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Retired Captain Gregory Tomlin Obituary
07/17/2026
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07/17/2026

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Stamford Advocate Police News

Jury begins deliberations on whether ex-Stamford cop is guilty in crash that killed pastor
09/24/2026
The now-former officer was responding to a call when he struck and killed the pastor as he crossed the street.
Ex-Stamford cop on trial in death of pastor hit by cruiser defends decision to speed
09/23/2026
Testimony indicated the officer's cruiser was going 46 mph at the time of impact on the road that had a 25 mph speed limit.
Police ID Stamford 18-year-old killed in motorcycle crash on High Ridge Road
09/23/2026
Police said the motorcycle's passenger suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Wanted suspect escapes after Stamford police use flash-bangs to clear home
09/22/2026
Residents of the home where the suspect fled denied officers entry, and the suspect escaped while police were getting a warrant, an official said.
Former Stamford police officer to testify in own defense in on-duty crash that killed pastor
09/22/2026
The former police officer says he will testify in his own defense after the prosecution rested its case Tuesday morning.
'I didn't see him': Jury watches body-camera video after fatal Stamford police crash
09/18/2026
The trial of former Stamford officer Zachary Lockwood resumed Friday with jurors hearing testimony from additional state witnesses, viewing body-camera footage and listening to dispatch audio.

Stamford Advocate Local News

The future of retail in Stamford facing ongoing challenges its leaders are preparing to tackle
09/26/2026
Berne's report highlights the intense competition from other regional shopping destinations like Norwalk, Greenwich and Westport.
Ex-Stamford cop not guilty in 2023 crash that killed the Rev. Tommie Jackson
09/25/2026
The officer, who was fired after the crash, had faced a felony with a potential sentence of up to five years in prison.
Stamford police say 2 arrested after cocaine investigation; gun, drugs seized
09/24/2026
Stamford police found a handgun, 10 9mm rounds, 27.5 grams of powder cocaine, drug-related paraphernalia and $4,796 in cash.
Architect brings community space, movie nights, funky vibe to downtown Stamford for Zoomers
09/24/2026
The building at 589 Bedford St. combines something old and something new, what the architect behind the project calls ”urban Victorian.”
Jury begins deliberations on whether ex-Stamford cop is guilty in crash that killed pastor
09/24/2026
The now-former officer was responding to a call when he struck and killed the pastor as he crossed the street.
Ex-Stamford cop on trial in death of pastor hit by cruiser defends decision to speed
09/23/2026
Testimony indicated the officer's cruiser was going 46 mph at the time of impact on the road that had a 25 mph speed limit.

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Retired Fla. officer killed by wife in apparent murder-suicide, sheriff’s office says
09/25/2026
Joanne Baker was the primary caretaker for retired Pembroke Pines Officer John Baker following his severe injuries in a 2019 on-duty motorcycle crash
Calif. Supreme Court orders sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots
09/24/2026
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco in February seized approximately 650,000 ballots from a November 2025 special election on statewide congressional redistricting
Calif. suspect bites off piece of K-9's ear during SWAT standoff, police say
09/27/2026
"Wouter was deployed to assist officers and during apprehension, the suspect bit Wouter and tore off a portion of his ear," the Redondo Beach Police Department stated
Calif. police announce expansion of DFR system
09/27/2026
The program adds two drones to the Oceanside Police Department's fleet after an initial pilot reduced response times for top priority calls by half
Video: Fla. officers, boater rescue man from river
09/26/2026
Three officers climbed aboard the civilian’s boat while others stayed on shore and listened for the man’s voice; the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit also joined the search
Venezuelan immigrant gets 4 years in prison for taking federal agent's gun
09/26/2026
Arnoldo Jose Marquez-Pulido, 33, pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding a federal officer

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