Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Herndon Man Federally Indicted On Carjacking, Kidnapping Charges After Multi-State Chase

Make time for Free High Holidays Service: Erev Rosh Hashanah on the Herndon Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday September 10th Patch AM
Thursday September 10th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Herndon! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Herndon man faces federal charges after multi-state Jeep chase
  • What safety fixes are coming to McNair Elementary's crowded kiss-and-ride?
  • What Serco's new CEO could mean for Herndon's workforce

Also on today's calendar: Free High Holidays Service: Erev Rosh Hashanah and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Herndon Man Federally Indicted On Carjacking, Kidnapping Charges After Multi-State Chase (patch.com) — Herndon readers are learning more about a June 6 incident that began on Knight Lane, where a local man allegedly took a Jeep at knifepoint with another man inside. Federal prosecutors now say the Herndon suspect led police on a multi-state chase before being arrested back in town, and he faces serious federal carjacking and kidnapping charges while remaining presumed innocent.
   

• Kiss-and-ride congestion a growing safety concern at Fairfax County schools, report finds (ffxnow.com) — Families in Herndon should know that McNair Elementary's kiss-and-ride area has been flagged as a priority safety concern, with congestion, illegal U-turns, and risky crossings near nearby apartments. Fairfax County Public Schools are weighing changes like rerouting traffic, adding barriers, and improving signs as part of a broader push to make walking and drop-off safer at schools countywide.
   

• Serco appoints second CEO in 12 months (virginiabusiness.com) — A major Herndon employer, government contractor Serco, is getting a new North American CEO on Sept. 28 as Barbara Supplee succeeds Michael LaRouche after his brief tenure. The leadership change comes as Serco manages thousands of local and national jobs and major federal contracts, including a recent $109 million Medicare-related award, potentially shaping future growth and hiring around Herndon.
   

📸 Around Herndon

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Herndon

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Herndon Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Herndon PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    I'm looking for recommendations for a reliable handyman or painter to repair, sand, and repaint three exterior doors: the deck door, main entrance… (Nextdoor Herndon)
  • I'm looking for any recommendations for garage opener replacement and fixing the torsion springs on the door .
    Has anyone recently gone through this and have a contractor they were satisfied with? (Nextdoor Emerald Chase)
  • PM Hotel Group posted a job opening for Catering Sales Manager| Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport | Herndon VA in Herndon. Apply here.
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Sales Representative in Herndon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Herndon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Reston

  • Reggae festival fundraiser returns to Lake Anne Plaza for fifth year (ffxnow.com)
  • Morning Notes for September 9, 2026 (ffxnow.com)

Great Falls

  • Low, Slow, And Self-Taught: How A Great Falls Accountant-Turned-Pitmaster Built One Of Northern Virginia's Most Decorated Barbecue Kitchens (tysonstoday.com)

Ashburn

  • Events In And Around Loudoun County Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)
  • Loudoun County Is Considering These Changes To The 2028-2029 School Calendar (patch.com)

Ok Herndon! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Herndon