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Stamford Advocate Police News
Stamford man accused of helping steal more than 100 U.S. Treasury checks
09/28/2026
Prosecutors said the investigation that led to the arrest began in 2024.
Jury begins deliberations on whether ex-Stamford cop is guilty in crash that killed pastor
09/24/2026
The now-former officer was responding to a call when he struck and killed the pastor as he crossed the street.
Ex-Stamford cop on trial in death of pastor hit by cruiser defends decision to speed
09/23/2026
Testimony indicated the officer's cruiser was going 46 mph at the time of impact on the road that had a 25 mph speed limit.
Police ID Stamford 18-year-old killed in motorcycle crash on High Ridge Road
09/23/2026
Police said the motorcycle's passenger suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Wanted suspect escapes after Stamford police use flash-bangs to clear home
09/22/2026
Residents of the home where the suspect fled denied officers entry, and the suspect escaped while police were getting a warrant, an official said.
Former Stamford police officer to testify in own defense in on-duty crash that killed pastor
09/22/2026
The former police officer says he will testify in his own defense after the prosecution rested its case Tuesday morning.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford man accused of helping steal more than 100 U.S. Treasury checks
09/28/2026
Prosecutors said the investigation that led to the arrest began in 2024.
Stamford wants to lure grocery stores downtown with tax breaks
09/28/2026
The president of Connecticut's grocery story trade association does not agree with the idea, saying “government handouts to individual businesses are not sound public policy.”
The future of retail in Stamford facing ongoing challenges its leaders are preparing to tackle
09/26/2026
Berne's report highlights the intense competition from other regional shopping destinations like Norwalk, Greenwich and Westport.
Ex-Stamford cop not guilty in 2023 crash that killed the Rev. Tommie Jackson
09/25/2026
The officer, who was fired after the crash, had faced a felony with a potential sentence of up to five years in prison.
Stamford police say 2 arrested after cocaine investigation; gun, drugs seized
09/24/2026
Stamford police found a handgun, 10 9mm rounds, 27.5 grams of powder cocaine, drug-related paraphernalia and $4,796 in cash.
Architect brings community space, movie nights, funky vibe to downtown Stamford for Zoomers
09/24/2026
The building at 589 Bedford St. combines something old and something new, what the architect behind the project calls ”urban Victorian.”
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Video: Fla. officers, boater rescue man from river
09/26/2026
Three officers climbed aboard the civilian’s boat while others stayed on shore and listened for the man’s voice; the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit also joined the search
Venezuelan immigrant gets 4 years in prison for taking federal agent's gun
09/26/2026
Arnoldo Jose Marquez-Pulido, 33, pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding a federal officer
Report finds security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
09/25/2026
Investigators examined planning between TPUSA and university officials; Turning Point reportedly insisted on holding the event outdoors over the hesitance of university officials, while the university failed to assess threats
Retired Fla. officer killed by wife in apparent murder-suicide, sheriff’s office says
09/25/2026
Joanne Baker was the primary caretaker for retired Pembroke Pines Officer John Baker following his severe injuries in a 2019 on-duty motorcycle crash
Ky. State Police issue BLUE Alert, notifying state of suspect at large in 'severe attack' on LEO
09/28/2026
The incident prompting the alert occurred in Warren County and was described as a "trooper-involved shooting" and a "severe attack" against a member of law enforcement
Pa. police awarded nearly $200K grant for event security road barriers
09/28/2026
The barrier system can stop a 15,000-pound vehicle within 20 feet, and it can be deployed by one person in less than 10 seconds, according to the Scranton Police Department
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