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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

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

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Stamford Advocate Police News

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.

Former Stamford postal worker gets two years in prison for stealing mail, bank fraud
12/10/2025

Kierra Blount, a former employee for the U.S. Postal Service in Stamford, stole mail in order to obtain checks that were payable to other individuals and fraudulently opened a bank account.

Victim of New York City shooting dropped off at Stamford Hospital Monday, police say
12/09/2025

A Stamford police official said officers determined the shooting had taken place in New York City.

Stamford Advocate Local News

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.

The bridge at Stamford's Wire Mill Road is complete, officials said
12/11/2025

City Engineer Lou Casolo said the Wire Mill Road bridge project was completely federally funded, costing $2,173,243 to complete.

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.

Stamford's Board of Education to vote on new union contract for school principals, administrators
12/11/2025

The contract, which would increase spending by $1.83 million over three years, will go to the Board of Representatives for a final vote.

A roof, a bet and a pink bunny suit: How CT brothers refreshed the iconic ‘A Christmas Story’ house
12/11/2025

“Doing that roof just meant so much,” said the Greenwich brothers who grew up watching the movie with their dad.

Judge temporarily suspends law license for former defendant in Jennifer Dulos disappearance
12/10/2025

The judge ordered on Monday that Kent Mawhinney be suspended from practicing law for a year, though the order is retroactive to June 13, records show.

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Judge orders feds to end Calif. National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
12/10/2025

A U.S. District Judge rejected the federal government's argument that it still needed Guard troops in Los Angeles to protect federal personnel and property

'This isn't going to end well': Video shows Conn. man firing on SWAT team in eviction standoff
12/10/2025

The man fired multiple shots at Stamford officers inside an armored vehicle; a possible pipe bomb and other explosives were found inside the house

Video shows fatal crash as Ohio officer responds to 911 call
12/10/2025

As the Columbus Police officer was driving to respond to the call with lights and sirens activated, she crashed into another driver who later died from his injuries

Texas PD officer killed in head-on collision while returning home from shift
12/09/2025

Kaufman Police Officer Austin Cooley was killed in a head-on crash while returning home from a shift; Cooley also served as deputy chief of South Hunt County Fire Rescue

Mich. city launches crisis team for independent mental health response, co-response
12/11/2025

Ann Arbor's new Supportive Resources and Outreach Team is intended to respond independently to non-violent calls, but will also team up with police for some crisis responses

Seattle mayor-elect will keep SPD chief, public safety leaders on board
12/11/2025

SPD Chief Shon Barnes became interim chief in January and was sworn in in July; he is the department’s 38th chief and the fourth person to serve as chief or interim chief since 2018

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