🌱 Patch AM: Why a Fairfax officer is accused of shoplifting at Burke’s Target.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Fairfax officer is accused of shoplifting at Burke's Target.

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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: A morning shower; warmer, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fairfax County police officer charged with shoplifting (wtop.com) — A Fairfax County police officer is facing two misdemeanor shoplifting charges after allegedly switching barcodes at the Target on New Guinea Road in Burke while on duty and in uniform, and later at Springfield Mall. He has been placed on administrative leave while the department investigates, and the police chief publicly condemned the alleged misconduct as a serious breach of public trust.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• Managed IT Services in Springfield, VA: A Complete Guide for Small Businesses (wordpress.com)
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George Mason

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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