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Stamford Advocate Police News
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.
2 Stamford men accused of using mail to traffic fentanyl from out of state, feds say
04/08/2025
The U.S. attorney's office said the men used the mail to send fentanyl from California and Arizona to Connecticut.
Stamford man joked about running over victim twice with SUV, warrant says
04/08/2025
A man called police and said the suspect called him and "was laughing and said he wasn’t going to jail for what he did," police say.
Stamford nurse who stole vials of fentanyl and hydromorphone pleads guilty, feds say
04/08/2025
A Pelham, New York woman who worked as a nurse at a Stamford surgical clinic could face up to 10 years in prison, federal officials said.
Stamford Advocate Local News
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.
Stamford's King School unveils new early childhood center as enrollment, interest grows
04/22/2025
The new Early Childhood Center will officially open in the fall for the upcoming school year.
More time needed for motions in Michelle Troconis contempt charge in Jennifer Dulos trial
04/21/2025
The prosecution has asked for more time in the Michelle Troconis contempt case tied to Jennifer Dulos' murder, after Troconis' lawyer argued the charge was "legally insufficient."
Historic building on Stamford's Atlantic Street in downtown area sold for $2.9 million
04/21/2025
The law firm operated from the site until moving to a new location at 1 Landmark Square in 2022.
Stamford Board of Finance makes $21M worth of cuts to budget, including $3.5M from schools
04/20/2025
The board cut $3.5 million from the Board of Education’s budget, an increase from the $3 million cut it approved during last year’s budget process.
Stamford-based auction will include items from former Greenwich resident Susie Hilfiger's collection
04/19/2025
Susie Hilfiger is the first wife of fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger.
Police 1
'Heinous and horrible': BWC video shows man opening fire on Iowa officers during 11-hour standoff
04/21/2025
The convicted felon ignored negotiations, fired at Cedar Rapids Police officers and through apartment walls before being found by a robot
Va. K-9 killed after being struck by patrol car during pursuit
04/21/2025
Roanoke PD K-9 Knox was released to pursue a suspect fleeing on foot when he was fatally struck by a responding officer’s cruiser
Calif. police union says officer’s fatal cancer contracted in line of duty
04/21/2025
The Redlands police union says Officer Seth Franklin’s melanoma came from years of sun exposure during patrols, yet the city denied his workers’ comp claim
Seattle officers seek anonymity in Supreme Court case tied to Jan. 6 rally attendance
04/21/2025
After the Washington Supreme Court ruled against them, the officers contend that their off-duty political activity does not justify public exposure or disciplinary action
Man wearing gas mask arrested after using pepper spray on court officers near Boston, police say
04/20/2025
The suspect also punched, shoved and assaulted multiple people before several officers subdued him
In cinema-style heist, tunneling thieves steal $10M in gold, jewels from LA jewelry store
04/20/2025
LAPD says the burglars drilled through reinforced concrete, bypassed cameras and escaped undetected
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