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Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen during smash-and-grab robbery at Trumbull Mall
Jewelry worth thousands of dollars was stolen during a smash-and-grab robbery at Trumbull Mall, according to police. Police said three masked robbers with hammers smashed the glass display cases at Kay’s in the Trumbull Mall on Wednesday afternoon, stole jewelry, then they escaped in a dark four-door sedan. Shoppers who heard the glass shattering thought there had been a...
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Bridgeport man killed in fiery crash on Route 8 in Trumbull
A Bridgeport man was killed in a crash on Route 8 in Trumbull Wednesday morning. Marcos Rodrigues-deoliveira, 42, was driving on Route 8 South around 4:45 a.m. when his van drifted across both lanes and into the grassy median before hitting a concrete bridge abutment and bursting into flames, according to state police. He was pronounced dead at the scene….
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From corporate America to the kitchen: 9/11 survivor opens Latin Fusion restaurant
From corporate America to the kitchen, Chef Raul Rivera’s career has made quite the pivot. However, his new venture has him feeling more fulfilled than ever. It was one of his most significant life events 23 years ago that inspired him to finally make the shift to his love of cooking. Raul Rivera survived 9/11. He was working in the…
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9/11 survivor pivots from corporate America to open Latin Fusion restaurant
Chef Raul Rivera’s career has made quite the pivot. However, his new venture has him feeling more fulfilled than ever.
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4-year-old from Canton gets her wish granted
A 4-year-old named Ariella learned she is going to the happiest place on Earth.
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Volunteer firefighter credited with saving family while plowing Trumbull roads
A Volunteer firefighter in Trumbull is being hailed a hero after jumping into action early Sunday morning. “It’s just something I wish everyone would do, kind of thing,” volunteer firefighter Shaun Bogen said. Bogen is a town employee and was on an overnight plow route early Sunday morning when he came across a scary scene. He crested a hill...
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Volunteer firefighter credited with saving family while plowing Trumbull roads
A Volunteer firefighter in Trumbull is being hailed as a hero after jumping into action early Sunday morning.
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Plow truck driver saves multiple people, dogs during house fire in Trumbull
A plow truck driver is being credited with saving several people and multiple dogs during a house fire in Trumbull on Sunday morning. Fire officials said Town Highway Maintainer 4 Shaun Bogen was on his plowing route around 4 a.m. when he saw a house on Haviland Drive with a fire in the garage. He quickly radioed his base to…
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Norwalk man killed in crash on Route 8 in Trumbull
A 34-year-old Norwalk man was killed in a crash on Route 8 in Trumbull on Wednesday night. State police said the crash happened at 8:23 p.m. on Route 8 South. Daniel Demichael, 34, of Norwalk, was driving a Jeep Wrangler in the right lane of Route 8 South near exit 8 when a Toyota Supra merging onto the road from…
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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 arrest suspect in crash that killed man in Trumbull
Police have arrested a suspect after a Bridgeport man died and two Trumbull men were injured when two vehicles collided in Trumbull on Sunday, Oct. 15. Police received several 911 calls around 3:30 p.m. that day about a crash on White Plains Road, also known as Route 127, near the entrance ramp to Route 25 South. According to police, a…
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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…