Trumbull Police arrested local suspects as they attempted to flee the scene of a burglary to a van on Lindeman Drive during the early morning hours on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Reynaldo Ayala, age 23, and Nyleah Ramos, age 22, both of Berkshire Avenue Bridgeport, were apprehended by police as they attempted flee from police to avoid capture on a scooter.
At approximately 12:00 AM, Trumbull Police were called to investigate an active burglary in progress into one of the work trucks on the business property of 30 Lindeman Drive. Arriving officers located Ayala operating a Honda scooter, with Ramos as the passenger, as they attempted to flee by driving between arriving police vehicles and the building. The collision caused Ramos to fall off the rear of the scooter, as the scooter became wedged and stuck, causing both suspects to be taken into police custody.
The witness observed the two (2) suspects wearing masks enter the rear parking lot of the business riding the scooter before parking in front of one of the companies work vans. Ayala used an object to smash the driver’s window and entered the vehicle, while Ramos stood lookout. The witness called 911 and was updating Trumbull Police of what he was observing. The suspects got back on the scooter once they saw the police cruisers arrive. The company vehicle sustained a smashed driver’s door window, a punched-out driver’s door lock, and a damage ignition, and there was reported to be approximately $6,500 worth of tools and equipment located inside the work van.
Investigating officers recovered a backpack from the suspects which contained various burglary tools, flashlights, and a car jack, and the Honda scooter operated by Ayala was also confirmed to have been stolen from Stamford.
Ramos complained of leg pain and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by Trumbull EMS for minor injuries. She was eventually released from the hospital and was charged with violation Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Criminal Attempt at Larceny of Motor Vehicle, Burglary 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, Criminal Attempt at Larceny 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, Larceny of Motor Vehicle, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny of Motor.
Ayala was processed and charged with Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Criminal Attempt at Larceny of Motor, Burglary 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 1st Degree, Criminal Attempt at Larceny 3rd Degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, Larceny of Motor Vehicle, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny of Motor Vehicle. Ayala also had an active warrant for his arrest from Shelton Police Department.
Both Ramos and Ayala were each held on a $50,000 bond and are scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court October 17.