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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

Man arrested in Stamford for illegally reentering US, feds say
07/14/2026

Prosecutors said the man was previously deported in 2013.

Michelle Troconis seeks Appellate Court help on bond request amid pending appeal in Dulos case
06/29/2026

She is appealing her conviction on several grounds, including that there was a lack of evidence to show she was guilty of the crimes.

Construction closes roads in downtown Stamford Monday morning
06/29/2026

The department said in a social media post that the road closure is expected to last "a few hours."

Stamford raid leads to illegal firearm arrest of 20-year-old, police say
06/23/2026

A 20-year-old man faces multiple firearm-related charges after a Stamford police investigation and search warrant.

Appellate Court agrees to review denial of Michelle Troconis' habeas petition in Jennifer Dulos case
06/16/2026

The petition seeks to overturn her conviction and sentence in the disappearance and death of Jennifer Dulos, based on claims of ineffective counsel.

DNA used to tie Stamford man to seized firearms, police say
06/11/2026

Stamford police say investigators seized the firearms in January and used DNA testing to confirm the weapons belonged to the suspect.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford school board approves new assistant superintendent after previous hire took Greenwich job
07/15/2026

The Board of Education appointed Scott Clayton to the job, effective immediately, after a unanimous vote Tuesday night.

Stamford police warn of 'gold courier' scam that has cost victims millions
07/15/2026

In 2025, hundreds of people across the U.S. reported losing over $300 million to the scam.

Man arrested in Stamford for illegally reentering US, feds say
07/14/2026

Prosecutors said the man was previously deported in 2013.

As antisemitic incidents rise in Connecticut, Jewish leaders stress safety training
07/11/2026

A former Connecticut police officer says preparation can save lives as antisemitic incidents remain elevated.

Urby building in downtown Stamford gets new owners and new name for $221 million. Clock remains.
07/11/2026

Urby sold the mid-size luxury apartments at 1 Greyrock Place to Pantzer, a large investment and real-estate firm.

Stamford schools shuffle assistant principals at Westhill, AITE, Turn of River, among others
07/10/2026

Five administrators are switching to new schools for the upcoming school year.

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New Ohio police drone law stipulates warrant requirements, exceptions
07/14/2026

House Bill 251 requires police to obtain a warrant for a drone search when a warrant would otherwise be required for an in-person search, with several exceptions

BWC: Knife-wielding suspect charges at another man before fatal OIS
07/13/2026

When Phoenix Police officers arrived on the scene, a man chased another man outside of a home with a knife; officers fired shots after the suspect failed to stop and show his hands

5 Ga. officers fired, charged after alleged misuse of LPR system
07/15/2026

The former Albany Police officers accessed the system on multiple occasions and used license plate data for "non-law enforcement purposes," the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said

'They just came off. That's crazy': Video shows woman slip out of cuffs from back of Fla. cruiser
07/15/2026

When Flagler County deputies removed her from the cruiser to replace the cuffs, she grabs one of their arms, leading deputies to bring her to the ground

Ex-Texas cop's assault charge dismissed after complainant comes under criminal investigation
07/15/2026

Defense attorneys said that delaying the trial would violate former San Antonio officer James Brennand's right to a speedy trial in the 2022 shooting

Driver of car involved in fatal shooting of NYPD detective gets 5-year sentence
07/15/2026

Lindy Jones, 44, was behind the wheel when his passenger, Guy Rivera, opened fire on Det. Jonathan Diller in March 2024; Jones pleaded guilty to a weapons charge on June 24

Public Safety Labor News

Maryland Court Rejects Terminated Police Officer’s Claim That County Promised Him A Trial Board
07/10/2026

Timothy Metter, a Prince George’s County police officer, sued the County after he was terminated without receiving an administrative hearing board, despite earlier communications to Metter and his union suggesting that a trial board would be offered. Metter had been arrested in 2022 and later pled g

Employer May Not Delay Reinstatement Indefinitely Under Guise Of “Practicality”
07/10/2026

On December 29, 2022, the City of Pittsburgh filed an appeal of Arbitrator Ralph Colflesh’s award to reinstate Po­lice Officer Aaron Fetty, who had been terminated for indecent sexual assault — specifically, groping a coworker. The City had initially disciplined Fetty in September 2021 with a three-

“All About Race”: Federal Court Restores Promotion Bias Suit After Supreme Court Ruling
07/10/2026

Deputy Chief Christopher Massey, a white male who had served the Bergen­field Police Department in New Jersey since 1995 and risen to Deputy Chief, had been acting as Officer In Charge since February 2019. Following his in­terview for the Chief of Police position, the Borough Administrator told Mass

Job Vacancy Posting Alone Does Not Transfer Bargaining Unit Work
07/10/2026

On January 15, 2026, Westches­ter County in New York posted a job vacancy announcement for a Major Case Squad/Gang Intelligence Officer position in the County’s Special Inves­tigations Unit (SIU). The posting stated that any “Correction Officer” with ten years of department service could apply by su

Religious Discrimination Suit Cannot Survive Five COVID Vaccine-Related Accommodations Offered By Employer
07/10/2026

Justin Jobes, a Firefighter/EMT for the City of Bellevue, Washington, refused to comply with the City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He claimed that receiving any available COVID-19 vaccine would violate his sincerely held religious beliefs. The City, rather than simply terminate him, offered Jobes fiv

Successor Union Steps Into Shoes Of Decertified Union For Grievance Arbitration Under Expired CBA
07/10/2026

On December 30, 2025, Oxford County filed a request with the Maine Labor Relations Board seeking an in­terpretive ruling. The County was stuck between two unions.Two employees had filed grievances against the County and were represent­ing themselves through private attor­neys. Teamsters Local Union