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there were police officers directing traffic around the scene of the accident
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Former police officer Tim Jamieson is looking to start a new life, but his story is destined to collide with Luke’s.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
Who rammed their car into Boston police officer John O’Keefe was central to the first trial for Read, who was accused of driving over her boyfriend on a wintry morning in January 2022.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Sierra was arrested and charged with interfering with a police officer and larceny of a motor vehicle, according to police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Adams, like Hochul a Democrat, is a former police officer who took office in 2022.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
Who rammed their car into Boston police officer John O’Keefe was central to the first trial for Read, who was accused of driving over her boyfriend on a wintry morning in January 2022.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Sierra was arrested and charged with interfering with a police officer and larceny of a motor vehicle, according to police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Adams, like Hochul a Democrat, is a former police officer who took office in 2022.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Police officer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20officer. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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