Four Baltimore police officers suspended following SFPD investigation

"The San Francisco and the Baltimore Police Departments confirmed on Monday that four members of the Baltimore Police Department, including a Baltimore police commander, were suspended following an SFPD criminal investigation into the officers. It is currently unknown what the officers are being investigated for, and whether the Baltimore officers engaged in criminal activity in San Francisco. The Baltimore Banner reported earlier today that Baltimore commanding officer Major Jai Etwaroo, along with officers Juan Rivas, Angel Villaronga, and Jahmoor Acosta have been suspended from the Baltimore police department and are now performing administrative duties pending the results of the SFPD investigation."

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San Francisco and Baltimore police confirmed that four Baltimore officers, including a commanding officer, were suspended following an SFPD criminal investigation. The specific allegations and whether any criminal activity occurred in San Francisco are currently unknown. The Baltimore Banner reported that Major Jai Etwaroo and officers Juan Rivas, Angel Villaronga, and Jahmoor Acosta have been suspended and are performing administrative duties pending the results of the SFPD investigation. The San Francisco Police Department declined to comment, citing that the investigation is active and ongoing. The situation is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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