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Prince George's
Police & Fire
Lumber-Wielding Man Shot By Officers Probing Home Invasion, Stabbing In District Heights: PD Lumber-Wielding Man Shot By Officers Probing Home Invasion, Stabbing In District Heights: PD
Lumber-Wielding Man Shot By Officers Probing Home Invasion, Stabbing In District Heights: PD A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection to a stabbing and home invasion that led to an officer-involved shooting on Sunday in District Heights, the Prince George's County Police Department announced. Raphael Coates was arrested following a strange scene that landed him in the hospital after an attack that was reported early on April 14 both inside and outside of a home in the 1800 block of  Addison Road South.  Shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, officers were called to the residence to investigate a reported home invasion after a 911 caller advised that a person had been stabbed dur…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington
Police & Fire
Metropolitan Police Department Officer Arrested, Charged Of Defrauding DC Government: Officials Metropolitan Police Department Officer Arrested, Charged Of Defrauding DC Government: Officials
Metropolitan Police Department Officer Arrested, Charged Of Defrauding DC Government: Officials A veteran officer from the Metropolitan Police Department has been arrested and charged with allegedly defrauding the DC government by double dipping and working two jobs at once, authorities announced on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Officer Marc Davis, 35, was arrested and charged with first-degree fraud, according to the agency, following a lengthy investigation by its Internal Affairs Division into him working other jobs while he was purportedly working for the department. Police say that IAD agents determined that between Aug. 27, 2021 and June 7 last year, Davis worked a secon…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington
Police & Fire
Officer, Suspect Exchange Gunfire In 'Unprovoked' Shooting In Northeast DC (DEVELOPING) Officer, Suspect Exchange Gunfire In 'Unprovoked' Shooting In Northeast DC (DEVELOPING)
Officer, Suspect Exchange Gunfire In 'Unprovoked' Shooting In Northeast DC (Developing) Officers exchanged gunfire with a wanted suspect on Tuesday morning before the man was apprehended inside a nearby building, police say. Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons said that officers responded to the 1700 block of Benning Road NE, where there were sounds of gunshots that rang out in the area. Upon arrival, while investigating the incident, Parsons said that they encountered a man outside, and while attempting to investigate and make further contact with him, he “totally unprovoked, produced a firearm and began firing guns…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington
Police & Fire
Police ID Fleeing Teen Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting Police ID Fleeing Teen Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting
Police ID Fleeing Teen Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting New details have been released after a US Park Police officer shot a man in a stolen vehicle on Saturday morning as he was dragging a sergeant during an investigation in DC.  At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, a Park Police sergeant was called to assist a Metropolitan Police Department officer with an investigation into a stolen vehicle that was spotted in the area of 34th and Baker Street in Northeast DC, a spokesperson for the agency said. USPP provide update to officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 300 block of 36th street NE. pic.twitter.com/5RrC66VMf4 — USPP…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington
Police & Fire
One Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting, Police Say One Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting, Police Say
One Killed In Officer-Involved Northeast DC Shooting, Police Say A US Park Police officer shot a man in a stolen vehicle on Saturday morning, and a sergeant was dragged by a suspect during an investigation in DC, officials confirmed. At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, a Park Police sergeant was called to assist a Metropolitan Police Department officer with an investigation into a stolen vehicle that was spotted in the area of 34th and Baker Street in Northeast DC, a spokesperson for the agency said. When officers attempted to detain the driver, he proceeded to flee the scene, taking an officer with him inside the car and a sergeant who was…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax
Police & Fire
Disorderly Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency While En Route To Virginia Hospital Disorderly Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency While En Route To Virginia Hospital
Disorderly Man Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency While En Route To Virginia Hospital A disorderly man who was detained by police died in an ambulance while en route to a Virginia hospital for treatment, authorities said. Officers were called around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 to the 6500 block of Amherst Ave in Springfield on a report of a man who was acting "disorderly, running in the road, and yelling at cars," Fairfax County police said on Twitter. While on the way to the hospital via ambulance, the man suffered a medical emergency & was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau & Internal Affairs are responding to the sc…

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by Nicole Acosta
Prince George's
Police & Fire
'Truly Disheartening Day:' Misconduct In Office, Theft Charges For PCPD Officers 'Truly Disheartening Day:' Misconduct In Office, Theft Charges For PCPD Officers
'Truly Disheartening Day:' Misconduct In Office, Theft Charges For Pcpd Officers More than a dozen police officers in Prince George’s County are facing charges for alleged misconduct in office and multiple theft charges, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 25. The indictment comes as 13 current members of the department and a recently retired officer stand accused of working secondary jobs with a private security company while also on-duty. Officials said that the company provided security at more than 20 apartment complexes in the county, and the officers are also accused of providing false information to the apartment complexes to justify the continued hiring of …

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by Zak Failla
Carroll
Police & Fire
'Derogatory Challenge Coin' With Maryland State Police Shield Made By Former Member: Officials 'Derogatory Challenge Coin' With Maryland State Police Shield Made By Former Member: Officials
'Derogatory Challenge Coin' With Maryland State Police Shield Made By Former Member: Officials A former Maryland State Police trooper has been identified as the person responsible for the controversial “challenge coins” that included the agency’s shield that made the rounds. Authorities announced that a former member of the department who departed in 2012 designed and manufactured the derogatory coin, which featured graphic imagery of women, offensive language, and the state police logo. Col. Woodrow W. Jones III, the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police said that the investigation was conducted by the Maryland State Police Internal Affairs Division. The former trooper's nam…

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by Zak Failla
Montgomery PA
Police & Fire
Details Released In Philadelphia Police Shootout That Killed Armed 12-Year-Old Boy Details Released In Philadelphia Police Shootout That Killed Armed 12-Year-Old Boy
Details Released In Philadelphia Police Shootout That Killed Armed 12-Year-Old Boy The 12-year-old boy who was shot dead by undercover Philadelphia police officers after firing at their vehicle has been identified. Thomas Siderio shot at a an unmarked police vehicle occupied by plainclothes officers conducting an ongoing surveillance operation on 18th street, city police said. An alert for Siderio was issued by police when he went missing in 2020. The officers were driving toward Siderio, who was standing on the corner of Barbara Street with another boy, when they heard gunfire and then realized a window in their vehicle had been shattered, authorities said. That's when…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bucks
Police & Fire
Gunman Killed After Firing At Philadelphia Officer Serving Warrant: Authorities Gunman Killed After Firing At Philadelphia Officer Serving Warrant: Authorities
Gunman Killed After Firing At Philadelphia Officer Serving Warrant: Authorities A 44-year-old man who shot at a Philadelphia police officer serving a warrant was killed when the officer returned fire, authorities said. Officer Scratchard went to a home on the 1900 block of South Bancroft Street to serve a warrant on aggravated assault and firearms violations Tuesday around 6:25 p.m., Philadelphia police said. As Officer Scratchard and SWAT officers announced their arrival, Vicenzo Rudi was waiting in a doorway inside the garage, armed with a gun, police said. Scratchard urged Rudi to put his gun down, but Rudi ended up firing multiple shots in the officer's …

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by Nicole Acosta
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Police Officer In Connecticut Accused Of Patronizing A Prostitute Police Officer In Connecticut Accused Of Patronizing A Prostitute
Police Officer In Connecticut Accused Of Patronizing A Prostitute A Connecticut police officer has been charged with allegedly patronizing a prostitute. New Haven Police Officer Christopher Troche was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 21, after turning himself in at the department, said Officer Scott Shumway, of the New Haven Police. The investigation into Troche's action began in April when a New Haven Police officer was approached by a woman reporting unwanted contact Troche, Shumway said. After the initial report was taken, members of the Internal Affairs Division were alerted to the allegations, and an internal affairs investigation was initiated.  Afte…

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by Kathy Reakes
Dauphin
News
Pennsylvania State Trooper Charged With Harassment Pennsylvania State Trooper Charged With Harassment
Pennsylvania State Trooper Charged With Harassment A Pennsylvania state trooper has been charged with harassment. Pennsylvania State Trooper Nickolas Robert Elliott, 30, of Butler County, was cited on Thursday. He has been charged with a summary offense for harassment/physical contact, according to court documents. The charge is based on an allegation of unwarranted use of force. The charge was filed following an investigation by the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards, Internal Affairs Division. Trooper Elliott enlisted in the PSP in October 2016 and graduated as a member of the 148th cadet class. He is assigned to patrol …

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by Jillian Pikora