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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

DNA used to tie Stamford man to seized firearms, police say
06/11/2026

Stamford police say investigators seized the firearms in January and used DNA testing to confirm the weapons belonged to the suspect.

NYC man arrested in connection with Stamford fatal overdose, feds say
06/10/2026

Officials said the defendant has been linked to three overdose deaths.

Storm-torn American flag caused thousands of power outages in Stamford, Greenwich, officials say
06/08/2026

The outages have since been mostly resolved, Eversource reported.

CT funeral procession stopped on I-95 after reports of people hanging out of cars, police say
06/05/2026

Police said the procession is under investigation.

Michelle Troconis appeals denial of petition to overturn conviction in Jennifer Dulos case
06/05/2026

The petition to overturn the conviction cites “ineffective assistance of counsel.”

Stamford man gets nearly 4 years for trafficking narcotics in southwestern Connecticut
06/01/2026

Some of the drugs seized during the investigation into the drug trafficking organization had been cut with synthetic opioids and large animal tranquilizer.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford's Yerwood Center, closed after asbestos discovery, undergoes $1 million-plus renovation
06/14/2026

Joyce Yerwood, Fairfield County's first Black female doctor, founded the center in 1943, according to the Boys and Girls Club of Stamford's website.

Stamford schools seek dismissal of lawsuit over unvaccinated 4-year-old who was denied preschool
06/13/2026

A man filed a lawsuit against the Stamford school board for not allowing his autistic, nonverbal daughter to attend a preschool program because she is unvaccinated.

Stamford residents back plan requiring solar panels, green roofs on new projects
06/13/2026

Multiple speakers said they favored the environmental regulations, which would require a text change to the city’s zoning code.

Stamford teachers union calls for reversal of five educator layoffs, dozens of reassignments
06/12/2026

Stamford Public Schools recently laid off five educators and reassigned almost 30 other teachers to new positions.

DNA used to tie Stamford man to seized firearms, police say
06/11/2026

Stamford police say investigators seized the firearms in January and used DNA testing to confirm the weapons belonged to the suspect.

NYC man arrested in connection with Stamford fatal overdose, feds say
06/10/2026

Officials said the defendant has been linked to three overdose deaths.

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‘I remember it like it was yesterday’: Orlando officers mark 10 years since Pulse
06/12/2026

Officers who confronted the gunman and rescued victims say the events of June 12, 2016, continue to shape their lives and careers

BWC: Calif. deputies open fire after man runs up to cruiser with gun
06/11/2026

After a brief pursuit, the exited and ran toward one of the Orange County deputy's driver’s side doors

Brothers follow three-generation legacy into Mo. police department
06/14/2026

Nicholas and Michael Menendez will join the St. Louis PD after serving in the Army and graduating from the academy, following the footsteps of their mother, father and grandfather

Cop severely wounded by gunman who menaced bus rider awarded NYPD Medal of Honor
06/14/2026

Det. Brett Boller had three months on the job when he confronted a man who had been arguing with another passenger over a bus seat and subsequently shot Boller in the midsection

Calif. police K-9 catches suspect who hit fire hydrant during pursuit
06/14/2026

The suspect evaded a traffic stop and fled at around 70mph before crashing into the fire hydrant; Yuba City K-9 Rook nabbed the suspect after he fled on foot

Man who got drunk at birthday party, shot at Calif. sheriff's office helicopter sentenced to 9 years in prison
06/13/2026

The man ultimately finished off a handle of Jack Daniels containing 1.75 liters of hard liquor before firing shots intermittently for at least 20 minutes

Public Safety Labor News

Texas Supreme Court Holds PTSD That Impairs Job Performance Is Not Protected Under State Disability Law
06/12/2026

Chris Callaway, a Texas Ranger, had seen more than his share of trauma. By 2017, the job had taken its toll, and he took medical leave for alcoholism and PTSD. He transferred back to the Criminal Investigations Division in 2018, then took more leave in late 2019 for inpatient treatment.On January 15

Termination Upheld For Corrections Union President’s On-Duty Cell Phone Use
06/12/2026

The Civil Service Employees As­sociation (CSEA) filed an improper practice charge after the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) terminated William MacDonald, a Plant Utility Engineer 1 at Hudson Correctional Facility who also served as the CSEA local president.

Maryland Court Refuses To Narrow Police Bill Of Rights Protections
06/12/2026

Christopher Handler, a corporal with the Brunswick Police Department in Maryland, received two letters of reprimand in August 2023: one for a speeding complaint and another for alleged unprofessional conduct toward a supervisor. Neither incident involved misconduct toward a member of the public. Han

Court Reverses Conviction Over Police Chief’s Machine Gun Side Hustle
06/12/2026

Brad Wendt, the Chief of Police of Adair, Iowa, also owned two firearms stores. After obtaining Special Occupan­cy Tax status allowing him to purchase machine guns, he began writing “law letters” on Adair Police Department letterhead — ninety of them over four years. He claimed machine guns were for

New Mexico Labor Relations Board Finds Police Take-Home Vehicles Policy A Mandatory Subject Of Bargaining
06/12/2026

The Village of Hatch Police Offi­cers Association in New Mexico filed a prohibited practice complaint after the Village unilaterally terminated its take-home vehicle (THV) program in September 2025. The program, imple­mented through a 2020 resolution and general order, allowed officers to take po­li

Lesser PTSD Protections For Oregon 911 Dispatchers
06/12/2026

Camille Smicz, a longtime 911 dispatcher for the Deschutes County, Oregon 911 Service District, sought workers’ compensation benefits related to her duties as a dispatcher. “Over her 20 years as a dispatcher, [Smicz] assist­ed by phone with many alarming and disturbing situations,” and in filing her