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October 9, 2003
On Saturday, October 11, 2003, the United States Capitol Police will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Third Street between Jefferson Drive NW and Madison Drive SW.
July 7, 2003
Chief Terrance W. Gainer regretfully announces the departure of the USCP Chief Administrative Officer John M. McWilliam.
July 2, 2003
On Friday, July 4, 2003 the Annual Independence Day Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
July 2, 2003
On Thursday, July 3, 2003, the area police chiefs will be holding an informative press conference on this year's safety tips for the July 4th events.
June 10, 2003
At approximately 8:52 p.m., on June 9, 2003, Juann Radwill Tubbs was arrested for Assault with Intent to Rob While Armed outside of Union Station, after threatening to detonate a hand grenade. The charge has since been changed to Threatening to Use an Explosive Device to Injure or Damage Property.
June 3, 2003
At approximately 1:50 p.m., a white male was arrested for Unregistered Ammunition in the Unit Block of Constitution Avenue NE, after turning over a shotgun shell to an officer during a traffic stop.
May 29, 2003
On Friday, May 30, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., the Department will sponsor a career day for students of the Birney Elementary School at the Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building located at 119 D Street, NE.
May 21, 2003
On Sunday, May 25, 2003, the Annual Memorial Day Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
May 14, 2003
The 22nd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service will be held on Thursday May 15, 2003 at Noon, on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
May 13, 2003
On Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at approximately 2:15 p.m., an officer assigned to the United States Capitol Police Senate Division observed what appeared to be smoke or dust in a dumpster located in the Senate Loading Dock. As the officer approached the dumpster to investigate the situation, he experience a burning sensation in his lungs.