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.
Stamford man who stole $28M from Mars candy company gets 5 years in prison
01/23/2026
Federal officials said Steed, a Stamford man, has agreed to pay restitution of $28,410,489 to Mars, Inc., and $10,310,680 in back taxes to the IRS.
2,300-gallon heating oil spill has closed Farms Road in Stamford since last week, officials say
01/15/2026
“At this point, there is no estimated time for cleanup or reopening,” police said on Thursday.
Stamford police warn residents after home invasion involving men disguised as Amazon workers
01/15/2026
"In these cases, individuals claimed to be making a delivery in order to gain access to homes and then committed robberies, in some instances causing bodily harm," Stamford police said.
State will not call witnesses in Michelle Troconis trial challenging conviction in Dulos case
01/14/2026
Attorneys representing the state have opted not to present any witnesses, ending the trial after three days.
Armed men posing as Amazon workers invaded Stamford home and assaulted couple, police say
01/13/2026
Stamford police say Edmonds and Oduor were charged with home invasion, assault, firearms offenses, motor vehicle violations and interfering with a 911 call.
Michelle Troconis' attorneys rest their case in bid to overturn her conviction in Dulos case
01/13/2026
The expert previously testified that Troconis' former lawyer was not "reasonably competent."
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Stamford man who stole $28M from Mars candy company gets 5 years in prison
01/23/2026
Federal officials said Steed, a Stamford man, has agreed to pay restitution of $28,410,489 to Mars, Inc., and $10,310,680 in back taxes to the IRS.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center CEO retires after more than 20 years
01/22/2026
Chief Executive Officer Melissa Mulrooney's retirement goes into effect on March 31, according to a news release.
Free lunches, elementary instrumental music on chopping block in Stamford after $3M schedule switch
01/22/2026
Superintendent Tamu Lucero's proposed operating budget includes a cut of just under 50 teacher positions.
Stamford church seeks approval to open new preschool on Glenbrook Road
01/22/2026
The proposal would create new space for 29 preschoolers at 627 Glenbrook Road.
Stamford High sophomore donates more than $1,000 in pet supplies to animal shelter
01/20/2026
She initially wanted to volunteer at the shelter, but she wasn't old enough. So she did the next best thing and donated.
Stamford's 2026 Citizen of the Year overcame addiction and now helps others do the same
01/17/2026
"You keep some type of support for yourself is by helping someone else," Maggie Young said.
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01/22/2026
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BWC: Man fires shots at Mo. police inside Walgreens before fatal OIS
01/21/2026
St. Louis County officers responded to a 911 call from the suspect, who later shot at police and was found to have left a suicide note at home
Md. appeals court upholds most of state's ‘restricted areas’ firearms ban after NRA challenge
01/21/2026
The legislation prohibits carrying firearms in areas such as government buildings, schools and health care facilities; law enforcement, security personnel and active-duty military are exempt
Okla. Highway Patrol requests nearly $26M for recruitment as one-third of its troopers reach retirement eligibility
01/21/2026
The funding request of $25.9 million includes resources for two 72-person training academies and would support the addition of 100 new troopers
Mich. deputy convicted of misconduct for conducting illegal traffic stop of officer
01/20/2026
A Novi PD officer pulled over an off-duty Wayne County deputy before sending him on his way without incident; 15 minutes later, the deputy pulled the officer over without cause
'Beyond the call': S.C. deputy adopts young girl she first met during a call for service
01/22/2026
"Because of [Deputy Britanie Bratcher's] selflessness and love, this very special little girl now has a forever home and will never go without in any way," the Greenville County Sheriff's Office stated
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Former Police Attorney’s Post-Termination “Letter To The World” Results In License Suspension
01/09/2026
The Missouri Supreme Court suspended attorney Ryan Christopher McCarty from the practice of law for disclosing confidential client information after his termination as associate general counsel for the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD). McCarty began working for the KCPD in June 2022 and was term
Lack Of Social Media Policy No Bar To Termination For Offensive Facebook Posts
01/09/2026
Editor’s Note: This is a companion case to the case covered in the article “Wisconsin Deputy Warden Properly Fired For Denigrating Muslims” on p. 3 of the September 2025 issue of Public Safety Labor News.Richard Schneiter began his career with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections in 1977 as a cor
Boise Officer’s Departure Due To Out-Of-Control Chief May Constitute Constructive Discharge
01/09/2026
The Ninth Circuit reversed summary judgment against Thomas Ray Fleming, a former Boise Police Department lieutenant, holding that a reasonable jury could find he was constructively discharged in retaliation for protected whistleblower activity under the Idaho Protection of Public Employees Act (IPPE
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Corrections Officer’s § 1983 Suit As Time-Barred
01/09/2026
Charles Bozzo was terminated from his position as a corrections officer for the Michigan Department of Corrections in July 2019 after a coworker accused him of harassment. He challenged his termination through his union’s arbitration process, which ended with an arbitrator ruling against him on Marc
No Summary Judgment For County That Fired Jail Official With Anti-Muslim Religious Views
01/09/2026
For nearly a decade, a public Google document titled “The Church and the End Time,” written by the Jail Administrator for the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa, Dean Naylor, sat online. Therein, Naylor detailed his post-tribulation Rapture beliefs, predicting an impending world war that he a
Union’s Clear Denial Of Representation Starts ULP Statute Of Limitations
01/09/2026
A former police department employee’s unfair labor practice charges against her union were dismissed as untimely after a New York PERB Director ruled that the statute of limitations began when the union first clearly refused to represent her, not when it ignored her later, repeated requests.Sanja Dr