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Stamford Advocate Police News
Stamford smoke shops found to have illegal products, sold to underage customers: Police
04/03/2025
Stamford police said an investigation found Cove Smoke Market, Mohegan Smoke Shop and Smoke Cloud were in violation of the law.
Stamford man found with handgun in carry-on at Westchester County Airport, feds say
04/02/2025
When TSA officers detected the firearm, officials said, they contacted the Westchester County Police, causing other delays to other passengers.
Stamford man arrested after 'entirely unprovoked' assault on Strawberry Hill Avenue, police say
04/01/2025
A Stamford police official said the attack was "entirely unprovoked" and that it was "lucky" the victim "was not hurt worse than he was."
Ex-CEO of Stamford company convicted of fraud agrees to pay $13M to settle suit, records show
03/31/2025
A former Connecticut CEO convicted of defrauding his former employer has settled his legal battles with the company, court records show.
Fired Stamford cop accused of impersonating police officer now charged in prostitution case
03/27/2025
The former Stamford police officer was caught on camera soliciting sex acts during an investigation into a local prostitution ring, documents show.
Stamford man, 27, sexually assaulted disabled 16-year-old, warrant says
03/26/2025
Police learned of the alleged sexual assault when the victim went to the hospital for flu-like symptoms then learned she was 10 weeks pregnant.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford smoke shops found to have illegal products, sold to underage customers: Police
04/03/2025
Stamford police said an investigation found Cove Smoke Market, Mohegan Smoke Shop and Smoke Cloud were in violation of the law.
Is Arthur Augustyn a time traveler? Probably not, but he does intend to run for Stamford's mayor
04/02/2025
Augustyn served as the deputy campaign manager for now-Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons' 2021 election campaign.
See what the new Westhill High School – now cheaper by $15 million – would look like
04/02/2025
The design team for the project was able to lower the overall cost by reducing the plan by roughly 10,000 gross square feet.
Stamford man found with handgun in carry-on at Westchester County Airport, feds say
04/02/2025
When TSA officers detected the firearm, officials said, they contacted the Westchester County Police, causing other delays to other passengers.
Stamford man arrested after 'entirely unprovoked' assault on Strawberry Hill Avenue, police say
04/01/2025
A Stamford police official said the attack was "entirely unprovoked" and that it was "lucky" the victim "was not hurt worse than he was."
Ex-CEO of Stamford company convicted of fraud agrees to pay $13M to settle suit, records show
03/31/2025
A former Connecticut CEO convicted of defrauding his former employer has settled his legal battles with the company, court records show.
Police 1
BWC: Man, 79, threatens NYPD cop with gun outside precinct before fatal OIS
04/02/2025
After being confronted with the gun, the officer called for backup and ordered the man several times to drop the gun; four officers opened fire after he did not comply
BWC: Carjacking suspect struck, killed after ignoring cops’ instructions, fleeing onto highway
04/02/2025
The video shows officers pursuing the woman through a brush and over a fence, instructing her to stop and to get on the ground before she tried to cross the highway
'Broken system': Calif. PD chief says man who killed SWAT officer had multiple convictions
04/02/2025
“In my professional opinion, the gentleman should never have been out of jail,” Marysville Police Chief Christian Sachs said. “And yet here we are”
BWC: Pa. officers force entry into burning home, rescue woman unable to walk
04/01/2025
"These two officers didn't even think twice about going into that house and pulling that woman out," Johnstown Deputy Chief Mark Britton said
Video: Man wielding knife sprints at Fla. officer before fatal OIS
04/01/2025
The suspect had been harassing people in an apartment complex when the Stuart Police officer arrived to intervene; the suspect then charged at him, leading to the shooting
BWC: Man wearing ballistic vest opens fire at Fla. officer, grabs rifle before fatal OIS
03/31/2025
The officer retreated for cover and returned fire, despite being shot in the foot by the suspect
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