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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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Michelle Troconis seeks Appellate Court help on bond request amid pending appeal in Dulos case
06/29/2026

She is appealing her conviction on several grounds, including that there was a lack of evidence to show she was guilty of the crimes.

Construction closes roads in downtown Stamford Monday morning
06/29/2026

The department said in a social media post that the road closure is expected to last "a few hours."

Stamford raid leads to illegal firearm arrest of 20-year-old, police say
06/23/2026

A 20-year-old man faces multiple firearm-related charges after a Stamford police investigation and search warrant.

Appellate Court agrees to review denial of Michelle Troconis' habeas petition in Jennifer Dulos case
06/16/2026

The petition seeks to overturn her conviction and sentence in the disappearance and death of Jennifer Dulos, based on claims of ineffective counsel.

DNA used to tie Stamford man to seized firearms, police say
06/11/2026

Stamford police say investigators seized the firearms in January and used DNA testing to confirm the weapons belonged to the suspect.

NYC man arrested in connection with Stamford fatal overdose, feds say
06/10/2026

Officials said the defendant has been linked to three overdose deaths.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford's Fourth of July fireworks show is Thursday. Here's what to know about traffic and parking.
07/01/2026

The show will begin between sunset, 8:31 p.m,. and 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 2 at Cummings Beach.

Michelle Troconis seeks Appellate Court help on bond request amid pending appeal in Dulos case
06/29/2026

She is appealing her conviction on several grounds, including that there was a lack of evidence to show she was guilty of the crimes.

Construction closes roads in downtown Stamford Monday morning
06/29/2026

The department said in a social media post that the road closure is expected to last "a few hours."

New Stamford school bus provider from Silicon Valley promises 160 new buses, modernized service
06/27/2026

The Stamford Board of Education voted Tuesday to switch school bus providers from Ohio-based First Student to Silicon Valley-based Zum.

Stamford Zoning Board set to vote on green building rules after strong public support
06/26/2026

Ralph Blessing, the city’s planning director, said the Planning Department has received numerous letters from residents supporting the proposal.

Stamford Board of Education approves two assistant superintendents for next school year
06/24/2026

The school district will employ two assistant superintendents for the upcoming school year, down from three for the school year that is about to end.

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BWC: Ill. officer, traffic stop subject wrestle over gun before fatal OIS
07/01/2026

After more than a minute of a physical altercation over the gun, the man appeared to break away with the gun before the Oak Park Police officer fired multiple shots

BWC: Okla. K-9 dragged by suspect fleeing in truck
07/01/2026

Oklahoma City Police K-9 Dash grabbed onto a fleeing suspect's leg; the suspect then began to drive away, dragging the K-9 "a significant distance down the road"

Prosecutors won't file charges against 2 drivers in collisions that killed Wash. trooper
07/01/2026

Pierce County prosecutors stated they could not definitively prove that the first driver acted with negligence or that the second driver knew they struck Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting

Mass. city raises maximum police recruit age to 39
07/02/2026

The expanded eligibility comes as retirements, military deployments and long-term absences leave the Worcester PD down 58 officers, with dozens more eligible to retire this year

'He will forever be 29': Parents of slain N.Y. officer address killer's father at sentencing
07/02/2026

Officer Michael Jensen's parents told the court they continue to live with the pain of losing their son in the 2024 ambush as the gunman's father was sentenced on an illegal weapons conviction

D.C. will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says
07/02/2026

The plaintiff, Sam O’Hara, sued the district, four Metropolitan PD officers and a guard member from Ohio after they allegedly detained him for following a patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song

Public Safety Labor News

Texas Supreme Court Holds PTSD That Impairs Job Performance Is Not Protected Under State Disability Law
06/12/2026

Chris Callaway, a Texas Ranger, had seen more than his share of trauma. By 2017, the job had taken its toll, and he took medical leave for alcoholism and PTSD. He transferred back to the Criminal Investigations Division in 2018, then took more leave in late 2019 for inpatient treatment.On January 15

Termination Upheld For Corrections Union President’s On-Duty Cell Phone Use
06/12/2026

The Civil Service Employees As­sociation (CSEA) filed an improper practice charge after the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) terminated William MacDonald, a Plant Utility Engineer 1 at Hudson Correctional Facility who also served as the CSEA local president.

Maryland Court Refuses To Narrow Police Bill Of Rights Protections
06/12/2026

Christopher Handler, a corporal with the Brunswick Police Department in Maryland, received two letters of reprimand in August 2023: one for a speeding complaint and another for alleged unprofessional conduct toward a supervisor. Neither incident involved misconduct toward a member of the public. Han

Court Reverses Conviction Over Police Chief’s Machine Gun Side Hustle
06/12/2026

Brad Wendt, the Chief of Police of Adair, Iowa, also owned two firearms stores. After obtaining Special Occupan­cy Tax status allowing him to purchase machine guns, he began writing “law letters” on Adair Police Department letterhead — ninety of them over four years. He claimed machine guns were for

New Mexico Labor Relations Board Finds Police Take-Home Vehicles Policy A Mandatory Subject Of Bargaining
06/12/2026

The Village of Hatch Police Offi­cers Association in New Mexico filed a prohibited practice complaint after the Village unilaterally terminated its take-home vehicle (THV) program in September 2025. The program, imple­mented through a 2020 resolution and general order, allowed officers to take po­li

Lesser PTSD Protections For Oregon 911 Dispatchers
06/12/2026

Camille Smicz, a longtime 911 dispatcher for the Deschutes County, Oregon 911 Service District, sought workers’ compensation benefits related to her duties as a dispatcher. “Over her 20 years as a dispatcher, [Smicz] assist­ed by phone with many alarming and disturbing situations,” and in filing her