More KKK Fliers, Walmart Theft Ring, Code Red Air: News Nearby

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

• Code Red Issued In DC For First Time In Years: Report
• Garbage Truck Erupts In Flames In Arlington (Photos)
• Cyclist Struck, Killed In DC: Report
• Controversy Erupts On Metro Silver Line, Lawsuit Filed: Report

Family Of Park Police Shooting Victim Files FOIA Requests

The family of Bijan Ghaisar, the McLean accountant fatally shot by U.S. Park Police during a pursuit last November, has filed Freedom of Information Acct requests to identify the officers involved.

KKK Fliers Distributed In Prince William County: Police

For at least the second time in a little more than two months, hate-espousing pamphlets under the imprimatur of the Klu Klux Klan have been found in area neighborhoods, according to Prince William County Police.

Winning $225K Lottery Ticket Will Pay Off Bills

An information technology contractor from Woodbridge said his primary plan for his $225,000 Lottery win is to pay bills.

Walmart Theft Ring Sold Stolen Phones To Pawn Shops: Police

Police have arrested members of a theft ring that specialized in stealing cell phones from Walmart stores throughout the Fredericksburg area and then selling them to pawn shops, according to authorities.

Protest Outside ICE Office Organized By Students

A group of teens organized a weekend rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Fairfax. Organizers focused on the Trump administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy and family separations at the border. The event entailed speakers, chants, and even people in cars showing support while while passing by.

Sheriff Changes Policy On Working With ICE

Alexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne has announced changes but not an end to cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Under the policy, ICE must take custody of immigrants within five days before their sentence has been served.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Positive Pup Despite Medical Concerns
• Pedestrian Struck By Car In Annandale
• Springfield Man Wanted In Wrong-Way I-66 Crash
• Grocery Store Run Leads To $100K Lottery Win For Alexandria Man
• Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: Natalie's, Baku Delicious
• Man Charged With Soliciting Girl For Sex Online: Police
• ADHD, AIDS Are Virginia, DC's Most-Googled Health Conditions
• 'Pay Your Age' At Tysons Build-A-Bear Store Thursday
• Supreme Court Nominee Has Deep DC Roots
• Drunk Masked Man Assaults Cops In Woodbridge: Police

Across America

• Shark Attacks Laguna Beach Model In Bahamas
• Robber In Clown Mask Shoots Man At Waffle House
• George Clooney Hospitalized In Scooter Crash
• Man Harasses Woman For Wearing Puerto Rico Shirt

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