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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

Stamford man gets nearly 4 years for trafficking narcotics in southwestern Connecticut
06/01/2026

Some of the drugs seized during the investigation into the drug trafficking organization had been cut with synthetic opioids and large animal tranquilizer.

2 Stamford residents arrested, nearly 10 ounces of cocaine seized, police say
06/01/2026

The arrests stem from a roughly five-week-long investigation by the department, an official said.

Stamford woman sold drugs, gun while on supervised release
05/28/2026

The woman will face at least a 10-year sentence, officials said.

Stamford police say suspect in arson, attempted break-ins has been identified
05/28/2026

Police said the man was identified hours after asking the public for help.

Two students arrested after fight at Westhill High School in Stamford, police say
05/26/2026

Stamford police said the two students were each charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace.

CT judge denies Michelle Troconis' bid to overturn her conviction in Dulos case
05/19/2026

The judge denied Troconis' habeas petition after ruling that her former attorney "was competently acting as her advocate at all times."

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford man gets nearly 4 years for trafficking narcotics in southwestern Connecticut
06/01/2026

Some of the drugs seized during the investigation into the drug trafficking organization had been cut with synthetic opioids and large animal tranquilizer.

2 Stamford residents arrested, nearly 10 ounces of cocaine seized, police say
06/01/2026

The arrests stem from a roughly five-week-long investigation by the department, an official said.

8 Stamford restaurants, a nonprofit, a caterer cited for serious violations during April inspections
06/01/2026

Eight Stamford restaurants, a nonprofit and a catering business were cited for serious violations during April health inspections, reports show.

Stamford resident wins $50,000 with Connecticut Lottery ticket bought at local market
05/31/2026

The customer claimed the prize on Thursday, according to Connecticut Lottery Corp.

Former Stamford mayoral candidate and Board of Education member Nic Tarzia dies
05/30/2026

“His impact on the Stamford community will not be forgotten," Mayor Caroline Simmons said.

Stamford may join few cities in U.S. to require solar panels on large new construction
05/30/2026

All new structures with roofs exceeding an area of 5,000 square feet would be required to install solar panels or a "green roof" lined with plants and vegetation.

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BWC: N.Y. officer shot 6 times in encounter with suspect who said he would 'kill everyone'
06/01/2026

The Buffalo Police officer was shot once in each calf, once in the upper thigh and once in the upper arm, and two shots struck his ballistic vest

Va. deputy fatally shot during home welfare check
06/01/2026

Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan Utt was fatally shot and another officer was injured during a welfare check requested by the suspect's family

Pa. officer killed in crash while responding to assist neighboring agency
06/01/2026

"Officer [Kristen] Yeager served our community with courage, compassion and unwavering dedication," the Central Berks Regional Police Department stated

BWC: Man holds toddler out upstairs window, hacks Calif. officer with machete before fatal OIS
05/31/2026

The man began screaming and swinging the machete erratically with the child still in his arms when Susanville Police officers first fired shots

St. Louis PD aims to launch DFR unit
05/31/2026

The drone fleet is intended to respond to respond to calls before officers arrive and help police survey the situation and collect evidence ahead of time

Man who attacked LAPD officer, stole gun at station gets 33 years in prison
05/30/2026

Jose Cerpa Guzman attacked an officer at the department’s Harbor Station, stole his firearm and exchanged gunfire with a watch commander before leading police on a pursuit

Public Safety Labor News

Cities Unlawfully Refused To Bargain Over FOIA Pre-Disclosure Procedures
05/08/2026

In 2020, the New York State Legislature repealed Civil Rights Law § 50-a, which, since 1976, had provided absolute protection for police officers’, corrections officers’, and certain peace officers’ personnel records used to evaluate job perfor­mance. The same legislative package added amendments to

“Union Hat” Defense Defeats New York ULP Claim
05/08/2026

Matthew Nathe, a correctional officer employed by Orange County in New York and an elected delegate of the Orange County Corrections Officers’ Benevolent Association (OCCOBA), circulated a petition seeking a special union meeting to reconsider the union’s bargaining demands. At the time, the OCCOBA

Giglio List Placement Sinks Officer’s EEO Claim
05/08/2026

Kady-Ann Cox, an African-Amer­ican police officer employed by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transpor­tation Authority (SEPTA), filed suit after SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel terminated her employment in 2019. Cox alleged that the termination was motivated by race discrimination and asserted claim

Sheriff’s Office Liable For Workers’ Compensation Arising From Private Detail
05/08/2026

Steven Matthew Lassiter was a dep­uty with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina. The Sheriff’s Office had a policy allowing deputies to seek approval for off-duty employment. In 2017, Truesdell Corporation was awarded a state contract for bridge repair work on I-95. The contract req

Ohio FOP Allowed To Intervene In Federal Discipline Challenge
05/08/2026

The Estate of Donovan Lewis brought a federal civil rights action against the City of Columbus, Ohio, and the Columbus police chief, alleging that Lewis’s fatal shooting by a police officer resulted from an official policy or custom of racially discriminatory policing and excessive force. The compla

New Jersey PERC Nixes Union’s Challenge To Revocation Of Take-Home Car Policy
05/08/2026

On November 4, 2024, the City of Pleasantville, New Jersey, passed Resolution 177, updating its vehicle use policy to prohibit personal use and commuting with police vehicles except for essential Department heads. Eight days later, on November 12, Police Chief Stacy Schlachter issued a memorandum in