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Body Reportedly Found Near Sligo Creek Shuts Down Roadways Body Reportedly Found Near Sligo Creek Shuts Down Roadways
Body Reportedly Found Near Sligo Creek Shuts Down Roadways A portion of Sligo Creek Parkway has been closed off after a body was reportedly found near the creek, according to multiple reports. Sligo Creek Parkway between Schuyler Road and Wayne Avenue was blocked off for the investigation around 3:20 p.m., Monday, Sept. 26, confirm Park Police. Sligo Creek Parkway between Schuyler Rd and Wayne Ave is closed for a police investigation. We will advise when the road is back open. Please find an alternate route and expect delays. @WTOPtraffic — Park Police MC (@ParkPolice) September 26, 2022 A body was reportedly spotted by the creek by a drive…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ
Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ A Maryland man who posed as a police officer is facing multiple charges for allegedly assaulting multiple men in bias-motivated attacks due to their sexual orientation, federal officials announced. Michael Thomas Pruden, 48, was arrested and charged for several assaults at a popular Washington, DC park, several of which were due to his victims’ perceived sexual orientation, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Specifically, Pruden was charged by a federal grand jury of: Five counts of assault on federal land; Impersonating a federal officer; Hate crimes sentencing enhancement alleging …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All
Helicopter Lands On I-395 To Assist Officer, Driver Captures It All Everything is a landing site during an emergency. A medivac pilot proved that on Wednesday, July 6, after they landed a helicopter on Interstate 395 to rescue a police officer.  Park police requested the helicopter to rescue a motorcycle officer who'd crashed on Maine Avenue, WJLA said. A US Park Police pilot had no choice but to land on I-395 around 6:30 p.m. to whisk the officer away to a nearby hospital for treatment.  The impromptu landing caused a traffic back up and cars stopped on the other side of the interstate to watch this rare sight. One Twitter user videoed the scene to ask wh…

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by Josh Lanier