Category: Trumbull

Trumbull News: Road Rage Arrest

#Trumbull CT–A man from Trumbull Avenue, Bridgeport, named Robert Butler, aged 27, was arrested by Trumbull Police on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The police arrested him for pointing a loaded handgun at another driver in the parking lot of Target on Hawley Lane. The incident took place around 3:00 PM and was related to road rage involving a firearm.

When the police arrived at 120 Hawley Lane, they met with the complainant who reported that Butler, while driving his vehicle, tried to cut them off in the Target parking lot. Butler stopped his car next to the complainant’s vehicle, and both exchanged some words. Butler then pointed the barrel of his firearm at the other motorist and left the area. Later on, he called the police to report the incident and returned to the scene. According to Butler, he was almost hit from behind by the other vehicle when he was stopped in his vehicle. The other driver then stopped his car next to Butler’s car and pointed towards him, but he could not see what the other operator was holding. That was when Butler took out his gun from his backpack, which was stored inside the car, and the complainant observed it.

Officers recovered a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun from Butler’s backpack on the passenger seat of his vehicle. The firearm had eight (8) 9mm bullets in the magazine, and there was one (1) 9mm bullet loose inside the backpack. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Butler was charged with Threatening 1st degree and Breach of Peace 2nd degree, and he was held on a $20,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on March 13, 2023.

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JUVENILES ARRESTED FOR STOLEN CAR POSSESSION AT TRUMBULL MALL

Trumbull Police charged two (2) juvenile males after they ran from a stolen car that was parked

at the Trumbull Mall, on Monday, February 13. The sixteen (16) year old suspects, both from

Bridgeport, were arrested and charged for their involvement in this incident.

At approximately 1:00 PM, Trumbullofficers were notified that a stolen 2021 Kia Sportage was

driving on mall property. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the New Haven police on

February 1st.

As the two (2) juvenile suspects were attempting to re-enter the stolen Kia,

officers approached them, but both suspects fled the area and ran inside of the mall with

Trumbull officers engaged in a foot pursuit. Both juvenile suspects were eventually

apprehended by police inside of JC Penney. One of the apprehended suspects was wearing an

ankle monitor bracelet as the result of a previous arrest. The recovered Kia was found to have

significant damage to its steering column, and had a USB cord attached to the ignition.

The teens were then transported to Trumbull Police Headquarters, where they were charged

with Larceny 1st degree, Interfering with Police, and Disorderly Conduct. They were later

released to the custody of their parents on a Promise to Appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court on

February 14, 2023.

Trumbull News: Teen Stabbed At The Mall

FAMILY DISPUTE LEADS TO TEEN STABBED BY HIS BROTHER AT TRUMBULL MALL

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, a dispute between two brothers resulted in a stabbing that left a

teenager wounded. Trumbull Police arrested a Bridgeport man after he stabbed his younger

brother as both were leaving the Trumbull Mall. Jovanie Hall, age 18, of Glen Circle, Bridgeport,

was taken into police custody at his residence a short time after the incident.

At approximately 8:00 PM, Hall drove to the Trumbull Mall to pick up his brothers, and as they

were walking in the parking lot, Hall began stabbing the sixteen (16) year old victim. Their other

sibling intervened by grabbing Hall, allowing the victim to escape the attack and run back inside

of the mall before police were contacted. Hall then fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Several Trumbull police officers, who were patrolling inside the mall, were notified of the assault

and responded immediately and administered medical care to the victim.

The sixteen (16) year-old victim sustained multiple stab wounds, causing serious injuries so

Trumbull EMS responded and transported him to St. Vincent’s Hospital for treatment. Hall

sustained minor lacerations to his hand. No other injuries were reported.

Hall was charged with Assault 1

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, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and Breach of Peace. He was

held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior court on February 6,

2023.

Trumbull Police have maintained an increased presence at the mall in recent weeks due to a

series of incidents involving groups of disorderly youths who have caused disturbances, most

often on weekends. Additional officers will remain posted at the mall into the coming weeks.

2023-02-04@8:20pm–#Trumbull CT– Report of a male teen stabbed at the mall formerly known as Westfield at 5066 Main Street near China Max in the food court.

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CONVICTED FELONS ARRESTED AT TRUMBULL MALL IN STOLEN CAR

#Trumbull CT– Trumbull Police arrested two (2) men with lengthy criminal histories after they were caught driving in a stolen car at the Trumbull Mall Monday afternoon, January 24. Police located the stolen Nissan Altima driving in the mall parking lot where the vehicle was recovered and the occupants were apprehended. Elliot Echevarria, age 38, and Jose Manuel Santini, age 43, both of New Haven were arrested and charged for their involvement in this incident.

At approximately 12:00 PM, an officer located the Nissan driving through the mall parking lot as Echevarria was driving and Santini was the front seat passenger. Officers confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Bridgeport Police Department on January 20, so officers stopped the vehicle near the Cheesecake Factory. Both men were taken into police custody without further incident.

Santini was argumentative and was yelling that the Nissan was his because he had purchased it from a friend four (4) months prior. Santini also stated that he had the vehicle’s title at home, but he did not have a bill of sale for the vehicle. Police also learned that Echevarria’s Connecticut driving privilege had been suspended as of August 2022. Echevarria, a convicted Felon with an extensive criminal history including Burglary, Larceny, Assault, Drug charges, and Interfering with Police was charged with Larceny in the 3rd Degree, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Driver’s License. He is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on February 3, 2023, and was eventually released on a $10,000. bond.

Santini, also a convicted Felon with an extensive criminal history including Robbery, Threatening, Larceny, Drug charges, and Interfering with Police was charged with Larceny in the 3rd Degree. He is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on February 3, 2023, and was eventually released on a $10,000. bond.

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