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Stamford Advocate Police News
Couple accused of stealing items from slain Stamford man at hotel fear gang retaliation
10/17/2024
A couple who were with two children were arrested near an upstate New York train station in possession of items stolen from a slain man at a Connecticut hotel.
Milford woman pleads guilty to reduced charges in Darien home invasion
10/17/2024
A state prosecutor called the actions "an anomaly" apparently brought on by several deaths the condo owner had experienced.
Residents escape Stamford house fire thanks to smoke alarms, officials say
10/16/2024
The fire broke out during the early morning hours at a single-family home on Hardesty Lane in Stamford, police said
Fatal shooting at Stamford Super 8 hotel was homicide, police say
10/16/2024
Stamford police said the investigation into fatal shooting of 59-year-old city resident Angel Samaniego at the Grenhardt Road hotel remains "active and ongoing."
Danbury man rejects state offer in alleged sexual assault at Stamford's Wright Tech
10/16/2024
A former freshman at J.M. Wright Technical High School accused a then-senior of sexually assaulting her and grooming other young students, police say.
Norwalk man pleads guilty to trying to kidnap, drown woman in New Canaan
10/15/2024
He is expected to receive 25 years in prison after he admitted to the attempted kidnapping turned failed drowning that was interrupted by bystanders.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford rep. accused of antisemitism says taxpayers shouldn't pay for 'political vendettas'
10/17/2024
Anabel Figueroa spoke before she abstained from a vote to approve lawyers to advise the Board of Representatives as members consider presenting charges against her.
Couple accused of stealing items from slain Stamford man at hotel fear gang retaliation
10/17/2024
A couple who were with two children were arrested near an upstate New York train station in possession of items stolen from a slain man at a Connecticut hotel.
Milford woman pleads guilty to reduced charges in Darien home invasion
10/17/2024
A state prosecutor called the actions "an anomaly" apparently brought on by several deaths the condo owner had experienced.
New Canaan earns 2 awards for its finance team, several author talks and other community news
10/17/2024
In other events, former New Canaan resident Gary Liska, an expert on the Monarch butterfly, will describe what makes it unique among insects and why it's nearly an endangered species.
Darien League of Women Voters holds candidate forum, EMS Haunted house returns and other events
10/17/2024
In other events, the Darien Community Association is hosting a workshop for "The Art of Thrifting" focusing on apparel and accessories on Oct. 22.
Darien Board of Education: What voters should know about Brown, Nelson, Walsh, Balzano's priorities
10/17/2024
Four candidates are running for the three open seats on Darien's Board of Education.
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Tenn. deputy on life support after crashing during response to another deputy involved in crash
10/16/2024
A Shelby County deputy on a motorcycle was injured in a crash before the responding deputy was severely injured; the two separate crashes were within 2 miles of each other
'Remember their sacrifice': 42 fallen NYPD officers' names added to memorial wall
10/16/2024
Many of the officers join a growing list of responders who have died from severe illnesses due to their time on the ground during the terrorist attacksat the World Trade Center
BWC: Woman charges Va. officer with knife, slashes him in head before fatal OIS
10/15/2024
A Fairfax County officer was conducting a welfare check when a woman opened the door and attacked him with a knife
Off-duty Detroit PD officer suffering mental health crisis shoots, wounds 2 other officers before fatal OIS
10/15/2024
The off-duty officer, a member of the department’s special response team, said he would kill himself and fired shots into the air before shooting both responding officers
BWC: Man opens fire at Ore. officers from inside car before OIS
10/15/2024
After Portland Police officers used cruisers to box in the suspect vehicle, which was believed to be stolen, the man crawled into the backseat and fired shots at them
Video: Suspected gang member drops off smuggled immigrants before high-speed pursuit, arrest
10/14/2024
The suspect fled erratically until his vehicle was brought to a stop by a PIT maneuver; he fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by Texas DPS officers
Public Safety Labor News
U.S. Supreme Court Lowers Bar For Police Officer Challenging Retaliatory Lateral Transfer
10/11/2024
Jatonya Clayborn Muldrow was a police officer for the City of St. Louis. From 2008 through 2017, Muldrow worked in the Department’s specialized Intelligence Division, a job that came with perks, responsibilities, and preferable scheduling. In 2017, she was transferred against her will and replaced
No Anti-Union Animus In Fire District’s Refusal To Promote Union President
10/11/2024
Captain Ryan Reese worked for Clark County Fire District 6 in Washington for 24 years and was the union president. On August 17, 2021, the District announced a promotional exam for battalion chief. Reese was ranked at the top of the promotional list, followed by Captain Scott Johns and Captain Jeff
CO Union’s Right To Access Prison Facility Upheld in Arbitration
10/11/2024
Teamsters Local 839 represents correctional officers in the Franklin County Jail in Washington State. The CBA between Local 839 and Franklin County Corrections provides that “the labor representative of the union may visit the work location of employees covered by this agreement at any reasonable
Absolute Immunity For DA’s Brady Disclosure Of Unfounded Complaint
10/11/2024
Crystal Harris is a 23-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department. In 2014, Harris’ then-domestic partner reported her to the Department’s Internal Affairs Department (IAD) for abuse of authority, shortly after Harris accused him of sexually abusing her daughter. IAD investigated Harris and
COs In Understaffed Prison Not Entitled To Extra Bathroom Breaks
10/11/2024
Irma Leibas was a correctional officer at the Cook County Department of Corrections (DOC) in Illinois. The Cook County jail is one of the largest pre-trial detention facilities in the United States, where violence is commonplace. Prior to her employment, Leibas was diagnosed with several health is
Union’s Refusal To Represent Member Terminated For DUI Does Not Violate DFR
10/11/2024
Lee Rudowski was a firefighter for Superior Township, Michigan, beginning his employment in January 2019. A year later, Rudowski was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Rudowski spoke with Lance Pierce, the president of his union, IAFF Local 3292, about his arrest. Pierce told