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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 Advocate Police News

Michelle Troconis may call prosecutors, police in bid to overturn Jennifer Dulos conviction
10/02/2025

Michelle Troconis is seeking to have her conviction in the disappearance and death of Jennifer Dulos overturned.

Bridgeport man found guilty of manslaughter in 2020 shooting death of Stamford mother, official says
10/01/2025

The Bridgeport man is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 7, a prosecutor said.

Speeding driver who ran red light caused Stamford crash that sent 3 to hospital, police say
09/30/2025

Emergency personnel had to extricate three people from the two vehicles, police said.

Closing arguments made in trial of Bridgeport man charged in 2020 murder of 'selfless' Stamford mother
09/29/2025

The judge in the case is expected to give the jury instructions Monday afternoon, at which point jurors will begin deliberating.

Teen driver charged in Stamford scooter crash that killed local man, police say
09/27/2025

Christian Dinamarca, 46, of Stamford, later died from his injuries at Stamford Hospital, police said.

Jurors in murder trial of Bridgeport man accused of killing Stamford mother shown video of fatal shots
09/24/2025

Shernetta Dunmore and two others were struck by gunfire after more than 30 shots rang out at an East Side block party in 2020.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Mechanic from Stamford gets big break in his Off-Broadway debut as a lead in 'The Glitch'
10/06/2025

Sunny Makwana is a lead in "The Glitch," a play about a scientist using parents' DNA and AI to show a potential child.

Stamford hotel poised for green light to convert former YMCA gym into more guest rooms
10/03/2025

"I'm sad the city can't support a YMCA, but it's a good use for the building," said Zoning Board member Rosanne McManus.

Michelle Troconis may call prosecutors, police in bid to overturn Jennifer Dulos conviction
10/02/2025

Michelle Troconis is seeking to have her conviction in the disappearance and death of Jennifer Dulos overturned.

Bridgeport man found guilty of manslaughter in 2020 shooting death of Stamford mother, official says
10/01/2025

The Bridgeport man is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 7, a prosecutor said.

Stamford approves comprehensive plan though residents worried about high-density housing
10/01/2025

Residents had opposed the plan, worrying it would replace traditional neighborhoods with high-density housing.

Speeding driver who ran red light caused Stamford crash that sent 3 to hospital, police say
09/30/2025

Emergency personnel had to extricate three people from the two vehicles, police said.

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Tow truck driver swerves into oncoming traffic and strikes cruiser, injuring Wis. officer
10/05/2025

Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney said the suspect “may have intentionally crashed into the occupied police squad,” seriously injuring a Madison Police officer

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland
10/05/2025

A federal judge says the president’s plan to federalize Oregon troops over protests violated the state’s sovereignty and lacked factual justification

BWC shows 2 officers take on Mich. church shooter
10/04/2025

After ordering the gunman several times to drop his gun, a Grand Blanc Township officer and a Mich. Department of Natural Resources conservation officer, opened fire on the suspect

Trump reverses $187M N.Y. anti-terror cuts
10/04/2025

The Department of Homeland Security said it would restore the funding to the NYPD, FDNY, Port Authority and other New York state agencies that were cut

Judge clarifies ruling, temporarily blocks Trump from deploying Calif. National Guard to Oregon
10/06/2025

The same judge had temporarily blocked Trump from deploying the Oregon National Guard the day prior

BWC: Man fatally shot after trying to attack Calif. officer with shovel
10/06/2025

The man forcibly swung the shovel twice, hitting an Anaheim Police cruiser; when he turned to approach the officer, the officer opened fire

Public Safety Labor News

2-Year Delay In Sick Policy Challenge Renders Firefighter ULP Untimely
09/13/2025

Firefighters working for the Wilmington Fire Department in The City of Wilmington, Delaware, are represented by IAFF Local 1590. For more than three decades, the Department had prohibited sick leave abuse under General Rule 15:11, classifying such misconduct as a Class F Violation subject to progres

Wisconsin Deputy Warden Properly Fired For Denigrating Muslims
09/12/2025

Richard Schneiter, a deputy warden at the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, was discharged after posting memes on his personal Facebook page that denigrated Muslims. The memes, visible to over 1,200 Facebook friends — many of whom were current or former Department employees — included one compari

Due Process Requires Impartial Tribunal In Brady List Dispute
09/12/2025

Daniel Corbo, a police officer in East Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania, alleged that the District Attorney’s Office placed him on a Brady list that barred him from testifying in any court in Chester County, effectively jeopardizing his employment.Corbo alleged that his inclusion on the list stemmed

County Permitted To Assign Probation Officers To Detention Facility Following Expiration Of “Temporary Emergency” Assignment Side Letter
09/12/2025

On March 1, 2023, the County of San Bernardino’s Chief Probation Officer, Tracy Reece, announced that probation officers would be placed on 30-day rotations in juvenile detention facilities due to staffing shortages and safety concerns following a violent incident at the ARISE facility on February 2

Las Vegas Prohibited From Using Civilians To Lead Police Disciplinary Investigations
09/12/2025

An employee of the City of Las Vegas lodged a complaint against Deputy City Marshal Sergeant John Arvanites, prompting an internal investigation. Deputy City Marshal Sergeant Jonathon Burdette was identified as a witness in the same investigation. Due to the nature of the allegations – harassment an

Second Circuit Affirms Rejection Of PBA Challenge To Settlement
09/12/2025

In 2023, private plaintiffs and the State of New York reached a settlement agreement with the City of New York, the New York City Police Department and its leadership, and NYPD officers in their individual and official capacities regarding police actions and practices in response to demonstrations t