Connecticut police have arrested Carlos Ortiz, 27, a man that may be linked to the Aaron Hernandez/Odin Lloyd murder case, reports MyFoxBoston.
Carlos Ortiz arrested in Bristol, Connecticut. Talks about him being connected to the #OdinLloyd homicide. #Hernandez pic.twitter.com/k4LbhWESPd
— Tiarra Norcross (@TiarraNorcross) June 27, 2013
It has been reported that there four men traveling in the car that with Odin Lloyd the night Lloyd was murdered.
Here's what you need to know...
1. Ortiz Was Arrested in Bristol, Connecticut
He was apprehended prior to Aaron Hernandez's arraignment this morning in the former Patriot's hometown. Ortiz was arrested on a fugitive from justice charge in New Britain, Bristol. He's being held at Hartford Correctional Facility on a $1.5 million bond due to a violation of his probation. Ortiz has previous convictions for larceny and criminal mischief convictions.
Just in -- Hartford Correctional Center confirms Carlos Ortiz, 27, being held on $1.5 million bond in connection to #Hernandez case.
— Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) June 27, 2013
According to the Courant, Ortiz is a resident of Apt 6, 78 Federal Street, Bristol, Connecticut, shown here on Google maps:
2. Ortiz Had Firearm the Day Odin Lloyd Was Murdered
An affadavit filed shows Carlos Ortiz told MA State Police on Tuesday that he had a firearm w/o a license on the morning Odin Lloyd was ...
— Mark Katic (@MarkKWBZ) June 27, 2013
He is "waiving extradition," back to Bristol County, Massachusetts. This means that he will go willingly back to the jurisdictions where he being sought, making "extradition" unnecessary. According to WCVB, Ortiz will be back in court on July 23. All of the documents involved in the case, Brian Preleski, New Britain's state's attorney told the Hartford Courant:
Both the Bristol Police Department and the New Britain State's Attorney's Office will continue to provide whatever assistance we can in connection with this investigation. As the investigation is ongoing, we can have no further comment at this time.
Carlos Ortiz not likely to be arraigned but papers filed. Facing one count of firearm w/o a license. #wbz
— Mark Katic (@MarkKWBZ) June 27, 2013
3. Officials Have Confirmed the Relation Between This Case and Aaron Hernandez
Bristol Police Lt. Jack Michaud confirmed the arrest to FOX 25 on June 26. It wasn't until June 27 before the link was formally acknowledged.
Officials at Bristol Police Dept + courthouse say all records pertaining to Carlos Ortiz's criminal history are sealed. #hernandez
— Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) June 27, 2013
Prior to joining the NFL, Aaron Hernandez background was investigated by different teams, particularly the alleged-gang activity of some of his "associates" in his native Bristol, Connecticut.
4. His Facebook Photos Include an Image of Aaron Hernandez
Ortiz's Facebook page also makes it clear that he's a fan of Hernandez former-employers, the New England Patriots:
Though not terrible active on Facebook, he says that he attended New Britain High School in Bristol, Connecticut as well Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut.
5. Ortiz is Friends With Aaron Hernandez's Brother
According to Carlos Ortiz's Facebook, he counts Aaron Hernandez's older brother, D.J. Hernandez, 27, as one of his friends. According to this online profile, D.J. Hernandez joined the University of Iowa's football program. There he coaches the Hawkeyes tight-ends, he joined the college in 2012.
Photo via Facebook
Holidays With The Hernandez Family. Priceless! Love Reuniting With The Most Important People In my Life. "Family" pic.twitter.com/h7FIfyc0
— DJ Hernandez (@DjHernandez14) December 26, 2012
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