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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 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 police substation at High Ridge Center to close after 25 years
03/19/2026

Administrative Captain Scott Duckworth said the location is set to close March 31.

Stamford Advocate Local News

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.

Stamford leads Connecticut in bird flu deaths with at least 40 Canada geese, officials say
03/26/2026

DEEP Wildlife Division Director Jenny Dickson said waterfowl, such as ducks, geese and swans, are more susceptible to the bird flu.

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.

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BWC: Fla. man drives into officer directing traffic before being shot through windshield
03/25/2026

Body camera footage shows a Miami police officer clinging to the hood of a vehicle while firing shots at the driver who drove into him

Mass. officer who shot off-duty colleague after she allegedly tried to kill him takes stand in her trial
03/25/2026

North Andover Police Officer Patrick Noonan testified that Kelsey Fitzsimmons grabbed a gun, raised it and pulled the trigger, forcing him to shoot her

Fla. deputy suffers fatal medical emergency after shift helping with wildfire evacuations
03/24/2026

“Deputy [Steven] Bruner worked tirelessly yesterday, assisting with evacuations during the fire, putting the safety of others before himself," the Calhoun County sheriff's office stated

Dashcam: Repeat offender nabbed for 98th time by Wash. deputies following pursuit
03/24/2026

Thurston County deputies initially pursued the man on suspicion of organized retail theft; he was arrested on charges of DUI, eluding and possession of narcotics

3 Fla. officers cleared in 2019 fatal shooting due to state's 'stand your ground' law
03/24/2026

A judge ruled that three Miami-Dade officers could not be prosecuted in the bystander's death because they had reason to believe deadly force was necessary to end a confrontation with suspects

U.S. Park Police officer wounded in ambush, agency states
03/24/2026

Park Police Chief Scott Brecht said in a press briefing that the officer was ambushed by two gunmen who fired at the officer as he drove by in an unmarked vehicle

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