Retired Captain Gregory Tomlin Obituary
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Stamford Advocate Police News
Stamford police identify woman hit by car in Stamford Friday
07/31/2026
The 78 year-old woman is still in the hospital and in critical condition, police said.
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.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford police identify woman hit by car in Stamford Friday
07/31/2026
The 78 year-old woman is still in the hospital and in critical condition, police said.
Stamford community raises money for family of 4-year-old killed in apartment fall
07/30/2026
Police have not released the identity of the 4-year-old child as of Thursday afternoon.
Stamford dog sanctuary raises money to repair flash flood damage
07/30/2026
The fundraiser has collected nearly $14,700 in donations.
Man stabbed Stamford bar worker in the face after getting thrown out, police say
07/27/2026
The victim kicked Mardirossian out for harassing staff and other people at the bar, police said, but the man returned through the rear door and stabbed him in the face with a sharp object.
Toddler rescued after being trapped in claw machine at Stamford hotel, officials say
07/27/2026
The toddler crawled into the hotel claw machine, requiring a rescue on Friday evening, according to officials.
Stamford 4-year-old dies after falling from open 10th-floor apartment window, police say
07/27/2026
Police said the child fell from a 10th-floor window of a Prospect Street apartment building.
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BWC: Conn. officers wade into waist-deep floodwaters to save stranded driver
07/30/2026
Video shows Fairfield Police officers rescuing the driver after their vehicle became submerged in floodwaters in an underpass
Texas police academy temporarily suspended amid state investigation
07/30/2026
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement launched a probe into Fort Bend County's police academy after receiving a complaint about an ineligible cadet
BWC: Man stabs LASD deputy before fatal OIS
07/30/2026
The man charged at the deputy swinging the knife just as the deputy was exiting his cruiser
Ind. officer killed by fleeing suspect while deploying tire deflation device
07/30/2026
Town Marshal Brad Fisher had served the Lynn Community for 25 years, first as a firefighter/EMT before transitioning to the role of town marshal and street supervisor
Fla. sheriff's office must go to trial over its handling of Parkland mass shooting, appeals court rules
07/31/2026
The appeals court ruled that immunity applies to policies and procedures, not to negligence or misconduct in the handling of emergencies
Calif. PD expands uniform policy to allow cowboy hats
07/31/2026
Under the policy, Lincoln Police officers can wear white straw cowboy hats during warmer months and black felt hats during colder weather
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