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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

Bridgeport man charged with DUI in Stamford crash on I-95 that left one dead, police say
04/03/2026

Police said the man had a blood alcohol concentration that was more than twice the legal limit.

Teen was speeding before fiery Stamford crash into trooper's cruiser, police say
04/02/2026

The driver crashed into a state police cruiser that was parked while responding to an earlier fatal crash, officials said.

Stamford/Norwalk State's Attorney Paul Ferencek to retire in June
04/01/2026

Paul Ferencek has served as a prosecutor for nearly four decades.

Person killed after fiery crashes closed Merritt Parkway northbound in Stamford
04/01/2026

A trooper was at the scene of a fatal crash and car fire when a driver crashed into their cruiser, causing another fire, police say.

Stamford schools failed to stop former teacher's sex assaults of students, lawsuit claims
03/31/2026

The lawsuit claims the defendants were aware of the now-former teacher's "sexual proclivity," but did nothing.

Stamford e-bike rider suffers life-threatening injuries after hit by SUV, police say
03/26/2026

The collision occurred Wednesday night in the 900 block of Washington Boulevard, Stamford police said.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Bridgeport man charged with DUI in Stamford crash on I-95 that left one dead, police say
04/03/2026

Police said the man had a blood alcohol concentration that was more than twice the legal limit.

Neighborhood concerns raised about senior-housing plan in Stamford's Bull's Head neighborhood
04/03/2026

"The traffic conditions here have gotten worse, and this is going increase it," said resident James Yaeger.

Teen was speeding before fiery Stamford crash into trooper's cruiser, police say
04/02/2026

The driver crashed into a state police cruiser that was parked while responding to an earlier fatal crash, officials said.

Tigin Irish Pub's new owner wants to 'enhance' longstanding Stamford pub ahead of World Cup
04/02/2026

John Gazzola, who bought Tigin Irish Pub at 175 Bedford St. on March 1, also owns three other restaurants in Stamford.

Stamford/Norwalk State's Attorney Paul Ferencek to retire in June
04/01/2026

Paul Ferencek has served as a prosecutor for nearly four decades.

Person killed after fiery crashes closed Merritt Parkway northbound in Stamford
04/01/2026

A trooper was at the scene of a fatal crash and car fire when a driver crashed into their cruiser, causing another fire, police say.

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3 Mass. state troopers plead not guilty in death of recruit during defensive tactics training
04/03/2026

Enrique Delgado-Garcia, 25, died at a hospital a day after undergoing a medical crisis and becoming unresponsive during an allegedly “unapproved and unsafe” boxing match

Woman who exposed Denver cop's address over livestream convicted under Colo. anti-doxing law
04/03/2026

Regan Benson was convicted following an incident where she read a Denver Police commander's address during a livestream and suggested having a "pig roast" at his home

Man convicted of killing Chicago officer sentenced to 55 years
04/03/2026

Officer Aréanah Preston was shot and killed by a member of a group committing a string of robberies in order to get money for a barbecue

Trump removes Bondi as Attorney General
04/02/2026

Todd Blanche will serve as interim director of the Department of Justice following Pam Bondi's departure

BWC video shows Tiger Woods being arrested at scene of Fla. car crash
04/02/2026

The video shows an officer removing cash, AirPods, nicotine-free “focus pouches” and two opioid pills from Woods’ pocket during the search

Man convicted of manslaughter, but not murder, in fatal shooting of NYPD officer
04/02/2026

Guy Rivera was convicted of aggravated manslaughter for fatally shooting NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller in 2024 during a traffic stop

Public Safety Labor News

Trooper’s “Highly Unbecoming” Conduct Towards Coworkers At After-Hours Event Did Not Warrant Termination
03/13/2026

A Michigan State Police Trooper was intoxicated at a Michigan State Police Troopers Association (MSPTA) event and engaged in serious misconduct. Surveil­lance video showed the trooper placing her fingers into the “anal crevice” of a male coworker, striking another coworker in the genitals, and attem

Indiana Sherriff’s Lieutenant’s Coerced Resignation Claims Restored
03/13/2026

In 2018, Robert Goldsmith ran for sheriff of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and had several deputies support his can­didacy. Lieutenant Randall Martin did not support Goldsmith. Instead, Mar­tin reported colleagues for unlawfully campaigning for Goldsmith while in uniform, maintaining that their conduc

Chicago Firefighter Promotion Lawsuit Diverted To Arbitration
03/13/2026

Firefighters David Barron and Michael Lynch, filing on behalf of a class, alleged that the City of Chicago improperly manipulated promotional procedures for lieutenant positions. For decades, the City’s practice involved creating an eligibility list from examina­tion scores and promoting candidates

Constitutional Challenge To North Carolina’s Giglio Statute Allowed To Proceed
03/13/2026

In April 2021, Roxboro Police Officer SeanPatrick Leech responded to a report of an unknown boxcutter found in the bedroom of a rape victim. After confirming with the original in­vestigating officer and his sergeant that the item was not involved in the crime, Leech disposed of it. When the District

Sheriff’s Threats To Arrest Union Leaders Over Alleged “Blue Flu” And Sick-Leave Home Visits Found Unlawful
03/13/2026

A dispute arose during the summer of 2023 between the Deputy Sheriffs’ Benevolent Association of Onondaga County, New York (DSBA) and Onon­daga County, when the Sheriff’s Office was experiencing staffing shortages in the Custody Division. DSBA leaders proposed a temporary “double time-and-a-half” we

City’s Unilateral Fire Deployment Change Not Trigger For Mandatory Bargaining
03/13/2026

In 2022, voters of Vancouver, Washington, approved a property tax levy known as Proposition 2. The levy was designed to address chronically slow emergency response times by the Vancouver Fire Department. The Department’s plan was to use specific units for low-priority medical calls, freeing larger e