Amid DC Crime Surge, Afghanistan Might Be Safer Than Nation's Capital
According to the latest city statistics, the crime surge in the District of Columbia has risen drastically in 2023 compared with last year.
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According to the latest city statistics, the crime surge in the District of Columbia has risen drastically in 2023 compared with last year.
The District of Columbia Council passed an emergency crime bill this week that gives judges more power to punish criminals. Imagine that. One of the nation's biggest liberal swamplands has become so overrun with crime its leaders are actually acknowledging: Umm, police ain't such a bad thing after all.
Chief Contee did not impose meaningful discipline against many officers despite official findings of wrongdoing, according to the Office of Police Complaints director.
Some officers were suspended, but some only received a letter in their personnel file.
Prosecutors dismissed gun charges against Daeyon Ross after notifying his attorney one or more arresting officers were involved in the Crime Suppression Unit probe.