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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. The Prince George’s County Police Department found a lieutenant guilty of unbecoming conduct and making a false representation after she tried to charge two white officers with using excessive force against a black driver.
The police agency ruled Lt. Sonya Lancaster’s investigation violated department policy. Now, her job is on the line after 20 years with the department, NBC Washington reported.
While in Internal Affairs, Lancaster investigated a traffic stop and after reviewing dashcam video charged two white officers with using excessive force against a black driver.
Updated on March 1, 2021 at 10:07 pm
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The Prince George s County Police Department found an officer guilty of unbecoming conduct and making a false representation after she tried to charge two white officers with using excessive force against a Black driver.
The department ruled Lt. Sonya Lancaster’s investigation violated department policy. Now, her job is on the line after 20 years with the department. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.