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Ward 8 Council member Trayon White arrested by FBI: Reports
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Ward 8 Council member Trayon White arrested by FBI: Reports
Will Vitka | will.vitka@wtop.com
August 18, 2024, 6:21 PM
D.C. Council member Trayon White, who represents Ward 8, was arrested by the FBI on Sunday afternoon, according to reports.
Details of the arrest and the nature of the charges were not immediately clear.
According to The Washington Post, DC Council chair Phil Mendelson said White was arrested around 2 p.m.
WTOP has reached out to authorities for comment and more information.
This is a developing story. Please return for further updates.
Will Vitka | will.vitka@wtop.com
August 18, 2024, 6:21 PM
D.C. Council member Trayon White, who represents Ward 8, was arrested by the FBI on Sunday afternoon, according to reports.
Details of the arrest and the nature of the charges were not immediately clear.
According to The Washington Post, DC Council chair Phil Mendelson said White was arrested around 2 p.m.
WTOP has reached out to authorities for comment and more information.
This is a developing story. Please return for further updates.
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