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Stamford Advocate Police News
Man arrested in Stamford for illegally reentering US, feds say
07/14/2026
Prosecutors said the man was previously deported in 2013.
Michelle Troconis seeks Appellate Court help on bond request amid pending appeal in Dulos case
06/29/2026
She is appealing her conviction on several grounds, including that there was a lack of evidence to show she was guilty of the crimes.
Construction closes roads in downtown Stamford Monday morning
06/29/2026
The department said in a social media post that the road closure is expected to last "a few hours."
Stamford raid leads to illegal firearm arrest of 20-year-old, police say
06/23/2026
A 20-year-old man faces multiple firearm-related charges after a Stamford police investigation and search warrant.
Appellate Court agrees to review denial of Michelle Troconis' habeas petition in Jennifer Dulos case
06/16/2026
The petition seeks to overturn her conviction and sentence in the disappearance and death of Jennifer Dulos, based on claims of ineffective counsel.
DNA used to tie Stamford man to seized firearms, police say
06/11/2026
Stamford police say investigators seized the firearms in January and used DNA testing to confirm the weapons belonged to the suspect.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Man stabbed Stamford bar worker in the face after getting thrown out, police say
07/27/2026
The victim kicked Mardirossian out for harassing staff and other people at the bar, police said, but the man returned through the rear door and stabbed him in the face with a sharp object.
Toddler rescued after being trapped in claw machine at Stamford hotel, officials say
07/27/2026
The toddler crawled into the hotel claw machine, requiring a rescue on Friday evening, according to officials.
Stamford 4-year-old dies after falling from open 10th-floor apartment window, police say
07/27/2026
Police said the child fell from a 10th-floor window of a Prospect Street apartment building.
11 Stamford restaurants, one school cited with serious violations during June health inspections
07/27/2026
Officials said there were 62 inspections conducted in June.
Stamford firefighters stop fast-moving apartment fire before it spreads through building
07/26/2026
“This was a very fast moving fire that had the potential to involve the entire building. … The efforts of Stamford firefighters saved five other apartments from serious damage,” officials said.
Stamford Target reopens Friday after being closed due to flooding from Tuesday storms
07/24/2026
Stamford's Target reopened Friday morning following a two-day closure caused by a broken pipe that flooded the store.
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Texas regional police academy uses body cameras for after action reviews in situational training
07/26/2026
The cameras are used at the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Police Academy to review trainees' actions after situational training
Suspect driving stolen Mich. police cruiser clocked at 125mph in incident that left officer wounded
07/25/2026
The suspect shot a Kalamazoo County deputy in the leg, stole his cruiser and led law enforcement on a pursuit across three counties
Mass. PD files criminal complaint against own officer for alleged misuse of LE database
07/25/2026
An internal investigation found that the officer allegedly used the a state law enforcement database to find information about a person who submitted a complaint about him
Charges dropped against NYPD lieutenant in OIS of man who pointed gun at him
07/24/2026
An investigation by the New York AG's Office found that prosecutors would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that Lt. Richard Custodio was unjustified in fatally shooting the suspect
Lawsuit: Jury rules man did not adequately prove claims against Baltimore PD, officers in overturned conviction
07/27/2026
The suit accused the Baltimore PD and nine LEOs involved in Clarence Shipley Jr.'s case of failing to adequately investigate, failing to disclose leads and fabricating evidence
Ohio police credit ALPR system for capture of murder suspect in less than 30 minutes
07/27/2026
Lorain Police stated that a Flock camera identified the license plate of a 16-year-old accused of murdering his grandfather minutes after the man was reported to be fleeing in a vehicle
Public Safety Labor News
Maryland Court Rejects Terminated Police Officer’s Claim That County Promised Him A Trial Board
07/10/2026
Timothy Metter, a Prince George’s County police officer, sued the County after he was terminated without receiving an administrative hearing board, despite earlier communications to Metter and his union suggesting that a trial board would be offered. Metter had been arrested in 2022 and later pled g
Employer May Not Delay Reinstatement Indefinitely Under Guise Of “Practicality”
07/10/2026
On December 29, 2022, the City of Pittsburgh filed an appeal of Arbitrator Ralph Colflesh’s award to reinstate Police Officer Aaron Fetty, who had been terminated for indecent sexual assault — specifically, groping a coworker. The City had initially disciplined Fetty in September 2021 with a three-
“All About Race”: Federal Court Restores Promotion Bias Suit After Supreme Court Ruling
07/10/2026
Deputy Chief Christopher Massey, a white male who had served the Bergenfield Police Department in New Jersey since 1995 and risen to Deputy Chief, had been acting as Officer In Charge since February 2019. Following his interview for the Chief of Police position, the Borough Administrator told Mass
Job Vacancy Posting Alone Does Not Transfer Bargaining Unit Work
07/10/2026
On January 15, 2026, Westchester County in New York posted a job vacancy announcement for a Major Case Squad/Gang Intelligence Officer position in the County’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU). The posting stated that any “Correction Officer” with ten years of department service could apply by su
Religious Discrimination Suit Cannot Survive Five COVID Vaccine-Related Accommodations Offered By Employer
07/10/2026
Justin Jobes, a Firefighter/EMT for the City of Bellevue, Washington, refused to comply with the City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He claimed that receiving any available COVID-19 vaccine would violate his sincerely held religious beliefs. The City, rather than simply terminate him, offered Jobes fiv
Successor Union Steps Into Shoes Of Decertified Union For Grievance Arbitration Under Expired CBA
07/10/2026
On December 30, 2025, Oxford County filed a request with the Maine Labor Relations Board seeking an interpretive ruling. The County was stuck between two unions.Two employees had filed grievances against the County and were representing themselves through private attorneys. Teamsters Local Union