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Trumbull Woman, Dog Swept Away By Flood Waters Rescued By Police, Fire Trumbull Woman, Dog Swept Away By Flood Waters Rescued By Police, Fire
Trumbull Woman, Dog Swept Away By Flood Waters Rescued By Police, Fire A Fairfield County woman became stuck in the raging river after she went in to save her dog and had to be rescued by police and fire personnel. The incident occurred in Trumbull around 10:15 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, when her dog was swept away in the Pequonnock River. Trumbull Police rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call that the Trumbull resident was on the phone with her friend when her dog went into the river and got swept away, the department said. She then went into the river to attempt to rescue her dog. Numerous police officers, Trumbull Center Fire Department, and Trumbull E…
Dramatic Rescue: Trumbull Family Saved From Blaze By Off-Duty Firefighter Plowing Roads Dramatic Rescue: Trumbull Family Saved From Blaze By Off-Duty Firefighter Plowing Roads
Dramatic Rescue: Trumbull Family Saved From Blaze By Off-Duty Firefighter Plowing Roads An off-duty Fairfield County firefighter saved a family of four and three dogs from a fire while plowing roadways in the area. The incident occurred in Fairfield County around 3:50 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 7 on Haviland Drive in Trumbull. Chief Greg Sanfanandre of the Long Hill Fire Company said Shaun Bogen, a town highway maintainer and firefighter with the same company, was working his snowplow when he noticed a garage fire. Bogen quickly radioed for help and proceeded to wake the sleeping family in the house, Sanfanandre said. Arriving firefighters found a heavy fire in the garage exten…
1 Killed, 2 Injured In Trumbull Crash 1 Killed, 2 Injured In Trumbull Crash
1 Killed, 2 Injured In Trumbull Crash One person was killed and two others seriously injured in a crash in Fairfield County. Updated Story: Bridgeport Man Identified As Victim In Trumbull Crash The incident took place in Trumbull on Sunday, Oct. 15 around 3:30 p.m. on White Plains Road. After receiving numerous 911 calls, the Trumbull Police responded to a two-car crash near the entrance ramp to Route 25 southbound, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police. A convertible and a sedan collided causing heavy damage to both vehicles with the convertible coming to rest on its side, Weir said. The only occupant of the se…
Brawl At Trumbull Movie Theater Ends With Arrest Of 3 Teenage Girls Brawl At Trumbull Movie Theater Ends With Arrest Of 3 Teenage Girls
Brawl At Trumbull Movie Theater Ends With Arrest Of 3 Teenage Girls Three 16-year-old Fairfield County girls were charged with breach of peace and assaulting an officer after police responded to an area movie theater for a large fight. The incident took place in Trumbull around 9 p.m., Friday, July 7 at the AMC Theatre, at 100 Quarry Road for the report of a fight involving groups of juveniles where the security officer used pepper spray to break up the fight, said the Trumbull Police. Because of the number of teens involved in the fight, the Bridgeport Police Department was also requested and responded to assist with mutual aid, the department said. The g…
Duo Nabbed With Drugs, Guns After Pursuit In Fairfield County, Police Say Duo Nabbed With Drugs, Guns After Pursuit In Fairfield County, Police Say
Duo Nabbed With Drugs, Guns After Pursuit In Fairfield County, Police Say A Connecticut couple was allegedly found with a large number of guns and fentanyl following a chase with police through Fairfield County. The incident took place in Trumbull on Wednesday, Oct. 18. According to Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir, officers arrested the occupants of a stolen Honda Passport after a short pursuit and recovered a number of drugs and two handguns during the apprehension.  Manasia Bennett, age 20, of Middletown, in Middlesex County, and Maureece Fussell, age 25, of Wethersfield, in Hartford County, both ran from the vehicle but were captured by the…
Bridgeport 22-Year-Old Killed In Fiery 2-Vehicle Crash In Trumbull, Police Say Bridgeport 22-Year-Old Killed In Fiery 2-Vehicle Crash In Trumbull, Police Say
Bridgeport 22-Year-Old Killed In Fiery 2-Vehicle Crash In Trumbull, Police Say A Fairfield County man was killed during a two-vehicle crash that caused one vehicle to burst into flames.  It took place in Trumbull around 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 in the area of the Monroe Turnpike. According to Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police Department, the crash occurred when an Infiniti collided with a Subaru Crosstrek on the Monroe Turnpike near the intersection of Monroe Turnpike, or Route 111, and Technology Drive. Xavier Miller, age 22, of Bridgeport, the driver of the Infiniti, was killed, Weir said. Arriving Trumbull officers located the two vehicles, which were&…
Bridgeport Man Killed, Wife Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Bridgeport Man Killed, Wife Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash
Bridgeport Man Killed, Wife Seriously Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Click here for an updated story: Wife Of Fairfield County Man Killed In Crash Dies From Injuries A Fairfield County man was killed and his wife seriously injured after he collided with a bridge abutment, police said. The 69-year-old Bridgeport man was killed around 3 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 29, in Trumbull, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police. According to Weir, the couple was driving a silver Toyota southbound on Quarry Road when the vehicle collided head-on with a bridge abutment. Police had responded to the area after receiving numerous 911 calls, Weir said. Arriving Tr…
Man, Woman From Bridgeport Accused Of Stealing $2K In Items From Macy's Man, Woman From Bridgeport Accused Of Stealing $2K In Items From Macy's
Man, Woman From Bridgeport Accused Of Stealing $2K In Items From Macy's Man and woman from Fairfield County have been accused of allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from an area Macy's. The Bridgeport residents, Janet Gonzalez, age 42, and Carlos Hernandez, age 32, were arrested on Tuesday, July 27, after shoplifting from the Westfield Trumbull Mall, then attempted to enter a stolen vehicle before running from police. According to Lt. Brian Weir, the two left Macy’s with almost $2000 worth of unpaid-for clothing. Macy’s security initially attempted to stop them, but they left the store.  Trumbull Police officers were&nb…
Woman Dies After Being Pulled From River In Fairfield County Woman Dies After Being Pulled From River In Fairfield County
Woman Dies After Being Pulled From River In Fairfield County A woman whose body was pulled from a river in Fairfield County has died. The 41-year-old Bridgeport woman was found floating early Friday, July 23, in the area of the Pequonnock River in Trumbull between White Plains Road and Quarry Road, said police. The woman was discovered unresponsive in the water prior to being pulled from the river, said Trumbull Police Lieutenant Brian D. Weir. "There were other individuals in the area during this time, who eventually observed the woman in the water and called 911," he said.  Trumbull Police, Trumbull Center Fire Department…
Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Trumbull Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Trumbull
Woman Struck, Killed By Car In Trumbull A local woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Fairfield County. It happened just after 5 p.m., Nov. 20 in Trumbull. The pedestrian, Lisa Cimmino, age 57, of Trumbull, was walking on Canoe Brook Road near Madison Avenue when she was struck by the vehicle, causing serious life-threatening injuries, Trumbull Police said. A sedan traveling on Canoe Brook Road struck the victim, and immediately came to a stop a short distance away, according to police.  Trumbull Police officers treated the victim at the scene until Trumbull EMS arrived to assi…
Trumbull Police Provide Support At Protest Trumbull Police Provide Support At Protest
Trumbull Police Provide Support At Protest Police helped several protestors who were overcome by heat exhaustion during a two-hour vigil to honor George Floyd. Several hundred people turned out at the Fairfield County vigil held at the Trumbull Town Hall gazebo on Saturday, June 6, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. This protest vigil remained peaceful throughout and took place without any vandalism or acts of violence, Weir said. Due to the sunny and hot weather, five attendees were overcome by the heat and required medical attention. Trumbull Police officers and Trumbull EMS personnel rendered aid, with required two …
Connecticut Post Mall Launches Parent Escort Policy After Fights Break Out Connecticut Post Mall Launches Parent Escort Policy After Fights Break Out
Connecticut Post Mall Launches Parent Escort Policy After Fights Break Out The Connecticut Post Mall has instituted a parental escort policy the day after several fights broke out at the mall in Milford. Earlier report: Brawls Break Out At Westfield Trumbull, Connecticut Post Malls Under the new policy, which went into effect on Friday, Dec. 27, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older while the policy is in place. A single adult may supervise up to four people under the age of 18. Anyone under the age of 21 should be prepared to show one of the following forms of identification: United States driver's license …
Two Bridgeport Women Nabbed For Shoplifting Merchandise At Trumbull Mall Two Bridgeport Women Nabbed For Shoplifting Merchandise At Trumbull Mall
Two Bridgeport Women Nabbed For Shoplifting Merchandise At Trumbull Mall Two Bridgeport women who were allegedly shoplifting merchandise from the Trumbull Mall were arrested, according to Town of Trumbull Police. At about 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, Shazia Depass, 21, and a female juvenile allegedly selected Macy’s store merchandise, and then left the store without paying, said police. Macy’s and Mall Security located and then confronted Depass and the juvenile in the parking lot where Depass was detained, according to police. The juvenile female pepper sprayed the Macy’s security officer when he attempted to apprehend her, police said. A struggled then ensu…
ID Released For Man, 54, Killed After Crash Into Trumbull Home ID Released For Man, 54, Killed After Crash Into Trumbull Home
ID Released For Man, 54, Killed After Crash Into Trumbull Home A 54-year-old Trumbull man who died after driving his pickup truck into a home has been identified. Eric Gabrielson, of Oldfield Road, was killed around 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, in the area of Daniels Farm Road during a two-vehicle crash that ended with the pickup truck hitting the side of a home, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. According to Weir, the pick-up truck and a sedan collided, and the pick-up truck eventually came in contact with a nearby residence. The only occupant of the pick-up truck, Gabrielson, was entrapped inside of the vehicle, and bystanders approa…
Two Injured In Trumbull Head-On Crash Two Injured In Trumbull Head-On Crash
Two Injured In Trumbull Head-On Crash Two people were injured during a head-on crash on Merrimac Drive in Trumbull. The crash took place around 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, with both the Long Hill and Trumbull Center fire departments responding for a possible entrapment. When units arrived on the scene they found two vehicles with heavy damage and two injured, but no entrapment, said the Long Hill Fire Department. Trumbull EMS personnel treated the patients.  Firefighters secured the vehicles and applied speedy dry to a fluid spill on the roadway. The extent of the injuries was not known. The crash is un…
Car Crashes Into Pet Store In Trumbull Car Crashes Into Pet Store In Trumbull
Car Crashes Into Pet Store In Trumbull A vehicle crashed into a pet store plowing all the way inside the building after the driver reportedly lost control, officials said.  The incident took place around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Pet Valu store located at 37 Monroe Turnpike, said the Long Hill Volunteer on Facebook. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a car inside the building with a driver who received only minor injuries, the department said. The inside of the store after the crash.Long Hill Volunteer Fire Department The driver received only minor injuries, they added. Crews on the scene checked …
Car Lands On Top Of Stone Wall In Trumbull Crash Car Lands On Top Of Stone Wall In Trumbull Crash
Car Lands On Top Of Stone Wall In Trumbull Crash A car landed right on top of a stone wall during a single-vehicle crash. The incident took place around 11:20 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 28 in the area of Madison Avenue and Saxony Drive, said officials with the Long Hill Fire Department in Trumbull on Facebook. When firefighters and Trumbull EMS, arrived on scene they found a car on top of a stone wall, perfectly centered. EMS provided treatment to the driver of the car, who was the only occupant at the time of the crash, while fire crews checked for any hazards. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Cat Saved After Fire Breaks Out In Trumbull House Cat Saved After Fire Breaks Out In Trumbull House
Cat Saved After Fire Breaks Out In Trumbull House Firefighters managed to save a cat during a large garage fire at a single-story Trumbull home. The fire took place around 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at a home on Hedgehog Road, said the Trumbull Fire Department. The first firefighters on scene found a home with an attached garage with an intense fire, the department said on Facebook. As crews attacked the flames, another group completed a primary search through the residence and safely rescued a cat, which was uninjured.  Trumbull firefighters rescued a cat during a garage fire on Monday.Trumbull Volunteer Fire Department/Facebook "All o…
Girl, 9, Struck By Vehicle On Way To School In Trumbull, Police Say Girl, 9, Struck By Vehicle On Way To School In Trumbull, Police Say
Girl, 9, Struck By Vehicle On Way To School In Trumbull, Police Say A 9-year-old girl is being treated for a leg injury after being hit by a vehicle on her way to school. The incident took place around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday on Main Street near Pinehurst Street in Trumbull, said Trumbull Police Capt. Keith Golding. The Middlebrook School student had run out into the road and into the path of a southbound vehicle as she was trying to catch her school bus that had stopped on Pinehurst Street, Golding said.  She was struck by a vehicle that was traveling on Main Street, as it drove around a Greater Bridgeport Transit bus that had also stopped for passengers at t…