Gold Star Family, Santa Vs Grinch, Massive Fire: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Jury Duty Scam Making Rounds In Stafford: Police
• Massive Fire Engulfs Mount Vernon Business
• Three People Kidnapped And Assaulted In Sterling: Police

Loudon Police Shootings: Suspect's Name Released

Loudon County authorities have released the name of a man charged with shooting two sheriff's deputies on Christmas Eve in Sterling. The suspect was charged with two counts of attempted capital murder.

Dog Dies, Four Displaced In Huge Springfield Fire

Four residents are displaced and their dog died in the Dec. 21 fire in Springfield. The blaze fire spread from the two-story single family home to multiple sides and the ground around the property.

Family Of Man Shot By Park Police Demands Closure On Christmas

Typically the Ghaisar family goes into DC on Christmas Eve to see the National Christmas Tree. Their plans were different this year after Bijan Ghaisar, 25, of McLean was fatally shot in the head by U.S. Park Police. Instead the family gathered outside the U.S. Park Police District Two Station on Christmas Eve.

NoVa Weather: Snow Could Cause Hazardous Morning Commute

Two chances for snow loom in the seven-day forecast for Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia, and bitterly cold temperatures are expected - particularly in the overnight hours. Tuesday the National Weather Service warned of a potential winter commuting hazard for the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday morning.

Waterskiing Santa And The Grinch Deliver Laughs On Christmas

It's been a 32-year Alexandria, VA, tradition on Christmas Eve for Santa to water ski on the Potomac River in all kinds of winter weather. And The Grinch tries to steal the show.

McLean Family Steps Up For Grieving Gold Star Widow And Kids

Facing Christmas was difficult for a DC Gold Star family grieving the recent loss of their loved one serving in the military. But the kindness of strangers in McLean bearing gifts and decorations made their holiday a little brighter.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• 2 Deputies Shot On Christmas Eve In Sterling
• Driver Dies In Christmas Night Crash
• Consecutive Governor Terms Proposed By Alexandria Legislator

Across America

• 'Hugging Dog' Of Instagram Left Homeless In Fire
• Lifelong Friends Learn They’re Biological Brothers
• $7K Offered In Hunt For Person Who Abandoned Dog

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