Police
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D.C. finds funding for more police
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More police officers will soon be coming to the District.
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Prince George's Police report crime drop
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Prince George’s County Police report a year-to-date 9 percent drop in all categories of crime. That follows crime stats in 2010, which hit 30 year lows.
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Barricade situation in Southwest over; one in custody
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A person is in custody following a barricade situation in Southwest D.C. this morning, police said.
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Car collides with Montgomery County police car; no injuries
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A vehicle slammed into a Montgomery County police cruiser early this morning in Germantown, police said.
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Jelani Omar Prather funeral services scheduled
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Funeral services have been set for Jelani Omar Prather, the D.C. police officer killed last week in a traffic crash on I-270.
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Police in Woodbridge investigating suspicious death
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Police in Woodbridge are investigating a suspicious death involving a 47-year-old man who had allegedly jumped from a third story window and then ran into traffic Thursday.
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Suspects targeting Vienna residents in red light camera scam
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Police say scammers are calling Vienna residents and fraudulently informing them that they owe money for red light camera violations.
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New details uncovered about 2010 UMD incident
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In a sworn statement, police claimed two students assaulted two mounted officer's horses and were injured by the horse. That was not true.
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Chong Chen Kim, former P.G. County officer pleads guilty in untaxed cigarette case
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A former Prince George’s County police officer pleaded guilty Monday to charges connected to a corruption probe involving transporting and distributing untaxed cigarettes.
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Maryland sees drop in violent crimes
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Maryland officials say the state's drop in violent crime is mirroring a nationwide 6 percent drop in 2010 noted by the FBI.
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Taking down an alleged identity thief
CommentAt 5 a.m. Friday morning, a swat team bashed open a suspect's door and within seconds he was being put in handcuffs. As police began a systematic search of his apartment, 29-year-old Joel Uzodinma was being led away in handcuffs denying everything.
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Poll: Should the public be allowed to monitor police scanners?
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Citing public safety, MPD wants to encrypt its radios so the public can’t monitor its communications. Should the public be allowed to monitor police communications? Take the poll.
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iWatch allows citizens to report crimes online
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A new program called the 21st century version of Neighborhood Watch will allow citizens to report suspicious behavior via the web.
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Manassas Park Police officer wounded; suspect shot
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A Manassas Park Police officer was seriously injured when a fleeing suspect drove a car over him. But the suspect's parents say their son--who was shot by the officer--has mental issues and wouldn't intentionally hurt an officer.
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Kenneth Furr to stand trial for CVS shooting
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The MPD officer facing assault charges in connection with an off-duty shooting was ordered Friday to stand trial.
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P.G. County sheriff's deputy arrested
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An off-duty Prince George's County sheriff's deputy arrested was arrested on assault charges.
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Flash mob strikes 7-Eleven in Germantown
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A flash mob of about 30 people stole snacks and drinks from a 7-Eleven store Saturday, police said.
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Glenn Wilson, Keith Tinsley, arrested on warrants more than 30 years old
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Prince George’s County police arrested two men on warrants dating back more than 30 years.
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