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Pittsburgh cop cleared in fatal shooting of black teenager
A jury acquitted a white former police officer Friday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager as he was fleeing a high-stakes traffic stop outside Pittsburgh, a confrontation that was captured on video and led to weeks of unrest.
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Witness says officer questioned teen’s actions in shooting
A white Pennsylvania police officer who shot and killed an unarmed black teenager last year goes on trial starting Tuesday in a case that could put him behind bars for life.
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Baltimore officer moonlights as ‘Saint, the Rapping Cop’
When Officer Joshua Jackson clocks out of his shift with Baltimore Police Department’s Central District, he becomes “Saint, the Rapping Cop” — a recording artist who writes rap songs about his passion for law enforcement.
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Jury evaluating charges an ex-NYPD officer allegedly shot unarmed man in face, tried to cover it up: Sources
A New York City man — whose jaw has been wired shut since an off-duty officer allegedly shot him in the face during an argument over a phone charger seven months ago — testified on Thursday to a grand jury which is evaluating possible charges, sources confirmed to ABC News.
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Md. bill would allow some noncitizens to be police officers
If passed, legal, permanent residents who served honorably in the U.S. military could apply. Currently, officer candidates must be U.S. citizens in Maryland.
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Area deaths from drunk driving rose, with 86 dying in 2017
Both Prince George’s and Montgomery counties saw the number of alcohol-impaired traffic fatalities double. In Prince George’s County, 34 people died in 2017, compared with 17 in 2016. In Montgomery County, eight died in 2017 and four in 2016.
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Body cameras increase workload, costs of Virginia attorneys
Police departments across Virginia have been outfitted with body cameras whose recordings need review by local prosecutors, many of whom aren’t getting the state funding needed to do so.
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UK police speak to Prince Philip about not wearing seatbelt
British police have spoken with Prince Philip after the husband of Queen Elizabeth II was photographed apparently driving without wearing a seatbelt — just two days after he was involved in a serious car crash.
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Man sought in assault outside Metro station
Metro police are looking for a person of interest in an assault outside a station Thursday night that left a man with severe head injuries.
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No charges filed in shooting involving Winchester officer
A Winchester police officer will not face charges for firing two shots at a man outside his residence earlier this month, Virginia State Police said Friday.
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Man sues police officer who shot him in videotaped incident
A black man who was shot in the back while fleeing a burglary scene is suing the white Virginia police officer who shot him in an incident captured on video.
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Montgomery Co. proposal aims to build trust between police, community
The bill would require an independent investigation in the event of an officer-involved fatal shooting, and if no charges are filed, a final written report would be submitted to the Montgomery County state’s attorney and made public.
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Oregon man tries stealing bike in front of police station, immediately gets arrested
The footage shows suspect Adam Valle, 26, wearing a mask as he cuts the lock off the bike with a bolt cutter, just before Sgt. Matt Okerman walks out to confront him.
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Virginia baby sitter charged after infant dies in her care
Police in Virginia say a 7-month-old girl hospitalized after a reported fall has died and her baby sitter is facing charges.
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‘Twas the night before Christmas: Md. first responders surprise family with gifts
You see, there are four kids and a mom who have been in despair, and this is something the police officers and firefighters wanted to help repair.
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