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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's Board of Representatives OKs sending pet sales ban resolution to the state legislature
02/03/2026
Mayor Caroline Simmons said she supported the resolution in an emailed statement.
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.
Data: Stamford school enrollment drops dramatically overall; program for immigrants sees 60% decline
02/01/2026
Stamford Public School's total enrollment dropped by nearly 900 students, reaching the lowest mark since 2009, data shows.
Bathhouse proposed for Stamford's Harbor Point draws critics and supporters
01/30/2026
Some neighbors at a recent Zoning Board public hearing were critical of the building's modernist design.
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.
Proposed mosque in Stamford under review at city Zoning Board; questions raised about parking and landscaping
01/28/2026
"It will have a positive, net effect on the neighbors, " the architect said.
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BWC: Person wielding knife, electric shock device runs at Baltimore officers before OIS
02/02/2026
Video shows Baltimore Police officers attempting de-escalation and deploying TASERs before a suspect armed with a knife and stun device charged at officers
'Ok, you guys got me': Suspect invites Colo. officers to dinner after being caught during foot pursuit
02/02/2026
The Wheat Ridge Police Department said the man did not follow through on the offer, writing on social media that “his dinner date at the Jefferson County Jail took precedent.”
La. officer killed in crash during funeral procession
02/02/2026
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Ohlmeyer was escorting a funeral procession when his motorcycle was struck from behind
1 Ga. officer killed, second officer and suspect wounded in hotel room shootout
02/02/2026
The suspect being questioned by police at a hotel shot the two Gwinnett County officers after inviting them into his room, killing Officer Pradeep Tamang
BWC: Wash. deputy rescues driver from burning mail truck after crash
02/01/2026
The Pierce County deputy pulled the driver from the burning truck, then attempted to put out the fire with the help of a bystander
BWC: Wash. deputy deploys spike strips, stopping driver fleeing at more than 150 mph
02/03/2026
Upon spotting a Thurston County deputy and K-9 unit, the suspect took off their plates before doing donuts and fleeing at high speeds
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