Category: Trumbull

Now that schools are about to open in Trumbull I would like to remind drivers of some tips for safety since more cars and now buses will be on the roads. Not only do we expect additional
traffic, we will also see an increase in pedestrians on the roads, as students wait for buses and walk to and from school. Many students are also driven to school and to after school activities.
Faculty members will also be on the roads in the morning and afternoon and to after school programs.

It is very important to recognize that there may be frequent stops of buses along the bus routes when students will boarding and disembarking. You must stop for a school bus that is stopped
with red lights flashing and a stop sign extended. The fine for not obeying this law is a $470.00 fine. This applies regardless of your direction of travel. If you are approaching a bus with such
signals you need to stop.

Parents, please take some time and talk with your children about their safety. Explain the dangers of being in the roadway and how they should always wait for their bus far enough away
from the road so that they are not in danger of being struck by passing vehicles. Children should never enter the roadway, even if their bus has stopped to pick them up until they have made
sure that traffic has stopped in both directions.

If you have children that do walk to and from school or the bus stop try and have them walk with others in a group. It is also important that they understand that they must never approach
a suspicious vehicle and never accept a ride from a stranger.  I also ask motorists to refrain from being distracted by their phone or other means and that they understand the risks they put others in when they are distracted. Pedestrians need to be aware of their surroundings when walking or crossing the street. Be certain that motorists have stopped and are aware of your presence before crossing. I wish everyone a safe return to the new school year.

Sincerely,
Chief Michael Lombardo
Chief of Police
Trumbull Police Department

 

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#Trumbull CT–During the early morning hours of Wednesday July 31, and Thursday, August 1, Trumbull Police detectives conducted a sweep to serve outstanding arrest warrants on local criminals. Detectives coordinated efforts with other local police agencies to track down individuals who have not been held accountable for criminal incidents that they had been involved in. Many of the arrests include the following:

 

Carlene C. Booker, age 39, was located at her Bridgeport residence where she was arrested. Booker was charged with Robbery in the second degree, and Larceny in the fourth for a shoplifting incident where Booker claimed to have a knife when confronted by store security. Booker was held on a $25,000 bond for this incident. Booker also had another outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear in Court from a previous arrest in Westport, CT, in which she was held on an additional $1,500 bond. Booker was given a court date of July 31, 2019 at Bridgeport Superior Court.

 

Raequan M. Brown, age 22, was located at his Bridgeport residence where he was arrested. Brown was charged with felony Failure to Appear in Court (First degree) regarding previous felony drug related charges to include the possession and sale of narcotics that he was involved in earlier this year. Brown was held on a $25,000 bond, with a court date of August 12, 2019 at Bridgeport Superior Court.

 

Jennifer Greenberg, age 27, was located near her Stratford residence where she was arrested on several charges that include felonies. Greenberg was charged with Forgery in the second degree, Criminal Impersonation, Interfering with an officer, and Larceny in August 1, 2019 the Sixth degree after initially being arrested for a shoplifting incident in July, where she assumed the identity of another person while at the Trumbull Mall. Greenberg was held on a $20,000 bond, and given a court date of August 8, 2019 at Bridgeport Superior Court.

 

Peter J. Mclean, age 47, was located outside of his Trumbull residence where he was arrested. Mclean was charged with Violation of Probation, and released after posting $5,000 bond. Mclean was given a court date of August 12, 2019 at Bridgeport Superior Court. Paul Piccirillo, age 53, was located near his Milford residence where he was arrested. Piccirillo was charged with Larceny in the Sixth degree (seven counts) after being identified for several shoplifting incidents that occurred at the Trumbull Mall. Piccirillo was held on a $2,500 bond, and given a court date of August 12, 2019 at Bridgeport Superior Court.

 

Police periodically seek to locate offenders who fail to respond to charges brought by arrest warrant or failure to appear in court when obligated to do so. Anyone with information on wanted individuals may provide information to their local police department. To provide information to the Trumbull Police Department please call (203)261-3665, or online at www.trumbull-ct.gov. All tips may remain anonymous.

 

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#Trumbull CT–The Trumbull Police Department is encouraging drivers to put down the phone and remember: “U Drive. U Text. U Pay”. In support of the National Distracted Driving Awareness campaign the Trumbull Police will be collaborating with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from August 1 to August 15, 2019, for the national “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” high-visibility enforcement effort, which is now in its fifth year. The goal of the campaign is to increase enforcement efforts to identify distracted drivers and enforce distracted-driving laws. Beginning August 1, you will see increased enforcement efforts, as officers will be stopping and ticketing anyone who is caught texting and driving. If you text and drive, you will pay. When you drive, you have one responsibility: Drive safely and responsibly. Do the right thing—put your phone away when you get behind the wheel. The bottom line is this: If your attention is anywhere other than on the road, you are driving distracted, and you are driving dangerous. Save yourself the embarrassment and expense of getting pulled over. In addition, you just may save someone’s life. This is the second phase of this two-part campaign which will also have special patrols aimed at saving lives and protecting the public. More than 50 law enforcement agencies, both state and local police, who were previously involved in the April 2019 campaign, will again be participating. Fines in Connecticut for violations begin at $150 for a first offense, increase to $300 for a second offense, and are $500 for subsequent violations. Drive Safe Every Trip The Trumbull Police Department and NHTSA urge you to put your phone down when you get behind the wheel. If you need to text, then pull over and do not drive while doing so. If you are driving, follow these steps for a safe driving experience:

 If you are expecting a text message or need to send one, pull over and park your car in a safe location. Once you are safely off the road and parked, it is safe to text.
 Designate your passenger as your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.
 Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while driving. Cell phone use can be habit-forming. Are you struggling to not text and drive? Put the cell phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of the vehicle until you arrive at your destination.

Texting while driving is dangerous and illegal. Break the cycle.

Remember: U Drive. U Text. U Pay.

 

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#Trumbull CT– Two Bridgeport women who were shoplifting merchandise from the Trumbull Mall were arrested Wednesday evening after one pepper sprayed a store security officer in an attempt to escape.

At about 8:00 PM, on July 24, 2019, Shazia Depass, age 21, and a female juvenile selected Macy’s store merchandise, and then left the store without paying. Macy’s and Mall Security located and then confronted Depass and the juvenile in the parking lot where Depass was detained. The juvenile female pepper sprayed the Macy’s security officer when he attempted to apprehend her. A struggled then ensued, but she was held for the police.

The Macy’s security officer was medically treated on the scene by Trumbull EMS. Macy’s security later recovered over $500 worth of clothing that the women had stolen from the store.

Depass was charged with Larceny 5th degree, and released on a promise to appear in court on July 31, 2019. The female juvenile was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital to be treated for minor injuries sustained during the altercation. She was later charged with Robbery 3rd degree, Larceny 5th degree, and released to the custody of a relative on a promise to appear in juvenile court on August 7, 2019.

 

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#Trumbull CT–A New York man, with a history of threatening behavior towards his family, spent consecutive days following his ex-wife and daughter to locations where they frequent, including their residence. On July 24, 2019 David Kamara, age 46, of Rosedale, NY was arrested on an arrest warrant by the Trumbull Police after he was located at a Stratford gas station. At about 6:42 p.m., on July 22, 2019, the Trumbull Police were dispatched to a suspicious person complaint involving Kamara, who was parked near his ex-wife’s residence near Madison Avenue. When speaking to police, Kamara stated that he did not know anyone in Trumbull, and that he was “sight-seeing.” Earlier, on July 21st, Kamara was reported to have been at a Trumbull gas station where he was waiting in the parking lot for an extended period of time. Trumbull Police were notified and spoke with Kamara who stated that he purchased gas, and was going to meet friends in Monroe, CT. Later that night, Kamara was parked in the area of his ex- wife and daughter’s house when he was approached by a concerned citizen. During that encounter, Kamara was “staring off and deeply focused on something else.” Kamara then left the area prior to police arrviing. Police investigation revealed a history of threatening by Kamara towards his family, and based on his recent activity an arrest warrant application was submitted and approved by the court. Kamara was charged with two (2) counts of Stalking in the second degree and held on a $30,000 bond.

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2019-07-27 @ 8:08pm–#Trumbull CT– Report of a car hitting a wall on Plattsville Road near the Merritt Parkway overpass.  One person has neck injuries according to radio reports.

 

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2019-07-06 @ 9:51pm—#Trumbull CT– There is a power outage in the Daniel Farm Road area due to an arching transformer at Hedgehog Road.  UI is on the way.

 

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2019-06-27 @ 10:33am–#Trumbull CT– Report of a dump truck rollover at Cutler’s Farm Road at Spring Hill Road.  Minor injuries reported.

 

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Noticias de Trumbull: Accidente
2019-06-27 a las 10:33am-#Trumbull CT– Informe de un “rollover” de camión en Cutler’s Farm Road y Spring Hill Road. Lesiones leves reportadas.

2019-06-16 @ 5:05pm–#Trumbull CT– A seventy year old man fell from a moving car at 210 Hedgehog Road.  The speed was under ten miles per hour but he does have a gash to his head according to radio reports.

 

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Noticias de Trumbull: Hombre mayor se cayó de un carro
2019-06-16 a las 5:05 pm–#Trumbull CT– Un hombre de setenta años se cayó de un carro en movimiento en 210 Hedgehog Road. La velocidad era inferior a diez millas por hora, pero tiene un golpe en la cabeza según los informes de radio.