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Stamford Advocate Police News
Stamford man arrested after ghost gun seized from Dale Street apartment, police say
06/06/2025
The firearm was loaded and didn't have a serial number, police said.
One person injured in 'fairly significant fire' at Stamford auto body shop, officials say
06/05/2025
Six engines, two ladder trucks and a rescue truck were at the scene, a fire official said Wednesday evening.
Stamford man stabbed friend in the eye after drunken brawl, police say
06/03/2025
The suspect and victim admitted to being involved in fight after a night of drinking and watching a soccer match, police say.
Pedestrian in Stamford injured after being struck by a motorist on Long Ridge Road, police say
06/01/2025
The driver that struck the pedestrian remained at the scene, police said.
Stamford crash on Long Ridge Road sends several people to the hospital, police say
05/30/2025
Injuries resulting from the crash, which involved a Subaru Outback and a Honda CR-V, were not life-threatening, police said.
Stamford scooter rider seriously hurt after hit by car on Hope Street, police say
05/30/2025
Police say the 17-year-old driver of the car initially left the scene, but returned and spoke with investigators.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford's "preeminent historian" Ronald Marcus, who died in April, honored by Board of Reps
06/07/2025
“If he could have, he'd have been here seven days a week,” said Dan Burke, who worked with Marcus in the Stamford History Center’s library.
Going to a CT beach? You could pay a little or a lot depending on where you live, other factors
06/07/2025
In some communities, the daily price for a nonresident to park at a local beach can be roughly the same as what a resident would pay for a season pass.
Stamford man arrested after ghost gun seized from Dale Street apartment, police say
06/06/2025
The firearm was loaded and didn't have a serial number, police said.
Busta Rhymes, Soulja Boy, others to play Stamford's inaugural 'Summer in the Park' concert series
06/06/2025
The series will take place over 17 days in July and will feature numerous musical performances as well as the eighth annual Hey Stamford! Food Festival.
St. John’s Towers in Stamford could be torn down to make way for 305 apartments
06/05/2025
The project is on the agenda for the the city’s Planning Board regular meeting next week.
One person injured in 'fairly significant fire' at Stamford auto body shop, officials say
06/05/2025
Six engines, two ladder trucks and a rescue truck were at the scene, a fire official said Wednesday evening.
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Chicago officer shot, killed during foot pursuit of fleeing suspect
06/06/2025
Rivera, part of a tactical team, was trying to conduct an investigatory stop when the subject fled; officers pursued him before encountering other armed suspects, leading to a confrontation
BWC: Man attempts to stab officers in assisted living facility before fatal OIS
06/05/2025
Chicago officers heard the man threatening to stab them if they opened the door; when officers entered the unit and deployed TASERs, the man lunged at them with a knife
Man who killed Mass. police officer in 1980 granted ‘compassionate release’
06/05/2025
“It disheartens me that the cold-blooded killer of [an officer] can be released without serving the penalty our justice system handed down,” Milford Deputy Chief John Sanchioni said
N.J. police station transforms interrogation room into sanctuary for abuse victims
06/04/2025
Instead of a desk and ergonomic chairs, there’s a plush recliner, carpets and soft lighting; there’s a refrigerator and a tray of snacks, toys for kids, and a change of clothes
DA: Fallen Calif. officer ran toward ‘open shooting environment’ to aid fellow officers
06/04/2025
Baldwin Park Officer Samuel Riveros was shot in the head as he ran to assist fellow responding officers; the suspected shooter has been charged with murder
Video: Knife-wielding woman attacks Fla. deputies after calling 911
06/04/2025
The woman told Orange County dispatchers that she had been strangled; when officers arrived and entered her apartment, the 19-year-old attacked them with a knife
Public Safety Labor News
Family Sues After Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Dies From Fire In Mobile Gun Range
05/22/2025
LOS ANGELES — The family of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday against the law enforcement agency after he died from being critically injured in a fire that broke out inside a mobile gun range.Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores died April 20 after enduring third-
Union Mistake In Bargaining Does Not Excuse Refusal To Execute CBA
05/09/2025
The Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) considered a case involving the Police Officers Association of Michigan and its affiliate, the Leelanau County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office. The dispute arose after the parties reached a tentative collective ba
Texas City Council, Not Police Chief, Has Legal Authority To Terminate Officer
05/09/2025
Note: The following article concerns the resolution of a case that had previously been covered by LRIS, “City Council Had Authority To Fire Police Officer After High-Speed Chase,” published in the January 2025 issue of PSLN.Gregory Moliere, a police officer with the City of Buffalo Police Departme
Military Leave Absences Extend Boston Police Probationary Period
05/09/2025
Emanual Brandao was sworn in as a full-time police officer of the Boston Police Department in June 2017. In February 2019, he was placed on administrative leave pending investigation of allegations of misconduct, and on March 28, 2019, he was discharged for failing to properly secure his department
Terminated Firefighter’s “Perceived Speech” Claim Triggers First Amendment Protections
05/09/2025
Patrick Vargas began working as a firefighter in 1994 for the Tracy Fire Department in California and rose to the rank of division chief by 2017. In 2018, the Department merged with the Tracy Rural Fire Department to form the South San Joaquin County (SSJC) Fire Authority, a joint powers authority.
Snippy And “Chilling” Email From NJ Administrator To Union President Constitutes ULP
05/09/2025
On August 30, 2022, the City of Trenton’s former business administrator, Adam Cruz, sent an email to PBA Local 11A, Superior Officers Association (SOA) President Jason Woodhead. Cruz was responding to an email Woodhead sent from his non-work-related Gmail account to the mayor of Trenton, which Cruz