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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

Couple pleads guilty in death of 2-year-old son found buried at Stamford park
11/25/2025

Despite the guilty pleas, the boy's father maintained on Tuesday that "he had nothing to do with the child’s death."

Stamford 2-car crash on I-95 south cleared after lane closure Tuesday, officials say
11/25/2025

The left southbound lane has since reopened after it was closed between exits 7 and 6, the DOT said.

Stamford resident, 73, seriously injured in Washington Boulevard hit-and-run, police say
11/23/2025

The driver was taken into custody a short time after the hit-and-run occurred, police said.

Stamford brothers charged in suspected ghost gun manufacturing operation, police say
11/21/2025

“Who knows how many guns were manufactured and perhaps entered the community via this operation,” a police official said.

Person killed on I-95 in Stamford was struck by 4 cars — 3 of the drivers fled the scene, police say
11/20/2025

Police say three drivers fled and a fourth remained at the scene when their car became disabled.

I-95 north in Stamford reopens after pedestrian hit Wednesday morning, police say
11/19/2025

Traffic was being diverted off Exit 5, police said.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Couple pleads guilty in death of 2-year-old son found buried at Stamford park
11/25/2025

Despite the guilty pleas, the boy's father maintained on Tuesday that "he had nothing to do with the child’s death."

Stamford 2-car crash on I-95 south cleared after lane closure Tuesday, officials say
11/25/2025

The left southbound lane has since reopened after it was closed between exits 7 and 6, the DOT said.

North Stamford 61-acre parcel sells for $3.62 million; site of failed subdivision in early 2000s
11/25/2025

The parcel of land was previously owned by the founders of the Clairol hair-dye company, Lawrence and Joan Clair Gelb.

Photos: Stamford's Thanksgiving parade, with 15 giant balloons, stepped off under mostly sunny skies
11/23/2025

The annual holiday parade featured a trampoline show, giant balloons and marching bands.

Stamford resident, 73, seriously injured in Washington Boulevard hit-and-run, police say
11/23/2025

The driver was taken into custody a short time after the hit-and-run occurred, police said.

New Italian restaurant in Stamford is a family affair down to its name: Lyla's Restaurant and Bar
11/22/2025

Lyla's Restaurant and Bar brings Italian American fare to Stamford with its grand opening on Monday, Nov. 24.

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Calif. PD adds 10 EVs to fleet for traffic enforcement, SROs
11/26/2025

The Chevrolet Blazers, which cost the Chula Vista Police Department nearly $1 million, will be given to nine school resource officers and one traffic enforcement officer

'Starting to turn around': Mich. agencies' new social media strategies credited for recruitment growth
11/26/2025

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Troy PD turned to podcasters and influencers to connect with younger applicants — a strategy that’s showing signs of success

Video: Driver stopped on highway pushes Mich. sheriff's office cruiser into traffic
11/25/2025

The suspect, who was initially found passed out behind the wheel, gained consciousness and began pushing a Livingston County Sheriff's Office cruiser into the road

Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say
11/27/2025

Rahmanullah Lakanwal worked with the U.S. government before entering the U.S. in 2021; the two Guard members he’s accused of shooting remain in critical condition

BWC: Texas officers pull trapped driver from burning vehicle
11/27/2025

Body camera footage shows Officers Luis Aguilar and Bryant Ochoa using batons to break through the back windows before pulling the driver out

Md. officers investigate body found in woods after morning radio show host encourages caller to notify cops
11/27/2025

A man called into the talk radio show "Elliot in the Morning," telling hosts he found a dead body at a campsite; host Elliot Segal told the man to call police as soon as possible

Public Safety Labor News

Federal Circuit Courts Back Employers In Two Floyd-Era Social Media Speech Cases
11/07/2025

Courts have long recognized that applying the First Amendment’s free speech protection to the public employment context requires a balancing act. The Supreme Court’s 1968 decision in Pickering v. Board of Education established the now-familiar framework to determine whether a public employer violate

Employer Commits ULP By Sitting On Key Wage Data During Bargaining
11/07/2025

In August 2023, the Village of Westchester, Illinois, retained Pontifex Consulting Group to conduct a pay study. Pontifex conducted market survey of wage rates in comparable municipal­ities to provide recommendations for compensation adjustments. The Metro­politan Alliance of Police, Westchester Pat

Denial Of Firefighter’s Request To Reopen Disability Benefits Determination
11/07/2025

Doug Donovan, a former firefighter for the City of Henderson, Nevada, injured his back on duty and filed a workers’ compensation claim, which the City accepted. In 2021, after treat­ment, he was evaluated and assigned a ten percent permanent partial disability rating. Donovan chose to receive his di

Janus Misunderstanding Causes Firefighter Union To Commit ULP
11/07/2025

Until January 23, 2023, Christopher Lutz was a member of the Moraine Pro­fessional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2981.The allocation of overtime shifts for members of the Local was governed by a detailed system outlined in the CBA. The Local maintained an “Overtime Equalization Chart” for lieutenants, wh

Detroit Can’t Vacate Adverse Arbitration Award On Promotion, Rules Court Of Appeals Of Michigan
11/07/2025

In December 2022, the City of De­troit notified the Detroit Police Officers Association (DPOA) that it would begin considering the disciplinary records of union members when determining their eligibility to take the 2023 promotional examinations for the ranks of sergeant and detective. The City issu

Discipline And Lost Promotions Stand For Indiana Correctional Officer
11/07/2025

Timothy Upchurch, a longtime cor­rectional officer at Indiana’s Correctional Industrial Facility, alleged that he was subjected to race discrimination and retaliation after a series of disciplinary actions and missed promotions. Up­church, who is Black, had worked for the Indiana Department of Corre