Police overtime investigation heats up

Two D.C. police detectives have been pulled from the streets pending an investigation into overtime fraud allegations levied by the department’s chief liaison to the courts, The Examiner has learned.

Detectives Brett Smith and Elbert Griffin were placed on non-contact status in the last two weeks, meaning their police powers were suspended. Assistant Police Chief Peter Newsham, head of investigative services, confirmed Thursday that the allegations of misconduct against Smith and Griffin justified their placement on administrative duty, and, he said, they may soon be joined by others.