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Jury watches dashcam video of fatal Stamford police crash that killed pastor
09/17/2026
"I just hit someone," the former Stamford police officer said following the crash, the video shows.
Trial to begin for former Stamford officer charged in pastor's fatal crash
09/11/2026
Zachary Lockwood faces a class D felony charge of misconduct with a motor vehicle, stemming from a July 2023 crash in Stamford that killed Rev. Tommie Jackson.
More than 1,500 cannabis products seized from Stamford smoke shop, police say
09/03/2026
An employee at the smoke shop, Smoke & Vapor Box Plus, was also arrested, according to authorities.
Use of deadly force by police in Stamford standoff justified, inspector general says
08/28/2026
The suspect fired on officers, who returned fire, and the suspect ultimately shot himself, the report says.
Father of Stamford homicide victim expresses shock, disgust at news of retrial
08/25/2026
"That's nonsense," the victim's father said. "We know he did it, so it doesn't matter about the gun residue."
Police investigating 'untimely death' at Stamford Hospital Tuesday morning, officials say
08/25/2026
Stamford police said the incident does not appear to be criminal in nature.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Activewear brand Rhone moving Stamford headquarters to larger space on Atlantic Street
09/18/2026
"We look forward to moving in next summer,” Matthew Wallace, Rhone’s COO, said.
Former Stamford officer's dashcam video takes center stage as fatal crash trial resumes
09/18/2026
The trial of former Stamford officer Zachary Lockwood resumes after jurors watched dash video showing the crash that killed Rev. Tommie Jackson in 2023.
Stamford Hospital expansion plan raises neighborhood concerns over traffic and safety
09/17/2026
"This area is already heavily congested, and the narrow roads create a serious safety concern, especially for schoolchildren," Priscilla Dorsey said.
Jury watches dashcam video of fatal Stamford police crash that killed pastor
09/17/2026
"I just hit someone," the former Stamford police officer said following the crash, the video shows.
Stamford man gets nearly 19 years in prison for role in Connecticut fentanyl trafficking ring
09/17/2026
Baker and his associates conspired to distribute fentanyl, crack cocaine and PCP around southwestern Connecticut.
Connecticut OnlyFans model who earned $3 million pleads guilty to tax evasion
09/15/2026
Prosecutors said the woman owes the IRS more than $1.1 million.
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BWC: Man rams cruisers, tries to run down Okla. officers before OIS
09/16/2026
The man fled a stop in his truck, but turned around and tried to hit Oklahoma City officers; he surrendered after being wounded in an officer-involved shooting
Video: Canadian officer sneaks up behind motorcycle suspect, makes 'beautiful form tackle'
09/16/2026
The suspect, who appeared to be waiting to "taunt" York Regional Police officers into a pursuit, apparently never saw the officer coming before being tackled from behind
Video: Mo. undercover officer dragged by suspect vehicle before police fire shots
09/16/2026
Security footage from the gas station where the incident took place shows a stopped driver reversing with his door open, dragging a Florissant Police officer along the ground
Fla. sheriffs, firefighters slam property tax amendment as a ‘train wreck’
09/16/2026
Amendment 3 would expand homestead exemptions while reducing a major source of revenue used by local governments to fund law enforcement and fire services
Texas PD shut down by state after failing to meet minimum standards
09/15/2026
The Trinidad Police Department was shut down by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement months after a woman was arrested over a social media post about the city's water
Investigation finds NYPD disability system needs guardrails to prevent unjustified payouts
09/17/2026
Department of Investigation officials said their report was sparked by anonymous tips about cops granted the injury pensions that were seemingly in good health
Public Safety Labor News
Court Allows Challenge To Disclosure Of Minnesota Undercover Officer Identities
09/11/2026
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA), which alleged that it represents “over 90% of the police and peace officers in Minnesota,” sued the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board) after the Board allegedly released the names and dates of birth of at
Arbitrator’s Reversal Of Retaliatory Discipline Upheld By California Court
09/11/2026
Tracylyn Lopez, a correctional officer and the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) representative at Salinas Valley State Prison in California, was suspended for 60 workdays after posting excerpts from a prior disciplinary action on a union bulletin board near the prison’s mai
NY PERB Faults Village For Ignoring Union’s Pre-Bargaining Information Request
09/11/2026
A New York Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) held that the Village of Pelham violated New York state labor law by refusing to respond to a police union’s pre-bargaining information requests concerning vacant sergeant positions. The Village of Pelham Police Benev
Court Balances Brady Discovery Against Officers’ Cell Phone Privacy
09/11/2026
On February 7, 2025, members of the Roanoke Police Department in Virginia and an ATF task force conducted surveillance of Michael Antonio David, Jr. for approximately two hours before initiating a traffic stop. A K-9 subsequently alerted on the vehicle, and officers recovered two firearms from the
Maryland Court Upholds Police Chief’s Decision To Increase Discipline From Demotion To Termination
09/11/2026
The Appellate Court of Maryland held that the Prince George’s County Police Chief complied with the procedural requirements of Maryland’s former Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR) when he rejected an Administrative Hearing Board’s recommendation to demote a police sergeant and instea
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of PTSD Accommodation Suit Against Sheriff’s Office
09/11/2026
Will Twigg worked as a corrections deputy sheriff for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida while also serving in the armed forces. During his employment, he periodically took military leave. Before returning from one period of service, he also took leave under the FMLA because of medic