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Stamford Advocate Police News
Man arrested in Stamford for illegally reentering US, feds say
07/14/2026
Prosecutors said the man was previously deported in 2013.
Michelle Troconis seeks Appellate Court help on bond request amid pending appeal in Dulos case
06/29/2026
She is appealing her conviction on several grounds, including that there was a lack of evidence to show she was guilty of the crimes.
Construction closes roads in downtown Stamford Monday morning
06/29/2026
The department said in a social media post that the road closure is expected to last "a few hours."
Stamford raid leads to illegal firearm arrest of 20-year-old, police say
06/23/2026
A 20-year-old man faces multiple firearm-related charges after a Stamford police investigation and search warrant.
Appellate Court agrees to review denial of Michelle Troconis' habeas petition in Jennifer Dulos case
06/16/2026
The petition seeks to overturn her conviction and sentence in the disappearance and death of Jennifer Dulos, based on claims of ineffective counsel.
DNA used to tie Stamford man to seized firearms, police say
06/11/2026
Stamford police say investigators seized the firearms in January and used DNA testing to confirm the weapons belonged to the suspect.
Stamford Advocate Local News
Stamford school board approves new assistant superintendent after previous hire took Greenwich job
07/15/2026
The Board of Education appointed Scott Clayton to the job, effective immediately, after a unanimous vote Tuesday night.
Stamford police warn of 'gold courier' scam that has cost victims millions
07/15/2026
In 2025, hundreds of people across the U.S. reported losing over $300 million to the scam.
Man arrested in Stamford for illegally reentering US, feds say
07/14/2026
Prosecutors said the man was previously deported in 2013.
As antisemitic incidents rise in Connecticut, Jewish leaders stress safety training
07/11/2026
A former Connecticut police officer says preparation can save lives as antisemitic incidents remain elevated.
Urby building in downtown Stamford gets new owners and new name for $221 million. Clock remains.
07/11/2026
Urby sold the mid-size luxury apartments at 1 Greyrock Place to Pantzer, a large investment and real-estate firm.
Stamford schools shuffle assistant principals at Westhill, AITE, Turn of River, among others
07/10/2026
Five administrators are switching to new schools for the upcoming school year.
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BWC shows Wash. SWAT team, K-9 apprehend suspect after chainsaw breach
07/16/2026
The suspect threw objects at officers and attempted to set the residence on fire during the SWAT response
BWC: Knife-wielding man charges Denver officer before OIS
07/16/2026
Officers followed the man as he fled on foot; he then turned and ran toward an officer with the knife, prompting the officer to fire shots
Mich. officer cleared after shooting man during violent rampage
07/16/2026
Grand Rapids PD officers fired shots after the man tried to set a cruiser ablaze, carjacked a woman and attacked a K-9 before the shooting
'They just came off. That's crazy': Video shows woman slip out of cuffs from back of Fla. cruiser
07/15/2026
When Flagler County deputies removed her from the cruiser to replace the cuffs, she grabs one of their arms, leading deputies to bring her to the ground
Ex-Texas cop's assault charge dismissed after complainant comes under criminal investigation
07/15/2026
Defense attorneys said that delaying the trial would violate former San Antonio officer James Brennand's right to a speedy trial in the 2022 shooting
Ohio bill would eliminate parole for convicted cop killers
07/17/2026
House Bill 372 would eliminate the parole-eligible sentencing options while expanding existing sentencing law to cover corrections officers as well
Public Safety Labor News
Maryland Court Rejects Terminated Police Officer’s Claim That County Promised Him A Trial Board
07/10/2026
Timothy Metter, a Prince George’s County police officer, sued the County after he was terminated without receiving an administrative hearing board, despite earlier communications to Metter and his union suggesting that a trial board would be offered. Metter had been arrested in 2022 and later pled g
Employer May Not Delay Reinstatement Indefinitely Under Guise Of “Practicality”
07/10/2026
On December 29, 2022, the City of Pittsburgh filed an appeal of Arbitrator Ralph Colflesh’s award to reinstate Police Officer Aaron Fetty, who had been terminated for indecent sexual assault — specifically, groping a coworker. The City had initially disciplined Fetty in September 2021 with a three-
“All About Race”: Federal Court Restores Promotion Bias Suit After Supreme Court Ruling
07/10/2026
Deputy Chief Christopher Massey, a white male who had served the Bergenfield Police Department in New Jersey since 1995 and risen to Deputy Chief, had been acting as Officer In Charge since February 2019. Following his interview for the Chief of Police position, the Borough Administrator told Mass
Job Vacancy Posting Alone Does Not Transfer Bargaining Unit Work
07/10/2026
On January 15, 2026, Westchester County in New York posted a job vacancy announcement for a Major Case Squad/Gang Intelligence Officer position in the County’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU). The posting stated that any “Correction Officer” with ten years of department service could apply by su
Religious Discrimination Suit Cannot Survive Five COVID Vaccine-Related Accommodations Offered By Employer
07/10/2026
Justin Jobes, a Firefighter/EMT for the City of Bellevue, Washington, refused to comply with the City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He claimed that receiving any available COVID-19 vaccine would violate his sincerely held religious beliefs. The City, rather than simply terminate him, offered Jobes fiv
Successor Union Steps Into Shoes Of Decertified Union For Grievance Arbitration Under Expired CBA
07/10/2026
On December 30, 2025, Oxford County filed a request with the Maine Labor Relations Board seeking an interpretive ruling. The County was stuck between two unions.Two employees had filed grievances against the County and were representing themselves through private attorneys. Teamsters Local Union