More National Guard troops head to D.C.
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Off-duty officer fatally shoots man in Washington Heights
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Police spent several hours at the scene of an incident in Ellsworth, Washington County, on Monday morning. Police were called to the scene on Walnut Street late Sunday night and remained there beyond 5:30 a.m. Monday. The nature of the incident was not immediately known, nor was there any information on injuries.
The Renton Police Department in Washington introduced K9 Jagger, a new German Shepherd, for community safety tasks after completing intensive training.
At least one high-ranking officer has been suspended so far over the disturbing allegations, which the DC Police Union has said effectively reflect standard operating procedure.
The federal government takes control of Washington DC police operations as DEA Administrator Terry Cole seeks to enforce immigration compliance and reduce crime.
The White House has backed off plans for a full takeover of the D.C. police force and will allow for the city’s police chief to remain in charge after a judge indicated they would block the move.
An emboldened President Donald Trump is increasingly using his bully pulpit to stamp his imprint on Washington, DC — pushing the bounds of executive power to reshape a city that once snubbed him.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume “powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police.” The Metropolitan Police Department “must receive approval from Commissioner Cole” before issuing any orders,
D.C. District judge Ana Reyes has scheduled an emergency hearing for 2 p.m. Friday on D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb's request for a restraining order against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's directive assuming control over the Metropolitan Police Department.