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Stamford Advocate Police News
Wanted suspect escapes after Stamford police use flash-bangs to clear home
09/22/2026
Residents of the home where the suspect fled denied officers entry, and the suspect escaped while police were getting a warrant, an official said.
Former Stamford police officer to testify in own defense in on-duty crash that killed pastor
09/22/2026
The former police officer says he will testify in his own defense after the prosecution rested its case Tuesday morning.
'I didn't see him': Jury watches body-camera video after fatal Stamford police crash
09/18/2026
The trial of former Stamford officer Zachary Lockwood resumed Friday with jurors hearing testimony from additional state witnesses, viewing body-camera footage and listening to dispatch audio.
Jury watches dashcam video of fatal Stamford police crash that killed pastor
09/17/2026
"I just hit someone," the former Stamford police officer said following the crash, the video shows.
Trial to begin for former Stamford officer charged in pastor's fatal crash
09/11/2026
Zachary Lockwood faces a class D felony charge of misconduct with a motor vehicle, stemming from a July 2023 crash in Stamford that killed Rev. Tommie Jackson.
More than 1,500 cannabis products seized from Stamford smoke shop, police say
09/03/2026
An employee at the smoke shop, Smoke & Vapor Box Plus, was also arrested, according to authorities.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Wanted suspect escapes after Stamford police use flash-bangs to clear home
09/22/2026
Residents of the home where the suspect fled denied officers entry, and the suspect escaped while police were getting a warrant, an official said.
Former Stamford police officer to testify in own defense in on-duty crash that killed pastor
09/22/2026
The former police officer says he will testify in his own defense after the prosecution rested its case Tuesday morning.
4 Stamford restaurants, 1 meal delivery service cited for serious health violations in August
09/21/2026
Health officials said 93 inspections were conducted in August.
Bobcat spotted near Stamford road prompts warning from police
09/18/2026
"Please keep your pets close and supervised, especially in areas where wildlife may be present," police said.
Activewear brand Rhone moving Stamford headquarters to larger space on Atlantic Street
09/18/2026
"We look forward to moving in next summer,” Matthew Wallace, Rhone’s COO, said.
'I didn't see him': Jury watches body-camera video after fatal Stamford police crash
09/18/2026
The trial of former Stamford officer Zachary Lockwood resumed Friday with jurors hearing testimony from additional state witnesses, viewing body-camera footage and listening to dispatch audio.
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BWC: Knife-wielding man runs from Utah officers after TASER deployment fails
09/21/2026
The man yelled at Salt Lake City officers and pulled out a knife as he fled; he refused to drop the knife, and after a TASER deployment, the officers fired shots
Fla. trooper arrested, accused of sharing confidential database searches through Snapchat, texts
09/21/2026
The trooper allegedly took confidential data from multiple systems, including NCIC and Flock, and shared it with other people over text and Snapchat
Calif. governor vetoes bill that would have lowered retirement age, added benefits for police, firefighters
09/21/2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom cited concerns that the move would not be financially sound; AB 1383 would have lowered retirement ages by 2 years and raised maximum accrual rates by .3%
BWC: Man points gun at car dealership worker, Ohio police before fatal OIS
09/21/2026
Body camera footage shows Alliance Police officers deploying a TASER through the man's open truck door; when he produced a gun, they fired shots
N.Y. officer fired, decertified after being shot with own gun in off-duty bar fight
09/21/2026
The Village of Phoenix PD officer was shot with his gun after losing his grip on it during a bar fight that began when he pushed a woman to the ground
Video: Fla. deputies call in back-up after responding to find 8-foot alligator
09/20/2026
“Yeah, this is a job for a trapper,” a Manatee County deputy can be heard saying after coming face to face with the large reptile; FWC responded to capture the alligator
Public Safety Labor News
Court Allows Challenge To Disclosure Of Minnesota Undercover Officer Identities
09/11/2026
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA), which alleged that it represents “over 90% of the police and peace officers in Minnesota,” sued the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board) after the Board allegedly released the names and dates of birth of at
Arbitrator’s Reversal Of Retaliatory Discipline Upheld By California Court
09/11/2026
Tracylyn Lopez, a correctional officer and the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) representative at Salinas Valley State Prison in California, was suspended for 60 workdays after posting excerpts from a prior disciplinary action on a union bulletin board near the prison’s mai
NY PERB Faults Village For Ignoring Union’s Pre-Bargaining Information Request
09/11/2026
A New York Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) held that the Village of Pelham violated New York state labor law by refusing to respond to a police union’s pre-bargaining information requests concerning vacant sergeant positions. The Village of Pelham Police Benev
Court Balances Brady Discovery Against Officers’ Cell Phone Privacy
09/11/2026
On February 7, 2025, members of the Roanoke Police Department in Virginia and an ATF task force conducted surveillance of Michael Antonio David, Jr. for approximately two hours before initiating a traffic stop. A K-9 subsequently alerted on the vehicle, and officers recovered two firearms from the
Maryland Court Upholds Police Chief’s Decision To Increase Discipline From Demotion To Termination
09/11/2026
The Appellate Court of Maryland held that the Prince George’s County Police Chief complied with the procedural requirements of Maryland’s former Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR) when he rejected an Administrative Hearing Board’s recommendation to demote a police sergeant and instea
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of PTSD Accommodation Suit Against Sheriff’s Office
09/11/2026
Will Twigg worked as a corrections deputy sheriff for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida while also serving in the armed forces. During his employment, he periodically took military leave. Before returning from one period of service, he also took leave under the FMLA because of medic