County but this obviously was a horrible and tragic incident, and im happy that weve taken action so quickly. Reporter moris has been charged with seconddegree assault, a misdemeanor had a carries up to ten yea in prison and misconduct in office. Oris has been on the force for roughly seven years. Its a sad day when marcus and i stand here having to t chargehe Montgomery County Police Officer. Reporter the video shows thi officer clam the suspects head to the ground after he allegedly sold hallucinogenic mushrooms toun an rcover officer. That happened at a mcdonalds in aspen hill. C according toharging documents the suspect spit on the officer and the officer then pulled pesoas shirt over his face. The excessiveness of the officer, officer moris, actually slamming the individuals head to tme pave, just gave me grave concern. The video has caused outrage in Montgomery County. Many calling it excessive force. I am concerned that we have a culture issue though in the department because al
As you know, Prescription Medications have become a major problem here in washington area. So earlier today, down at 300 indiana avenue, a dc police headquarters, the mayor and chief came together to talk about addiction and enforcement. Hours before the mayor and chief came together to announce what they say is the successful work of narcotics end Enforcement Unit, they released videos of two violent robberies. Last friday, three gun men entered and announce add robbery. According to a police report, the men wanted promethazine, percocet and octobers si could the tin. In the other robbery 25 minutes later, two men jumped the counter with bags also looking for drugs. While standing in front of a table full of pistols taken off the street, chief newsham said the dangerous wor thieves and dealers is beginning to pay off. I must note that the men and women on this unit face some of the most difficult dangers that Law Enforcement faces. Theyre involved in high risk operations. But they do
And he should have notified Central Command about the incident. Neither of those things happened, the train just continued on. Metro staying tight lipped about all of it. Again were going to have the investigation go through all those things to see if all the procedures were followed. Reporter no one was hurt, just some shaken up. The train operator is now off the job as the investigation into this incident continues. What metro can say right now is this was a human error factor. What about the firings of those 21 that the tinspectors t . Reporter metro says it is done with the firing at this point. Metro says some track inspectors falsified reports before that derailment there. So 21 people now fired. Metro says that is the extent of the firings, but that is onethird of metros track inspection department. Weather, of course, another big story here. The winds have been a huge factor this afternoon. Weve had numerous trees down across the area. Now those winds bringing in the next round
Well. So everybody expressing a lotryo of concern about whatsdyts happening at this home. Ing athi. Its not unusual to hearr things. Were close to quantico. Uantic people shoot their ownt thein guns. Ns. Thats not uncommon. Uncom i didnt hear anything thisn morning. And if you had, you you may s neceu d,ssaril yy have thought t was unnatural. Was natural no. cause all the lots are likeotsl three to 10 acres so. You can have people justple j target practicing if they wanted to. Now, those neighbors therebo anything unusual. Unusu they referenced not necessarily hearing any gun any shots early this morning. Morni however, again, the Stafford County Sheriffs Office hasffich not confirmed how these four for people died but thats justsus something that neighborsg at n noted. We also dont know anythingw any about the possible motive whye y this all happened but we willbuw be here on the scene all night g long and well continue toe coo bring you updates as the story s develops. Reporting live
Committee. It should become law. Reporter despite the bill being introduced over a year ago the committee has been too busy to hold a hearing. I have had close to 300 pieces of legislation. Reporter Council Member david grosso introduced legislation appreciates mcduffie chairs a busy committee. I wish he could have at least held a hearing. Reporter the years the archdiocese has supported efforts to eliminate the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of perpetrators of sexual abuse in the district of colombia. It opposes the bill on civil cases. The church is afraid they will have to be held accountable for the actions of the priests they kept hidden for so long. Reporter legislation dies at the end of this year. Both say they will reintroduce bills. Well see what happens. I pressed the Council Member several times on whether he supported the legislation. He said he wants to ensure the rights of everyone involved in the cases are protected. Coming up at 6 00, what the cosby ac