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Stamford Advocate Police News
Trial to begin for former Stamford officer charged in pastor's fatal crash
09/11/2026
Zachary Lockwood faces a class D felony charge of misconduct with a motor vehicle, stemming from a July 2023 crash in Stamford that killed Rev. Tommie Jackson.
More than 1,500 cannabis products seized from Stamford smoke shop, police say
09/03/2026
An employee at the smoke shop, Smoke & Vapor Box Plus, was also arrested, according to authorities.
Use of deadly force by police in Stamford standoff justified, inspector general says
08/28/2026
The suspect fired on officers, who returned fire, and the suspect ultimately shot himself, the report says.
Father of Stamford homicide victim expresses shock, disgust at news of retrial
08/25/2026
"That's nonsense," the victim's father said. "We know he did it, so it doesn't matter about the gun residue."
Police investigating 'untimely death' at Stamford Hospital Tuesday morning, officials say
08/25/2026
Stamford police said the incident does not appear to be criminal in nature.
Connecticut Supreme Court orders new trial for man serving 50 years in Stamford murder
08/25/2026
The Connecticut Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Rashad Sellers, ruling that a hearing should have been held before gunshot residence evidence was admitted at trial.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Trial to begin for former Stamford officer charged in pastor's fatal crash
09/11/2026
Zachary Lockwood faces a class D felony charge of misconduct with a motor vehicle, stemming from a July 2023 crash in Stamford that killed Rev. Tommie Jackson.
New sign regulations proposed in Stamford: no more dancing 'tube men;' more restrictions on cannabis, smoke shops
09/11/2026
Besides a ban on the dancing tube men, the proposed regulations would also place new restrictions on illuminated signs.
Person and dog rescued from sinking boat off Stamford coast, officials say
09/11/2026
Rescuers used a drone with infrared imaging technology to help "pinpoint" the boat in the water, an official said.
NY man charged in $100K Stamford courier scam, police say
09/10/2026
The man is being held on a $55,000 bond, court records show.
4 Stamford restaurants, 1 market cited for serious violations during July health inspections
09/07/2026
Priority violations are the most serious and must be corrected within three days.
After devastating Stamford fire, businesses find new homes while site sits vacant
09/05/2026
A year after Stamford's worst downtown fire in years, here's what happened to the businesses.
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Man accused of posting AI image of Pa. officer, town official in KKK garb
09/10/2026
The man is accused of posting AI-edited images of a Whitpain Township official and police officer, as well as identifying family members and posting home addresses online
NYC 9/11 ceremony adds moment of silence for those lost to related illnesses
09/10/2026
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is adding a permanent seventh moment of silence to honor first responders, recovery workers and survivors who died from 9/11-related illnesses
BWC: Man threatens to kill neighbor over engine noise, runs at officer with sword before OIS
09/09/2026
The man became agitated after he spoke with a Kern County deputy about a noise complaint; he retrieved a sword and ran after the deputy shouting, "kill me!"
Video: Man steals Ohio police cruiser, plows through house, attacks officer
09/09/2026
Body camera video shows Dayton Police officers pulling residents from the wreckage while the suspect attacked, bit and tried to grab the gun from officers taking him into custody
Video shows fatal Pa. State Police helicopter, Cessna crash
09/09/2026
The crash killed the Cessna pilot and left two helicopter pilots seriously injured
'Financial decisions': Mo. police department dissolved
09/11/2026
Riverview interim Police Chief Brandin Neil stated that a closed door meeting centered around "financial decisions that are best for the city"
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