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Stamford Advocate Police News
Stamford doctor pays $427K to settle improper billing allegations, feds say
05/16/2025
The doctor submitted false claims to the Medicare program and received overpayments, federal officials said
State withdraws appeal of decision vacating one Troconis conviction in Dulos case
05/16/2025
The case now is considered disposed, court records show.
Former Stamford teacher took students' phones and destroyed one of them outside, warrant says
05/15/2025
When confronted, the former teacher suggested other students may have taken the phones, police said.
$736K will be returned to DoorDash drivers in slain Stamford man's alleged scheme
05/14/2025
The alleged scammer's January murder paved the way for a civil forfeiture proceeding, federal officials say.
Suspects tied up, extorted victim prior to Stamford hotel homicide, warrant says
05/14/2025
The suspect was seen buying duct tape that police later found the homicide victim tied up in, according to an affidavit.
Stamford police to charge man with murder in Super 8 motel shooting, official says
05/13/2025
The man and another suspect initially were charged with larceny and identity theft charges related to the death of a man in October 2024.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford doctor pays $427K to settle improper billing allegations, feds say
05/16/2025
The doctor submitted false claims to the Medicare program and received overpayments, federal officials said
State withdraws appeal of decision vacating one Troconis conviction in Dulos case
05/16/2025
The case now is considered disposed, court records show.
To clean Stamford Macy's algae-covered building, local resident takes fight to TikTok and Instagram
05/16/2025
The Macy's in downtown Stamford may soon have a new and shinier look.
In photos: Author Delia Ephron speaks at Darien event to benefit Stamford's SilverSource
05/15/2025
Writer Delia Ephron was the keynote speaker and honoree at the SilverSource Inspiring Lives Luncheon, which took place at Darien’s Woodway Country Club.
How did Jennifer Dulos end up with Fotis? New book explores her early life, marriage and death in CT
05/15/2025
The New York Times best-selling author said he sees his book as "a cautionary tale."
Former Stamford teacher took students' phones and destroyed one of them outside, warrant says
05/15/2025
When confronted, the former teacher suggested other students may have taken the phones, police said.
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'I'm a dead man': BWC video shows DUI suspect attack Wash. deputy who fatally stabbed him
05/16/2025
The distraught suspect made vague, threatening comments before trying to grab the Clark County deputy's gun, leading to the fatal stabbing
Video: After officers administer Narcan, man speeds away, dragging New Orleans officer before OIS
05/16/2025
A part of NOPD Officer Raychel Willey's uniform was stuck on the car's door as the vehicle began moving, pulling her along as the man fled
Video: Man fires shots at bicyclist, leads Calif. officers on vehicle pursuit before crashing into house
05/16/2025
The man was fatally shot by San Diego SWAT officers after he led multiple units on a pursuit, during which he swerved across all lanes of a highway and fired shots while driving
BWC: Fla. officer wounded in shootout with wanted sex offender returns fire before fatal OIS
05/15/2025
The man, convicted of sex crimes involving children, opened fire at officers during a traffic stop; he continued firing shots as he got out of the vehicle
Video: Shooting suspect fires shots at Tenn. officers before fatal OIS
05/15/2025
One Metro Nashville officer sustained a graze wound to his leg during the shootout on a bridge
Video: N.J. officers pull drowning lost dog from pool
05/17/2025
The dog, named Zissou, was in distress and likely would have drowned if the officers had not gotten there when they did, the Robbinsville Police Department said
Public Safety Labor News
Association Mistake In Bargaining Does Not Excuse Refusal To Execute CBA
05/09/2025
The Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) considered a case involving the Police Officers Association of Michigan and its affiliate, the Leelanau County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office. The dispute arose after the parties reached a tentative collective ba
Texas City Council, Not Police Chief, Has Legal Authority To Terminate Officer
05/09/2025
Note: The following article concerns the resolution of a case that had previously been covered by LRIS, “City Council Had Authority To Fire Police Officer After High-Speed Chase,” published in the January 2025 issue of PSLN.Gregory Moliere, a police officer with the City of Buffalo Police Departme
Military Leave Absences Extend Boston Police Probationary Period
05/09/2025
Emanual Brandao was sworn in as a full-time police officer of the Boston Police Department in June 2017. In February 2019, he was placed on administrative leave pending investigation of allegations of misconduct, and on March 28, 2019, he was discharged for failing to properly secure his department
Terminated Firefighter’s “Perceived Speech” Claim Triggers First Amendment Protections
05/09/2025
Patrick Vargas began working as a firefighter in 1994 for the Tracy Fire Department in California and rose to the rank of division chief by 2017. In 2018, the Department merged with the Tracy Rural Fire Department to form the South San Joaquin County (SSJC) Fire Authority, a joint powers authority.
Snippy And “Chilling” Email From NJ Administrator To Union President Constitutes ULP
05/09/2025
On August 30, 2022, the City of Trenton’s former business administrator, Adam Cruz, sent an email to PBA Local 11A, Superior Officers Association (SOA) President Jason Woodhead. Cruz was responding to an email Woodhead sent from his non-work-related Gmail account to the mayor of Trenton, which Cruz
Seattle Officers Who Attended Jan 6 Rally Cannot Remain Anonymous
05/09/2025
The Supreme Court of Washington ruled on a case involving Seattle police officers who attended the January 6, 2021, “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington, D.C. The officers sought to prevent the disclosure of their identities in response to public records requests, arguing that disclosure would vi