PGPD Off-Duty Officer Suspended Following Arrest

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A Prince George’s County Police officer is suspended without pay following his arrest early this morning. Corporal David Hardester is charged with multiple offenses to include attempted murder in Charles County and with second-degree assault in St. Mary’s County.

The preliminary details reveal Hardester discharged his service weapon during an altercation in Charles County shortly after 1:00 am. The man was not injured. Hardester and the victim are known to each other. The officer used his assigned duty-weapon in the incident. Hardester is also charged with second-degree assault in connection with a domestic incident earlier in the evening at his home in St. Mary’s County.

Corporal David Hardester joined the department in 2005. He is currently assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.

Any questions about the charges against Hardester need to be directed to either the Charles County Sheriff’s Office and/or the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.

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