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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 woman killed in crash was 'the pillar of her family,' obituary says
11/15/2025

“Her family will carry on her traditions, life lessons, values, and love,” her obituary said.

Stamford police identify 54-year-old pedestrian killed in High Ridge Road crash
11/12/2025

The fatal crash occurred in the 900 block of High Ridge Road at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, police said.

Stamford crash on Interstate 95 north cleared Monday morning, officials say
11/12/2025

Several lanes had been closed after the crash, which caused minor injuries, according to Connecticut State Police.

Michelle Troconis' conviction in Jennifer Dulos case lacked evidence, 1,000-page appeal brief says
11/11/2025

Ultimately, the brief contends that there was no evidence Michelle Troconis ever conspired with Fotis Dulos to kill his estranged wife.

Pedestrian, 54, killed after being struck by Stamford driver on Saturday night, police say
11/09/2025

Police said the motorist involved in the fatal crash is cooperating with investigators.

Bridgeport man gets 40 years in prison for 2020 shooting that left Stamford mom dead, officials say
11/08/2025

The shooting left a 35-year-old mother dead and two people injured, officials said.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Plans for 20 townhouse-style units that faced opposition in Stamford approved after changes
11/17/2025

The new townhouse in three separate structures would be two-and-a-half stories, and the complex would have 45 parking spaces.

Stamford woman killed in crash was 'the pillar of her family,' obituary says
11/15/2025

“Her family will carry on her traditions, life lessons, values, and love,” her obituary said.

Plan for senior housing on Wire Mill Road in North Stamford approved
11/13/2025

The conditions on the approval required deed restrictions on the property, limiting residency to people with disabilities or senior citizens.

NYC-based 7th Street Burger to open first Connecticut location in Stamford
11/12/2025

The smash burger chain started in New York City in 2021. This would be its 27th location overall.

Stamford police identify 54-year-old pedestrian killed in High Ridge Road crash
11/12/2025

The fatal crash occurred in the 900 block of High Ridge Road at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, police said.

Stamford crash on Interstate 95 north cleared Monday morning, officials say
11/12/2025

Several lanes had been closed after the crash, which caused minor injuries, according to Connecticut State Police.

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Video: Wash. K-9 nabs domestic violence suspect who 'barked' at him
11/16/2025

K-9 Igo "made short work of the fleeing suspect," taking him down and allowing deputies to handcuff the suspect, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said

Indiana State Police reveals new look for its patrol vehicles
11/16/2025

Twenty probationary troopers, all of whom just successfully completed field training, received the first of the agency's new-look Durangos.

Video: Ohio officers respond after 4 horses stage 'street takeover'
11/16/2025

“But it’s still not every day that rush hour traffic is being blocked by four horses running down our main thoroughfare,” North Ridgeville Police Capt. Greg Petek

Video: Man points gun at Seattle officers before OIS
11/15/2025

Officers followed the man as he fled on foot, instructing him to stop because he was being detained; the man pulled out a gun and pointed it at an occupied cruiser's windshield

Suspected DUI driver crashes into beauty store while fleeing Mich. police
11/15/2025

“We are extremely fortunate this suspect did not seriously injure or kill our officers, herself, her passenger or anyone else,” said Royal Oak Police Chief Michael Moore

Carjacking, crash leads NYPD cops to 600 pounds of marijuana
11/15/2025

Three people were arrested for their part in the plan to steal the SUV, which had more than 150 pounds of marijuana hidden inside

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