stuff was hot or anything. Then the other day you come in and say you want to go get it, we'll go get it, then you say it's hot, now [have to protect myself, Officer: I wouldn't be selling it that cheap, ya know what I'm saying, George: That's the going rate on the street. That's not cheap, I’m giving you a third, ya know what Imean, Um, so that was it, so I don’t feel safe I said, my license, whatever I'm, ‘what am I gonna make on this stuff, five, six hundred bucks it’s not worth it for my Ticense, ya know what I mean, that's why I said I have to protect myself and get your license. Your not willing to do that so, that’s why Lhad to walk away, just because I don’t know you, you know what I mean, Officer: _ I'm not comfortable giving you my ID, ya know what I'm saying? George: I'm not comfortable with losing my license, Officer: Right, right, Y understand that, T understand that, George: You know what I mean, Officer: ‘You want my ID, I'm will give it to you, you know what I'm saying. vstipage 10 ore21 peoeAtidevity ATE aN, SRD an SIGNATURE 22 REST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT INSTRUCTIONS: STATE OF CONNECTICUT SONTINUATION PAGE ihe omega anya ees so ce ‘SUPERIOR COURT and sign or intial each page 10 imhcete tht thoy have reviewed h "Woe BRENT ToT OF REECE Taam TORE oT os George Connelly of New Haven ‘New Haven 2 AFFIDAVIT “ive undersigned affiant, being duly swom, deposes and says: George ‘Ok, that’s fine, we'll go from there, alright. Officer: So, when do you want to pick it up? George: ‘This week is tough, because of the holiday, do you know what I mean... ‘we officer and George further discuss the date and time to pick up the merchandise and it’s agreed that it would be Friday at 0900 hours. The officer begins to walk out the door. George: Let me ask you a question? ‘The stuff that you have now that you can fit in your car, can’t : ‘you bring it down now? Tunderstand a refrigerator your not going to ft it in your car, Officer: Right, right, I probably could put some tools, but the refrigerator, generator, I can’t. George: That stuff can go grab on Friday. The other stuff in the mean time you can bring in. Officer: Tcan bring in? George: Yeah Officer: Yeah? Alright Alright, thanks. Yep. “Sicer exits Ace Amusements, (ties page 11 ara 21 soap amon SED ay *RREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT mstrucrions: STATE OF CONNECTICUT . ‘he frat tobe competes rosea fe, ZONTINUATION PAGE Ihe proeestonl ot nd ospsp cee i SUPERIOR COURT : rd ora ach pe fo alte hat nop hoes ee sae ‘pa DD REDORTCR Troe OF COED "GOURT TS BERELD AT Tomy ox “eorge Connelly of New Haven New Haven - 23 AFFIDAVIT © undersigned affiant, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 28) _ Thaton November 27, 2009, Detective Dennis Sang, acting in an undercover capacity, went to Ace amusements, New Haven. He was provided with “new in box” merchandise. The merchandise consisted of a osch Combination Hammer, model 11241) EVS, bearing batch number BAT2250017 and SKU 25385976. The ‘nal suggested retail for the Bosch power tool equals $849.00, The merchandise was presented in such an ‘statner to indicate it was stolen or probably stolen. 29) The undercover officer was equipped with an electronic recording device that was secretly located on bis person. While under constant surveillance the undercover officer went to Acc Amusements with the Bosch Power tool. The officer was observed to enter Ace Amusements at 0958 hours with the merchandise supplied to ram, Shortly theteafter the officer was observed exiting empty handed. The officer met participating officers at ' arearranged location. The officer handed the affiant Hughes $170.00 in US Currency that the officer stated he se ived in exchange for the Bosch power tool. 3) The undercover officer stated the following. Upon entering Ace Amusements he spoke with George end Paul. The officer told them that he went “shopping” and picked up a couple of TV's and a couple of Garmins. The officer stated he told both George and Paul if they want his ID (identification) he would provide ic, adding he told them if anything ever happens don't hold me ont there, The officer informed George and Pau! tuat he has two 32 inch TV's and asked if they wanted them, George replied, “Yeeh.” The officer informed Ceorge that he had credit cards and wanted to know ifhe wanted to buy them. George stated he did not, ‘George said let everybody else buy the stuff and he would go from there. The officer informed George that it 28 cagy, you just go buy stuff, you just have to be careful. George stated he docsn’t want to now anything, he can't want to hear anything, George continued, “Just come in, bring me something and we'll go from there, ‘cot less said the better.” The officer stated he told George, “Alright.” W The officer continued by stating when he was speaking with George, Paul looked up the retail price of Bosch power tool and told him he would provide $170.00 for it. The officer agreed and received the $170.00 in exchange for the Bosch power tool from Pavl. '2)__‘The officer asked Gcorge if he wanted the other stuff, and asked him if he still has the list. (Refering ‘the itemized list of power tools in the storage facility that has been represented to George and Paul as being csengage 12 of 24 page Aton) SATAN] ONE ERED ay “ATURE bhahs SURAT ‘SUBSCRIBED ANB SWORN TO BEFORE NE ON [DATED STGNED (a OY 30-2000 Seem, Luce D Prophyhiag TET REVIEWED Aca Ree 2 1 RREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT WwstRUCTIONS: STATE OF CONNECTICUT CANTINUATION Pace The Botocstora oil end seahepe a mts 9 toate ‘SUPERIOR COURT ares 2 Sqnor rt ach pogo ete at ey Reve aoe eereres TRS RERCENEE Too PRESET a nr) mnge Connelly of New Haven ‘New Haven 23 AFFIDAVIT 2 undersigned affiant, being duly swom, deposes end saye: stolen) The officer stated George responded by saying, “Like I said, the less said the better, just bring it in,” ‘while laughing. The officer stated he spoke further with George and Paul about the items in the storage facility snd George informed him that he is busy and he wanted the officer to bring in the items that he could fit into his sehicle. The officer said George would take whatever he brings i. 2) That on December 18, 2009, acting in an undercover capacity, Det. Dennis Sang met participating ‘¢‘ficers at a prearranged location. The purpose was to provide the undercover officer with “new in box" merchandise to present to Ace Amusoments, 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, The merchandise consisted of a “TETIPower Saw, WSR 900PE, and a COBRA Ramset Neumatic Fastener with identifying number :2$20069419 on the box. Also, five BlueRay DVD movies, two, “The: Godfather,” one, “Walk Hard,”and two ‘The Devil Rejects.” The total retail cost for the power tools and DVD's equal $854.95. ‘The two “The Le-vilis Rejects,” and “Walk Hard” DVD's were enclosed in a security locking device. The DVD's are obtained 15 using a specific device to unlock the outer case supplied by a retail establishment. The security device is vrai to deter theft, as the DVD's locked in these cases cannot be easily retrieved without the use of @ special ry. The merchandise was presented in such an manner to indicate it was stolen or probably stolen. iy The undercover officer was equipped with an electronic audio and video recording device that was s*ttetly located on his person. While under constant surveillance the undercover officer went to Ace tmusements with the power tools and DVD’s. At 1115 hours the undercover officer entered Ace Amusements "the merchandise in an effort to speak with George Comnelly. Upon entering Ace Amusements, the officer od Paul and George if they were mad at him, The officer stated that George responded, Are you retarded? You said you were going to come back and * you never came. Let me ask you a question? You got stuf tike that, you could of put it in your car. Iunderstand you can’t put a refrigerator in your car, or whatever you said, you couldn't put a generator in your car, but you could of put the little stuff in % your car. I'm here to do business, listen this is my pawn shop, 7 swap shop, it doesn't say moving company out there. Nobody's Aya page 13 of424 page arses SATE AND IGNATURE aN aaa SS EZ) | | ARREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT Israuerioxs: STATE OF CONNECTICUT CONTINUATION PAGE SrA at aoe ae ‘SUPERIOR COURT {and sgn or na eech age o acetal they have reviewed Fe See 969,252 2658 id REE Sa FREE TORS TEREE AT Foy | OATS George Connelly of New Haven New Haven 23 AFFIDAVIT “= undersigned affiant, being duly swom, deposes and says ‘mad at ya, but I said go grab the small pieces and bring them back, ok, who's mad at who, nobody is mad at ya.” (George Connelly) 35) The undercover officer stated he told George that the two power tools he brought in were the lest two rieres he had, but he also had new Blue Ray DVD's. The officer stated he showed George the DVD's that were vated in a security device and informed him that he had to remove the enclosed DVD from the secured case before he sells them. George agreed to pay the officer $5.00 for each DVD, saying they were old movies, and he would probably get $10.00 for them, Shortly thereafter, the officer was observed exiting Ace Amusements smuty handed. The officer was under constant surveillance and met participating officers at a prearranged Iovation, The officer handed the affiant Hughes $175.00 in US Currency that the officer stated he received from Taal in exchange for the power tools and DVD's. That on January 13, 2010, acting in an undercover capacity, Det. Dennis Sang met participating ficers at a prearranged location, ‘The purpose was to provide the undercover officer with “new in box” shandise to present to Ace Amusements, 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven. The merchandise consisted of a tilips 32", LCD/HD television, serial number DS140935274006, retail $419.00, supplied by Target security #*connel to use in a criminal investigation, 47} __ That the television box contained an anti-theft security device known as Spider Wrap. Spider Wrap is 4 security sensor attached to a hard item via locking cables that wrap around the item in at Jeast two directions, ‘Th: specific model of Spider Wrap used in this undercover operation emits a loud noise if the cable is cut. Also, the alarm is triggered upon exiting a Target store if the Spider Wrap is not removed at the time of ¢ wthase, Itis standard practice for Spider Wrap and other similar security devices to be removed from 2 loans with the items as collateral. Many Connecticut pawn shops report these transactions electronically ¢ local police departments. ‘The police department then forwards the information to a regional database stained by the New England State Police Information Network, NESPIN. + ‘That pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes, Section 21-42, requires the pawn broker to pay for the ‘chase item by check, draft, or money order only and prohibits the pawnbroker from paying cash unless the «#nbroker cashes 2 check, draft or money order for the seller. $4) That on March 22, 2010, the affiant Hughes made a check with the city of New Haven, Connecticut F*arding any licenses or permits being issued to Ace Amusements, 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, This check fevealed an active “Broker License” has been issued to George Connelly, 42 Kimberly Ave., New Haven, I'eense #10-00000032 to operate a business, “SECONDHAND/SWAP SHOP.” License restriction: “ALUANY AVN ACTIVITIES STRICTLY PROHIBITED.” This license expires on May 1, 2010. i ) That the affiant Hughes observed, “New Haven Code” for Licenses and Permits operating within the “ty of New Haven, Under Sec. 17-6.1 Definitions, it was noted, among other things, the following: “Broker” is cefined as any person who engages in the business of buying and/or bartering articles from the public and i selling them to the public. The term “broker” includes all those whom the city previously classified as ‘ondhand dealers, antique and/or precious metal dealers, pawnbrokers, junk dealers and swap shop dealers... tessa nage 18 ofe21 papwattaonie) ‘BATE AND] OTE SIGNATURE yfifa TORAT —] SURGES Ach SWORN TO BEFORE WE GH TDATET OY- 30-2010 | AEREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT INstRUCTIONS: STATE OF CONNECTICUT ‘relia bo compntoarerh pre of fev DNTINUATION PAGE The boecitorl ot and udgege ol ros fo de SUPERIOR COURT eee {ns Seer il ncn pao Rabat ay hove Peeeereren Sem a —— SATE TT] OA deorge Connelly of New Haven New Haven 23 AFFIDAVIT vv undersigned affiant, being duly swom, deposes and says: 8) That the “New Haven Code,” Seotion 17-6.6. Duties (b): Each broker must keep a record in which he 3° note, at the time of each transaction, a description of the article purchased and the price paid for it, the “ame and address of the person selling, purchasing, pawning or bartering it, a generel description of such verson, and the date and hour such article wes received. This record must be maintained for police inspection {:1) Hach broker must pay for any property received by pawn, pledge or purchase only by check, draft or money. ‘vfder, except when he cashes a check, draft or money order for the person who is pawning, pledging or selling ‘the property... (¢) At the time of making any purchase each broker must deliver to a person selling the articles a »se¢ipt containing the information required to be recorded in subsection (b) above, the amount paid for any goods sold, and the name and address of the purchaser... os ‘The affiant Hughes observed during the course of this investigation, the undercover officer and the operating witness were never provided with a receipt from Georgo, Paul, or any other person, in exchange for cichandise at Ace Amusements, New Haven. In fact, all transactions were completed with the payment of US -xyeney, commonly referred to as “cash.” 23) That the affiant Hughes knows from his experience involving pawn shop and swap shop investigations twat their owners will routinely conduct video surveillance of transactions, as well as the entrances, exits, and ‘ter areas of business. ‘The video records of such surveillance are often archived either in videotape format or “in electronic digital form and stored either on computer hard drives, external hard drives, removable disks, flash type media or other electronic storage devices. £9) That during the course of this investigation, the CW and undercover officer utilized telephone facility 7€3-494-7807 to make contact with George. George utilizes this telephone in the continuance of his illicit creninal activities, On February 18, 2010, at approximately 1135 hours, the undercover officer dialed 203- 14-7807, telling him he had another television for him. George informed the officer to bring the television to Acs Amusements. The officer proceeded to Ace Ariusements and presented George and Paul with a television cataining spider wrap. This transaction was completed with the officer receiving US Currency in exchange of ‘fae television. ‘ats page 19 0321 page aman TERED TRA ATE AND SIGNATURE SWORN TO BEFORE VE GSAT 0-30-2010 | | | | | | ARREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT instructions: STATE OF CONNECTICUT “ ‘ne tito cmb ch ano fe CONTINUATION PAGE Ihe esol eal sngohons Hate cdl SUPERIOR COURT ee {4 sla oF init eoch page fo indie that they have reviewed i. 8, See 369,982,368 > SEE TENE oe OF TOOT aie ATRL oa a Beorge Connelly of New Haven Haven 23 AFFIDAVIT ‘hye undersigned afflant, being duly swom, deposes and says: <9) That the forensic analysis of a laptop computer seized from Ace Amusements in June 2009 has svealed the following, among other things, that two e-bay accounts were accessed om a regular basis. The two oc rants are “Specialist80," and “pck-sales.” The “Specialist 80” account has over 20,838 listed feedbacks, Hath accounts reveal the seller has sold an extensive amount of “new in box” merchandise. Feedbacks are a «ating system offered by eBay to buyers, rating their experience with the seller. ei, That the affiant Hughes condueted a check with eBay Fraud Analyst Matthew Flinders regarding azrount holder information for 'Specialist80" and “pck-sales,” This check revealed that “Specialist80" is istered to Lance Williams, Norwalk, Connecticut, and “pck-sales” is registered to Paul] Muzyka of North Haven, Connecticut. Both accounts were opened in 2003. Since 2003, Paul Muzyka has received approximately $100,000.00 from seles and Lance Williams has received approximately $2,500,000.00 (two ‘thon five hundred thousand dollars) from sales, Mr, Flinders etated that the PayPal payment information for ‘sota Muzyka and Williams reveals the same account has been used as a means for accepting monies for + ecchandise sold. 42) __ That additionally, based on the training and experience of the affiant Hughes, person/s involved in sbimitting larceny will often establish a scheme that would mislead, misrepresent, and/or deceive others as to sir method of operation. Often person/s engaged in this activity will create documents and/or paper trails that +.¢ not authentic. This creates the appearance of legitimacy, when in reality those documents are fraudulent “his purpose of these efforts are to avoid law enforcement detection. ‘The affiant Hughes believes that George ‘ vaielly and Paul Muzyka, on a present and continuous basis, utilize Ace Amusements as a means of wiitating illegal criminal activities, by creating the appearance of legitimacy with their “Brokers License.” Ebis has been accomplished by taking in mezchandise that has been presented in such a manner to indicate itis valen, or probably stolen. In some instances, this is further accomplished by having people provide “s'entification and possibly signing a document saying the property is not stolen, when in fact, Connelly and ‘.uzyka are told the property is “not.” Furthermore, the affiant Hughes has found that person/s who are engaged ‘11a sophisticated scheme of comunitting larceny will mislead authorities by secreting evidence in files and on ‘ag sheets bearing different names, and at other times, intentionally not record that a transaction ever occurred. ‘s many instances, and in the continuance of an illegal enterprise, perpetrators will provide “cash” in exchange ‘uc merchandise from a seller. Later, the perpetrators will receive “cash” from a buyer for the same merchandise ‘# higher percentage, thus, allowing them to avoid tax liabilities, and law enforcement detection. 1s page 20 1224 page amenvny ‘ORTE AND, /EREST WARRANT AFFIDAVIT ISTRUCTIONS: E CONTINUATION PAGE The urts tobe somleled for aach page of tha aff Se ene eee The prosecute snd udgafug il refroe ae te dato Sear ceent bees Ad ner oach oye fle hat hey nove ro ou See abana, ata eT STORRS ea _weorge Connelly of New Haven New Haven 23 Ee AFFIDAVIT i¢ undersigned affient, being duly sworn, deposes and says: <*) That from October 8, 2009 thru February 18, 2010, the total suggested retail cost of the merchandise «sented to Ace Amusements, in such 2 manner to indicate it was stolen, or probably stolen, has a total value of 514,940.65, 1 That Department of Motor Vehicles lists George Connelly, date of birth 5/1/70, as a white male, 5' 06" “a", brown eyes, with an address of 155 Tuttle Drive, New Haven, Connecticut. 5) Wherefore, based on the facts and circumstances set forth in this affidavit, the affiant Hughes believes ‘Lat probable cause exists, in totality, that George Connelly, date of birth 5/1/70, of New Haven, Connecticut

    Вам также может понравиться