Category: Trumbull

#Trumbull CT– A Bridgeport man was arrested Thursday afternoon, August 25, following his involvement in a shoplifting that turned into a robbery at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The man, Howayne Mcintosh, age 35, of Broadway Bridgeport, was identified as the suspect by JCPenney security personnel after he was located by Trumbull police as he was attempting to run from the scene.

At about 1:00 p.m., on August 25th, JCPenney security personnel observed Mcintosh selecting various pieces of merchandise where he concealed the items under his oversized clothing. Security personnel attempted to apprehend Mcintosh who was cooperative at first but then became aggressive towards security. As security approached Mcintosh he reached for his hip where he grabbed a knife and flipped open the blade causing security to step back. Mcintosh then threw the merchandise at the security officer and left the scene where he eventually ran down Madison Avenue. Mcintosh was later located by Trumbull police and taken into custody.

Mcintosh was charged with Robbery 2nd degree and Larceny 6th degree and was held on a $10,000 bond. Mcintosh also had an outstanding arrest warrant for his involvement in shoplifting at the Westfield Trumbull Mall Target location that occurred in June 2022, where stole merchandise and left the scene. He was charged with Larceny 6th degree and was held on an additional $500 bond. Mcintosh was given a court date of September 7, 2022, at Bridgeport Superior Court for both arrests. There were no injuries in either of the incidents.

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2022-08-18@3:00pm–#Trumbull CT– #ctfire– Brush fires along Route 8 continue to keep firefighters busy near exit 8.

UPDATE: TRUMBULL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT TURNS FATAL FOR BRIDGEPORT MAN
[NEW] On Monday, August 15, 2022, a two-car motor vehicle accident occurred in Trumbull ending with the death of a Bridgeport man. The victim, Xavier Miller, age 22, of Powell Terrace, Bridgeport was the driver and only occupant of an Infiniti that collided with a Subaru Crosstrek, operated by a Trumbull woman, on Monroe Turnpike.
Just after 4:00 PM, the Trumbull Police received several 911 calls to report a serious motor vehicle accident in the area of Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) at the intersection of Technology Drive. Arriving Trumbull officers located the two vehicles, which were both heavily damaged and the Infiniti was on fire. First responders were unable to access the burning vehicle to determine if there were any occupants in it, as the vehicle was also entangled with an electrical utility pole. Medical aid was rendered to the sole female occupant of the Subaru, and she was later transported to Bridgeport Hospital by Trumbull EMS, where she sustained non-life threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.
The Long Hill and Trumbull Center Fire Departments also responded and assisted with extinguishing the fire and securing the scene.
The Infiniti traveled Southerly on Monroe Turnpike before it collided with the Subaru before both vehicles came to rest near Technology Drive. The accident scene spanned that intersection of Route 111. The Trumbull and Monroe Police Department’s TrafficDivisions are currently investigating this incident.

2022-08-15@4:11pm–#Trumbull CT– Firefighters on scene at Monroe Turnpike and Technology Drive for a crash with a car fire. Firefighters confirm the driver was entrapped and that they knocked out the majority of the fire. Special thanks to Lori who sent in these photos.!!

UPDATE: Small brush fires reported up to Route 111 now.

2022-08-11@3:00pm–#Trumbull CT– #cttraffic– Report of of multiple brush fires along Route 25 between exits 8 and 9 causing smoke conditions.

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The Trumbull Police Department would like to warn the public about a recent increase of scams
targeting senior citizens. Even though the police may be made aware of these types of cases,
they can be difficult to investigate because many times the suspects are in another country or
quickly leave the scene where very little suspect information is available. Also, due to
the complexity of these cases, the victims most likely will not get their money or valuables
back.

There are numerous types of scams, and a few are described as follows:

• The caller claimed to be a family member that has an illness or was arrested. This caller
  will put urgency into helping them and tell the victim not to contact anyone, especially
  the police.
• The caller may claim to be a law enforcement official that has custody of the victim’s
  family member and would demand bail or funds for their release.
• The caller may claim to be law enforcement stating that the victim’s Social Security
  Number or Bank Accounts have been “compromised.” The caller will ask personal
  information to “verify” the identity of the person they are calling, getting the victim’s
  information including Social Security and bank account numbers.

• Random emails or texts with an urgent message are sent stating that one’s Social
  Security number, bank account, or any other personal accounts have been
  “compromised” and needs immediate attention.
• Distraction scams where the suspect(s) “randomly” show up at the home of elderly
  residents pretending to be from a utility company, and then try to lure their way into
  the house. Once inside, one suspect will distract the victim, while another suspect will
  steal valuables.

If you receive a call you believe to be a scam:

• Resist the urge to act immediately no matter how dramatic the story is.
• Verify the caller’s identity. Ask questions that a stranger would not be able to answer.
  Check with a family member to see if the information is true.
• Do not send cash, gift cards, or conduct money transfers. Once the scammer gets the
  money, it’s gone!
• Do not give personal or bank account information by email, over the phone, or by
  logging into bank accounts as directed by the caller.
• Do not respond to random calls, emails, or text messages that contact you for personal
  information. Find the contact information on your own to verify the legitimacy of any
  random solicitation.

Please keep the following in mind:

• Do not let strangers into your home that have arrived unannounced and request access
  inside.
• Police agencies do not contact families for bail money.

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2022-07-10@1:34pm–#Trumbull CT–#cttraffic– Firefighters battle small brush fires along the Merritt Parkway.

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2022-06-30 #Trumbull CT– A viewer sent in this photo of flooding at the Westfield Mall on Main Street. This is near the old Lord and Taylor but she also said there was flooding at gym which closed it. So call before you go !

2022-06-30@12:39pm–#Trumbull CT– Firefighters dispatched to Woodmere Road for an elderly woman wedged between a car and building.

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12:54pm– Hazard has been removed.

2022-06-21@11:55pm– Fairfield Firefighters along with the Hazmat Truck on the way to Merritt Boulevard for an acid spill.

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