Oktoberfest 2017 | UVA Boots Sports Announcer | Lock Your Cars | Confederate Statues Covered: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. 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.

• Fairfax County Police Chase Attempted Murder Suspect For 38 Miles
• Woman Sexually Assaulted At Bus Stop: Police
• Oktoberfest 2017: Beer Lovers Unite At Mad Fox Brewing Company

Live Cockroaches In Kitchen: Vienna Restaurant Violations

One Vienna restaurant had live cockroaches found during recent inspections, while others had flawless inspections.

• Warm Dairy Products: McLean Restaurant Inspections
• Pest Control Device Over Food Prep Area: Kingstowne Area Restaurant Inspections
• Handling Bread Without Gloves: Greater Alexandria Restaurant Inspections
• Warm Sour Cream, Salsa: Falls Church Restaurant Violations

Watch: Confederate Statues Covered In Charlottesville

Workers in Charlottesville have covered up the statues of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Wednesday. The Daily Progress in Charlottesville reports that the city council decided to cover up the statues following residents' backlash over the city's decisions leading to the outbreak of violence at a white nationalist demonstration.

ESPN Announcer Robert Lee Booted From U.Va. Season Opener Because Of His Name

ESPN announced Tuesday night it has shifted an announcer named Robert Lee from the University of Virginia's Sept. 2 football season opener against William and Mary to another game because he shares a name with the embattled Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. For the record, ESPN's Lee is Asian-American.

Lawsuit Against Boston Properties Not On The Table For Reston Merchants ... For Now

Despite a recent victory in the courts by Reston Town Center merchant Jackson's Mighty Fine Food and Lucky Lounge against paid parking, the Reston Merchants Association doesn't intend to jump into the legal fray just yet.

Juvenile Sexually Assaulted In Arlington Mall, Suspect Arrested

A Washington, DC man was arrested for sexual battery after he allegedly touched a minor inappropriately inside an Arlington mall, police said.

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Photo of Robert E. Lee Statue by Steve Helber/Associated Press