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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

Stamford police arrest 4 after finding cocaine, stolen guns on Revere Drive, officials say
02/13/2026

Police said two of the guns seized by investigators were later confirmed to be stolen.

Three armed men robbed Stamford market on Myrtle Avenue, police say
02/12/2026

The men took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing, police said.

Judge pulls plea deal, wants stiffer sentences for parents in 2023 death of toddler in Stamford
02/11/2026

The mother and father were to be sentenced to 16 years but the judge is now offering 20 years and 18 years, respectively.

Michelle Troconis tries again for prison release while appealing conviction in Jennifer Dulos case
02/02/2026

Prosecutors noted in court papers that she has already had such a request denied twice, and the third also should be denied.

Stamford fentanyl dealer sentenced to 9 years in prison
01/29/2026

Federal officials say a search of Elie's residence in Stamford last year found 152 grams of fentanyl, 215 grams of crack cocaine, 91 grams of cocaine and eight grams of meth.

Stamford man who stole $28M from Mars candy company gets 5 years in prison
01/23/2026

Federal officials said Steed, a Stamford man, has agreed to pay restitution of $28,410,489 to Mars, Inc., and $10,310,680 in back taxes to the IRS.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford 6-year-old credited with saving his family from fire that destroyed their home
02/20/2026

“Be proud of what you did and you know you did right, be proud of that,” his mother said.

Stamford school board plans to appoint new superintendent in April; job listing is posted online
02/19/2026

The new superintendent will replace Tamu Lucero, who is planning to leave at the end of June to become the director of a private school in Kenya.

Stamford health inspection database still offline after 5 years; officials say they're working on it
02/17/2026

The city launched its ViewPoint Cloud system in October 2020.

Mosque planned for East Side of Stamford moves toward approvals amid parking concerns
02/15/2026

The mosque's congregation is seeking to operate from an old firehouse at 80 Lockwood Ave., previously the home of a Greek social club.

Stamford police arrest 4 after finding cocaine, stolen guns on Revere Drive, officials say
02/13/2026

Police said two of the guns seized by investigators were later confirmed to be stolen.

Stamford school board reinstates 53 positions on chopping block, approves tentative $372M budget
02/13/2026

The approved budget restores previous cuts to elementary instrumental music and the free meals program, among other changes.

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Jury rejects claim that LAPD officer was killed in training over sexual assault report
02/19/2026

Officer Houston Tipping died three days after he suffered a spinal injury during training; his family sued, claiming he was killed in retaliation for reporting an alleged sexual assault

BWC: Pursuit ends with PIT maneuver before driver shoots at Minn. deputies
02/18/2026

St. Louis County deputies returned fire, fatally wounding the driver, who initially fled a traffic stop

BWC: Colo. officers find 3 children in trunk during suspected DUI stop
02/18/2026

After being handcuffed, the driver told Westminster Police officers, “My kids are in the trunk," leading to the discovery of three children inside

Video: Naked Wis. man steals ambulance with patient inside, sparks 18-mile pursuit
02/20/2026

Wisconsin Rapids officers used a tire deflation device and a drone to apprehend the suspect, who stole an ambulance with a patient still secured in the rear compartment

Houston seeks nearly $65M in grant funding for officer overtime to police 2026 World Cup events
02/20/2026

The city is one of 11 U.S. host locations preparing for the event and is seeking a portion of the $625 million in federal grants offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Ga. officer killed when car strikes patrol vehicle during traffic stop
02/20/2026

Hahira Officer Caleb Abney was inside his patrol vehicle with emergency lights on when a Camaro veered onto the shoulder and struck his vehicle

Public Safety Labor News

No Weingarten Rights For Arbitration Witness, But Interview Nonetheless Coercive
02/13/2026

Sergeant Jeffrey Tagmyer, a Pittsburgh police officer, was subpoenaed as a wit­ness by his union, the Fraternal Order of Police, to testify in a discipline grievance arbitration for another officer, Sergeant Brian Elledge. After the initial arbitration hearing was continued, City Assistant Solicitor

County PBAs Retiree Healthcare Arbitration Win Upheld
02/13/2026

Passaic County in New Jersey em­ploys sheriff’s officers and corrections officers represented by three Policemen’s Benevolent Association locals (PBAs). Collective bargaining agreements that were in effect from 2007 through 2014 provided that “[u]pon retirement, the Employer will continue to provide

Court Rejects Records Request For Underlying Facts Of Use Of Force Report
02/13/2026

In July 2018, the Whidbey News-Times reported that the City of Langley, Washington, had fired Police Chief David Marks in connection with a use of force incident from November 2017. Later that month, Eric Hood submitted a Public Records Act (PRA) request to the City. His request stated:“Please discl

Police Officer’s Firearm Conviction Required Law Enforcement License Revocation
02/13/2026

Gregory Garcia was a New Jersey police officer employed by the Wharton Police Department. Following a search of his residence, he was charged with multiple firearms-related offenses. On November 14, 2022, he entered a guilty plea to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine in violation of

New Hampshire Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Corrections Officer Terminated After Raising Staffing And Safety Concerns
02/13/2026

Claudia Cass was hired in 2006 as a corrections officer for the New Hampshire Department of Corrections. In December 2022, during a period of low staffing, she worked a shift that she believed fell below the prison’s “critical minimum” staffing level. Several days later, she emailed the prison warde

Court Rejects Police Officer’s Whistleblowing Claims Based On Statements Made During Disciplinary Procedure
02/13/2026

Julie Copeland, a police officer em­ployed by the City of Redmond, Oregon, challenged discipline imposed after her involvement in a high-speed vehicle pursuit, alleging that the City retaliated against her for protected whistleblower activity and engaged in related tortious conduct. The Oregon Court