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Two Philadelphia Police Officers Die Same Day — Both In Non-Violent Incidents Two Philadelphia Police Officers Die Same Day — Both In Non-Violent Incidents
Two Philadelphia Police Officers Die Same Day — Both In Non-Violent Incidents The Philadelphia Police Department is mourning the loss of not one, but two of its officers. Both Kevin Whetstone and Lynneice Hill died on Friday, July 14. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Whetstone died of a heart attack at home. He worked in the 39th District. Rest In Peace playa!!! #kevinwhetstone Posted by Choc Belafonte on Friday, July 14, 2023 Hill died after being found unresponsive in her car.  She was a 24-year veteran of the department, and was married to another officer. Check back for service information.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Philly Officer Suspended, Charged With Perjury After Lying About Gun Arrest: Police Philly Officer Suspended, Charged With Perjury After Lying About Gun Arrest: Police
Philly Officer Suspended, Charged With Perjury After Lying About Gun Arrest: Police Authorities charged a Philadelphia police officer with perjury after allegations that he lied about a gun-related arrest last year. Officer Daniel Levitt was arrested on the morning of Thursday, March 17, on a warrant for making false statements and testimony in connection with the arrest of a person on a Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA) violation, Philadelphia police said. During an audit of city-wide gun violation arrests, the department's internal affairs division found that Levitt  "violated departmental policy" in the April 28, 2021 arrest, they said. Levitt, who is a 12-year vet…

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by Nicole Acosta