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Stamford Advocate Police News
Swastika found in Middlesex Middle School bathroom in Darien, official says
11/05/2024
School officials and police are investigating the discovery of a swastika in a bathroom at a Connecticut middle school.
Stamford man accused of stealing nearly $1 million in DoorDash scheme rejects state offer
11/05/2024
David Smith is accused of stealing “in excess of $950,000” from DoorDash drivers as a part of an elaborate phishing scheme, police say.
Former Darien investment adviser accused of fraud to change his plea, court records show
11/04/2024
The former Connecticut resident is accused of defrauding investors of more than $4 million.
MA woman is accused of stealing $75K from Norwalk condo association through wire scam
11/04/2024
The woman used the stolen funds to buy several thousands dollars worth of items from stores including Victoria’s Secret, the Sunglass Hut, Walmart and Walgreens.
Police ID Stamford man killed while working at Magee Avenue landscape supply company
10/31/2024
Stamford police say the 64-year-old man was working at a Magee Avenue business when he was struck and killed by a front-end loader on Wednesday.
Pedestrian and motorcyclist seriously injured in Stamford crash, police say
10/31/2024
Stamford police say the crash happened at Tresser Boulevard and Atlantic Street on Wednesday night.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Unofficial Stamford election results: Who won in CT House, Senate races and local Board of Education
11/06/2024
Democrats won big in Stamford on Election Day – but it wasn't a clean sweep, according to unofficial results.
Unofficial New Canaan election results: See who won in CT House and Senate races
11/06/2024
It was a mix of Republicans and Democrats who won in New Canaan on Election Day, according to unofficial results.
Unofficial Darien election results: Who won in CT House, Senate races and local Board of Education
11/06/2024
Both Republicans that represent Darien in the state House retained their seats, but it wasn't a full sweep for the GOP on Election Day.
Rep. Tom O'Dea beats Jason Bennett for 125th District, Rep. Lucy Dathan reelected: Unofficial results
11/06/2024
NEW CANAAN — Tom O’Dea has been reelected for a seventh term representing the 125th state House district.O’Dea, a Republican, has represented the 125th district since 2012, which includes New Canaan, North Stamford and Darien. He currently serves as a Deputy House Republican Leader.O’Dea defeated De
Julienne Foy, Becky Hamman, Prasad Tunga win Stamford Board of Education election: Unofficial results
11/06/2024
Republicans had an opportunity to win an extra spot on the board, which currently features three members of the party.
New Canaan schools to review curriculum after mom's complaint about book, board chair says
11/06/2024
The mother of a ninth grader complained about profanity, a racial slur and discussion of masturbation in "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."
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'Gave his life for this city': Chicago police officer killed in shooting
11/05/2024
The 26-year-old Chicago officer was just shy of three years of service in the department
Viral video of Cybertruck vs. Lamborghini street race leads to arrest of both drivers
11/05/2024
Farifax County Real Time Crime Center detectives were alerted to the video and were able identify both drivers; both were charged with racing and stopping on the highway
BWC video shown during deadly subway chokehold trial shows NYPD cops perform CPR on Jordan Neely
11/04/2024
The video was shown in court during the trial of Daniel Penny, who placed Jordan Neely in a chokehold after he allegedly threatened to kill other subway train passengers
BWC: Man resisting arrest grabs TASER, shocks Phoenix officers before fatal OIS
11/04/2024
Officers were called to the scene when a man, who appeared to be intoxicated, entered a store while carrying a large knife
Video: Man wearing body armor approaches Calif. officers with crowbar before fatal OIS
11/04/2024
The man had pepper spray, a knife, a crowbar and a BB gun during the incident; Carmel PD officers shot beanbag rounds in an effort to de-escalate before the shooting occurred
2 LAPD officers injured in crash with suspected DUI driver that caused cruiser to roll over
11/04/2024
A juvenile driver, who was suspected to be impaired, was arrested after striking the cruiser and causing it to flip
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