Peter Hermann

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D.C. official who led agencies focused on reducing gun violence dies

By: Peter Hermann, Michael Brice-Saddler, Emily Davies

Linda Harllee Harper led two D.C. agencies tasked with reducing gun violence and seeking alternative ways to reduce crime.

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Departing D.C. police chief says he pushed city to ‘think differently’

By: Peter Hermann

In an interview, Robert J. Contee III said he instituted reforms, but he also tried to advocate for punishment to be a part of the justice system.

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11-year-old charged in robberies as D.C. struggles to quell youth violence

By: Keith L. Alexander, Emily Davies, Peter Hermann

Authorities said the youth is among the youngest arrested in the District this year in an armed robbery.

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D.C. police investigating two homicides in Southeast Washington

By: Peter Hermann

A man stabbed on May 25 in Southeast Washington has died; police identify woman fatally stabbed in Potomac Avenue apartment

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D.C. firefighters sue city, alleging officials reneged on pension promises

By: Peter Hermann, Omari Daniels

An attorney for the five who sued said as many as 100 firefighters could be impacted, and they are seeking $100 million.

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AG seeks deal with D.C. police lodge over allegedly illegal whiskey sales

By: Peter Hermann

The police lodge was selling Jack Daniels online. The Attorney General's office said in a proposed settlement that the practice might have broke the law.

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Man arrested in fatal stabbing in Southeast Washington

By: Peter Hermann

The stabbing occurred late Sunday in the Bellevue neighborhood.

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Prosecutors say no charges in fatal shooting by FBI agent at Metro Center

By: Peter Hermann

The U.S. attorney’s office said 28-year-old Troy “TJ” Bullock pushed the agent over a wall on the platform of the station.

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Bystander struck and killed after dispute, gunfire in Shaw, police say

By: Peter Hermann

Gunfire erupted after a dispute between three men, authorities said. The victim did not appear to be connected to the dispute.

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Bear spotted in tree in Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington

By: Peter Hermann

Police blocked off streets in the neighborhood while waiting for Animal Care and Control to respond.