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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

Stamford man arrested again days before reporting to prison for drug trafficking, police say
10/16/2025

The man was set to begin a nearly four-year prison sentence on Thursday.

WWE's Vince McMahon gets special probation in Merritt Parkway reckless driving case
10/16/2025

The charges against Vince McMahon will be erased Oct. 15, 2026, if he stays out of trouble and makes a $1,000 charitable contribution.

Juvenile used kitchen knives to fend off home invaders in Stamford, police say
10/14/2025

The juvenile fought back against four home invaders, one of whom was stabbed during the struggle, an affidavit said.

Stamford police seek decertification of cop who resigned amid domestic violence case, chief says
10/14/2025

Police said the former officer recently violated a protective order when he brought ammo to a local airport.

Norwalk driver suffers life-threatening injuries in Stamford crash on Long Ridge Road, police say
10/12/2025

Police say the Norwalk driver pulled in front of an SUV after turning around in a nearby parking lot early Sunday morning.

Stamford high-rise fire extinguished at Bedford Street apartment, officials say
10/11/2025

“The immediate efforts of Stamford firefighters prevented any injuries to the residents of this building and contained fire damage to the area of origin," Matt Palmer said.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford mayoral candidates talk about South End growth, train station overhaul
10/17/2025

Other topics discussed included education, the city’s master plan and transportation.

Stamford man arrested again days before reporting to prison for drug trafficking, police say
10/16/2025

The man was set to begin a nearly four-year prison sentence on Thursday.

WWE's Vince McMahon gets special probation in Merritt Parkway reckless driving case
10/16/2025

The charges against Vince McMahon will be erased Oct. 15, 2026, if he stays out of trouble and makes a $1,000 charitable contribution.

Juvenile used kitchen knives to fend off home invaders in Stamford, police say
10/14/2025

The juvenile fought back against four home invaders, one of whom was stabbed during the struggle, an affidavit said.

Stamford police seek decertification of cop who resigned amid domestic violence case, chief says
10/14/2025

Police said the former officer recently violated a protective order when he brought ammo to a local airport.

Stamford man killed after driving into Connecticut River was award-winning radiologist
10/13/2025

Police said they found the man's body in a car submerged in the Connecticut River Saturday.

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ICE arrests Ill. officer accused of living in the U.S. illegally for 10 years
10/17/2025

DHS pointed blame at the Hanover Park Police Department for hiring Radule Bojovic, accused of overstaying his visa; the agency said that Bojovic held federal work authorization

Ohio state trooper killed in crash while sitting in cruiser beside roadway
10/17/2025

Trooper Nicholas Cayton was aiding the driver of a disabled semi-truck; he was in his patrol car with the emergency lights activated when another semi-truck struck him from behind

BWC: Hammer-wielding man approaches N.M. officer in Chili’s parking lot before fatal OIS
10/16/2025

The man ignored the Las Cruces officer’s instructions as he closed a distance of about 60 feet before the officer fired shots

Texas nurse fired after telling officers ‘I’ll let you die’ if they were treated at her hospital
10/16/2025

The nurse, who was arrested for a DWI, also told the officer he couldn’t “speak straight” because he had “an accent from another country” and “hadn’t been picked up by ICE yet”

Video shows officers' response to frantic 911 call that led to OIS
10/18/2025

Body camera footage shows Wyoming, Michigan Police officers ushering bystanders out of the home before an armed suspect came to the door, prompting them to open fire

Trump threatens to pull 2026 FIFA games from Boston following protests
10/18/2025

Trump called Boston Mayor Michelle Wu 'radical left' and said “[protests are] taking over parts of Boston"

Public Safety Labor News

Texas Adopts Narrow Public Safety Officer’s Rule Limiting Duties Owed To Police Officers And Firefighters
10/10/2025

On April 24, 2018, off-duty Dallas Police Officer Chad Seward, working as a security guard for Home Depot, responded to a report from Home Depot about suspicious behavior. A store employee, Scott Painter, observed Armando Juarez concealing items in a bucket and hiding in the store, leading Seward to

No ULP, Attorney’s Fees When City Interprets Arbitration Award Narrowly
10/10/2025

The City of Wilmington, Delaware, implemented a final and binding arbitration award with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1590. A firefighter, identified only as “the Grievant,” was on injury leave and was required to report to the City’s Medical Dispensary on five separate dates

Officer’s Conviction For Reckless Endangerment Overturned
10/10/2025

On August 12, 2020, Christopher Nguyen, a former Baltimore Police Department officer, responded to a report of two men fighting in a residential neighborhood in Northeast Baltimore. Upon arrival, Nguyen observed Wayne Brown lying semi-conscious and bloodied on the sidewalk near a gold Lincoln sedan,

Firefighter’s Anti-Abortion Facebook Post Protected By First Amendment
10/10/2025

Steven Melton, a firefighter for the City of Forrest City, Arkansas, reposted a black-and-white image on his personal Facebook page in June 2020. This was after protests regarding the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer began. The image depicted a silhouette of a baby in the womb

Union Rep Booted From Investigatory Interview For Unprotected Outburst
10/10/2025

Rachel Kyler, a Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association representative, attended an investigatory interview for corrections officer trainee Kayshawna Spriggs, who was under investigation for allegedly filing false misconduct reports against inmates at State Correctional Institute Hunting

State Trooper’s Heart Attack Qualifies For Disability Pension After Court Rejects Strict Causation Standard
10/10/2025

Lieutenant Staci K. Shepherd, a 22-year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police with an exemplary record, suffered a heart attack on May 2, 2017, during firearms requalification training. Earlier that day, she had experienced intermittent arm pain and sternum discomfort but proceeded with the train