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Man arrested for indecent exposure at Kohl's in Trumbull: police
A registered sex offender has been arrested for allegedly exposing himself to women at a department store in Trumbull, police said. The police department said they responded to Kohl’s on Hawley Lane after a man in his 20s allegedly exposed himself while he watched women within the store. The incident happened on Saturday at 3 p.m. The man turned...
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Fugitive wanted for sex assault is arrested after stealing from store in Trumbull: police
A man wanted for sex crimes against children out of Colorado was arrested for allegedly stealing money from his employer at Trumbull Mall, police said. According to authorities, 18-year-old Jaheem Bell, who lives in Bridgeport, was taken into custody for stealing thousands of dollars from his employer JC Penney. Investigators say Bell allegedly stole money from the cash register on…
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Police investigate after apparent hateful flyers are found across Trumbull
Trumbull police are investigating after they say several flyers with hateful remarks were found across town over the weekend. Authorities said they were made aware of propaganda that was left at the end of driveways across the North end of town. The flyers were left in plastic baggies containing small rocks, according to police. The flyers allegedly contain hateful statements,…
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Face the Facts: David Pia talks about ‘United for Trumbull' approach heading into elections
David Pia (R) is a candidate for First Selectman in Trumbull. He is a member of the United for Trumbull ticket which also includes John DelVechhio and Lisa Valenti.
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Police trying to ID suspects after armed robbery in Trumbull
Trumbull Police detectives are asking for help to identify the people who robbed the Shell gas station on White Plains Road and pistol-whipped the clerk. Police said two young males entered the business near closing time on Monday, Oct. 9, and pistol-whipped the clerk with a handgun, stole cash and merchandise and got into a vehicle that was waiting nearby…
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Police ID man killed in crash in Trumbull
A Bridgeport man has died and two Trumbull men are injured after two vehicles collided in Trumbull on Sunday afternoon. Police received several 911 calls around 3:30 p.m. about a crash on White Plains Road, also known as Route 127, near the entrance ramp to Route 25 South. According to police, a Lexus SC 430 convertible driven by a 22-year-old…
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Trumbull man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 of town's tax money
A Trumbull man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars of the town’s tax money and has been arrested. Police charged 56-year-old Robert Withington, of Trumbull, with larceny on Friday following a lengthy investigation. The investigation focused on the theft of several thousand dollars in town tax receipt funds. Detectives initiated the investigation when they were notified that an...
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Person hurt after car crashes into Trumbull fire station
A person is injured after a car crashed into a Trumbull fire station Friday evening, police said. The Trumbull Police Department said they were notified of the accident, which happened on White Plains Road. The fire department said none of their firefighters were hurt during the incident. The driver sustained minor injures during the incident. No additional information was immediately…
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SeaQuest Connecticut announces closure
SeaQuest Connecticut, an interactive aquarium in Trumbull, will close permanently on Sunday, the company announced online today. Upon closure, the animals will be relocated to other SeaQuest locations. With locations in nine states, SeaQuest boasts exotic animals from five different continents. The company offers opportunities to interact, feed and touch the animals. SeaQuest will continue to honor annual passes and…
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Baseball player from Trumbull drafted by Seattle Mariners
A baseball player from Trumbull saw his dream come true. He has been drafted by the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners selected St. Joseph High School and Fairfield University graduate Charlie Pagliarini in the 19th round of the 2023 MLB First-Year Player Draft. “It’s always been a dream of mine, so excited to get the opportunity!” 22-year-old Pagliarini said in a…
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Kids face charges after taking joyride in stolen car in Trumbull: police
Two kids in Trumbull are facing charges after allegedly taking a joyride in a car they stole, according to police. Officers received a complaint about a car speeding and driving erratically near the center of town on Thursday morning. Responding officers found the car, with a 10- and 11-year-old inside, on White Plains Road. The boys tried to flee into…
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Police Investigation Underway After Gun Fired Inside Trumbull Mall
Police are investigating a report of a gunshot at the Trumbull Mall Monday evening. The police department said they responded to the mall at about 6:30 p.m. for a report of a gunshot. Two teens were being escorted out of the building when one of them dropped a handgun, which then discharged, according to authorities. Police said the gun fired…
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Body Found Near Trumbull Hiking Trail
Police have identified the person found dead near a hiking trail in Trumbull. Trumbull police said a hiker was traveling in a dense wooded area near Church Hill Road when he found a partially decomposed body, along with some personal property on May 7. The area where the person was found borders the Pequonnock River Valley walking trail and is…
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Trumbull Resident Scares Off Burglar
A Trumbull resident scared off a burglar after hearing someone walking around in the house early Saturday morning. Police said officers responded to a home on Haverhill Road around 5 a.m. Saturday after someone broke into the home and the burglar ran off when the resident confronted the person. The resident heard someone walking around in the house and the…
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Trumbull Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Driver During Road Rage Incident: PD
A man from Trumbull has been arrested after pointing a gun at a driver during an apparent road rage incident on Saturday, police said. The police department said they were called to the Target parking lot on Hawley Lane at about 3 p.m. Responding officers said a driver told them a man was trying cut them off in the parking…
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Man Accused of Stabbing His Younger Brother at Trumbull Mall
Police have arrested a man who is accused of stabbing his younger brother at Trumbull Mall on Saturday night. Investigators said 18-year-old Jovanie Hall, of Bridgeport, drove to the Trumbull Mall around 8 p.m. to pick up his brothers. As they were walking in the parking lot, authorities said Hall began stabbing his 16-year-old brother. Their other sibling grabbed Hall,…
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Teen Arrested for Carrying Hatchet, Intimidating Shoppers at Trumbull Mall: Police
A 15-year-old was arrested after allegedly carrying a hatchet around the Trumbull Westfield Mall and intimidating shoppers Monday night. Police said they arrested the Bridgeport teen and he faces charges in connection to the incident. There was already an increased security detail presence at the mall due to a recent uptick in disturbances, police said. Security officers were at the…
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Trumbull Police Warn of Recent Uptick in Home Burglaries
Trumbull Police are warning residents to be on high alert due to recent home burglaries happening in the evening hours. Police said burglars are breaking into homes and rummaging through belongings when nobody appears to be home. A few of the burglary attempts stopped when they realized people are actually home. There’s been no confrontation between the thieves and...
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Several People Arrested After Fight Breaks Out at Trumbull Mall: Police
Several people have been arrested after a fight broke out at the Trumbull Mall Tuesday afternoon, police said. Officials said they were called to the Westfield Trumbull Mall at 4 p.m. to investigate a dispute. Responding officers learned that a fight had occurred and several people were arrested as a result. It’s unclear exactly how many people were arrested....