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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

Stamford police arrest 4 after finding cocaine, stolen guns on Revere Drive, officials say
02/13/2026

Police said two of the guns seized by investigators were later confirmed to be stolen.

Three armed men robbed Stamford market on Myrtle Avenue, police say
02/12/2026

The men took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing, police said.

Judge pulls plea deal, wants stiffer sentences for parents in 2023 death of toddler in Stamford
02/11/2026

The mother and father were to be sentenced to 16 years but the judge is now offering 20 years and 18 years, respectively.

Michelle Troconis tries again for prison release while appealing conviction in Jennifer Dulos case
02/02/2026

Prosecutors noted in court papers that she has already had such a request denied twice, and the third also should be denied.

Stamford fentanyl dealer sentenced to 9 years in prison
01/29/2026

Federal officials say a search of Elie's residence in Stamford last year found 152 grams of fentanyl, 215 grams of crack cocaine, 91 grams of cocaine and eight grams of meth.

Stamford man who stole $28M from Mars candy company gets 5 years in prison
01/23/2026

Federal officials said Steed, a Stamford man, has agreed to pay restitution of $28,410,489 to Mars, Inc., and $10,310,680 in back taxes to the IRS.

Stamford Advocate Local News

This Stamford group of volunteers shovel out their neighbors following Monday's blizzard
02/23/2026

People Friendly Stamford organizes volunteers to shovel sidewalks for those who can't shovel after snow storms.

Stamford debates making newly built North Ridge Road a city street
02/23/2026

The full Board of Representatives will vote on the project on March 2.

Stamford 6-year-old credited with saving his family from fire that destroyed their home
02/20/2026

“Be proud of what you did and you know you did right, be proud of that,” his mother said.

Stamford school board plans to appoint new superintendent in April; job listing is posted online
02/19/2026

The new superintendent will replace Tamu Lucero, who is planning to leave at the end of June to become the director of a private school in Kenya.

Stamford health inspection database still offline after 5 years; officials say they're working on it
02/17/2026

The city launched its ViewPoint Cloud system in October 2020.

Mosque planned for East Side of Stamford moves toward approvals amid parking concerns
02/15/2026

The mosque's congregation is seeking to operate from an old firehouse at 80 Lockwood Ave., previously the home of a Greek social club.

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Las Vegas officer adopts 'JetBlue' after responding when dog was abandoned at airport
02/23/2026

LVMPD Officer Skeeter Black responded when "JetBlue" was abandoned; Black ensured the pup received care and later completed the adoption through Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas

Pa. dispatcher celebrated for helping armed man with dementia safely surrender to police
02/22/2026

A woman called 911 after her husband pointed a gun at her; on the other end was Kelly Prentice, communications manager for Northampton County, who put her de-escalation training into action

Colo. K-9 punched by DUI suspect returns to work after recovery
02/22/2026

K-9 Nazar was deployed after the suspect resisted and a TASER deployment was ineffective; during the apprehension, the suspect punched the dog and compressed his neck

N.M. officer killed after truck strikes cruiser during traffic stop
02/24/2026

Sgt. Michael Schlattman, who had been with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office since 2012, was pinned beneath his cruiser after a tractor-trailer struck it while he was standing by the roadway

Video: Md. police cruisers vandalized while responding to street takeover
02/24/2026

Two marked Montgomery County Police cruisers were damaged; in one case, an officer was inside when the rear window and windshield were shattered

Woman arrested for crashing stolen ambulance into building housing DHS office
02/24/2026

Meridian police say the woman faces federal charges for the attempted destruction of a federal property by fire

Public Safety Labor News

No Weingarten Rights For Arbitration Witness, But Interview Nonetheless Coercive
02/13/2026

Sergeant Jeffrey Tagmyer, a Pittsburgh police officer, was subpoenaed as a wit­ness by his union, the Fraternal Order of Police, to testify in a discipline grievance arbitration for another officer, Sergeant Brian Elledge. After the initial arbitration hearing was continued, City Assistant Solicitor

County PBAs Retiree Healthcare Arbitration Win Upheld
02/13/2026

Passaic County in New Jersey em­ploys sheriff’s officers and corrections officers represented by three Policemen’s Benevolent Association locals (PBAs). Collective bargaining agreements that were in effect from 2007 through 2014 provided that “[u]pon retirement, the Employer will continue to provide

Court Rejects Records Request For Underlying Facts Of Use Of Force Report
02/13/2026

In July 2018, the Whidbey News-Times reported that the City of Langley, Washington, had fired Police Chief David Marks in connection with a use of force incident from November 2017. Later that month, Eric Hood submitted a Public Records Act (PRA) request to the City. His request stated:“Please discl

Police Officer’s Firearm Conviction Required Law Enforcement License Revocation
02/13/2026

Gregory Garcia was a New Jersey police officer employed by the Wharton Police Department. Following a search of his residence, he was charged with multiple firearms-related offenses. On November 14, 2022, he entered a guilty plea to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine in violation of

New Hampshire Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Corrections Officer Terminated After Raising Staffing And Safety Concerns
02/13/2026

Claudia Cass was hired in 2006 as a corrections officer for the New Hampshire Department of Corrections. In December 2022, during a period of low staffing, she worked a shift that she believed fell below the prison’s “critical minimum” staffing level. Several days later, she emailed the prison warde

Court Rejects Police Officer’s Whistleblowing Claims Based On Statements Made During Disciplinary Procedure
02/13/2026

Julie Copeland, a police officer em­ployed by the City of Redmond, Oregon, challenged discipline imposed after her involvement in a high-speed vehicle pursuit, alleging that the City retaliated against her for protected whistleblower activity and engaged in related tortious conduct. The Oregon Court