Paul Wagner
@paulcwagner
Reporter at NBC Washington and Director, Writer and Producer of new documentary feature http://www.5daysonthepile.com now streaming on Amazon and Apple TV
New-In a story you will only see on @nbcwashington a Beltsville man with legal status, a work permit and a clean criminal history was deported to El Salvador as President Trump said one of the “bad people”. The man’s attorney calls it “flagrantly ignoring the law”.
The reward for information into the killing of a congressional intern has climbed to 40 thousand dollars. Rewards for homicides in the district are generally 25 thousand. Last week the chief said the FBI was enhancing some “grainy” video.
In conjunction with out partners at the @FBIWFO, the reward for information in the homicide of 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym has been increased to $40,000. Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. Read more: mpdc.dc.gov/release/reward…
Montgomery County Fire Chief tells @nbcwashington a half a million dollar engine is likely ruined after a firefighter drove it into flood waters Saturday night. More to come.
New-Montgomery County Fire and Rescue has confirmed the firefighter who used a fire hose to flood a baseball field last Thursday has been identified as Captain Chris Reilly. The Captain has been placed on administrative leave with pay and is under investigation by park police.
A real treat to hear Fred Manfra on the radio again. Years ago I interviewed Fred for a special on @WTOP youtu.be/-6MbusAJPgE?si… @BrettHollander
Commander denies allegations he changed crime stats while the police union claims it is commonplace. nbcwashington.app.link/URlXm9Ni6Ub
New-a DC Police Commander is under investigation for allegedly making changes to crime statistics in his district. Michael Pulliam was placed on leave in mid May around the same time the police union claimed police officials were manipulating crime data. nbcwashington.app.link/6vOKtRtF5Ub
New-A DC Police Commander is on administrative leave & according to multiple law enforcement sources accused of changing crime data in his District. But there is much more to the story. His suspension came after he filed a complaint against a top department official.
New-a major surprise in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. Last Friday Judge Paula Xinis said she would issue a ruling in the Maryland case before the new hearing got underway in Nashville. The hearing is under way and there is no ruling from Judge Xinis. More to come.
The latest court hearing involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia is underway in Nashville. Prosecutors there want a new judge to decide whether a Magistrate judge was wrong when she would not order a detention hearing and issued conditions of release for Abrego. More to come.
Despite a cause and manner of death ruling of “Undetermined” the U.S. Attorneys office has obtained an indictment for first degree murder in the death last October of Deandre Pettus Jr. The indictment says Deandre Pettus Sr killed his son “by drowning him on or about October 6th.
O’s on fire. Hope Birds aren’t sellers!!!! @Orioles @BrettHollander
Tim had been battling cancer for about a year. Today I spoke with three people who knew him well. nbcwashington.app.link/w7mFbYTjSUb
DOJ Attorneys tell Judge Paula Xinis the Trump Administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a third county and inferred the government would not pursue criminal charges against him. Judge Xinis has ordered an evidentiary hearing for Thursday.
Judge Paula Xinis to hold another hearing today on motions in the on-going Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. The Trump Administration wants the case dismissed but Abrego Garcia’s attorneys want sanctions against the government for not complying with the judges orders.
Homicides down 9 % and overall violent crime down 28% according to MPD.
In other news, DC had a rare weekend without any reported shootings. @DCPoliceDept tell @nbcwashington they had no reported shootings or homicides from 2am Friday thru 11am Monday.
In other news, DC had a rare weekend without any reported shootings. @DCPoliceDept tell @nbcwashington they had no reported shootings or homicides from 2am Friday thru 11am Monday.
New-driver narrowly misses being injured when a tree toppled onto her car today on Klingle Road NW. The woman declined to give her name but said if someone had been in the passenger seat they would likely have been killed. Car is totaled. Happened just off Porter Street.
Pulitzer Prize winning Deputy Director.of Video for the Washington Post charged with possession of child pornography. A complaint filed in federal court says FBI agents found 11 videos depicted child porn on his laptop. More @nbcwashington
New - A Federal Magistrate judge in Nashville has released Kilmar Abrego Garcia on his own recognizance and ordered that he live with his brother in Maryland along with a number of other terms of release. The wild card is ICE which will likely detain him immediately.
17 year old Kyree Young has been charged as an adult in the killing of 55 year old Donnel Phillips (below) Young has been charged with Felony Murder.
New - a law enforcement source tells @nbcwashington DC Police have made an arrest in the killing of 55 yr old Donnel Phillips. A 17 yr old is in custody facing a charge of Felony Murder. It’s unclear if the teen will be charged as a juvenile or adult. More to come.