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Discover LudwigThe phrase "area detective" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a detective who is responsible for investigating crimes within a specific geographical area.
Example: "The area detective was called to the scene of the crime to gather evidence and interview witnesses."
Alternatives: "local detective" or "district detective".
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"I've had other cases with burglaries in that area," Detective Santiago said.
The other break-ins have occurred primarily in the Wyandanch area, Detective Lt. James Maher said.
After their release on bail, Mr. Andrews and Mr. Drachev fled the area, Detective Britt said.
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Belmont area detectives are investigating.
LAPD Hollywood area detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects involved.
Police called the death a "tragic accident," but Wentworth Area detectives are conducting a death investigation pending an autopsy Wednesday, according to Fox.
Scanning the GPS monitoring devices for all registered sex offenders in the area, detectives testified that they found only one person who was near the Beach Boulevard location when Estepp used her cellphone for the last time and at the trash bin when it's believed her body was dumped: That was Franc Cano.
Wilson was taken to Area 2 detective headquarters on the South Side for interrogation under Chicago Police Detective Jon Burge.
Crime manager at Lake Illawarra local area command, Detective Inspector Glen Broadhead, issued a warning that anyone found at the clubhouse could be committing an offence.
Former Area 2 Detective Frank Laverty is the most shining example.
He didn't know Gilman but recognized her as a "drug user in the area," a detective told The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
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