Bank ATM Skimmer, Rat City, NoVA Earthquake Drill: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and DC 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.

• Skimming Device Found On Bank ATM: Police
• Gainesville Man Rapes 12-Year-Old Girl: Police
• Drunk Man Enters Stranger's Apartment: Police

Woman Caught With Stolen Credit Cards, IDs: Police

A woman who paid a cab driver with bogus credit card information Monday was found to have stolen credit cards and IDs, according to authorities.

Rabid Raccoon Bites 3 People, 2 Pets In Attacks

A rabid raccoon attacked and bit three people and two pets this weekend; all now face rabies shots, health officials said Tuesday. The sick raccoon was captured Sunday afternoon and euthanized; tests determined the animal had rabies.

Most Rat-Infested Cities: DC In Top 5

Washington, D.C., is once again among America's "Rattiest Cities," according to a new report from pest control company Orkin, with the problem worsening from a year ago.

City To Participate In Regional Earthquake Drill

While earthquakes are known to be more common in the western United States, the Virginia earthquake of 2011 served as a reminder that residents should know how to prepare. This NoVA city is participating in the Great Southeast ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct. 18, and encourages residents to join.

Archdiocese List Of Priests Accused Of Abuse Is Not Enough: SNAP

The release by the Archdiocese of Washington of the names of 31 priests deemed "credibly accused" of sexual abuse — along with the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, the Washington, D.C. archbishop, following criticism of his handling of child sex abuse cases — falls short of what critics say is a comprehensive list.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• KFC Customer Assaulted, Robbed: Police
• Unruly Customer Assaults Cop At Walmart In Manassas: Police
• NoVA Team Continues Search And Rescue After Hurricane Michael
• School Evacuated For Smoke: Fire Department
• Former Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Sexual Assault
• Dog Bite Incident Reported Near Downtown Falls Church

Across America

• Literally Fish For your Dinner At This Restaurant
• Orionid Meteors: Peak Date, How To See Them Now
• Roasted Pig Stopped By Border Protection Beagle
• Witches Outrage Fox With Plans To Hex Kavanaugh
• Trump Threatens Stormy, Calls Her 'Horseface'

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