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Stamford Advocate Police News
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.
Connecticut Supreme Court orders new trial for man serving 50 years in Stamford murder
08/25/2026
The Connecticut Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Rashad Sellers, ruling that a hearing should have been held before gunshot residence evidence was admitted at trial.
Stamford Advocate Local News
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.
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.
New sign regulations proposed in Stamford: no more dancing 'tube men;' more restrictions on cannabis, smoke shops
09/11/2026
Besides a ban on the dancing tube men, the proposed regulations would also place new restrictions on illuminated signs.
Person and dog rescued from sinking boat off Stamford coast, officials say
09/11/2026
Rescuers used a drone with infrared imaging technology to help "pinpoint" the boat in the water, an official said.
NY man charged in $100K Stamford courier scam, police say
09/10/2026
The man is being held on a $55,000 bond, court records show.
4 Stamford restaurants, 1 market cited for serious violations during July health inspections
09/07/2026
Priority violations are the most serious and must be corrected within three days.
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BWC shows Ga. officer's initial arrest of man who killed him 5 days later
09/15/2026
Video shows Warm Springs Sgt. Chris Fisher arresting Jimmy Steverson; five days later, Steverson fatally shot Fisher as he sat in his cruiser
BWC: Ark. officer returns fire after being shot in the neck by DUI suspect
09/15/2026
Body camera video shows the Fort Smith officer scuffling with the man as he tried to flee in his vehicle; the suspect then shot the officer in the neck and drove off
Philadelphia officer fired after leaving man lying on roadway
09/15/2026
The officer spoke with the man before and after he fell to the ground across a bike lane and a lane of traffic, but left the scene; the man was killed by a hit-and-run driver
BWC: Man shoots bystanders in passing vehicles before Houston PD OIS
09/14/2026
Three Houston PD officers and a Texas DPS trooper opened fire on the man after he ignored repeated commands to drop the rifle and raised it toward them, according to police
Suspect at large after shooting N.C. deputy during traffic stop
09/16/2026
The man allegedly shot the Columbus County deputy as he was fleeing a traffic stop and pursuit crash on foot
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
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