Trumbull News: Merritt Crash

2022-05-07@2:40pm–#Trumbull CT– #cttraffic– A multi-car crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 49 and 50.

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OBSERVANT WITNESS LEADS TO MAN’S ARREST FOR TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE

#Trumbull CT–On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at about 2:30 am, Trumbull Police arrested a man in the
area of Arrowhead Rd., after he was observed attempting to steal from a vehicle parked
in a driveway. Jason Batts, age 47, of Maple St., Bridgeport, was taken into custody
after an officer chased him on foot and apprehended him in the rear of a nearby
residence.

The Trumbull Police received a report of an unknown person tampering with motor
vehicles and hiding behind cars. While enroute, Trumbull Police Dispatch was on the
phone with the complainant who had been actively observing the suspect, and updating
responding officers of the suspect’s location. The witness observed Batts crouched
around all four wheels of the vehicle, appearing to be examining the tires for a wheel
lock nut. The first responding officer observed the suspect jump over a wall and run
behind a nearby residence. A foot chase ensued and Batts was taken into custody
when he became entangled in a fence and could not pass through a small opening.
The witness observed a vehicle drive by his house very slow and then park several
houses down the road where it sat for several minutes. The suspect was then observed
getting out of the driver’s side of the vehicle and then take something out of the trunk.
The suspect was then observed walking through a driveway and crouching down around
the wheels of the vehicle, and eventually hid behind a truck in the driveway.
During initial police contact, Batts gave investigating officers a false name. Officers
checked the area where Batts was apprehended and found a small sack thrown on the
ground that was full of lug nut lock keys which are used to unlock lock nuts on vehicle

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rims. Officers later located a car in the area that had been used by Batts which
contained a “ViperTek” stun gun, a portable car jack, cinder blocks, and a wood block all
which are commonly used in the process of stealing wheels from motor vehicles.

During the booking process, Batts initially refused to provide any identifying information,
and also refused to be fingerprinted. Batts was charged with Criminal Attempt to
Commit Larceny 6, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 6, two (2) counts of Interfering with
Police, Weapons in a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Burglary Tools. Batts was held
on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior court on Monday,
November 16, 2020.

Once again, through the combined efforts of an observant citizen and the police, another
criminal has been apprehended and charged.
The Trumbull Police would also like to remind all residents to ALWAYS LOCK YOUR
VEHICLES, remove all packages and valuables, and never leave their keys inside. As
always, please report anything suspicious as it occurs.
Remember A.L.E.R.T.S. – Advise Law Enforcement Regarding Thieves Swiftly to assist
in catching criminals. Residents are asked to use features that are readily available on
their security systems to inform them of motion on their property, then notify the local
police as soon as security system motion ALERTS are received. Always immediately
report any suspicious persons or activity to the police and dial 911 for all emergencies.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Trumbull Police
Department directly at (203) 261-3665.

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Trumbull News: Observant Citizen’s Actions Result in Arrest of Teen Who Stole from Unlocked Vehicles

#Trumbull CT–Early Thursday morning, September 17, Trumbull Police apprehended a juvenile near Church Hill Rd. after a resident reported him knocking on their door around 3:00 am, and asking to use their cellphone so he can get a ride home. Officers arrested the fifteen (15) year old West Haven teen, after another citizen notified an officer that a teen was walking around like he “partied too much” and was asking to use his cell phone. The man pointed to where the teen should be before officers apprehended him. The investigating officer determined the teen matched the description of the juvenile that had knocked on the earlier resident’s door, and matched the description of one of several suspects that had been stealing from numerous cars in the area.

A resident first notified the Trumbull Police that juveniles were breaking into cars in the Edison Rd. area, and were traveling in a black BMW. An arriving officer located the BMW in the middle of the roadway with no lights on and the rear door open. An individual was then observed running from a nearby driveway, and entering the BMW. Officers confirmed that the BMW had been reported stolen, but the vehicle ignored the police emergency lights and siren in attempts to stop the vehicle as it sped away. Officers actively investigated the area and learned of several unlocked vehicles parked in residential driveways that had also been rummaged through.

Once this juvenile was identified, it was learned that he is the suspect in numerous other similar larceny and stolen motor vehicle cases, and currently has several other pending cases for similar arrests. The teen was charged with four (4) counts of Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 3rd, is scheduled to appear in New Haven Juvenile Court, and was released to the custody of his mother on a Promise to Appear.

The Trumbull Police would continue to remind all residents to ALWAYS LOCK YOUR VEHICLES, remove all packages and valuables, and never leave their keys inside. As always, please report anything suspicious as it occurs. Remember A.L.E.R.T.S. – Advise Law Enforcement Regarding Thieves Swiftly to assist in catching criminals. Residents are asked to use features that are readily available on their security systems to inform them of motion on their property, then notify the local police as soon as security system motion ALERTS are received. Always immediately report any suspicious persons or activity to the police and dial 911 for all emergencies. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Trumbull Police Department directly at (203) 261-3665.

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Trumbull News: Cops & Cones

The Trumbull Police Department and Sunny Daes joined together to present a ‘Cops & Cones’ event on Saturday, August 15 in Trumbull Shopping Center. During this time, members of the Trumbull community were able to meet with their officers to ask questions, chat, and get to know one another all while enjoying sweet treats.

Interactions such as these continue to unite and bring the Trumbull community and police closer together. The Trumbull Police Department is grateful to have participated in this wonderful event, and would like to thank all of those who participated.

[Photo attached, L to R: Officer Ryan Tantimonico., Officer Kelly Brown, Officer Emily GIsvold, with Sunny Daes patrons]