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I cover crime in DC for The Washington Post

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Peter Hermann
2 years
Former D.C. Officer Michael Fanone says members of his own department taunted him at congressional award ceremony today, calling him a "piece of s---." He has said he has been ostracized for being outspoken about the Capitol riot and those who play down the violence that day.
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Peter Hermann
2 years
Fanone told me: "I mean, at the end of the day, if those people are too ignorant to understand what I've been advocating for these past two years and the fact I had a lot to do with us being here today, then f--- them."
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Peter Hermann
2 years
Fanone said he doesn't bring his family to ceremonies: "I don't want them to be subjected to what I am subjected to when I appear with members of my own department, a department I have advocated for at great personal cost."
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Peter Hermann
3 years
Michael Fanone, among the most severely injured fighting the Capitol mob on Jan. 6 and later one of the most outspoken against those playing down the riot, said he resigned from the D.C. police force today. He said he will be a contributor on CNN.
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Peter Hermann
2 years
D.C. police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck replied: "We're not focused on any one individual. We are focusing on the contributions of an entire department that saved Democracy on Jan. 6, 2021."
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Peter Hermann
3 years
Family of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood, who took his own life after battling the insurrectionist mob at the Capitol, urges Congress to approve commission examining the riot.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
D.C. police confirm Proud Boys leader, Enrique Tarrio, arrested on a warrant charging him in the burning a Black Lives Matter banner taken from a historic Black church last month. Police said he's also charged with possessing 2 gun magazines. Backstory:
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Peter Hermann
4 years
D.C. judge releases Proud Boys Enrique Tarrio but orders him to stay away from entirety of the District. If could be arrested on sight if he shows up for demonstrations in D.C. Details to come.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
D.C. police say the woman who was shot inside the U.S. Capitol earlier today has died. No other details were provided.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Family of Officer Brian D. Sicknick says "many details regarding Wednesday’s events and the direct causes of Brian’s injuries remain unknown and our family asks the public and the press to respect our wishes in not making Brian’s passing a political issue.”
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Peter Hermann
4 years
’Activist John’ Sullivan, who shot video of fatal Capitol shooting, is focus of political storm - The Washington Post
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Peter Hermann
3 years
Buffalo man identified as Thomas F. Sibick charged with stealing badge, radio from D.C. Officer Michael Fanone. FBI says suspect buried badge in his backyard, and was pictured holding a Capitol police riot shied. Read Fanone's story:
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Peter Hermann
8 years
DC police investigating anti-Gay graffiti in Dupont Circle. Someone later painted "gun" in red.over word "gay."
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Peter Hermann
4 years
The DC police officer credited with leading District officers taking back the Capitol taken during a riot was just promoted from inspector to commander. Police chief said officers under Robert Glover’s command “saved democracy.” Background:
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Peter Hermann
4 years
D.C. police searching for person of interest in assault on Officer Daniel Hodges, caught in door at Capitol and captured in a viral video. Police say assailant "used a clear police shield to pin" Hodges in a door jam. His account is in this story:
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Ahead of the inauguration, much of D.C. closed off like never before
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Peter Hermann
3 years
Breaking:
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Peter Hermann
3 years
'If he didn’t go to work that day, he would still be alive.' Wife of D.C. police officer who died by suicide after Capitol riot speaks out for first time. She wants her husband honored as a hero.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
A former Pelosi staffer said she encountered Sicknick every day on way into work and bonded, she a Democrat, he a Trump supporter. She cried on his shoulder the day after the election, and he didn't say a word out of respect.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Suspect arrested in pinning of D.C. police officer Daniel Hodges between doors during riot at Capitol. Prosecutor calls attack seen on video "abhorrent and quintessentially un-American." Hodges said, "The zealotry of these people is absolutely unreal.'
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Police have a ‘strong suspect’ in case of bicyclist accused of assaulting teens posting fliers on a Montgomery Cou…
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Peter Hermann
3 years
Proud Boys conspired in multiple encrypted channels ahead of Jan. 6 riot, fearing criminal gang charges, U.S. alleges
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Peter Hermann
4 years
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham says zero arrests overnight with largest crowd to date -- over 5,000. He reports no damage to MPD property. He anticipates large crowds on Saturday.
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Peter Hermann
2 years
D.C. police say homeowner fatally shot 13-year-old boy in Northeast Washington after apparently seeing him breaking into vehicles on his street. The homeowner is cooperating with authorities, police say. More details to come.
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Peter Hermann
3 years
New audio recordings from @DCPoliceDept played at impeachment trial show dire situation at Capitol. Listen to Robert Glover, the on scene commander in Cruiser 50, declare a riot. Listen here:
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Peter Hermann
2 years
Prosecutors say they are not pursuing stolen property charges filed by @DCPoliceDept in connection with the abduction of the dog Pablo, taken at gunpoint. Pablo was found in a residence occupied by seven people. Authorities say investigation continues.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Journalists are reexamining their reliance on a longtime source: The police
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Peter Hermann
2 years
D.C. police confirm man killed this morning in Northeast Washington was with an infant in a carrier and was holding hand of a 5 year old when he was shot. Details to come.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Police in District arrested 10 people Tues into Wed and confiscated two handguns and 1 rifle. They said 1 gun was at Freedom Plaza. Arrestees are from Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Md. and Virginia. Other charges include assault and crossing police lines.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
On Swann Street, D.C. protesters needed a refuge from police, so one resident ‘just opened a door'
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Peter Hermann
3 years
New videos at Trump impeachment trial show Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman helping Mitt Romney avoid rioters, and frantic calls by police for help.
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Peter Hermann
7 years
Ex-cop from Memphis, Tenn., ordered detained after police said they arrested him outside White House with 9 guns. Seven were loaded.
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Peter Hermann
8 years
Latest from Greenpeace protest in which activists climb 270-foot crane in downtown D.C.
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Peter Hermann
3 years
D.C. police say they have arrested Anthony Bedney, 26, in the shootings last week of a woman and her 5-year-son during a dispute with the operator of a scooter in Shaw. Suspect was arrested in Alexandria. Details to come.
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Peter Hermann
1 year
'Just giving you a heads up. Let’s keep this between you and me' and, 'So they may be submitting arrest warrant.' Messages from D.C. police lieutenant to leader of Proud Boys, who Lt. is accused of tipping off. With @rachelweinerwp and @hsu_spencer
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Peter Hermann
4 years
How the U.S. Capitol Police were overrun in a ‘monumental’ security failure
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Peter Hermann
4 years
D.C. police officer shot a person with a gun this morning in Northwest. Details to come shortly. New chief's first day on the job
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Peter Hermann
4 years
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham to @CWexlerPERF : "The coronavirus testing for our first responders, I don’t know how that isn’t a priority." Read:
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Peter Hermann
2 years
'An important step in acknowledging that law enforcement suicides are service-connected and should be seen for what they are — line of duty deaths.'
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Read this great story on Goodman from @rebtanhs
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Peter Hermann
10 months
Give me your keys and phone or you will die.' D.C. police said they arrested three teens in an undercover sting operations in which they alleged carjacked vehicles were being sold from a garage.
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Peter Hermann
3 years
'He deliberately chose to dishonor himself, as well as fellow former service officers, motivated by what we now know was political ignorance.'
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Peter Hermann
2 years
DOJ recognizes death of Howie Liebengood, Capital officer who took his own life after defending Capital during riot, as a line of duty death. DC board had previously recognized Officer Jeffrey Smith.
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Peter Hermann
7 years
"I doubt we would have seen little girls in pigtails handcuffed on the ground.”
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Peter Hermann
10 months
‘The border is safer than over here in Washington.’ - Rep. Henry Cuellar (D), who represents a South Texas district, after being carjacked in DC.
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Peter Hermann
3 years
D.C. to require coronavirus vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms and other businesses
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Peter Hermann
4 years
A black protester’s pain: Handcuffed by police at 9, hit by a rubber bullet at 22
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Peter Hermann
2 years
'The assault on me by Mr. Young cost me my career. It cost me my faith in law enforcement and many of the institutions I dedicated two decades of my life to serving. ... I hope you suffer.' -- former D.C. officer Michael Fanone at sentencing for rioter.
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Pics from court document in arrest of Proud Boys Enrique Tarrio of extended gun magazine that police say can each hold 30 .223 caliber, AR-15 compatible ammo. Tarrio told police had planned to sell them.
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Peter Hermann
8 years
One protester is now dangling from atop 270 foot crane. He appears to have a safety harness. Is trying to unfurl a banner
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Peter Hermann
5 years
More pics from FBI raid on City Hall
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Peter Hermann
8 years
Greenpeace says 35x75 foot banner on crane will read, "Resist" to protest oil pipelines. Says they will stay on crane until message heard
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Peter Hermann
3 years
‘You will die on your knees’ Jan. 6 committee hearing live updates: Police officers deliver emotional testimony about violent day at Capitol
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Peter Hermann
7 years
Mayor said of officer in shooting case: "I do not believe there can be real accountability if the officer remains on the force."
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Peter Hermann
1 year
D.C. police say a third victim from Adams Morgan shooting on Saturday has died. That brings number killed on Saturday to 7. Two more people killed Sunday. Death toll in first six days in August in DC is now 16.
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Peter Hermann
3 years
@seungminkim @MZanona Officer Sicknick's mother, in brief interview with The Post, confirms she sent request to Liz Cheney's office: "I think it says it all. Just read it. I don't have to say any more." She added, "My son has gone for over four months and I want answers, that's all."
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Peter Hermann
4 years
Derek Chauvin, the officer involved in George Floyd’s death, is taken into custody
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Peter Hermann
2 years
Rookie Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot and wounded Sunday evening along H Street during a possible attempted carjacking, according to a D.C. police spokesman. Details to come.
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Peter Hermann
7 years
Pennsylvania man arrested at Trump Hotel in DC -- Bushmaster AR-15 rifle, 60 rounds of ammo, handgun, found in car, according to police.
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Peter Hermann
2 years
D.C. police confirm -- 19 people shot, five fatally, since July 1. Two of the victims are teens, ages 16 and 17. Homicides in District now at 109, a 14 percent increase over this time last year. Working on additional details.
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Peter Hermann
6 years
My first Capital byline. Privilege to work with such a dedicated, kind and professional staff. They’re making the profession proud.
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Peter Hermann
10 months
D.C. Mayor: 'This perception that people have, that you can commit a brazen crime and get away with it, has got to stop.' Pastor: 'We failed ... to actually provide an infrastructure around prevention in this city, and it shows.'
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