Middletown man accused of forging petition signatures to get on primary ballot for state representative

Pastor arrested for allegedly forging signatures for Democratic primary

A 33-year-old pastor has been arrested for allegedly forging signatures in his bid to win the Democratic primary for a state House seat in 2024.Rev. Robert Hoggard of Middletown, Connecticut, was reportedly an associate pastor at New Jerusalem Christian Center when he submitted signatures in support of his campaign for the 33rd House District.'There's a political class that does everything in its power to try to dissuade voters from wanting to s…

Democrat arrested, accused of forgery in 2024 primary effort

A Connecticut minister was charged last week with forgery and perjury in relation to a failed effort in 2024 to petition for a Democratic primary in the 33rd House District of Middletown, the chief state’s attorney announced Wednesday. Prosecutors obtained an arrest warrant accusing the Rev. Robert K. Hoggard, 33, of Middletown of submitting petitions with forged signatures and falsified circulator certifications two years ago. He was released o…

Middletown man accused of forging petition signatures to get on primary ballot for state representative

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Middletown man was arrested for allegedly forging signatures on a petition to the Democratic Registrar of Voters in Middletown to have his name included on the August 2024 primary ballot for Democratic state representative, according to the State of Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice. Robert Hoggard, 33, was charged with [...]