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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

Suspects behind botched Stamford home invasion targeted wrong victim, warrant shows
05/04/2026

A suspect told police he thought he was robbing a drug dealer, the warrant shows.

Surveillance video, witnesses tied Stamford man to South End shooting, warrant shows
05/03/2026

The suspect was caught in New York with a gun and ammunition matching evidence recovered at the scene of the shooting, police say.

Stamford student in custody after fight involving stun gun at Westhill High School, police say
04/30/2026

The victim was not injured, police said.

Stamford man found with 68 bags of fentanyl ready for sale, police say
04/28/2026

A search of the suspect turned up 68 bags of fentanyl imprinted with "X It," police said.

Stamford police identify pedestrian who died after being hit by pickup truck on Strawberry Hill Ave.
04/27/2026

Police are continuing to investigate the crash.

Stamford woman dies after being struck by a vehicle that left her in critical condition, police say
04/26/2026

Police said the driver was cited for failing to grant the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Suspects behind botched Stamford home invasion targeted wrong victim, warrant shows
05/04/2026

A suspect told police he thought he was robbing a drug dealer, the warrant shows.

Man dies after falling from boat in Stamford Harbor, official says
05/04/2026

The man fell off his vessel while trying to tie off to his mooring, a state official said.

Stamford dad launches on-demand service to deliver baby items for parents in a pinch
05/03/2026

A Stamford dad created BabyDashNow to help other parents after he was stuck with one diaper in the middle of the night.

Surveillance video, witnesses tied Stamford man to South End shooting, warrant shows
05/03/2026

The suspect was caught in New York with a gun and ammunition matching evidence recovered at the scene of the shooting, police say.

Stamford BOR Fiscal Committee plans for more BOE cuts; wants to fund design for East Side library
05/02/2026

The Board of Representatives will vote on the final budget on May 7.

Investigation finds insufficient evidence in principals' grievance against Stamford school official
05/01/2026

Three Stamford principals filed a grievance against Associate Superintendent Lori Rhodes, saying she created “an unsafe and toxic work environment.”

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LASD arrests electric dirt bike rider who rammed motorcycle deputy head-on during pursuit
05/01/2026

The suspect is accused of speeding more than 50 mph, running multiple red lights and knocking an LASD deputy off a motorcycle

Calif. police chief fires 3 officers with prior military service over disabled veteran license plates
05/01/2026

The former Riverside Police officers have filed a lawsuit alleging the department discriminated against them based on their disabled veteran status

BWC: Several NYPD officers injured in home explosion that occurred during domestic call
04/30/2026

A man allegedly entered his estranged wife's home and sparked an explosion that ultimately killed him; several NYPD officers responding to the domestic disturbance were also injured

‘We’re going in the wrong direction’: LAPD chief flags staffing risks for 2028 Olympics
05/04/2026

The LAPD is seeking 520 recruits for the next fiscal year, but projected officer losses mean the force would grow by only about 10 officers

BWC: Machete-wielding man who slashed 3 people at subway station fatally shot by NYPD
05/04/2026

NYPD officers fired shots after the suspect ignored at least 20 commands to drop the weapon and advanced with a raised blade

Ky. deputy dies weeks after shooting during call
05/04/2026

Crittenden County Deputy Rick Coyle, a veteran officer and school resource officer, was wounded while serving guardianship paperwork

Public Safety Labor News

Court Rejects Late First Amendment Challenge To Termination
04/10/2026

William Shelton was a police officer employed by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Ohio. Outside of his police duties, Shelton also performed as a rap artist and maintained several public social-media accounts. Although supervisors were aware that Shelton made music, his public Y

Arbitrator Exceeded Jurisdiction By Resolving Related Dispute Not Submitted For Resolution
04/10/2026

The Ohio Township Police Associ­ation in Pennsylvania filed a grievance after Ohio Township refused to place a police officer (Officer) on administrative duty under Pennsylvania’s Act 59, which governs the treatment of law enforce­ment officers experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Appeals Court Overturns NYC Correction Officers’ Union President’s Sentence Reduction For Conspiracy And Fraud Convictions
04/10/2026

Norman Seabrook served for many years as president of the New York City Correction Officers Benevolent Associ­ation (COBA). In that role, Seabrook exercised control over millions of dollars in union funds and occupied a position of trust with respect to COBA’s mem­bership. While serving in that role

City’s Use Of Private Investigators For Sick Checks Does Not Violate New York Law
04/10/2026

On Veterans Day 2021, Lieutenant Lauren Mirizio who was on leave under New York’s General Municipal Law 207-c for an on-duty injury, discovered that she was being followed and photo­graphed by a private investigator working on behalf of the City of Yonkers.The Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, a

New Jersey PERC Restrains Arbitration Of Grievance Challenging Sick Leave Verification For Mandatory Overtime
04/10/2026

To address a chronic inability to meet minimum staffing needs at its correctional facility, Hudson County, New Jersey, unilaterally amended its mandatory overtime policy on June 13, 2024. The new provision stipulated that an officer refusing mandatory overtime citing sickness must comply with specif

No ULP When City Refused To Make Firefighters Whole For W-2 Errors
04/10/2026

The Rochester Fire Fighters Asso­ciation, Local 1071, in New York filed an improper practice charge alleging that the City of Rochester violated § 209-a.1(d) of the Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act by refusing to bargain over the impact of the City’s issuance of incorrect W-2 forms to bargainin