Toll Backlash, Teen 'Sexting,' Elephant Tranquilizer: News Nearby

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

• Rash Of Burglaries Hits Stafford Neighborhoods: Police
• Suspected Gang Activity Results In 4 Alexandria Arrests
• Del Ray Artist Makes Handmade Goods From Her Home

'Sexting' Lawsuit: Manassas Man's Rights Privacy Violated

A four-year legal battle over privacy rights by a Manassas man in an infamous "sexting" case — stemming from his 2014 arrest as a teenager on child pornography charges after he exchanged sexually explicit videos with his then-girlfriend — was decided in his favor this week.

Elephant Tranquilizer Found In Loudoun; Residents Warned

A deadly synthetic opioid has been detected in three overdose incidents, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

High I-66 Tolls Motivate Man To Start Carpooling Effort

With the new Interstate 66 tolls inside the Beltway reported as high as $40 one way, Northern Virginia drivers are scrambling to find ways to avoid the tolls. One man has an alternative, Sluglines, a website and app designed to coordinate free carpooling on DC and Virginia's congested roads.

2 Shot Near Middle School In DC: Report

A man and a woman suffered gunshot wounds in an incident near a middle school in Southeast D.C. on Thursday, according to a report.

Massive FBI Roundup In NoVa Results In 28 Arrests

The FBI conducted a huge roundup of suspected gang members throughout Northern Virginia as well as the District Wednesday afternoon, and 28 people face gun and drug charges as a result.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• New Taco Restaurant Opens In Reston
• New Reston Planning Commissioner Appointed
• Shoplifter Sought In Fredericksburg: Police
• Missing Teen Girl Sought In Manassas

Across America

• $10,000 Dropped Into Salvation Army Red Kettle
• Franken: ‘Ironic’ To Resign With Trump In Office
• Bullies Told Her: 'Kill Yourself.' She Did.

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