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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
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/name/john-forlivio-obituary?id=58766167
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Stamford Advocate Police News
Michelle Troconis tries again for prison release while appealing conviction in Jennifer Dulos case
02/02/2026
Prosecutors noted in court papers that she has already had such a request denied twice, and the third also should be denied.
Stamford fentanyl dealer sentenced to 9 years in prison
01/29/2026
Federal officials say a search of Elie's residence in Stamford last year found 152 grams of fentanyl, 215 grams of crack cocaine, 91 grams of cocaine and eight grams of meth.
Stamford man who stole $28M from Mars candy company gets 5 years in prison
01/23/2026
Federal officials said Steed, a Stamford man, has agreed to pay restitution of $28,410,489 to Mars, Inc., and $10,310,680 in back taxes to the IRS.
2,300-gallon heating oil spill has closed Farms Road in Stamford since last week, officials say
01/15/2026
“At this point, there is no estimated time for cleanup or reopening,” police said on Thursday.
Stamford police warn residents after home invasion involving men disguised as Amazon workers
01/15/2026
"In these cases, individuals claimed to be making a delivery in order to gain access to homes and then committed robberies, in some instances causing bodily harm," Stamford police said.
State will not call witnesses in Michelle Troconis trial challenging conviction in Dulos case
01/14/2026
Attorneys representing the state have opted not to present any witnesses, ending the trial after three days.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford opts in to Connecticut Municipal Development Authority, becoming 39th municipality to join
02/09/2026
CMDA Executive Director David Kooris said of the 39 municipalities that opted in, 11 of them established development districts and signed a memorandum of agreement.
Plans for 305 affordable apartments to replace St. John's Towers in downtown Stamford set for review at city Zoning Board
02/09/2026
The two old towers are set to be replaced with a residential structure that will also be designated as affordable housing.
Student at Stamford's King School is named a finalist in prestigious national science competition
02/08/2026
Leon Wang's grandfather died due to the effects of Alzheimer's, so the King School senior set about finding a way to slow the progress of the disease for his winning project.
Stamford attic fire damages Heming Way home, fire crew says
02/08/2026
The home sustained significant damage and the city fire marshal's office is investigating the cause.
Stamford Downtown Winter Restaurant Weeks returns. Here's who's participating
02/07/2026
Thirty-two downtown Stamford restaurants are participating in the event running Feb. 16–March 1.
Stamford school board pushes for larger budget of $372 million, saving positions and programs
02/07/2026
The board is expected to vote on the school budget on Feb. 10 before it goes before the Board of Finance and Board of Representatives.
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N.Y. bill would nix ICE partnerships with local law enforcement
02/07/2026
The proposed law, the “Local Cops Local Crimes Act,” would void current agreements between ICE and counties in New York, including Nassau County
N.J. trooper dies from medical condition caused by on-duty injury
02/06/2026
New Jersey State Police Sgt. 1st Class Sean Acker served with the State Police for more than 19 years and was a married father of two
NYPD cop convicted of manslaughter in cooler throwing death
02/06/2026
A judge found Sgt. Erik Duran guilty after determining he acted recklessly by throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect during a 2023 narcotics operation
Ariz. DPS identifies trooper and pilot killed in helicopter crash during shooting response
02/06/2026
Trooper Hunter Bennett, 28, and Pilot Robert Skankey, 61, were killed while supporting ground units during an active shooter incident
Drone aids Wis. police in finding, citing serial park pooper
02/09/2026
Stoughton Police Lt. Chad O’Neil said the woman is not homeless; she reportedly admitted to relieving herself in the park at specific times based on a personal routine
Ariz. PD uses drones to crack down on e-bike traffic crimes
02/09/2026
Drones reached scenes 35% faster than patrol units, with a response time five to six minutes quicker, allowing Gilbert Police officers to locate dispersed suspects
Public Safety Labor News
Former Police Attorney’s Post-Termination “Letter To The World” Results In License Suspension
01/09/2026
The Missouri Supreme Court suspended attorney Ryan Christopher McCarty from the practice of law for disclosing confidential client information after his termination as associate general counsel for the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD). McCarty began working for the KCPD in June 2022 and was term
Lack Of Social Media Policy No Bar To Termination For Offensive Facebook Posts
01/09/2026
Editor’s Note: This is a companion case to the case covered in the article “Wisconsin Deputy Warden Properly Fired For Denigrating Muslims” on p. 3 of the September 2025 issue of Public Safety Labor News.Richard Schneiter began his career with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in 1977 as a cor
Boise Officer’s Departure Due To Out-Of-Control Chief May Constitute Constructive Discharge
01/09/2026
The Ninth Circuit reversed summary judgment against Thomas Ray Fleming, a former Boise Police Department lieutenant, holding that a reasonable jury could find he was constructively discharged in retaliation for protected whistleblower activity under the Idaho Protection of Public Employees Act (IPPE
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Corrections Officer’s § 1983 Suit As Time-Barred
01/09/2026
Charles Bozzo was terminated from his position as a corrections officer for the Michigan Department of Corrections in July 2019 after a coworker accused him of harassment. He challenged his termination through his union’s arbitration process, which ended with an arbitrator ruling against him on Marc
No Summary Judgment For County That Fired Jail Official With Anti-Muslim Religious Views
01/09/2026
For nearly a decade, a public Google document titled “The Church and the End Time,” written by the Jail Administrator for the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa, Dean Naylor, sat online. Therein, Naylor detailed his post-tribulation Rapture beliefs, predicting an impending world war that he a
Union’s Clear Denial Of Representation Starts ULP Statute Of Limitations
01/09/2026
A former police department employee’s unfair labor practice charges against her union were dismissed as untimely after a New York PERB Director ruled that the statute of limitations began when the union first clearly refused to represent her, not when it ignored her later, repeated requests.Sanja Dr