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🌱 Patch AM: Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Shoplifting At 2 Target Stores

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Good morning Burke! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • On-duty officer accused of shoplifting at Burke Target store

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Shoplifting At 2 Target Stores (patch.com) — Burke residents are learning that a Fairfax County police officer faces misdemeanor shoplifting charges after an alleged barcode-switching incident at the Target on New Guinea Road while he was on duty and in uniform. The same officer is also accused of a similar off-duty incident later that day at a Springfield Target, and has been placed on administrative leave while criminal and internal investigations continue.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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George Mason

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Woodbridge

  • Number Of Prince William Public Schools Earning State's Highest Rating Doubled Since 2025 (patch.com)

Ok Burke! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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