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Stamford Advocate Police News
Stamford man pleads guilty to stealing more than $1 million from car dealer
03/24/2025
Police say the man, who worked for Miller Motorcars, created a towing scheme that netted him more than $1 million.
Stamford police: Man tried to lure middle school girls into his van while they walked to school
03/22/2025
Neither student was harmed in the incidents, which happened in two different Stamford neighborhoods, police said.
Ex-Stamford police officer to have charges dismissed in extra-duty theft scheme
03/20/2025
The former sergeant is one of four Stamford cops accused of bilking the department's extra-duty program of more than $154,000.
Woman to face 'more serious charges’ in Stamford motel killing, prosecutor says
03/19/2025
The defendant and an alleged accomplice were caught in New York with a blood-spattered note containing the victim's credit card information, according to state prosecutors.
Former Stamford police officer has month to decide on plea deal in crash that killed pastor
03/14/2025
The former Stamford police officer received an offer in January calling for him to serve two years in prison.
Stamford felon sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison for gun possession, feds say
03/13/2025
Federal officials say a 35-year-old Stamford man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Former Stamford police Sgt. Michael Loughran seeks to run for mayor as a Democrat
03/25/2025
Michael Loughran filed his paperwork to run for mayor for the Nov. 4 election March 21.
Stamford Board of Education members concerned by claims of coercion from high school principals
03/25/2025
"The board is concerned with any assertions of unfair treatment within our school community," said Board president Michael Hyman.
Stamford man pleads guilty to stealing more than $1 million from car dealer
03/24/2025
Police say the man, who worked for Miller Motorcars, created a towing scheme that netted him more than $1 million.
Stamford Board of Reps' needs to approve private management of Scofield Manor
03/24/2025
Privatizing the facility could save the city between $500,000 and $1 million a year.
Stamford's purchase of former YMCA voted down by finance board: 'Another money pit'
03/22/2025
Stamford officials had hoped to buy the property in part to offer offer a publicly-accessible pool downtown for residents.
Two Stamford high school principals say they were 'coerced' to support new controversial schedule
03/22/2025
The two principals allegedly were told that not writing the statement would amount to "insubordination," according to a letter obtained via an FOI request.
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Texas police remove incendiary devices from Tesla dealership in Austin
03/24/2025
The discovery follows a string of violent acts targeting Tesla across the country with President Donald Trump calling the attacks “domestic terrorism"
N.M. officer walks away ‘muddy’ after sinkhole swallows cruiser
03/24/2025
The Rio Rancho Police Department cruiser fell into the sinkhole after a water main break caused a large portion of the road to collapse
La. deputy struck, killed by fleeing suspects during pursuit
03/23/2025
Sgt. Grant Candies, a nine-year veteran of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, was married with two children
Video: Woman arrested after ramming Conn. police cruisers, leading high-speed pursuit
03/23/2025
The woman was stopped for traffic violations and had an active warrant; she struck two cruisers and a gas station pump as she tried to flee the stop
Killer of Denver police officer applies for program that could lead to early parole, drawing outrage
03/23/2025
“I think it’s preposterous that this is even a consideration, that the person who killed [Officer Donald Young] will not serve his entire sentence,” Chief Ron Thomas said
Bond between officers and horses in Chicago PD’s Mounted Patrol Unit is built on trust and training
03/23/2025
“We call the bond of loyalty between the officer and the horse ‘hand to hoof,’” Sgt. Rishi Desai said. “Forming that bond and commitment takes blood, sweat and tears”
Public Safety Labor News
Anti-Unionization Efforts Violated Colorado Labor Law
03/07/2025
The Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 47, started gathering signatures for a representation election, and on February 7, 2024, the FOP notified the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office that 75% of their employees had voted “yes” for collective bargaining. The FOP also stated that it had met with Sheri
Notice, Pre-Discipline Hearing Satisfied Due Process Requirements For Police Chief
03/07/2025
Reginald Brown was employed as a corporal and Interim Chief of Police for the Monroe Police Department (MPD) in Louisiana. On July 6, 2020, just before a contested mayoral election, officers informed Brown of an incident involving alleged excessive force. Brown notified the city attorney, placed the
Denial Of Benefits For Troopers On Baby Bonding Leave Did Not Violate State Law
03/07/2025
Aimee Bodge and several other state troopers filed a lawsuit alleging that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had a policy of denying the accrual of benefits, specifically seniority, length-of-service credit, vacation time, and sick time, while an employee was on Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PF
Federal Court Improperly Dismissed Officer’s First Amendment Retaliation Claim Over Social Media Posts
03/07/2025
Wayne Brown, a former Tulsa, Oklahoma police officer, brought a Section 1983 action against the City of Tulsa and Tulsa Police Chief Charles Jordan, alleging he was terminated in retaliation for exercising his First Amendment free speech rights and in violation of his equal protection rights.In Sept
Police Departments, Officers Have No Duty To Curb Off-Duty Alcohol Consumption
03/07/2025
In July 2019, Brent Bartlett, a Juneau, Alaska Police Department (JPD) officer, rear-ended Arlene Tripp’s car while Bartlett was off duty. Bartlett was found to be severely intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content of 0.239, nearly three times the legal limit, and subsequently pled guilty to drivin
Fire Department’s Response To Racist Incident Relieved It Of Hostile Work Environment Liability
03/07/2025
In March 2020, Deputy Chief Pietro Martino of the Plainfield Fire Department in New Jersey taught a course on COVID-19. Timothy Burkhardt, a firefighter of Asian descent, fell asleep during the class. Martino took this opportunity to mock Burkhardt, asking him if he “just got back from Wuhan, and