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Police: Man in Orange accused of threatening to kill ambulance crew that parked in front of home

As crews started to leave the area, Keith Trapasso is accused of getting in his vehicle and following them to the next intersection. Police say Trapasso honked and yelled at the first responders that they were blocking his driveway. He also said he would "blow their brains out."

Rose Shannon

Jan 9, 2026, 9:14 PM

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A man from Orange faces charges for swearing and threatening to kill an ambulance crew that was parked in front of his house while they responded to a nearby service call, police say.

It happened Wednesday on Indian Hill Road.

Police say while an AMR ambulance crew was completing paperwork, Keith Trapasso began to yell and swear at them for parking in front of his residence.

As crews started to leave the area, Trapasso is accused of getting in his vehicle and following them to the next intersection.

Police say Trapasso honked and yelled at the first responders that they were blocking his driveway. He also said he would "blow their brains out."

He was charged with threatening, breach of peace and following with intent to harass.

Trapasso is expected to appear in Derby Superior Court Jan. 21.

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