District Heights policeman indicted on attempted murder charges

Published November 1, 2012 4:00am ET



A District Heights Police sergeant has been indicted on charges of attempted murder in the shooting of an arrested man after a traffic stop.

Johnnie Riley, an eight-year veteran, turned himself in Thursday afternoon on charges of attempted murder, first- and second-degree assault, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, and two counts of misconduct in office.

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