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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

Woman punched judicial marshal at Stamford courthouse, state police say
04/15/2026

The woman tried to bypass the check-in area before striking the marshal, police said.

Stamford police officer charged in off-duty crash that caused serious injuries
04/14/2026

Officials said the officer was placed on modified duty following the crash, and after his arrest Monday was put on paid administrative leave.

7 displaced by Stamford kitchen fire on Newfield Avenue, officials say
04/13/2026

A person called 911 saying that a stove was on fire, according to the Stamford Fire Department.

Seven people displaced by Stamford fire on Newfield Avenue, officials say
04/13/2026

The American Red Cross said four adults and three children were displaced by the fire on Sunday.

Stamford firefighters rescue kayakers in distress off Cove Island, officials say
04/13/2026

One of the kayaks overturned due to wind gusts and choppy waters, a Stamford fire official said.

Stamford man arrested in NY for driving drunk with wife, kids in the car, police say
04/09/2026

New York police say Lima Flores was charged with two counts of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger less than 16, an offense created after an 11-year-old died in a drunk driving crash.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Woman punched judicial marshal at Stamford courthouse, state police say
04/15/2026

The woman tried to bypass the check-in area before striking the marshal, police said.

Stamford loosens its rules for the approval of temporary signs
04/15/2026

According to the new regulations, businesses would be required to post a bond of $5,000 before erecting a sign.

Stamford Board of Finance cuts $12.1M from school budget, trims funding for East Side library design
04/15/2026

The Board of Finance made a cut of $16.7 million to city and school operating budgets combined.

Stamford police officer charged in off-duty crash that caused serious injuries
04/14/2026

Officials said the officer was placed on modified duty following the crash, and after his arrest Monday was put on paid administrative leave.

Half marathon returns to Stamford April 19 for first time in more than 30 years
04/14/2026

Some streets in the city will be closed during the event, Stamford Police said.

Controversial senior housing plan in Stamford getting scrutiny
04/14/2026

Six separate homes fitted out for elderly residents or the disabled are being proposed at 27-35 Terrace Ave. on a one-acre lot.

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Florida State University campus shooting records show police response, detail shooter's ChatGPT usage
04/14/2026

As a victim pursues a lawsuit against OpenAI, the Florida State Attorney released BWC video showing an officer shooting the suspect before dismounting his motorcycle

Dashcam: Suspected DUI driver slams into cruiser as Fla. deputies dive out of the way
04/13/2026

"This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers our deputies face during everyday tasks that most people might consider routine," the Collier County Sheriff's Office stated

BWC: Man claims to be suffering medical emergency during traffic stop, grabs gun before fatal OIS
04/13/2026

The man was allegedly holding the vehicle's driver against her will and had stabbed her the day before; he resisted Chino PD officers, claiming to be suffering a heart problem

Ex-Calif. deputy among 5 charged with murder in illegal fireworks warehouse explosion
04/13/2026

Samuel Machado, who was a Yolo County Sheriff's lieutenant at the time of the explosion, allegedly illegally stored more than 1 million pounds of fireworks and used his position to evade scrutiny

Tenn. deputy dies from injuries sustained in crash
04/13/2026

Landon Faulkner, 24, joined the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in 2022; in all, he served in law enforcement for nearly six years

Off-duty Okla. corrections officer who stopped suspect from grabbing cop's gun receives national recognition
04/12/2026

Lt. Tyler Gaines intervened when a suspect resisted arrest, fought through TASER deployments and reached for a Hominy officer’s weapon

Public Safety Labor News

Court Rejects Late First Amendment Challenge To Termination
04/10/2026

William Shelton was a police officer employed by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Ohio. Outside of his police duties, Shelton also performed as a rap artist and maintained several public social-media accounts. Although supervisors were aware that Shelton made music, his public Y

Arbitrator Exceeded Jurisdiction By Resolving Related Dispute Not Submitted For Resolution
04/10/2026

The Ohio Township Police Associ­ation in Pennsylvania filed a grievance after Ohio Township refused to place a police officer (Officer) on administrative duty under Pennsylvania’s Act 59, which governs the treatment of law enforce­ment officers experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Appeals Court Overturns NYC Correction Officers’ Union President’s Sentence Reduction For Conspiracy And Fraud Convictions
04/10/2026

Norman Seabrook served for many years as president of the New York City Correction Officers Benevolent Associ­ation (COBA). In that role, Seabrook exercised control over millions of dollars in union funds and occupied a position of trust with respect to COBA’s mem­bership. While serving in that role

City’s Use Of Private Investigators For Sick Checks Does Not Violate New York Law
04/10/2026

On Veterans Day 2021, Lieutenant Lauren Mirizio who was on leave under New York’s General Municipal Law 207-c for an on-duty injury, discovered that she was being followed and photo­graphed by a private investigator working on behalf of the City of Yonkers.The Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, a

New Jersey PERC Restrains Arbitration Of Grievance Challenging Sick Leave Verification For Mandatory Overtime
04/10/2026

To address a chronic inability to meet minimum staffing needs at its correctional facility, Hudson County, New Jersey, unilaterally amended its mandatory overtime policy on June 13, 2024. The new provision stipulated that an officer refusing mandatory overtime citing sickness must comply with specif

No ULP When City Refused To Make Firefighters Whole For W-2 Errors
04/10/2026

The Rochester Fire Fighters Asso­ciation, Local 1071, in New York filed an improper practice charge alleging that the City of Rochester violated § 209-a.1(d) of the Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act by refusing to bargain over the impact of the City’s issuance of incorrect W-2 forms to bargainin