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Stamford Advocate Police News
Stamford man charged in July shooting outside Hatchfield Park, police say
04/28/2025
The suspect told police the other man involved had attacked him with a knife earlier that day, and appeared to pull a gun before the suspect shot.
2 Stamford felons charged after being found with illegal guns, police say
04/25/2025
Police had been investigating the men for about two weeks after receiving information that they illegally had guns, an official said.
Stamford man, 51, stabbed roommate in neck over rent dispute, police say
04/24/2025
Police said the victim was "lucky" to be alive after suffering a serious stab wound to the neck.
Former Stamford man accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl, warrant says
04/22/2025
When confronted by investigators about the allegations, the man “chuckled" and said he didn’t commit the crime, according the affidavit.
Greenwich woman helped suspected gunman flee Stamford shooting, warrant says
04/17/2025
Police say the woman drove the suspect to New York, where she paid for a hotel room.
Stamford man pleads not guilty to drug and weapons charges: Feds
04/16/2025
When he was arrested in January, police said the man had 142 grams of fentanyl and 212 grams of cocaine in his possession.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Former Stamford man one of five brothers to serve in Vietnam: 'Never really talked about what we did'
04/30/2025
All five of the brothers returned home from their service, but it wasn't easy.
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons gives birth to daughter: 'We are overjoyed'
04/29/2025
The president of the Board of Representatives will serve as acting mayor until Simmons returns.
Jury awards $22M to family of New Canaan woman who died giving birth to twins at Stamford Hospital
04/29/2025
The jury awarded the woman's estate a total of $22,857,143 — $20,057,143 for non-economic damages and $2.8 million for economic damages.
Stamford could get music and arts festival in 2026 from creators of Governors Ball, Capitol Groove
04/29/2025
The people behind Gov Ball and The Capitol Groove music festivals said the cancellation of Alive at Five left “a void within the city for live music/entertainment events.”
Stamford man charged in July shooting outside Hatchfield Park, police say
04/28/2025
The suspect told police the other man involved had attacked him with a knife earlier that day, and appeared to pull a gun before the suspect shot.
UConn Stamford could expand thanks to modifications made to new zoning regulations
04/28/2025
A new set of land-use regulations would create incentives for campus-related buildings, such as libraries and dorms, to be larger, taller and have less parking.
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Video: Conn. cruiser damaged, windshield broken with officers inside during street takeover
04/29/2025
Dash camera footage shows a suspect jumping onto the hood of the cruiser; another suspect threw a traffic cone, cracking the windshield
'Remember them': N.C. community gathers to honor 4 fallen officers 1 year after shootout
04/29/2025
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released an hour-long documentary about the incident, while the community gathered to hold a memorial stair climb
BWC: Calif. officers fire at robbery suspects during pursuit before K-9 apprehension
04/29/2025
A Fresno officer initially fired shots after the suspects, armed with a rifle, drove a vehicle toward him; later, as one suspect fled on foot, officers again fired shots
Video: Woman fires shot toward LAPD, CHP officers before OIS
04/28/2025
The woman, who is married to a Weezer band member, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting toward officers who were searching for a hit-and-run suspect
Ohio AG sues body armor manufacturer over sale of alleged counterfeit ballistic plates
04/30/2025
ShotStop Ballistics is also facing federal probes after an investigation found the company was buying armor plates from China and claiming they were manufactured in the U.S.
BWC: Fla. police leap onto circling boat after boater thrown overboard
04/30/2025
Boat crews, including the Sarasota PD Marine unit, were able to safely stop the vessel after the boater was thrown overboard
Public Safety Labor News
Township Violated First Amendment With Broad Ban On Thin Blue Line Flag
04/11/2025
The Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania Lodge, the Springfield Township Police Benevolent Association, and individual police officers Christian Wilbur, Robert Baiada, and Chris Calhoun, challenged a policy enacted by Springfield Township that restricted Township employees from displaying a Thin B
Unilateral Drug Policy Changes Reversed And City Appeal Rejected
04/11/2025
Prior to 2019, the City of Great Falls, Montana had collectively bargained workplace drug and alcohol use and testing policies with all its employees. The existing policy prohibited employee use of alcohol or drugs on city premises or while performing city business, and it allowed for temporary i
State Court Confirms Louisiana Police Association’s Right To Engage In Political Activity
04/11/2025
The Louisiana State Troopers Association (LSTA) is a labor organization representing over 90% of commissioned and classified state police troopers and a majority of state police trooper retirees.The Louisiana State Police Commission was established by the Louisiana Constitution and vested with br
Oregon Pension Cap Statute Survives Constitutional Challenge
04/11/2025
Mark Meister began employment in a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) covered position on September 1, 1991, and retired February 1, 2020. On January 31, 2020, for the pay period of January 16 to 31, he received a lump-sum payment for accrued vacation and compensatory time totaling $21,945.0
Unwelcome Groping Of Fellow Officer Results In Sexual Violence Protective Order
04/11/2025
Sean Fowler and Amber Heidel were corrections officers at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at SCI-Huntington. In October 2022, while in the lounge area, Fowler repeatedly questioned Heidel about her injured arm, which required surgery. He nagged her about wanting to touch it, despite her
Bad Record Keeping Defense Fails For Louisiana Police Chief Caught With Drugs And Cash In Vehicle
04/11/2025
Mitch Bratton, the chief of police for the Village of Grayson, called the Louisiana State Police to report suspicions that the town clerk was stealing from the town. Louisiana State Police detectives went to Grayson to speak to Bratton and ask him to provide records related to the narcotics fund, b