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Smash-Grab Robbers Make Off With Thousands In Jewels At Trumbull Mall Smash-Grab Robbers Make Off With Thousands In Jewels At Trumbull Mall
Smash-Grab Robbers Make Off With Thousands In Jewels At Trumbull Mall Three masked thieves stole several thousand dollars worth of jewelry from Kay’s Jewelry store at a Fairfield County mall. The incident occurred in Trumbull around 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, at the Trumbull Mall. According to Trumbull Police, the department received several calls reporting the theft, and shoppers were alarmed by the loud noise of the shattering glass that was mistakenly thought to be a gunshot.  It was later determined that no weapons were involved. The thieves made off with the jewelry by smashing the glass display case with a hammer, police said.  Police s…
Man Driving Erratically Nabbed With Drugs, Gun In Trumbull, Police Say Man Driving Erratically Nabbed With Drugs, Gun In Trumbull, Police Say
Man Driving Erratically Nabbed With Drugs, Gun In Trumbull, Police Say Trumbull Police arrested a Bridgeport man after he was reported to be driving erratically, and was allegedly found to be in possession of drugs and an illegal handgun. Police located the Hyundai Elantra driving on Main Street in Trumbull around 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 8, where the car was stopped and an investigation led to Keith Wilkerson, age 25, being taken into custody, said Lt. Brian Weir of the Trumbull Police. The incident began when Officer Fortunato was notified by a passing motorist of an erratic driver. The officer located the vehicle at the intersection of Mai…
Trio Nabbed For Robbing Woman, Stealing Her Car At Mall In CT Trio Nabbed For Robbing Woman, Stealing Her Car At Mall In CT
Trio Nabbed For Robbing Woman, Stealing Her Car At Mall In CT Three Fairfield County teenagers were captured after allegedly robbing a woman and stealing her car in a busy area mall parking lot. The incident took place in Trumbull around 2:45 p.m., Thursday, May 19 at the Westfield Trumbull Mall parking lot. A 59-year-old woman was loading her car in the mall parking lot when she was surrounded by three Bridgeport who demanded her car keys, said Lt. Brian Weir, of the Trumbull Police. The woman was pushed from behind and her purse was snatched from her hands, along with her keys, Weir said. The juveniles entered her vehicle and sped o…
Man Wins $785,000 In CT Lottery Man Wins $785,000 In CT Lottery
Man Wins $785,000 In CT Lottery A Connecticut man cashed in a near million-dollar CT Lottery ticket that was sold from an area package store. On Friday, Dec. 3 In Hartford County, Windsor resident Christopher Wujek won a $785,000 “MEGA Multiplier!” CT Lottery ticket that was sold to him at the Deerfield Package on Deerfield Road in Windsor. Wujek wasn’t the only CT Lottery player to claim six-figure prizes. A winning $300,000 “$1,000,000 Golden Riches" ticket was sold to a Trumbull resident at the Trumbull Super Stop on Main Street in Trumbull on Monday, Nov. 29, while the following day, New Haven County resident Marcos…
Fairfield County Car Thief Rams Vehicles, Drives Into Oncoming Traffic, Police Say Fairfield County Car Thief Rams Vehicles, Drives Into Oncoming Traffic, Police Say
Fairfield County Car Thief Rams Vehicles, Drives Into Oncoming Traffic, Police Say Three Fairfield County men have been arrested after allegedly crashing into several police vehicles at the Westfield Trumbull Mall as they attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle. During the incident, which took place on Monday, July 26, Dominique Reid, age 23, of Bridgeport, fled in the stolen Audi to avoid immediate capture, however, Hector Delgado, age 24, and Xavier Rondon, age 29, also of Bridgeport were immediately taken into police custody in the Westfield Mall parking lot, said Lieutenant Brian D. Weir.  Trumbull Police detectives initially located the Audi, which …
Man Attacks Officer While Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Trumbull, Police Say Man Attacks Officer While Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Trumbull, Police Say
Man Attacks Officer While Fleeing Scene Of Crash In Trumbull, Police Say A  man was apprehended after he assaulted a police officer before allegedly fleeing from the scene of a motor vehicle crash in Fairfield County and leading police on a search that lasted for several hours.  The incident began Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the evening, when Damien A. Sanchez, 41, of Bridgeport, assaulted an off-duty Trumbull Police officer at an accident scene on Main Street, as he fled, but was eventually apprehended by police a short distance away, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. The off-duty Trumbull Police officer, Sgt. James Arlio, spotted San…
Convicted Felon ID'd As Trumbull Mall Armed Robbery Suspect Involved In Hourslong Standoff Convicted Felon ID'd As Trumbull Mall Armed Robbery Suspect Involved In Hourslong Standoff
Convicted Felon ID'd As Trumbull Mall Armed Robbery Suspect Involved In Hourslong Standoff The identity has been released for a convicted felon who allegedly committed an armed robbery at the Westfield Trumbull Mall before being apprehended after an hourslong standoff after a crash at a nearby intersection, police announced. The robbery happened Friday night, Nov. 20 at the Zales jewelry store inside the mall. After fleeing the scene, the suspect, now identified as Eddie Lynch, age 24, of New Haven, was cornered by police in Bridgeport, where he crashed during a pursuit by Trumbull officers.  Lynch initially refused to exit the car, which becam…
Trumbull Mall Armed Robbery Suspect Surrenders Following Crash, Hourslong Standoff Trumbull Mall Armed Robbery Suspect Surrenders Following Crash, Hourslong Standoff
Trumbull Mall Armed Robbery Suspect Surrenders Following Crash, Hourslong Standoff Click here for an updated story: Convicted Felon ID'd As Trumbull Mall Armed Robbery Suspect Involved In Hourslong Standoff A suspect in an armed robbery at the Westfield Trumbull Mall was apprehended after an hourslong standoff following a crash at a nearby intersection. The robbery happened Friday night, Nov. 20 at the Zales jewelry store inside the mall. After fleeing the scene, the suspect was cornered by police in Bridgeport, where he crashed during a pursuit by Trumbull officers.  The man initially refused to exit the car, which became disabled at that locati…
4 Connecticut Lord & Taylors To Close; 150 People Face Layoffs 4 Connecticut Lord & Taylors To Close; 150 People Face Layoffs
4 Connecticut Lord & Taylors To Close; 150 People Face Layoffs Le Tote the company that purchased retailer Lord & Taylor has announced the closing of four Connecticut stores.* Le Tote is Lord & Taylor's parent company. About 150 Le Tote employees will lose their jobs when four Connecticut Lord & Taylors close, according to four WARN notices the company filed with the state’s Department of Labor. Under the U.S. Working Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), most companies with 100 or more employees must alert the state when they are planning to close or impose mass layoffs.  Layoffs will begin on Dec. 1 and be cond…
Lord & Taylor Closing 24 Department Stores Mostly In CT, NY, NJ, MA Lord & Taylor Closing 24 Department Stores Mostly In CT, NY, NJ, MA
Lord & Taylor Closing 24 Department Stores Mostly In CT, NY, NJ, MA Department Store chain Lord & Taylor has announced the closure of 24 more of its stores - many of them located in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Lord & Taylor filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in August. The retail giant, which was established in 1826, joins other chains that couldn’t survive the tragic COVID-19 economy. Other bigs that are closing shops across the country include J.C. Penny, Pier One, and Brooks Brothers. So far this year, 6,000 department stores in the U.S. have been permanently closed, according to Coresight Research. The local Lord & …
Traffic Advisory Issued As New Amazon Distribution Center In Fairfield County Nears Opening Traffic Advisory Issued As New Amazon Distribution Center In Fairfield County Nears Opening
Traffic Advisory Issued As New Amazon Distribution Center In Fairfield County Nears Opening As Amazon is nearing completion of a multi-million dollar warehouse and distribution facility in Fairfield County, motorists are being warned to be aware of changing traffic conditions. Those conditions will bring increased volume at the site in Trumbull on Main Street (Route 25) near the Monroe town line, Trumbull Police said. Although an official opening date has not yet been announced, residents and motorists traveling in the area of Main Street and Spring Hill Road will notice more activity as the extensive $11 million renovation work at 7120 Main Stre…
Man Driving Stolen Car Crashes Into Several Vehicles, Police Say Man Driving Stolen Car Crashes Into Several Vehicles, Police Say
Man Driving Stolen Car Crashes Into Several Vehicles, Police Say A 37-year-old man allegedly driving a stolen vehicle smashed into numerous cars causing injuries before being apprehended by police. The incident began in Fairfield County around 2 p.m., Sunday, May 10, when police received reports of a man recklessly driving and hitting several cars in Bridgeport, causing injuries. A bulletin was issued for a blue 2005 Honda Civic and police from surrounding areas were on the lookout for the man later identified as Daniel Baker, of Meriden, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. The vehicle had last been seen traveling northbound on Main Street in Trum…
82-Year-Old Woman Robbed Of Purse, Car At Trumbull Mall, Police Say 82-Year-Old Woman Robbed Of Purse, Car At Trumbull Mall, Police Say
82-Year-Old Woman Robbed Of Purse, Car At Trumbull Mall, Police Say Trumbull Police are on the hunt for a man who knocked an 82-year-old woman to the ground and then stole her purse and vehicle. The attack took place around noon, on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Westfield Trumbull mall as the woman was walking in the parking lot toward JC Penny, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. As she was walking, a man, described as being a Hispanic man in his 20s, allegedly pushed the woman to the ground, stole her purse and then fled in her gray Honda Accord, Weir said. Witnesses told police they heard a woman screaming for help and a man running away with the vict…
Stolen Vehicles Recovered In Trumbull Stolen Vehicles Recovered In Trumbull
Stolen Vehicles Recovered In Trumbull Trumbull Police recovered two stolen vehicles, arrested one juvenile, and detained two others after they stopped a vehicle exiting the Trumbull Mall last week. On Friday, Feb. 1, around 5:30 p.m., a Trumbull officer patrolling the mall’s parking lot saw three teens, all male, walking together acting suspiciously. As the officer drove by, one of them ran to a silver Hyundai parked nearby and ducked down by the driver’s door, said Trumbull Police Capt. Keith Golding. The teen then drove the Hyundai, which was reported stolen out of West Haven, up to the others. T…
Heroin, Guns, Cash Seized In Trumbull Traffic Stop Heroin, Guns, Cash Seized In Trumbull Traffic Stop
Heroin, Guns, Cash Seized In Trumbull Traffic Stop One man is behind bars after Trumbull Police recovered handguns, heroin and cash during a traffic violation stop. On Friday, Feb. 1 around 9 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Main Street near Old Town Road. The officer observed liquor bottles on the floor of the vehicle and an odor of marijuana. The driver, 21-year-old Hakeem Barclay of Bridgeport, had less than half an ounce of marijuana in his possession. The rear passenger, 19-year-old Romario Graham of Bridgeport, also had less than an ounce of marijuana in his possession. Front seat passenger Tiyesse Boone, 22, of Bridgeport, had more…
Trumbull Counterfeit Ring Busted Using Fake Credit Cards Trumbull Counterfeit Ring Busted Using Fake Credit Cards
Trumbull Counterfeit Ring Busted Using Fake Credit Cards An alleged counterfeiting ring was stopped by Trumbull Police as they fled the Trumbull Mall after attempting to use fraudulent credit cards to make several purchases. The ring was busted around 6 p.m. Wednesday after a Trumbull officer patrolling the mall’s parking lot observed three men walking together acting suspiciously, said Trumbull Police Capt. Keith Golding. The men split up and entered the mall after spotting the marked patrol car. A short time later, the same men exited the mall and quickly made their way to a waiting vehicle parked near the exi…
Car Burglary Suspects Elude Police In Trumbull Chase Car Burglary Suspects Elude Police In Trumbull Chase
Car Burglary Suspects Elude Police In Trumbull Chase Trumbull Police engaged in an early morning pursuit with a stolen vehicle after they saw the occupants breaking into parked cars in a residential neighborhood. The incident took place around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday after a Calhoun Avenue resident reported seeing a suspicious vehicle driving slowly through the neighborhood and a passenger of the vehicle was attempting to break into cars parked in neighboring driveways, said Trumbull Police Capt. Keith Golding. Trumbull Police arrived shortly after to find the vehicle, a 2016 Honda Civic with CT registration plate AL90797, on Ca…
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…
Six-Vehicle Crash On Merritt Parkway Causes Injuries Six-Vehicle Crash On Merritt Parkway Causes Injuries
Six-Vehicle Crash On Merritt Parkway Causes Injuries All lanes of the Merritt Parkway reopened for Monday's morning commute following a six-vehicle crash that closed the parkway for more than two hours. The crash, which took place around 2:10 p.m. Sunday near the Main Street exit in Trumbull, closed the northbound lanes of the highway for more than two hours as police from surrounding towns, including Bridgeport, Trumbull, and Fairfield, helped direct traffic, said Connecticut State Police. Trooper Kelly Grant said the chain reaction crash occurred when traffic began to slow and vehicles one through six crashed into the rear of each other, se…