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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

Stamford man found with 68 bags of fentanyl ready for sale, police say
04/28/2026

A search of the suspect turned up 68 bags of fentanyl imprinted with "X It," police said.

Stamford police identify pedestrian who died after being hit by pickup truck on Strawberry Hill Ave.
04/27/2026

Police are continuing to investigate the crash.

Stamford woman dies after being struck by a vehicle that left her in critical condition, police say
04/26/2026

Police said the driver was cited for failing to grant the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Leaking gas cylinders secured after pickup truck fire in Stamford, officials say
04/25/2026

No injuries were reported in the fire, officials said.

Fourth suspect arrested in Stamford home invasion on Greenwood Hill Street, police say
04/23/2026

Police said the man was arrested by New York City police for bus fare evasion.

Parents of 2-year-old boy found in shallow grave in Stamford park sentenced to prison
04/22/2026

Each ended up with a longer prison sentence than originally planned after a judge said the proposed terms were "too light."

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford woman killed while crossing street was mother, grandmother, Harry Potter fan
04/29/2026

"She was always there when you needed her, especially when you needed someone to talk to," her obituary said.

Controversial senior-housing development in Bull's Head neighborhood of Stamford nears decision
04/29/2026

The homes would be specially adapted for use by seniors, or by people with disabilities.

Stamford man found with 68 bags of fentanyl ready for sale, police say
04/28/2026

A search of the suspect turned up 68 bags of fentanyl imprinted with "X It," police said.

Stamford Board of Education appoints Illinois superintendent as new school district leader
04/28/2026

27 candidates from 11 different states applied for the position and the appointee was chosen from three finalists.

Stamford police identify pedestrian who died after being hit by pickup truck on Strawberry Hill Ave.
04/27/2026

Police are continuing to investigate the crash.

Stamford woman dies after being struck by a vehicle that left her in critical condition, police say
04/26/2026

Police said the driver was cited for failing to grant the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

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BWC: Ala. man bites K-9 while fighting officers working to arrest him
04/28/2026

The man "inserted himself" into an investigation he was not involved in, yelling at Florence officers; when they tried to arrest him for suspected DUI, he resisted, eventually biting the dog

Houston officer fired for racist rant, DA reviewing criminal cases she was involved in
04/28/2026

Ashley Gonzalez was fired after HPD officials connected her with videos where she said she used her role as an officer to target Black people

Suspect in fatal shooting of Chicago officer allegedly pulled gun from hospital blanket during treatment
04/28/2026

Alphanso Talley has been charged with murder and attempted murder in the shooting that killed Officer John Bartholomew and severely wounded another officer

BWC: Rifle-wielding man fatally shoots Calif. officer in OIS standoff
04/28/2026

Baldwin Park Police responded after a victim was fatally shot; Officer Samuel Riveros was shot by the suspect during a standoff while working to warn bystanders of the danger

Ex-con sentenced to 115 years to life for killing NYPD officer
04/27/2026

The sentence came after a three-week trial which ended with a jury acquitting Guy Rivera of first-degree murder, but convicting him of manslaughter, attempted murder and gun charges

'We’re losing the reality of policing': PIO produces show documenting Michigan police responses
04/27/2026

“The Shift,” from Red Watch Productions documents calls for service from Michigan law enforcement agencies; the series is available to watch on YouTube

Public Safety Labor News

Court Rejects Late First Amendment Challenge To Termination
04/10/2026

William Shelton was a police officer employed by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Ohio. Outside of his police duties, Shelton also performed as a rap artist and maintained several public social-media accounts. Although supervisors were aware that Shelton made music, his public Y

Arbitrator Exceeded Jurisdiction By Resolving Related Dispute Not Submitted For Resolution
04/10/2026

The Ohio Township Police Associ­ation in Pennsylvania filed a grievance after Ohio Township refused to place a police officer (Officer) on administrative duty under Pennsylvania’s Act 59, which governs the treatment of law enforce­ment officers experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Appeals Court Overturns NYC Correction Officers’ Union President’s Sentence Reduction For Conspiracy And Fraud Convictions
04/10/2026

Norman Seabrook served for many years as president of the New York City Correction Officers Benevolent Associ­ation (COBA). In that role, Seabrook exercised control over millions of dollars in union funds and occupied a position of trust with respect to COBA’s mem­bership. While serving in that role

City’s Use Of Private Investigators For Sick Checks Does Not Violate New York Law
04/10/2026

On Veterans Day 2021, Lieutenant Lauren Mirizio who was on leave under New York’s General Municipal Law 207-c for an on-duty injury, discovered that she was being followed and photo­graphed by a private investigator working on behalf of the City of Yonkers.The Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, a

New Jersey PERC Restrains Arbitration Of Grievance Challenging Sick Leave Verification For Mandatory Overtime
04/10/2026

To address a chronic inability to meet minimum staffing needs at its correctional facility, Hudson County, New Jersey, unilaterally amended its mandatory overtime policy on June 13, 2024. The new provision stipulated that an officer refusing mandatory overtime citing sickness must comply with specif

No ULP When City Refused To Make Firefighters Whole For W-2 Errors
04/10/2026

The Rochester Fire Fighters Asso­ciation, Local 1071, in New York filed an improper practice charge alleging that the City of Rochester violated § 209-a.1(d) of the Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act by refusing to bargain over the impact of the City’s issuance of incorrect W-2 forms to bargainin