D.C. Officer Accused of Stealing From Evidence Room

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D.C. Metropolitan Police Department headquarters

A D.C. police officer was arrested Thursday for stealing from the evidence room where he worked, D.C. police announced.

Officer Rodney Williams, a 24-year veteran with the force, has been charged with second degree theft.

A tip from a MPD employee launched the investigation into Williams, authorities said. According to investigators, Williams took property from the Evidence Control Branch while on duty.

Police did not say what Williams allegedly stole.

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