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Stamford Advocate Police News
Darien police investigating incidents of drivers talking to children
09/17/2024
Darien police released information on four incidents in recent weeks in which drivers spoke interacted with children on the street.
Prosecutor: No offer for Michelle Troconis, convicted in death of Jennifer Dulos, in contempt case
09/16/2024
Michelle Troconis, convicted in the death and disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, appeared in Stamford court Monday to address a contempt of court charge.
Stamford man pleads not guilty to PCP distribution, gun possession charges
09/13/2024
Jermaine Jones, a Stamford man with felony convictions, pleaded not guilty to allegations he had PCP and a loaded gun, the U.S. attorney's office said.
Stamford firefighters rescue multiple pets after basement fire in multi-family home on Noble Street
09/13/2024
Stamford firefighters said one cat died and multiple pets were rescued from a basement fire at a mult-family home on Noble Street Thursday afternoon.
‘No justice:’ Fatal Stamford shooting victim’s family seeks closure as suspect rejects state’s offer
09/12/2024
Stephanie Guirand's family members are calling for justice after the lead suspect in her 2022 death, Anthony Vines Jr., rejected a state offer to plead guilty to fatally shooting her.
Fifth Stamford man charged in 7-on-2 double stabbing where 'makeshift' spears were used
09/11/2024
A fifth man has been charged in connection with a double stabbing where seven assailants allegedly attacked two men with ”makeshift” spears, leaving one of them with a life-threatening injury.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Darien to cut down 22 trees on Great Island, Nearwater Lane to critics' dismay: 'I don’t understand'
09/19/2024
Darien’s Tree Warden Michael Cotta announced the decision to remove 15 trees on Great Island which have been slated for clearing to make way for the entrance road expansion.
Darien National Merit Scholarship semifinalists named, Leroy Avenue sidewalk upgrades and more news
09/19/2024
Nine Darien High School students have been named National Merit Scholarship Corp. semifinalists, eligible for grants and other awards.
New Canaan students named National Merit semifinalists, CT Stage Company to put on 'Hair,' more news
09/19/2024
Six New Canaan High School students and three from St. Luke's School have been named National Merit Scholarship Award semifinalists.
NY man pleads guilty to Stamford fatal road rage incident after previously rejecting state's offer
09/18/2024
Months after rejecting a state offer, a New York man reversed course and pleaded guilty to killing a 71-year-old man during a road rage incident.
Stamford high schools change attendance regulations again after absenteeism rates spike
09/18/2024
Less than a year after overhauling attendance rules for high schools, the school district is implementing a stricter approach.
Darien-based Person to Person adds second mobile food pantry in Stamford to address 'growing demand'
09/17/2024
The organization serves families throughout Lower Fairfield County.
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Ky. deputy shot, killed by fleeing suspect
09/17/2024
Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps was assisting other agencies in a foot pursuit; when officers located the suspect, he opened fire, fatally wounding Phipps
BWC released in arrest of suspect in Trump assassination attempt
09/16/2024
The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours
Mich. State Police motor carrier officer dies days after crash
09/16/2024
Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter was taken off of life support after being struck and severely wounded while conducting a traffic stop
BWC: Man raises ‘edged weapons,’ advances toward Ohio officers before fatal OIS
09/16/2024
Several officers repeatedly ordered the man to drop his weapons as he advanced toward them near a Columbus PD substation
Mass. police recruit dies after 'medical crisis' during defensive tactics training
09/16/2024
The Massachusetts State Police administered the oath of office in Enrique Delgado-Garcia’s final hours of life before pinning him with his Trooper Badge
Ky. troopers, YouTube streamers find body believed to be suspect in highway shooting after 2-week search
09/19/2024
“People have been in fear” following the shooting of 12 vehicles and the wounding of five freeway drivers on Sept. 7, Laurel County Sheriff John Root said
Public Safety Labor News
New Hampshire Fails To Bargain Impact Of State Trooper Body Cameras
09/13/2024
The New Hampshire Troopers Association is the exclusive bargaining representative for New Hampshire State Police. In October 2020, New Hampshire’s governor issued an executive order requiring state troopers to wear body worn cameras. In August 2021, Association representatives met with Peter Demas,
Officer Who Resigned As Part Of Plea Agreement Not Eligible For RLEO Gun Permit
09/13/2024
Michael Maudlin was a state trooper in New Jersey from 1987 until 2009. He left the State Police pursuant to an agreement with his employer. Maudlin agreed to plead guilty to alleged misconduct and retire in order to preserve his right to collect a pension. On August 12, 2021, Maudlin applied for a
Prison Committed ULP By Refusing To Provide Staffing Guidelines Requested By Union
09/13/2024
AFGE Local 4010 represents correctional officers at Federal Correctional Institute Cumberland (FCI Cumberland). In May 2022, while bargaining for a new contract, the Union asked FCI Cumberland to provide the most up-to-date staffing guidelines “so that it could decide whether to bargain and engage i
Non-Disparagement Clause In Settlement Agreement Deemed Unenforceable
09/13/2024
Christine Savage, a sergeant who worked for the Neptune Township Police Department in New Jersey, filed a lawsuit in December 2013 accusing the Department of discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment. The parties ultimately entered a settlement in 2014, promoting Savage to sergeant and prov
Court Refuses Class Action Suit For Pre- And Post-Shift Activities
09/13/2024
Nicole McDaniel is an hourly employee of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC). McDaniel filed a wage and hour claim against the DOC and moved to certify a class of plaintiffs similarly aggrieved. McDaniel argued that the DOC improperly withheld payment from its employees, including her, by
Post-Retirement Timing Of Felony Conviction Does Not Preclude Illinois Pension Forfeiture
09/13/2024
John Trapp worked as a firefighter in the city of Burbank, Illinois from 1988 until 2017. In January 2017, the fire chief was notified of an inappropriate relationship between Trapp and a 17-year-old girl working as a fire department volunteer and placed Trapp on administrative leave pending a crimi