DC Police Lieutenant Suspended During Investigation Of Potential Proud Boy Ties

[Nevilledog]

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A Washington, D.C. police lieutenant has been suspended with pay during an investigation into potential ties to the Proud Boys, the right-wing street gang.

The extent of the lieutenant’s ties to the group, if any, are unknown, but concerns brought to the Metropolitan Police Department were significant enough for Police Chief Robert J. Contee III to place the department employee on administrative leave.

The Washington Post subsequently reported on the identity of the lieutenant and the focus of the investigation.

In a brief press conference Wednesday, Contee did not identify the subject of the investigation, referring to them only as “a member of the Metropolitan Police Department.” Nor did he detail the concerns that were brought to the department.

However, Contee said that “based upon my review of what we know so far,” the issues raised were serious enough to suspend the officer and involve the Department of Justice.

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[uponit7771]

1. WOW !! This asshole still thinks being associated with a terrorist group is a good thing ?!

[crickets]

2. Just one? He has buddies, surely. nt

[Thomas Hurt]

3. Yeah? Where was he on the 6th and who are his "known associates" on the force.