D.C. cop caught smoking pot in Rock Creek Park

September 3, 2008 - 4:10am

WASHINGTON - A D.C. Police officer is under arrest after he was caught smoking marijuana in Rock Creek Park Tuesday morning.

The officer, an 18-year veteran, tried to evade police by running through a wooded area before driving off in his car. He was caught minutes later by police after he abandoned his car and took off on foot a second time.

Assistant D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham says the officer, who is assigned to the Sixth District, has turned in his badge and gun, pending the outcome of a trial.

He will continue to collect his pay while on trail, but may be fired if convicted, as well as lose his pension.

WASHINGTON - A D.C. Police officer is under arrest after he was caught smoking marijuana in Rock Creek Park Tuesday morning.

Assistant D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham says the officer, who is assigned to the Sixth District, has turned in his badge and gun, pending the outcome of a trial.

He will continue to collect his pay while on trail, but may be fired if convicted, as well as lose his pension.

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