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Stamford Advocate Police News
New York man, 71, killed after crashing into Stamford utility pole, police say
10/12/2024
Stamford police said they are investigating "all aspects" of the Atlantic Street crash, including the possibility that it was "preceded by some type of medical episode."
Stamford man offered 10 years in sexual assault of 13-year-old that began when she was 9
10/11/2024
The girl told school officials and police that at one point, her mother had seen the abuse and had been told it wouldn't happen again, the affidavit said.
Three Stamford stabbings over past year tied to local gang dispute, prosecutor says
10/08/2024
Three serious assaults involving knives, “makeshift spears” and heavy-duty BB guns over the past year are connected to a dispute involving a local gang, according to a state prosecutor.
New Canaan man gets year in prison for avoiding $272K in taxes, feds say
10/07/2024
The U.S. Attorney says Vishal Dhar, a New Canaan man, will spend a year and a day in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion.
Racial slur found at Darien's Hindley Elementary School playground, officials say
10/06/2024
Darien school officials discovered a racial slur written on a playground pole at Hindley Elementary School on Friday, officials said.
Stamford man assaulted, tried to rob another man, warrant says
10/04/2024
A 23-year-old Stamford man is accused of assaulting and trying to rob another man in August after his attempts to purchase a scooter were rebuffed, a warrant says.
Stamford Advocate Local News
In Photos: 2024 That's Amore Italian festival draws crowds to Stamford's Mill River Park
10/13/2024
What's not to love? There will be pizza, sausage and peppers and pasta for the eating.
CT 147th House race: What voters should know about Matt Blumenthal, Rudy Settimi's priorities
10/13/2024
The 147 District covers parts of North Stamford, Turn of River-Newfield, Springdale, Glenbrook and Belltown.
CT 146th House race: What voters should know about Jim Malerba, Eilish Collins Main's priorities
10/13/2024
The 146th District includes Stamford’s South End and Shippan neighborhoods and much of the city’s downtown.
Stamford zoning officials OK developers building fewer parking spots in projects going forward
10/13/2024
If the new numbers were applied to 18 Dock St., the largest residential development in Stamford in 2024, the project would need 22 fewer parking spaces.
Ex-New Canaan K9 officer sentenced for animal cruelty, illegal explosives denied disability pension
10/13/2024
The New Canaan Pension Committee said he used his police badge to commit an act of dishonesty.
New York man, 71, killed after crashing into Stamford utility pole, police say
10/12/2024
Stamford police said they are investigating "all aspects" of the Atlantic Street crash, including the possibility that it was "preceded by some type of medical episode."
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Video: Fla. sheriff, deputy rescue teen stranded on floating debris in Milton floodwaters
10/11/2024
Sheriff Chronister described the scene as “literally out of a castaway movie,” with the boy gasping for air as they rescued him
Video: Man continuously fires at Wash. police vehicles, officers during SWAT standoff
10/11/2024
The man could be seen on drone footage walking around his home with a rifle; he continued firing shots during multiple negotiation attempts before he was fatally shot
Video: Fla. sheriff's office, fire rescue save more than 100 seniors from flooded assisted living facility
10/11/2024
“This is extraordinary to see this type of flooding...I can only imagine how scary it was,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a video posted to social media
Ore. cops seize bag with ‘Definitely not a bag full of drugs’ printed on it – and it was full of drugs
10/13/2024
A Portland Police Bureau spokesperson said that the drugs were fentanyl and meth; court records say the amount was over 10 grams
Colo. voters to decide if state should add $350M to LE budget, require more prison time for some criminals
10/13/2024
Proposition 128 and Proposition 130 were put forth by Advance Colorado as a way to crack down on crime
N.J. city joins statewide program to pair civilian responders with police officers in mental health response
10/13/2024
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Jersey City will participate in the ARRIVE Together program, an initiative designed to prevent the use of deadly force