Judges in D.C. Superior Court have discredited Metropolitan Police Department Investigator Harvy Hinostroza’s testimony that he smelled marijuana before making arrests in at least two prior cases (reported as of 2025).
November 20, 2025
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temporal
Pattern of judicial findings questioning an MPD investigator's credibility in prior cases.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, there were 122 homicides in Washington, D.C. year-to-date as of 2025-11-10.
November 10, 2025
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Year-to-date homicide total reported by the Metropolitan Police Department for Washington, D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department maintains specialized units including an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and an Arson Task Force to respond to suspected explosives and fire-related incidents.
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institutional
Describes standing specialized response capabilities within the Metropolitan Police Department.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) maintains a bomb squad that can be requested to respond to potential explosive threats.
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institutional
The article describes MPD officers requesting assistance from the MPD bomb squad during a suspected explosives incident.
The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia and DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services provide local law enforcement and emergency response in Washington, D.C., and can assist federal agencies during security incidents.
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organizational
Describes the roles of local D.C. public safety agencies in responding to and supporting security-related incidents.