A Hartford man and woman are facing charges in connection with multiple burglaries and attempted burglaries at businesses and residences in Newington in October.
Mickey Quinones, 25. and Jaysling Rivera, 24, were arrested on Tuesday, according to the Newington Police Department.
Police allege that, on Oct. 22, 2025, Quinones and Rivera attempted to burglarize a residence in the north end of Newington. According to police, the homeowner was inside the residence and, with the help of her dog, was able to deter Quinones and Rivera from entering the home.
Police said the two fled the area prior to the officers’ arrival.
Detectives processed the scene for evidence. “During the investigation, detectives were able to obtain a DNA sample and develop latent fingerprints,” according to police. “The fingerprints were later identified as belonging to Jaysling Rivera.”
Members of the Newington Police Patrol Division were able to identify a second suspect after reviewing of home surveillance video that was provided by the homeowner, police said.
Later that same night, Quinones and Rivera also allegedly burglarized a local business and stole a vehicle from the property. According to police, the stolen vehicle was involved in a shooting incident in Hartford later that day.
Detectives interviewed the two suspects and allegedly obtained a confession related to the incidents, police said.
Quinones is charged with three counts of conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary, two counts of criminal attempt to commit third-degree burglary and one count each of criminal attempt to commit third-degree criminal mischief, criminal attempt to commit first-degree burglary, first-degree burglary, criminal attempt to commit larceny of a motor vehicle and third-degree burglary. He was being held on bond and was scheduled to appear at New Britain Superior Court on Tuesday.
Rivera is charged with two counts of criminal attempt to commit third-degree burglary, two counts of conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary and one count each of third-degree criminal mischief, criminal attempt to commit first-degree burglary and conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary. She was being held on bond and is scheduled to appear at New Britain Superior Court on Feb. 3.