Man arrested after police investigate gambling and trespassing in Hartford, Connecticut

Man arrested after police investigate gambling and trespassing in Hartford, Connecticut

A man faces firearm and drug charges after police found a loaded gun and narcotics during an arrest near Farmington Avenue on Nov.

Arrest and charges

11, Hartford police say. Officers on duty saw a group gambling and trespassing behind a local business on Friday afternoon, police said.

A search following his arrest found a pistol, ammunition and narcotics, according to police.

To report information about criminal activity, please call the Hartford Police Department tip line at 860-722-8477.

Officers detained the group to investigate, and Todd Mike, 35, attempted to resist arrest.

Mike was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, criminal trespass, illegal gambling, and two different narcotics charges.

Investigators determined that Mike had a prior criminal history that did not allow him to legally possess a firearm.