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High-ranking DC police official who briefly served as acting chief leaves department

Nearly 13 years later, DC man found guilty of killing missing woman that’s never been found

DC offers new cash reward for tips on illegal guns

DC reaches 100th homicide of 2023, marking 19% increase since last year

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Contee honored after 33 years on the DC police force

‘My heart will always be here’: DC police Chief Contee shares why he’s leaving after 33 years