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GoFund Me - Fundraiser for the Mollicone Family
07/15/2025

On June 25, 2025, Officer Romano Mollicone and his family experienced a devastating house fire. Thankfully, everyone is safe; however, they have lost many of their belongings and are facing significant challenges during this difficult time.

John Forlivio Obituary
07/15/2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/name/john-forlivio-obituary?id=58766167

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Stamford Advocate Police News

Person killed on I-95 in Stamford was struck by 4 cars — 3 of the drivers fled the scene, police say
11/20/2025

Police say three drivers fled and a fourth remained at the scene when their car became disabled.

I-95 north in Stamford reopens after pedestrian hit Wednesday morning, police say
11/19/2025

Traffic was being diverted off Exit 5, police said.

Stamford woman killed in crash was 'the pillar of her family,' obituary says
11/15/2025

“Her family will carry on her traditions, life lessons, values, and love,” her obituary said.

Stamford police identify 54-year-old pedestrian killed in High Ridge Road crash
11/12/2025

The fatal crash occurred in the 900 block of High Ridge Road at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, police said.

Stamford crash on Interstate 95 north cleared Monday morning, officials say
11/12/2025

Several lanes had been closed after the crash, which caused minor injuries, according to Connecticut State Police.

Michelle Troconis' conviction in Jennifer Dulos case lacked evidence, 1,000-page appeal brief says
11/11/2025

Ultimately, the brief contends that there was no evidence Michelle Troconis ever conspired with Fotis Dulos to kill his estranged wife.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Person killed on I-95 in Stamford was struck by 4 cars — 3 of the drivers fled the scene, police say
11/20/2025

Police say three drivers fled and a fourth remained at the scene when their car became disabled.

Shopping center parking expansion in Stamford met with sharp pushback from neighbors, planning board. 'A really bad idea'
11/20/2025

Stamford's Land Use Bureau has also received 34 letters from city residents opposing the plan.

Will Stamford ban pet shops selling cats and dogs? City's lawyer warns they may get sued if they do
11/19/2025

Mayor Caroline Simmons has 10 days to sign it or veto it, or it will pass back to the Board of Representatives for a majority vote.

I-95 north in Stamford reopens after pedestrian hit Wednesday morning, police say
11/19/2025

Traffic was being diverted off Exit 5, police said.

Longtime Stamford firefighter remembered for 'unwavering commitment' to department, city
11/18/2025

He began volunteering as a firefighter in 1984, officials said.

Stamford proposal would turn downtown office space into childcare center
11/18/2025

Planning consultant Ray Mazzeo said the facility would "help strengthen the surrounding community with critical childcare and early-childhood education opportunities."

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Murder charge dropped as man pleads guilty in killing of Ind. trooper with vehicle
11/19/2025

Eddie Pernell Jones pleaded guilty to resisting law enforcement causing death and other charges in the 2023 death of Trooper Aaron Smith as he was deploying spike strips

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will continue to lead department under new mayoral administration
11/19/2025

"You can trust that I will be a fierce advocate for you and for this department," Tisch said in an email to NYPD officers

Texas college students’ lead in 1991 cold case murder leads to arrest
11/19/2025

A group of students enrolled in a criminology class launched at the University of Texas at Arlington raised questions about a suspect that led to her arrest

Bystanders pull Atlanta officer from burning cruiser crash, officer’s own body camera video shows
11/18/2025

The footage shows a group of good Samaritans carrying the officer away from the fire and using his radio to call for help

Las Vegas approves 30-year extension of tax that pays for police officer positions
11/20/2025

About 25% of LVMPD positions are paid for by the tax, which was set to expire in 2027; the Clark County Coummission and the Las Vegas City Council voted to extend it until 2057

Calif. officer killed in crash during pursuit
11/20/2025

Alhambra Police Department Officer Alec Sanders, 28, was pursuing a suspect when the suspect vehicle crashed into his cruiser

Public Safety Labor News

Federal Circuit Courts Back Employers In Two Floyd-Era Social Media Speech Cases
11/07/2025

Courts have long recognized that applying the First Amendment’s free speech protection to the public employment context requires a balancing act. The Supreme Court’s 1968 decision in Pickering v. Board of Education established the now-familiar framework to determine whether a public employer violate

Employer Commits ULP By Sitting On Key Wage Data During Bargaining
11/07/2025

In August 2023, the Village of Westchester, Illinois, retained Pontifex Consulting Group to conduct a pay study. Pontifex conducted market survey of wage rates in comparable municipal­ities to provide recommendations for compensation adjustments. The Metro­politan Alliance of Police, Westchester Pat

Denial Of Firefighter’s Request To Reopen Disability Benefits Determination
11/07/2025

Doug Donovan, a former firefighter for the City of Henderson, Nevada, injured his back on duty and filed a workers’ compensation claim, which the City accepted. In 2021, after treat­ment, he was evaluated and assigned a ten percent permanent partial disability rating. Donovan chose to receive his di

Janus Misunderstanding Causes Firefighter Union To Commit ULP
11/07/2025

Until January 23, 2023, Christopher Lutz was a member of the Moraine Pro­fessional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2981.The allocation of overtime shifts for members of the Local was governed by a detailed system outlined in the CBA. The Local maintained an “Overtime Equalization Chart” for lieutenants, wh

Detroit Can’t Vacate Adverse Arbitration Award On Promotion, Rules Court Of Appeals Of Michigan
11/07/2025

In December 2022, the City of De­troit notified the Detroit Police Officers Association (DPOA) that it would begin considering the disciplinary records of union members when determining their eligibility to take the 2023 promotional examinations for the ranks of sergeant and detective. The City issu

Discipline And Lost Promotions Stand For Indiana Correctional Officer
11/07/2025

Timothy Upchurch, a longtime cor­rectional officer at Indiana’s Correctional Industrial Facility, alleged that he was subjected to race discrimination and retaliation after a series of disciplinary actions and missed promotions. Up­church, who is Black, had worked for the Indiana Department of Corre