Trumbull

First Selectman Vicki Tesoro Provides Update on Security at Tashua Elementary School

Nov 12, 2024 Alex

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

Trumbull Police Make Arrest in Major Jewelry Store Theft Case

Nov 9, 2024 Alex

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…

Trumbull

Swatting Incident Reported at St. Joseph High School

Oct 31, 2024 Alex

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.

Trumbull Westport

Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26 in Westport and Trumbull

Oct 24, 2024 Alex

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

Trumbull News: Smash And Grab Robbery

Oct 20, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

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.

Trumbull

Fatal Crash on Route 8 Under Investigation

Oct 12, 2024 Alex

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 Trumbull

BRIDGEPORT PAIR ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY AND LARCENY IN TRUMBULL

Oct 9, 2024 Alex

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…

Bridgeport Fairfield Trumbull

Stolen Car Pursuit Ends in Crash, Two Arrested

Oct 4, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

A vehicle pursuit and arrest followed a stolen car incident this morning. At around 9:30 AM, a Wilton Police vehicle was struck by a stolen grey Mazda occupied by two men, which fled toward the Merritt Parkway. The Mazda had been stolen at gunpoint in Bridgeport on September 26. Fairfield Police spotted the Mazda shortly after, and a pursuit ensued when the driver accelerated. The vehicle exited at Exit 51, where officers tried to deploy tire deflation devices, but the driver re-entered the Merritt Parkway, driving in the wrong direction. At 9:47 AM, the stolen vehicle collided with another vehicle carrying five occupants. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The two suspects fled on foot. One, identified as 21-year-old Elijah…

Trumbull

Trumbull News: Pedestrian Struck

Sep 28, 2024 Alex

Police UPDATE: Trumbull Police are now on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Church Hill Road (Route 127) in Trumbull, near the intersection of Main Street (Route 111). The crash involves serious injuries and the roadway in this area will be closed for several hours. Church Hill Road will be closed between Quality Street and Main Street, and Main Street will be closed to Church Hill Road for the next several hours. The Trumbull Police received several 911 calls, on Saturday, September 28, at approximately 7:20 PM, reporting a single motor vehicle striking a pedestrian on Church Hill Road near Main Street. The vehicle had also collided with a fire hydrant and came to rest…

Trumbull

Update on Construction at the intersection of Main Street and Whitney Avenue

Sep 20, 2024 Alex

The long-awaited traffic signalization project at the intersection of Main Street and Whitney Avenue will enter its final stage on Monday, September 23, 2024. Vertical structures have been received and prepared for installation. Cranes will be operating from adjacent parking areas and Whitney Avenue during the week of September 23rd. The installation of the traffic signal and control systems is expected to take approximately 2-3 weeks. Sidewalk installation will be ongoing from the intersection at Whitney Avenue to Dunkin Donuts for the next few weeks, followed by milling and paving along Main Street, weather permitting, during the week of October 14th. Please be sure to anticipate delays and plan accordingly.

First Selectman Vicki Tesoro Provides Update on Security at Tashua Elementary School

Trumbull Police Make Arrest in Major Jewelry Store Theft Case

Swatting Incident Reported at St. Joseph High School

Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26 in Westport and Trumbull

Trumbull News: Smash And Grab Robbery

Fatal Crash on Route 8 Under Investigation

BRIDGEPORT PAIR ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY AND LARCENY IN TRUMBULL

Stolen Car Pursuit Ends in Crash, Two Arrested

Trumbull News: Pedestrian Struck

Update on Construction at the intersection of Main Street and Whitney Avenue

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