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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

CT judge denies Michelle Troconis' bid to overturn her conviction in Dulos case
05/19/2026

The judge denied Troconis' habeas petition after ruling that her former attorney "was competently acting as her advocate at all times."

Stamford water main break closes Newfield Avenue for second time in a month, police say
05/18/2026

Police said the northbound lane is expected to be closed for the next several hours.

Some Stamford roads to close Thursday for Boys and Girls Club 5K run
05/14/2026

The closures will occur from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., police said.

Stamford man admits trafficking fentanyl after drugs found in ceiling, prosecutors say
05/13/2026

The drugs were stashed in the ceiling tiles of an apartment building where Brandon Turner worked, officials said.

Stamford homeowner tortured and killed tenant before foreclosure shootout, police say
05/13/2026

The homeowner, Jed Parkington, was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Stamford man repeatedly sexually assaulted 13-year-old New York girl, feds say
05/12/2026

Authorities say that in one incident, the man drove the girl from her home to a site I-95 in Greenwich and sexually assaulted her.

Stamford Advocate Local News

New pickleball courts coming to Cove Island Park in Stamford, along with rebuilt tennis courts
05/22/2026

Upgrades to the sports facilities are in store, along with new pickleball courts.

Firefighter injured while battling Stamford Transfer Station blaze, official says
05/21/2026

Crews fought the blaze for more than nine hours, a fire official said.

Stamford developers will cut part of Seaview House office building to satisfy FEMA rules
05/21/2026

"The goal is to bring it 100 percent into compliance," said William Hennessey, an attorney representing the developers.

Stamford BOR approves new mill rate, includes tax increase for $7 million fund for school projects
05/21/2026

Stamford's Board of Representatives voted Wednesday night to approve the new mill rates with 32 "yes" votes and one "no" vote from Rep. Bobby Pavia.

Stamford approves 6-unit Terrace Avenue housing plan despite neighborhood opposition
05/20/2026

At the request of the Zoning Board, the development team added plans for new landscaping and fencing at the site.

Former Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera launches Mo’s Heat hot sauce at Stamford ShopRite
05/20/2026

Mariano Rivera met fans and debuted Mo’s Heat with tastings Wednesday at Stamford’s ShopRite on West Main Street.

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Md. officer convicted of attempted murder for 2024 shooting at unarmed man on roadside
05/22/2026

Dashcam video shows the man walking past Bowie PD Sgt. Robert Warrington and adjusting an object in his hand; Warrington draws his gun and fires a shot at the man from behind

Dashcam: Minn. officer arrests cop accused of driving with BAC over 3x the legal limit
05/22/2026

Dashcam shows a Bloomington officer arresting a part-time Chatfield officer dressed in full uniform with a badge and gun

BWC shows arrest of Ore. man whose kidnapping attempt was thwarted by 85-year-old bystander
05/22/2026

The man is accused of stalking a woman and tasing her before physically attacking her; when the bystander confronted the suspect, the woman was able to run to her car

BWC: Man shoots Minn. officer in hand before fatal OIS
05/25/2026

The Richfield PD officer pursued the suspected prowler on foot before both men fell to the ground; the man produced a gun and shot the officer, prompting another officer to fire shots

Updated 911 guidance targets international calls ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
05/25/2026

Among the updated guidance, NENA said telecommunicators should check the ALI NAM field for international callback numbers rather than rely on ANI

N.H. trooper uses cruiser to stop wrong-way driver, crashing head-on
05/24/2026

The driver of the Nissan was arrested on felony counts of reckless conduct, second-degree assault and criminal mischief, as well as driving under the influence

Public Safety Labor News

Cities Unlawfully Refused To Bargain Over FOIA Pre-Disclosure Procedures
05/08/2026

In 2020, the New York State Legislature repealed Civil Rights Law § 50-a, which, since 1976, had provided absolute protection for police officers’, corrections officers’, and certain peace officers’ personnel records used to evaluate job perfor­mance. The same legislative package added amendments to

“Union Hat” Defense Defeats New York ULP Claim
05/08/2026

Matthew Nathe, a correctional officer employed by Orange County in New York and an elected delegate of the Orange County Corrections Officers’ Benevolent Association (OCCOBA), circulated a petition seeking a special union meeting to reconsider the union’s bargaining demands. At the time, the OCCOBA

Giglio List Placement Sinks Officer’s EEO Claim
05/08/2026

Kady-Ann Cox, an African-Amer­ican police officer employed by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transpor­tation Authority (SEPTA), filed suit after SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel terminated her employment in 2019. Cox alleged that the termination was motivated by race discrimination and asserted claim

Sheriff’s Office Liable For Workers’ Compensation Arising From Private Detail
05/08/2026

Steven Matthew Lassiter was a dep­uty with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina. The Sheriff’s Office had a policy allowing deputies to seek approval for off-duty employment. In 2017, Truesdell Corporation was awarded a state contract for bridge repair work on I-95. The contract req

Ohio FOP Allowed To Intervene In Federal Discipline Challenge
05/08/2026

The Estate of Donovan Lewis brought a federal civil rights action against the City of Columbus, Ohio, and the Columbus police chief, alleging that Lewis’s fatal shooting by a police officer resulted from an official policy or custom of racially discriminatory policing and excessive force. The compla

New Jersey PERC Nixes Union’s Challenge To Revocation Of Take-Home Car Policy
05/08/2026

On November 4, 2024, the City of Pleasantville, New Jersey, passed Resolution 177, updating its vehicle use policy to prohibit personal use and commuting with police vehicles except for essential Department heads. Eight days later, on November 12, Police Chief Stacy Schlachter issued a memorandum in