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As DC mayor heads abroad, officials stress de-escalation ahead of weekend rallies
After police fielded criticism for failing to contain violence last year, D.C. authorities are prioritizing communication and outreach in an effort to keep the peace amid tensions over “Unite the Right 2” rallies. Meanwhile, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will be on her way to El Salvador for a prior commitment.
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234 arrests, 0 jury convictions: DC police chief calls for new law after inauguration riots
After the arrest of 234 people charged for rioting during President Trump’s inauguration, without a single jury conviction, D.C.’s police chief suggests the District rejigger its rioting law.
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Watch out for All-Star ticket scams, DC police chief warns
The events around the All-Star Game are expected to generate a $70 million boost to the city’s economy, according to D.C. leaders. And D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said fans need to ensure ticket scammers don’t make a dime.
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DC police chief defends last month’s stop-and-frisk incident in Northeast
The June 22 incident near Sheriff Road and Eastern Avenue has prompted criticism about how the department polices Wards 7 and 8. While Peter Newsham defended the officers’ asking a group of men for ID, he agreed with a council member that police should be mindful of avoiding tension with the public.
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Celebrating July 4: What you need to know about road closures, parades and illegal fireworks
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other District officials previewed the city’s preparations for the July Fourth holiday.
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DC grand jury uses DNA profile to indict unknown serial hotel rapist
D.C. police announced Tuesday morning that a grand jury has indicted the DNA profile of an unknown serial rapist who attacked women in area hotels between 1998 and 2006. It is the first time that a “John Doe” DNA profile has been indicted in D.C.
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DC Police Department terminates officer who shot and killed motorcyclist in 2016
The D.C. Police Department has denied the appeal of termination for an officer who shot and killed a motorcyclist in 2016.
2 months ago -
2 arrested in connection to Memorial Day shooting, robbery of ice cream man
The suspects ordered some items from the ice cream truck driver and “while our victim went to retrieve the items, one of the suspects produced a fire arm and announced a robbery,” said D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham.
2 months ago -
Officers who shot and killed man in DC were under fire, chief says
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said the man being chased by police Tuesday night ran to an alley, where he pulled out a gun and began shooting at the pursuing officers.
2 months ago -
Caps victory parade, rally to be held June 12
The Washington Capitals will celebrate their 2018 Stanley Cup with a parade in downtown D.C. and a rally on the National Mall on June 12, the team announced.
2 months ago -
Instagram posts about golden Glock led DC police to drive-by suspect
Instagram posts about a stolen golden Glock — and the use of facial-recognition software — helped D.C. police identify a suspect in a January daytime drive-by shooting.
2 months ago -
DC police chief credits Capitals fans for peaceful Cup celebration
D.C.’s police chief is crediting the Stanley Cup-winning Washington Capitals fans for their role in a huge, loud street celebration that resulted in a single arrest.
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How DC police plan to respond to a Caps win
If the Caps win the Stanley Thursday night, D.C. police are prepared for extended revelry through the night, D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham said Thursday. “We’ll play it by ear,”he said. “If it seems like it’s going to disrupt the morning rush hour, then of course we’ll urge people to go home.”
2 months ago -
DC police respond to triple shooting in Southeast; 2 other shootings
Three men were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Southeast D.C. and two other people were shot in separate incidents later Thursday afternoon, continuing a streak of gun violence in the District that has outraged the community and put pressure on city leaders to respond.
2 months ago -
Deadly holiday weekend in DC kills entrepreneur, orphans 5 children
A deadly holiday weekend in D.C. ramped up Friday night and seemed to continue unrelenting as officers responded to the eighth shooting in three days.
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