Stamford Officer Gregory Zach Arrested on Multiple Domestic Violence Charges

Gregory Zach, a Stamford police officer employed since 2005, was arrested on multiple domestic violence charges including assault, strangulation, threatening, and disorderly conduct following incidents involving a woman he was dating. The allegations, which span from October of the previous year to June, include physical violence and intimidation, with the victim expressing fear for her safety and Zach continuing to contact her uninvited. Evidence supporting the charges includes photographs of injuries and text messages, leading to a protective order barring Zach from contacting the victim and requiring him to surrender all firearms, including his police-issued weapon. Zach was released on a $10,000 bond and placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the Stamford Police Department. The department emphasized its serious approach to domestic violence allegations and its commitment to supporting the victim. Zach's prior history includes a 2014 case in which the city settled a police brutality claim involving him for $230,000.