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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 schools failed to stop former teacher's sex assaults of students, lawsuit claims
03/31/2026

The lawsuit claims the defendants were aware the now-former teacher's "sexual proclivity," but did nothing.

Stamford e-bike rider suffers life-threatening injuries after hit by SUV, police say
03/26/2026

The collision occurred Wednesday night in the 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Stamford police said.

Swastikas found spray painted on former Stamford Jewish Center building, police say
03/25/2026

A Stamford police official said the swastikas were found on the building in an alleyway.

Student at Stamford's Westhill High School arrested amid mass walkout, officials say
03/25/2026

District officials said the arrest was related to a comment posted on YouTube.

Stamford man denies dealing crack while released on bond for another case, feds say
03/24/2026

Federal officials say Turkvan was allegedly found to have continued selling narcotics while he was out on bond before he was scheduled to report to prison.

Stamford man accused of trafficking crack, cocaine, police say
03/24/2026

The amount of drugs officers found in the arrest and search "indicates a high level trafficker," police said.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford schools failed to stop former teacher's sex assaults of students, lawsuit claims
03/31/2026

The lawsuit claims the defendants were aware the now-former teacher's "sexual proclivity," but did nothing.

Affordable housing units slated for Stamford's West Side due for completion following delays
03/31/2026

The site in the Stamford's West Side remains a vacant lot today.

Stamford school board cancels special meeting on principals who may be involuntarily transferred
03/30/2026

A special Stamford Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday was canceled.

10 Stamford businesses and restaurants inspected in February 2026 received serious violations
03/30/2026

There were more than 30 businesses and restaurants inspected in February.

Stamford bicyclist hit by vehicle last week improving, no longer critical, police say
03/30/2026

Stamford police say no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

Amid Stamford development, an effort to protect history emerges
03/29/2026

"Stamford is growing and changing city, but we also want to maintain some of the historic character, and preserve its history," said John Verni.

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LASD deputy suffers fatal medical emergency while running law enforcement relay race
03/30/2026

Deputy Levi Vargas died after suffering a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup, a 120-mile law enforcement relay race

LAPD commission overrules chief’s finding in shooting at Weezer bassist’s ex
03/29/2026

Chief Jim McDonnell found two officers justified in using deadly force against Gillian Lauren, but the Police Commission concluded they made serious tactical mistakes

Ferguson signs bill creating Blue Envelope Program to improve traffic stops for neurodivergent drivers
03/29/2026

The envelope will hold essential documents and include printed guidance for drivers and responding officers on how to communicate during a traffic stop

Video: LE helicopter rescues dog from frigid lake water
03/28/2026

Video shows the Onondaga County Sheriff's department’s Air One helicopter hovering just above the water as a deputy pulls the dog from the near-freezing waters

'You're gonna have to kill me': Man points gun at Phoenix officers before fatal OIS
03/31/2026

The man pulled the gun from beneath his clothing and pointed it at a Phoenix Police officer as he fled, prompting officers to fire shots

Texas woman sentenced to life in prison for fatally striking LEO while driving under the influence
03/31/2026

Sgt. Billy Randolph was standing outside his vehicle at the scene of an 18-wheeler crash and fire when he was struck by DeAujalae Evans’ car on Aug. 12, 2024

Public Safety Labor News

Trooper’s “Highly Unbecoming” Conduct Towards Coworkers At After-Hours Event Did Not Warrant Termination
03/13/2026

A Michigan State Police Trooper was intoxicated at a Michigan State Police Troopers Association (MSPTA) event and engaged in serious misconduct. Surveil­lance video showed the trooper placing her fingers into the “anal crevice” of a male coworker, striking another coworker in the genitals, and attem

Indiana Sherriff’s Lieutenant’s Coerced Resignation Claims Restored
03/13/2026

In 2018, Robert Goldsmith ran for sheriff of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and had several deputies support his can­didacy. Lieutenant Randall Martin did not support Goldsmith. Instead, Mar­tin reported colleagues for unlawfully campaigning for Goldsmith while in uniform, maintaining that their conduc

Chicago Firefighter Promotion Lawsuit Diverted To Arbitration
03/13/2026

Firefighters David Barron and Michael Lynch, filing on behalf of a class, alleged that the City of Chicago improperly manipulated promotional procedures for lieutenant positions. For decades, the City’s practice involved creating an eligibility list from examina­tion scores and promoting candidates

Constitutional Challenge To North Carolina’s Giglio Statute Allowed To Proceed
03/13/2026

In April 2021, Roxboro Police Officer SeanPatrick Leech responded to a report of an unknown boxcutter found in the bedroom of a rape victim. After confirming with the original in­vestigating officer and his sergeant that the item was not involved in the crime, Leech disposed of it. When the District

Sheriff’s Threats To Arrest Union Leaders Over Alleged “Blue Flu” And Sick-Leave Home Visits Found Unlawful
03/13/2026

A dispute arose during the summer of 2023 between the Deputy Sheriffs’ Benevolent Association of Onondaga County, New York (DSBA) and Onon­daga County, when the Sheriff’s Office was experiencing staffing shortages in the Custody Division. DSBA leaders proposed a temporary “double time-and-a-half” we

City’s Unilateral Fire Deployment Change Not Trigger For Mandatory Bargaining
03/13/2026

In 2022, voters of Vancouver, Washington, approved a property tax levy known as Proposition 2. The levy was designed to address chronically slow emergency response times by the Vancouver Fire Department. The Department’s plan was to use specific units for low-priority medical calls, freeing larger e