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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

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Stamford Advocate Police News

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.

NYC man arrested in connection with Stamford fatal overdose, feds say
06/10/2026

Officials said the defendant has been linked to three overdose deaths.

Storm-torn American flag caused thousands of power outages in Stamford, Greenwich, officials say
06/08/2026

The outages have since been mostly resolved, Eversource reported.

CT funeral procession stopped on I-95 after reports of people hanging out of cars, police say
06/05/2026

Police said the procession is under investigation.

Michelle Troconis appeals denial of petition to overturn conviction in Jennifer Dulos case
06/05/2026

The petition to overturn the conviction cites “ineffective assistance of counsel.”

Stamford man gets nearly 4 years for trafficking narcotics in southwestern Connecticut
06/01/2026

Some of the drugs seized during the investigation into the drug trafficking organization had been cut with synthetic opioids and large animal tranquilizer.

Stamford Advocate Local News

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.

NYC man arrested in connection with Stamford fatal overdose, feds say
06/10/2026

Officials said the defendant has been linked to three overdose deaths.

Fire caused extensive damage to Stamford scrap metal yard, official says
06/08/2026

Though the fire damaged the facility, the fire chief said crews did a good job of keeping the fire from spreading to nearby occupied homes.

Stamford officials say restaurant inspection reports are too hard to access online
06/08/2026

Administrative Supervisor Raquelle Early said she hopes to have some reports launched online sometime this summer.

Storm-torn American flag caused thousands of power outages in Stamford, Greenwich, officials say
06/08/2026

The outages have since been mostly resolved, Eversource reported.

Stamford McDonald’s seeks second drive-thru lane to ease traffic, reduce wait times
06/06/2026

Minor exterior renovations, including a new entrance and updates to the front facade, are also planned.

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Video: Suspect in out-of-control vehicle shoots through Mo. trooper's window following PIT
06/10/2026

Damage to the Missouri State Highway Patrol cruiser showed that the suspect had fired multiple shots, including one that flew through the cruiser's passenger window

Ga. officer dies nearly a year after being struck by vehicle while directing traffic
06/10/2026

Carrollton Police Officer Dustin Krish had served the department since September, 2022; his agency remembered him as "courageous and faithful"

N.D., feds settle lawsuit over oil pipeline protest policing
06/11/2026

The U.S. government will pay the state nearly $28 million to settle a lawsuit over the costs of policing massive protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline nearly a decade ago

BWC: Calif. deputies open fire after man runs up to cruiser with gun
06/11/2026

After a brief pursuit, the exited and ran toward one of the Orange County deputy's driver’s side doors

Former Mich. officer acquitted of manslaughter in fatal pursuit crash
06/11/2026

Former Warren officer James Burke was found not guilty on all counts in the September 2024 deaths of Cedric Hayden Jr., 34, and DeJuan Pettis, 33

Video: Fla. officer uses PIT on driver barreling through Ironman race course
06/11/2026

The driver repeatedly ignored Jacksonville officers' attempts to stop him and continued driving through the Ironman course, nearly striking participants on multiple occasions

Public Safety Labor News

Texas Supreme Court Holds PTSD That Impairs Job Performance Is Not Protected Under State Disability Law
06/12/2026

Chris Callaway, a Texas Ranger, had seen more than his share of trauma. By 2017, the job had taken its toll, and he took medical leave for alcoholism and PTSD. He transferred back to the Criminal Investigations Division in 2018, then took more leave in late 2019 for inpatient treatment.On January 15

Termination Upheld For Corrections Union President’s On-Duty Cell Phone Use
06/12/2026

The Civil Service Employees As­sociation (CSEA) filed an improper practice charge after the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) terminated William MacDonald, a Plant Utility Engineer 1 at Hudson Correctional Facility who also served as the CSEA local president.

Maryland Court Refuses To Narrow Police Bill Of Rights Protections
06/12/2026

Christopher Handler, a corporal with the Brunswick Police Department in Maryland, received two letters of reprimand in August 2023: one for a speeding complaint and another for alleged unprofessional conduct toward a supervisor. Neither incident involved misconduct toward a member of the public. Han

Court Reverses Conviction Over Police Chief’s Machine Gun Side Hustle
06/12/2026

Brad Wendt, the Chief of Police of Adair, Iowa, also owned two firearms stores. After obtaining Special Occupan­cy Tax status allowing him to purchase machine guns, he began writing “law letters” on Adair Police Department letterhead — ninety of them over four years. He claimed machine guns were for

New Mexico Labor Relations Board Finds Police Take-Home Vehicles Policy A Mandatory Subject Of Bargaining
06/12/2026

The Village of Hatch Police Offi­cers Association in New Mexico filed a prohibited practice complaint after the Village unilaterally terminated its take-home vehicle (THV) program in September 2025. The program, imple­mented through a 2020 resolution and general order, allowed officers to take po­li

Lesser PTSD Protections For Oregon 911 Dispatchers
06/12/2026

Camille Smicz, a longtime 911 dispatcher for the Deschutes County, Oregon 911 Service District, sought workers’ compensation benefits related to her duties as a dispatcher. “Over her 20 years as a dispatcher, [Smicz] assist­ed by phone with many alarming and disturbing situations,” and in filing her