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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 man was drunk, speeding during near-fatal Long Ridge Road crash, police say
11/04/2025

The suspect suffered life-threatening injuries after driving into the rear of a dump truck while speeding, according to police.

2 arrested by ICE outside Stamford court face criminal charges in CT, DHS says
10/30/2025

Stamford police acknowledged they were aware of the ICE arrests, but had no comment.

'Shoot me,' CT prison guard shouted at police while using kids as shield in standoff, warrant says
10/30/2025

The Connecticut correction officer shouted for police to shoot him as he used two children as shields, according to an arrest affidavit.

Norwalk woman collected money for Stamford sex trafficking ring, warrant says
10/30/2025

Police say the Norwalk woman collected money from sex workers and funneled it to the alleged heads of the alleged operation.

Video helped ID thieves who beat Stamford smoke shop clerk during robbery, warrant says
10/30/2025

The suspects beat the store clerk and stole merchandise as well as the store's cash register, according to police.

Stamford driver appeared 'tipsy' at bar before hit-and-run crash that killed child, warrant says
10/29/2025

A restaurant worker told police the driver seemed "tipsy" when leaving a bar shortly before the fatal crash that killed a 12-year-old boy in August.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Former WWE building in Stamford to get 84 upscale apartments under proposal
11/06/2025

WWE, which is now located in downtown Stamford, sold the building in the east end of the city for $3.75 million.

Two newcomers win seats on Stamford Board of Education, with a tight race for third seat
11/05/2025

As of late Tuesday night, the gap between Democrat candidates Michael Hyman, the lone incumbent, and Adam Vandervoort was only 90 votes.

Caroline Simmons wins second term as Stamford mayor, capturing two-thirds of vote
11/05/2025

Simmons easily defeated Republican Nic Tarzia, a former Board of Education member.

State finds that Stamford teachers union complaint against Superintendent Lucero is 'without merit'
11/04/2025

The state Department of Education concluded that the Stamford teacher union's complaint against Superintendent Tamu Lucero amounted to "district-level agreements," not ethical violations.

Stamford man was drunk, speeding during near-fatal Long Ridge Road crash, police say
11/04/2025

The suspect suffered life-threatening injuries after driving into the rear of a dump truck while speeding, according to police.

Stamford's Avon Theatre seeking $500,000 in city funding to help with renovations
11/04/2025

The Avon Theatre Board has raised $11 million and secured $2.4 million in state grants to restore and modernize the facility.

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Report: LAPD cops acted heroically during Palisades fire, but miscommunication hampered response
11/05/2025

The report called the fire a "once-in-a lifetime cataclysmic event" and praised the heroic actions of many officers, but said missteps presented a "valuable learning opportunity"

BWC: Suspect charges at Ore. officers with knife, injuring one before fatal OIS
11/04/2025

The Eagle Point Police chief and an officer were speaking with a suspect before he became agitated, grabbed a knife and wounded the officer

Texas governor offers $10K reward as suspect who shot officer, K-9 remains on the run
11/04/2025

The suspect, wanted for wounding a Jacksonville police officer and K-9, has been added to the Texas 10 Most Wanted list

BWC: Good Samaritan gives La. officer a lift to catch suspected shoplifter after foot pursuit
11/04/2025

The Slidell officer hitched a ride with a bystander, who followed the suspect as she got in a vehicle to flee; the cop relayed information to colleagues, who arrested the suspects

BWC: Man points handgun at NYPD lieutenant before fatal OIS
11/03/2025

Video shows the NYPD officers instructing the suspect to drop the gun he was holding multiple times before he raised and pointed it at the lieutenant

Video: Calif. officer uses cruiser to stop gun-toting attempted carjacker
11/03/2025

After unsuccessfully attempting to carjack a vehicle, the armed man fled from Fresno officers on foot; the officers pursued the man into a parking lot before striking him with a cruiser

Public Safety Labor News

Texas Adopts Narrow Public Safety Officer’s Rule Limiting Duties Owed To Police Officers And Firefighters
10/10/2025

On April 24, 2018, off-duty Dallas Police Officer Chad Seward, working as a security guard for Home Depot, responded to a report from Home Depot about suspicious behavior. A store employee, Scott Painter, observed Armando Juarez concealing items in a bucket and hiding in the store, leading Seward to

No ULP, Attorney’s Fees When City Interprets Arbitration Award Narrowly
10/10/2025

The City of Wilmington, Delaware, implemented a final and binding arbitration award with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1590. A firefighter, identified only as “the Grievant,” was on injury leave and was required to report to the City’s Medical Dispensary on five separate dates

Officer’s Conviction For Reckless Endangerment Overturned
10/10/2025

On August 12, 2020, Christopher Nguyen, a former Baltimore Police Department officer, responded to a report of two men fighting in a residential neighborhood in Northeast Baltimore. Upon arrival, Nguyen observed Wayne Brown lying semi-conscious and bloodied on the sidewalk near a gold Lincoln sedan,

Firefighter’s Anti-Abortion Facebook Post Protected By First Amendment
10/10/2025

Steven Melton, a firefighter for the City of Forrest City, Arkansas, reposted a black-and-white image on his personal Facebook page in June 2020. This was after protests regarding the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer began. The image depicted a silhouette of a baby in the womb

Union Rep Booted From Investigatory Interview For Unprotected Outburst
10/10/2025

Rachel Kyler, a Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association representative, attended an investigatory interview for corrections officer trainee Kayshawna Spriggs, who was under investigation for allegedly filing false misconduct reports against inmates at State Correctional Institute Hunting

State Trooper’s Heart Attack Qualifies For Disability Pension After Court Rejects Strict Causation Standard
10/10/2025

Lieutenant Staci K. Shepherd, a 22-year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police with an exemplary record, suffered a heart attack on May 2, 2017, during firearms requalification training. Earlier that day, she had experienced intermittent arm pain and sternum discomfort but proceeded with the train