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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 settles lawsuit with family of pastor killed in police crash, court filing says
03/07/2026

Tommie Jackson was a well-known pastor who led Rehoboth Fellowship Church and previously served for more than two decades at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.

Stamford police arrest 4 after finding cocaine, stolen guns on Revere Drive, officials say
02/13/2026

Police said two of the guns seized by investigators were later confirmed to be stolen.

Three armed men robbed Stamford market on Myrtle Avenue, police say
02/12/2026

The men took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing, police said.

Judge pulls plea deal, wants stiffer sentences for parents in 2023 death of toddler in Stamford
02/11/2026

The mother and father were to be sentenced to 16 years but the judge is now offering 20 years and 18 years, respectively.

Michelle Troconis tries again for prison release while appealing conviction in Jennifer Dulos case
02/02/2026

Prosecutors noted in court papers that she has already had such a request denied twice, and the third also should be denied.

Stamford fentanyl dealer sentenced to 9 years in prison
01/29/2026

Federal officials say a search of Elie's residence in Stamford last year found 152 grams of fentanyl, 215 grams of crack cocaine, 91 grams of cocaine and eight grams of meth.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford mayor proposes $747.4 million 2026-27 operating budget with 6.3% year-to-year increase
03/10/2026

Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons said the Board of Finance have until May 25 to set the mill rate.

St. John's Towers in Stamford to be replaced with 305 affordable housing units
03/09/2026

All the units in the new building are to be rented at below market rates.

Stamford settles lawsuit with family of pastor killed in police crash, court filing says
03/07/2026

Tommie Jackson was a well-known pastor who led Rehoboth Fellowship Church and previously served for more than two decades at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.

Stamford Zoning Board OKs new mosque on East Side with parking conditions
03/06/2026

The building, constructed as a firehouse in the early 1900s, is in poor condition and would undergo renovations.

Stamford Hospital workers dropped sedated patient on his head, severely injuring him, lawsuit says
02/27/2026

"It's a very serious injury and it completely changed his life," the man's attorney said.

On-track graduation rates soar in Stamford under new high school schedule, data shows
02/26/2026

The rate of passing grades among all students in all of the high schools combined improved in every core content area.

Police 1

Shots Fired podcast: NYPD's quick response to IEDs thrown outside Mayor Mamdani's residence
03/09/2026

The Shots Fired hosts analyze the rapid NYPD response and the broader security concerns raised by the demonstration outside Gracie Mansion

NYPD probing possible 'ISIS-inspired terrorism' after IEDs thrown at protest near mayor’s residence
03/09/2026

An individual in a crowd of counterprotesters threw two devices at protesters participating in a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event

‘Without hesitation’: NYPD sergeant ran toward lit IED as chief tackled suspect
03/10/2026

NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards tackled the suspect while Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward a lit improvised explosive device to protect nearby protesters

BWC: Man walks toward active Fla. police scene firing shots before fatal OIS
03/10/2026

While Fort Lauderdale PD officers were handling a separate incident, the man approached the scene, fired shots into the air and later lowered his gun toward officers

BWC: Conn. officer fatally shoots man approaching cops with knife he refused to drop
03/10/2026

Multiple Hartford Police officers spoke with the man, pleading with him to drop the knife as he continued to approach multiple officers despite a TASER deployment

FBI: NYC 'ISIS-inspired terrorists' that threw IEDs wanted to carry out attack bigger than Boston Marathon bombings
03/10/2026

Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi face numerous federal charges, including a terror charge and using a weapon of mass destruction charge, after the weekend incident outside the mayor’s mansion

Public Safety Labor News

No Weingarten Rights For Arbitration Witness, But Interview Nonetheless Coercive
02/13/2026

Sergeant Jeffrey Tagmyer, a Pittsburgh police officer, was subpoenaed as a wit­ness by his union, the Fraternal Order of Police, to testify in a discipline grievance arbitration for another officer, Sergeant Brian Elledge. After the initial arbitration hearing was continued, City Assistant Solicitor

County PBAs Retiree Healthcare Arbitration Win Upheld
02/13/2026

Passaic County in New Jersey em­ploys sheriff’s officers and corrections officers represented by three Policemen’s Benevolent Association locals (PBAs). Collective bargaining agreements that were in effect from 2007 through 2014 provided that “[u]pon retirement, the Employer will continue to provide

Court Rejects Records Request For Underlying Facts Of Use Of Force Report
02/13/2026

In July 2018, the Whidbey News-Times reported that the City of Langley, Washington, had fired Police Chief David Marks in connection with a use of force incident from November 2017. Later that month, Eric Hood submitted a Public Records Act (PRA) request to the City. His request stated:“Please discl

Police Officer’s Firearm Conviction Required Law Enforcement License Revocation
02/13/2026

Gregory Garcia was a New Jersey police officer employed by the Wharton Police Department. Following a search of his residence, he was charged with multiple firearms-related offenses. On November 14, 2022, he entered a guilty plea to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine in violation of

New Hampshire Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Corrections Officer Terminated After Raising Staffing And Safety Concerns
02/13/2026

Claudia Cass was hired in 2006 as a corrections officer for the New Hampshire Department of Corrections. In December 2022, during a period of low staffing, she worked a shift that she believed fell below the prison’s “critical minimum” staffing level. Several days later, she emailed the prison warde

Court Rejects Police Officer’s Whistleblowing Claims Based On Statements Made During Disciplinary Procedure
02/13/2026

Julie Copeland, a police officer em­ployed by the City of Redmond, Oregon, challenged discipline imposed after her involvement in a high-speed vehicle pursuit, alleging that the City retaliated against her for protected whistleblower activity and engaged in related tortious conduct. The Oregon Court