WASHINGTON – A United States Capitol Police officer was indicted Thursday for expenses associated to a 2020 on-duty crash involving two motorcycles in the District.
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Officials say USCP Officer Thomas Smith was pursuing the motorcycles at a excessive fee of velocity round 11:30 p.m. on June 20, 2020 when his cruiser collided with considered one of them close to Wisconsin Avenue and M Street in the Northwest
According to USCP officers, Smith left the scene, modified autos, after which lied about his involvement in the crash. Smith’s police powers have been revoked and he was suspended with out pay following the incident. D.C. Police additionally launched their very own investigation. According to officers, USCP police car pursuits are prohibited outdoors the Capitol Grounds, besides in emergencies and except authorised by a supervisor.
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(*2*) stated U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger in a press release launched Friday.
Smith stays suspended with out pay. Charges towards him embody obstruction of justice and falsification of information.