Trumbull News: Chase on Madison
A viewer sent in that Trumbull police are currently engaged in a chase with a white car heading down Madison Ave near the Trumbull Mall heading into Bridgeport. There are no further details at this time
Vehicle Break-Ins Surge Across Multiple Towns in Recent Days
A string of vehicle break-ins continues to affect local communities, with incidents reported in Trumbull and Stratford early this morning, following a series of similar crimes in Bridgeport earlier this week. The Trumbull Police Department responded to over 20 vehicles that had their windows smashed overnight between December 19 and 20, 2024. Authorities are urging residents to take extra precautions to prevent such crimes, reminding everyone to remove valuables and key fobs from their vehicles and report any suspicious activity to the police. This morning, another wave of vehicle break-ins was reported in Stratford. Between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m. on December 20, 2024, multiple vehicles were targeted in the parking lots of the Target on Hawley Lane and Big Y.…
Car Drives Off With Pump Nozzle
A car drove off with the gas pump nozzle still attached to the car at the Shell Station at 641 White Plains Road. No spill reported.sa 2024-11-25@4:44pm--#Trumbull CT--
First Selectman Vicki Tesoro Provides Update on Security at Tashua Elementary School
First Selectman Vicki Tesoro addressed the community yesterday evening regarding heightened security at Tashua Elementary School following a recent social media post by a school teacher that included the school’s address and phone number. While no threats were reported over the weekend, the Trumbull School District and Trumbull Police maintained a police presence at the school on Monday out of caution, ensuring a safe and quiet day for students and staff. At approximately 2:45 PM, a threatening email was received, claiming that a bomb had been placed on school grounds. The school immediately enacted a stay-put protocol, and Trumbull Police swiftly responded to secure the area, conducting a comprehensive search of the building and grounds. After thorough inspection, the threat…
Trumbull Police Make Arrest in Major Jewelry Store Theft Case
Trumbull Police arrested a local Bridgeport man for his part in a “smash and grab” jewelry heist at the Kay’s store in the Trumbull Mall that occurred in April earlier this year. Javon Thorbourne, age 30, of Hancock Avenue, was identified as one of the three (3) masked thieves who smashed the glass display cases with hammers and stole several thousand dollars’ worth of jewelry, while shoppers were watching nearby. The suspects fled from the mall on foot and escaped in a dark four-door sedan, which was later recovered. Thorbourne who was later identified as one of the suspects, was arrested and charged for his involvement in these crimes. On April 17th, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Trumbull Police received several…
Swatting Incident Reported at St. Joseph High School
On October 30, 2024, the Police Department responded to a suspected swatting call at St. Joseph High School, where a report claimed a man was seen outside with a gun. As a precaution, the school was placed on lockdown, and officers conducted a thorough search of the area and facility. Following their investigation, police confirmed there was no immediate threat to students or the public, and no individual matching the description was located. The Police Department advises the public to stay informed and avoid the area during such incidents to allow emergency services to complete necessary safety checks.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26 in Westport and Trumbull
National Prescription Drug TAKE BACK DAY. Turn in your unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal. In 5 minutes, you can save a life! Visit TPAUD, Trumbull's Prevention Partnership, at Drug Take Back Day on October 26, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Trumbull EMS for a FREE, 5-minute Narcan training. Receive a FREE Narcan kit and lockbox (while supplies last). DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2024 TIME: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm LOCATION: Trumbull EMS, 250 Middlebrooks Ave, Trumbull CT. Drive-Thru available in rear of building Westport PD Teams with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Westport, CT – On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Westport PoliceDepartment…
Trumbull News: Smash And Grab Robbery
https://youtu.be/VtU9uLrxSFs Report of a smash-and-grab robbery at the jewelry store in the Trumbull Mall. Unconfirmed reports say it was 3 individuals, possibly with a hatchet.
Fatal Crash on Route 8 Under Investigation
Trumbull, CT – On October 11, 2024, at approximately 11:07 AM, Connecticut State Police from Troop G responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on Route 8 Southbound near Exit 7 in Trumbull. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle, driven by Leonel Diaz, veered off the roadway into the grassy shoulder and collided with a rock wall for unknown reasons. Mr. Diaz was transported to St. Vincent's Medical Center by Trumbull EMS with serious injuries. A passenger in the vehicle, Maria Nieves, suffered life-threatening injuries and was also transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center, where she was later pronounced deceased. The Connecticut State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Squad is assisting in the investigation, which remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed…
BRIDGEPORT PAIR ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY AND LARCENY IN TRUMBULL
Trumbull Police arrested local suspects as they attempted to flee the scene of a burglary to a van on Lindeman Drive during the early morning hours on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Reynaldo Ayala, age 23, and Nyleah Ramos, age 22, both of Berkshire Avenue, Bridgeport, were apprehended by police as they attempted to flee from police on a scooter. At approximately 12:00 AM, Trumbull Police were called to investigate an active burglary in progress involving one of the work trucks on the business property of 30 Lindeman Drive. Arriving officers located Ayala operating a Honda scooter, with Ramos as the passenger, as they attempted to flee by driving between arriving police vehicles and the building. The collision caused Ramos to…