Robber Shoots Himself, Rodent Poop, $100K Winner: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Monday. 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.

• Missing Man Sought In Manassas: Police
• Robber Shoots Himself, Flees In Alexandria: Police
• MLK Day: Activist Athletes Discussion To Be Held In McLean

Bed Bug Infestations In DC Among Worst In Nation: Report

The District has retained its No. 2 spot on a rather dubious list: Orkin's annual ranking of the top 50 bed bug cities in the United States. Once again, D.C. has come in second to Baltimore, and just ahead of Chicago in the No. 3 spot.

Teen Pleads Guilty To Brutal MS-13 Slaying Of Girl In Park

An Alexandria woman was convicted of murder Monday in the MS-13 gang-related stabbing of a 15-year-old from Gaithersburg, Md. Venus Iraheta, 18, admitted to the brutal slaying of Damaris A. Reyes Rivas; Irheta is one of ten MS-13 gang members charged in the death and is believed to be the ringleader in the killing that took place in Lake Accotink Park in Springfield.

Supreme Court To Hear Charlottesville Warrantless Search Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case over whether Albemarle County police lawfully conducted a warrantless search of a motorcycle that was parked just feet away from a house in Charlottesville. The nation's highest court hopes to answer the question of whether police officers can go onto private property without an invitation or a warrant and search a vehicle.

Woodbridge Man Wins $100K On New Year's

Harold Bailey used to tell his fiancée, "One of these days, I'm going to win big!" He doesn't have to tell her that anymore because it happened. The Woodbridge man won $100,000 in Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle, according to a news release from the Virginia Lottery.

Lincoln Memorial Undergoing Huge Repair Project

The National Park Service has kicked off an eight-month-long project to replace the roof and make repairs on the Lincoln Memorial. The memorial will remain open during the project, which will involve replacing the flat upper and lower roofs.

Herndon Eatery's Ceiling Sagging Under Rodent Poop: Inspections

Fairfax County regularly conducts inspections of Reston and Herndon restaurants. We've listed the violations from inspections at local restaurants -- including a report of a ceiling tile sagging under the weight of debris and rodent poop at China King in Herndon.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Construction Accident Kills Man In Lorton: Police
• Fairfax County Guide To Treating Icy Roads, Traffic
• Metro May Refund Passengers Who Wait 15 Minutes Or More: Report
• Downed Power Lines Complicate Lake Barcroft Fire

Across America

• Fire Injures 3 At Trump Tower
• H&M Blasted For Ad Seen As Racist
• Oprah On Abusive Men: 'Their Time Is Up'
• PetSmart Groomer Dropped Dead Dog At Vet And Left

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