Trumbull Preteens Face Charges For Joyride: Police

TRUMBULL, CT — Two preteens are facing charges on accusations that they took a joyride Thursday morning. Trumbull police received a call concerning a speeding car near the center of town.

The car was driving erratically on White Plains Road and the driver attempted to flee into a nearby parking lot.

Police stopped the car and found the driver was an 11-year-old Trumbull boy with a 10-year-old passenger friend inside. The two had taken the car from a family residence in town and had attracted attention by speeding through neighborhoods in the area, according to police.

Both boys were charged with taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission, reckless operation, and engaging in pursuit. The driver was also charged with operating without a license added.

Both boys were released to the custody of their mothers on a promise to appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court on July 5.