Unthinkable Sex Case Ends in Officer's Suicide | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

Officer Kills Himself After Sex Charges Involving Young Teens

A Manassas detective killed himself as authorities were delivering warrants for his arrest Tuesday on indecent liberties and sexual solicitation charges involving young teens.

The detective was a member of the Northern Virginia-Washington D.C. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He was also a coach with the Prince William County hockey league, where he met the alleged victims. >>>read more.

Dogs Saved From ‘Meat Farm’ Need New Homes

A group of dogs rescued from slaughter in South Korea will be put up for adoption in Washington area animal shelters. The dogs were taken from a “meat farm” that was shut down by the Humane Society International. >>>read more.

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Pics: Homeless Man Built Large Cave Under a Fairfax Park

• A homeless man was arrested for building a cave for shelter in Van Dyck Park and for failure to appear on a traffic charge in Arlington.

9 Tips to Protect Package Deliveries

• This is a busy week for deliveries — and for the thieves grabbing them off of your stoop before you make it home.

US Customs Officials Seize 9 Pounds of Heroin at Dulles Airport

• A business traveler at Dulles International Airport was found to be unwittingly carrying more than 9 pounds of heroin.

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