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- The Independent
Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says
As a wary Washington waited, the White House promised a ramp-up of National Guard troops and federal officers on the streets of the nation's capital around the clock starting Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump 's unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the city's police department for at least a month. The city's Democratic mayor and police chief framed the influx as a plus for public safety, though they said there are few hard measures for what a successful end to the operation might look like. The Republican president has said crime in the city was at emergency levels that only such federal intervention could fix even as District of Columbia leaders pointed to statistics showing violent crime at a 30-year low after a sharp rise two years ago. For two days, small groups of federal officers have been visible in scattered areas of the city. That is about to change, the administration says. A 'significantly higher' presence of guard members was expected Wednesday night, and federal agents will be out 24/7 rather than largely at night, according to the White House. Hundreds of federal law enforcement and city police officers who patrolled the streets Tuesday night made 43 arrests, compared with about two dozen the night before. In one neighborhood, officers from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI could be seen along with the U.S. Park Police searching the car of a motorist parked just outside a legal parking area to eat takeout and drop off a friend. Two blocks away, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers gathered in a parking lot before driving off on patrol. In other parts of the city, including those with popular nightlife hot spots, federal patrols were harder to find. At the National Mall, there was little law enforcement activity aside from Park Police cruisers pulling over a taxi driver near the Washington Monument. Unlike in other U.S. states and cities, the law gives Trump the power to take over Washington's police for up to 30 days. Extending his power over the city for longer would require approval from Congress, and that could be tough in the face of Democratic resistance. A variety of infractions are targeted The arrests made by 1,450 federal and local officers across the city included those for suspicion of driving under the influence, unlawful entry, as well as a warrant for assault with a deadly weapon, according to the White House. Seven illegal firearms were seized. Unlike in other U.S. states and cities, the law gives Trump the power to take over Washington's police for up to a month. Extending Trump's power over the city for longer would require approval from Congress, and that could be tough in the face of Democratic resistance. The president has full command of the National Guard, but as of Tuesday evening, guard members had yet to be assigned a specific mission, according to an official who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. As many as 800 troops were expected to be mobilized in a support role to law enforcement, though exactly what form remains to be determined. The push also includes clearing out encampments for people who are homeless, Trump has said. U.S. Park Police have removed dozens of tents since March, and plan to take out two more this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said. People are offered the chance to go to shelters and get addiction treatment, if needed, but those who refuse could be fined or jailed, she said. City officials said they are making more shelter space available and increasing their outreach. Violent crime has dropped in the district The federal effort comes even after a drop in violent crime in the nation's capital, a trend that experts have seen in cities across the U.S. since an increase during the coronavirus pandemic. On average, the level of violence Washington remains mostly higher than averages in three dozen cities analyzed by the nonprofit Council on Criminal Justice, said the group's president and CEO, Adam Gelb. Police Chief Pamela Smith said during an interview with the local Fox affiliate that the city's Metro Police Department has been down nearly 800 officers. She said the increased number of federal agents on the streets would help fill that gap, at least for now. Mayor Muriel Bowser said city officials did not get any specific goals for the surge during a meeting with Trump's attorney general, Pam Bondi, and other top federal law enforcement officials Tuesday. But, she said, "I think they regard it as a success to have more presence and take more guns off the street, and we do too.' She had previously called Trump's moves 'unsettling and unprecedented' while pointing out he was within a president's legal rights regarding the district, which is the seat of American government but is not a state. For some residents, the increased presence of law enforcement and National Guard troops is nerve-wracking. 'I've seen them right here at the subway ... they had my street where I live at blocked off yesterday, actually,' Washington native Sheina Taylor said. 'It's more fearful now because even though you're a law-abiding citizen, here in D.C., you don't know, especially because I'm African American." ___ Associated Press writers Konstantin Toropin and Will Weissert, photographer Jacquelyn Martin and video journalist River Zhang contributed to this report.
BBC News
3 hours ago
- BBC News
Tribute to 'beloved' grandad as speeding driver jailed
A family has paid tribute to a "beloved" grandad after a speeding driver was jailed for causing his Predoiu, 66, died after being hit by a car driven by Zakariya Navid in Alfreton Road, Nottingham, on 17 March 26, who was driving his Audi A3 between 56mph and 58mph, twice the 30mph speed limit, was jailed for 26 months after admitting causing death by careless driving and driving while a statement read out during sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, Mr Predoiu's family described him as a "happy man" who was deeply committed to his wife of nearly 50 years, their children, and grandchildren. Nottingham Crown Court heard Navid initially fled following the collision but returned shortly afterwards and handed himself in to police.A subsequent investigation revealed Navid had no valid insurance at the time of the crash and attempted to deceive officers by purchasing a policy moments after the also claimed Mr Predoiu had stepped into the road in front of his Audi A3, denying any wrongdoing. Forensic collision experts concluded Navid was driving at approximately 60mph in a 30mph zone and had failed to brake in who was 23 at the time, pleaded guilty on 28 May 2025 to causing death by careless driving and causing death by driving while uninsured. 'Inexcusable' The family statement said Mr Predoiu liked "simple things and he found his happiness with his family"."He often helped his friends who had no work by bringing them food," the statement said."He found satisfaction in being useful and in giving something back to the community."He was also an extremely wise man. He had a kind word to say to every person around him and he tried to help everyone."Judge Steven Coupland told Navid that "no sentence can begin to reflect all that has been lost" and described his actions as "inexcusable".While accepting Navid had shown remorse and was otherwise a "hard-working individual", the judge said the seriousness of the offence "crossed the custodial threshold".As well as being jailed for 26 months, Navid was disqualified from driving for two years, with the ban taking effect from his release on licence halfway through his the sentencing, Det Con Emma Temple, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This was a needless and tragic loss of life that has had a devastating impact on Mr Predoiu's family and the wider community."
BBC News
3 hours ago
- BBC News
Dealers jailed after police discover cocaine haul in Nottingham
A pair of drug dealers have been jailed after bags of cocaine and nearly £20,000 in cash were discovered after police stopped a car in said officers found bags of the drug in a car being driven by Marios Mecani, 24, on Derby Road in Radford on 18 April this force said Xhanluka Duraj, 20, was later arrested after his identification card was found at Mecani's former address along with more drugs and large sums of men were sentenced to three years and six months in jail when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday. The defendants, both of no fixed abode, had admitted possession of cocaine with intent to supply at an earlier had also pleaded guilty to possession of criminal property, namely £19,730. Police said Mecani initially claimed the drugs found in the car were for his own use but when officers went to his home they found £30,000 worth of cocaine and bundles of was found on 19 April and arrested after trying to run away from police who had been called to reports of men trying to enter a student was searched and police recovered bundles of cash and a phone the defendant had tried to destroy. Det Con Malachi Keane, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Mecani and Duraj were clearly involved in a significant drug dealing operation and were caught red-handed with thousands of pounds worth of cocaine, a significant amount of cash and drug paraphernalia all tied to them."
