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Stamford Advocate Police News
Stamford police to charge man with murder in Super 8 motel shooting, official says
05/13/2025
The man and another suspect initially were charged with larceny and identity theft charges related to the death of a man in October 2024.
Michelle Troconis' lawyers file 2nd motion to have contempt charges in Jennifer Dulos trial dismissed
05/13/2025
Troconis's lawyers cited the state's failure to comply with a court-ordered deadline to respond to a previously filed motion to dismiss.
Stamford man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting, photographing 7-year-old girl
05/12/2025
Police said they found explicit photos of the child on the suspect's phone during the investigation.
3 arrested, including juvenile, after gun, drugs found in car that hit Stamford cruiser, police say
05/12/2025
The vehicle containing the gun and drugs tried to flee a traffic stop, hitting a police vehicle, police said.
Stamford teacher resigns after arrest in February incident prompted investigation, official says
05/12/2025
The teacher was placed on administrative leave on Feb. 25 pending an investigation, an official said.
Stamford police arrest several Westhill High School students after fights, officials say
05/11/2025
Officers responded Friday afternoon to a report of multiple altercations at the school on Roxbury Road.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford police to charge man with murder in Super 8 motel shooting, official says
05/13/2025
The man and another suspect initially were charged with larceny and identity theft charges related to the death of a man in October 2024.
Michelle Troconis' lawyers file 2nd motion to have contempt charges in Jennifer Dulos trial dismissed
05/13/2025
Troconis's lawyers cited the state's failure to comply with a court-ordered deadline to respond to a previously filed motion to dismiss.
Stamford man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting, photographing 7-year-old girl
05/12/2025
Police said they found explicit photos of the child on the suspect's phone during the investigation.
3 arrested, including juvenile, after gun, drugs found in car that hit Stamford cruiser, police say
05/12/2025
The vehicle containing the gun and drugs tried to flee a traffic stop, hitting a police vehicle, police said.
Stamford teacher resigns after arrest in February incident prompted investigation, official says
05/12/2025
The teacher was placed on administrative leave on Feb. 25 pending an investigation, an official said.
Stamford Board of Education member claims fellow members violated FOIA with letter
05/12/2025
Board of Education member Andy George also questioned the use of the board's letterhead since the message was not signed by all members of the body.
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Teens tied to Venezuelan gang ambushed NYPD officers in ‘wolfpack’ attack, mayor says
05/12/2025
Members of Diablos de la 42, an offshoot of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, used scooters and bottles to attack officers trying to stop a robbery, Mayor Eric Adams said
Herd of ‘hoofed hooligans’ escape — and end up 14 miles from home, Ga. cops say
05/11/2025
Gilmer County Sheriff's deputies were able to wrangle the whole herd and return the goats to their owner
NYC mayor says 500 bodegas will get silent panic buttons in $1.6M initiative
05/11/2025
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the city will equip the bodegas with “Silent Shield” buttons that would link cameras in the food stores to the PD in real time
Wis. prosecutor clears Ohio police of wrongdoing in fatal shooting near GOP convention
05/11/2025
Columbus officers could be heard on BWC footage before the shooting identifying themselves as police and ordering a man to drop knives he was using to threaten another man
Wash. sheriff's office rescues firefighters after their boat sinks
05/10/2025
The Benton County sheriff's office said a “freak accident” caused the rescue boat to get sucked under the current as the crew was trying to help the rafters
Conn. officer returns to work after 9-year-old daughter saved his life
05/10/2025
"She was the first of many people, including police, fire, EMS ... who played a role in Alex's recovery, but none of it happens if Analia doesn't make that brave call," the North Haven PD said
Public Safety Labor News
Association Mistake In Bargaining Does Not Excuse Refusal To Execute CBA
05/09/2025
The Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) considered a case involving the Police Officers Association of Michigan and its affiliate, the Leelanau County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office. The dispute arose after the parties reached a tentative collective ba
Texas City Council, Not Police Chief, Has Legal Authority To Terminate Officer
05/09/2025
Note: The following article concerns the resolution of a case that had previously been covered by LRIS, “City Council Had Authority To Fire Police Officer After High-Speed Chase,” published in the January 2025 issue of PSLN.Gregory Moliere, a police officer with the City of Buffalo Police Departme
Military Leave Absences Extend Boston Police Probationary Period
05/09/2025
Emanual Brandao was sworn in as a full-time police officer of the Boston Police Department in June 2017. In February 2019, he was placed on administrative leave pending investigation of allegations of misconduct, and on March 28, 2019, he was discharged for failing to properly secure his department
Terminated Firefighter’s “Perceived Speech” Claim Triggers First Amendment Protections
05/09/2025
Patrick Vargas began working as a firefighter in 1994 for the Tracy Fire Department in California and rose to the rank of division chief by 2017. In 2018, the Department merged with the Tracy Rural Fire Department to form the South San Joaquin County (SSJC) Fire Authority, a joint powers authority.
Snippy And “Chilling” Email From NJ Administrator To Union President Constitutes ULP
05/09/2025
On August 30, 2022, the City of Trenton’s former business administrator, Adam Cruz, sent an email to PBA Local 11A, Superior Officers Association (SOA) President Jason Woodhead. Cruz was responding to an email Woodhead sent from his non-work-related Gmail account to the mayor of Trenton, which Cruz
Seattle Officers Who Attended Jan 6 Rally Cannot Remain Anonymous
05/09/2025
The Supreme Court of Washington ruled on a case involving Seattle police officers who attended the January 6, 2021, “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington, D.C. The officers sought to prevent the disclosure of their identities in response to public records requests, arguing that disclosure would vi