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Trumbull News: Teen Arrested Twice For Trumbull Mall Robberies

A 14-year-old Bridgeport teen was arrested Sunday afternoon, January 26, following his involvement in two robberies at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The teen was identified as the suspect in two separate incidents where cellphones were snatched from mall shoppers and he was subsequently charged with robbery and other related charges.   At about 5:30 p.m., on January 25th, the 14-year-old teen, along with his 17-year-old brother and other unidentified teens, grabbed a cellphone from the hands of a teenaged girl at the Westfield Trumbull Mall, before they fled the area. The two brothers were later apprehended by police, but the other teens escaped and were not identified. Both teen brothers were charged with Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 3rd degree, Conspiracy…

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Trumbull Police Promotions

#Trumbull CT--On Monday, January 6, 2020, Trumbull Police promoted two (2) officers to ranking positions in their department. Brian Falkenstein and Robert Harry, who are both military service veterans, were promoted to the rank of lieutenant and sergeant, respectively, in a brief ceremony hosted by officials at Town Hall.   Falkenstein, most recently served as a detective sergeant and has been with Trumbull’s police force for more than thirteen (13) years. His previous assignments included a term at Trumbull High School as a School Resource Officer (SRO). In addition to working in the Patrol Division as a Field Training Officer and later, as a Patrol sergeant, he has held additional positions with the department’s Honor Guard and regional Emergency Response…

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Trumbull Police Update On Mall Brawl

2019-12-26@7:00PMish--Numerous teenagers were involved in several altercations at the Westfield Trumbull mall on Thursday evening, prompting a significant police response to restore order. Shortly before 7 p.m., several Trumbull police officers were patrolling the mall on foot when they were notified of a fight that broke out between several teenagers on the upper level near the Target store. The responding officers were able to break up the melee and detained six (6) of the subjects as they attempted to flee. As the crowd dispersed, other groups of teens congregated at other locations throughout the mall and more fights broke out.   Due to the large crowds and the disorderly conditions, Trumbull Police requested mutual aid and were assisted by officers…

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Fight At Trumbull Mall

Police UPDATE: Daniel Vasquez, 19, of Bridgeport, and six juveniles were arrested and charged with breach of peace.  3 people were injured.  Trumbull police called for mutual aid from Bridgeport, Fairfield and Monroe and K9 officers responded to help break up the crowd.  The mall management refused to shut down according to multiple police radio reports.   2019-12-26@7:44pm--#Trumbull CT-- Surrounding police giving mutual aid to Trumbull for fights breaking out at the Westfield Mall on Main Street.  Police radio reports are saying it is being organized on social media.  Anyone have any screen shots or other videos?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq9sFD7E9kA      

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Trumbull News: Hand Caught In A Press

2019-12-04@7:41pm--#Trumbull CT-- A man got his hand caught in a printing press at Trumbull Printing.  The employees did free the hand and wrapped it up prior to EMS's arrival according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]

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