Members SectionResourcesNewsletterCalendarChatLinksSupport the SPA

SPA News

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

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/name/john-forlivio-obituary?id=58766167

Subscribe to our Newsletter

 

You must read the Terms of use before continuing

Stamford Advocate Police News

Fundraiser aims to bring man believed to have died from cold in Stamford back to Guatemala
12/17/2025

The family wants to bring the man back to Guatemala, where his parents are buried, they said in the GoFundMe campaign.

Gas main break caused road closures in downtown Stamford Thursday, Eversource says
12/12/2025

The main break caused six customers to lose gas, Eversource said. Service will be restored Friday.

Wife of Stamford standoff shooter hospitalized with depression, lawyer says
12/11/2025

The woman is cooperating with police "to the best of her cognitive ability" as they investigate, her lawyer said.

Multiple roads closed in downtown Stamford for 'emergency infrastructure repair,' police say
12/11/2025

Police did not immediately provide information as to what type of repair was involved.

Police ID homicide victim found after Stamford standoff as former resident of home
12/10/2025

The decomposed remains found following the deadly standoff were that of a former resident of the home, police say.

17-year-old found with illegal gun at Stamford doughnut shop, police say
12/10/2025

The teen is charged with possession of a pistol without a permit, illegal transfer of a firearm and illegal possession of a high-capacity magazine.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Former WWE building in Stamford gets green light for conversion into upscale housing in city's East End
12/18/2025

Developers would be required to set aside six units for rent at below-market rates to meet the city's affordable-housing requirements.

Fundraiser aims to bring man believed to have died from cold in Stamford back to Guatemala
12/17/2025

The family wants to bring the man back to Guatemala, where his parents are buried, they said in the GoFundMe campaign.

102-unit condo project for Long Ridge Road in Stamford wins approval
12/17/2025

The developers will pay $150,000 for upgraded traffic lights on Long Ridge Road, as well as $50,000 for pedestrian upgrades.

Stamford's Avon Theatre to begin long-planned renovations, with a new screening room, lobby, wine bar and seating
12/16/2025

The venue will have a new 39-seat screening room to support expanded programming.

2 dead in Stamford after suspected overnight exposure to elements, police say
12/14/2025

Johanna Beatriz Navas-Gonzalez, 50, and Francisco J. Diaz-Aquino, 52, died Friday night, police said.

Stamford school board OKs administrator contract that Board of Finance opposed
12/13/2025

The contract, which would add $1.83 million to the Stamford school district's budget over three years, goes to the Board of Representatives for a final vote.

Police 1

BWC: NYPD cop returns fire after being shot in face by shotgun-wielding suspect
12/17/2025

Officers were guarding evidence at a homicide scene when a man emerged from an apartment and fired shots; he later opened fire again, wounding an officer in the face

Recruitment up, crime down in Md. community: 'Didn't happen by chance'
12/17/2025

Violent crime is down 19% in Prince George's County, and property crime has decreased 15% compared to 2024; the county also welcomed its largest recruit class in a decade

Wash. flood damage profound as heavy rains cause mudslides, power outages
12/17/2025

First responders have conducted at least 629 rescues and 572 assisted evacuations; as many as 100,000 people have been under evacuation orders

Feds arrest man planning New Orleans attack aiming to 'recreate Waco'
12/17/2025

Micah James Legnonis suspected to be involved in the same extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group tied to four suspects who planned an attack on L.A. businesses

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana
12/18/2025

While not legalizing recreational use, the order could reduce penalties, change regulatory oversight and affect policing priorities

NYPD sets record for highest recruitment year, adding 1,143 new recruits in ceremony
12/18/2025

“This milestone does not happen by accident; it’s the direct result of a historic number of people answering the call to serve our city,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated

Public Safety Labor News

Grievance Delay Insufficient To Show Duty Of Fair Representation Violation
12/13/2025

In 2021, the Detroit Police Lieu­tenants & Sergeants Association filed four separate grievances on behalf of Sherell Stanley against the Detroit Police Department. One, Grievance 21-014, sought six hours of overtime pay she claimed she was owed. Two others, Grievance 21-006 for a back injury and Gri

“COVID Ate My Homework” Does Not Excuse Officer’s Untimely ULP Charge
12/13/2025

In June 2022, Mary White, a deputy correctional officer with the Will County Sheriff’s Department in Illinois, was ter­minated. The termination came just two months after she had completed workers’ compensation paperwork, which she had filed due to complications stemming from a December 2020 COVID-1

Double Whammy ULP Decisions Against Pennsylvania Police Chief With Anti-Union Bias
12/12/2025

A Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board hearing examiner issued two compan­ion decisions on August 21, 2025, together finding that the Jenkintown Borough, Pennsylvania, Police Department and Police Chief Thomas Scott committed mul­tiple unfair labor practices under the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act

Supreme Court Rejects Retired Firefighter’s ADA Claim
12/12/2025

Karyn Stanley joined the Sanford, Florida, Fire Department in 1999 and served for nearly two decades. In 2016 she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but continued working for two more years until the progression of her condition forced her to retire on disabil­ity in 2018. At the time she was hi

Sheriff CBA’s Vacation Cap Provision Trumps Inconsistent Past Practice
12/12/2025

The Michigan Employment Rela­tions Commission (MERC) rejected an unfair labor practice charge filed by the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, challenging the County’s decision to strictly enforce a contractual 320-hour vacation cap after years of allowing employees to exceed it. The U

No Appeal Rights For Police Chief Deprived Of Pensionable Overtime
12/12/2025

Jack Soberick began serving in the Lansford Borough Police Depart­ment in Pennsylvania in 1996, became Chief of Police in 2016, and retired in 2022. As Chief of Police, his individ­ual employment contract contained three key provisions. The first was a “me-too” clause guaranteeing him any economic o