Deadly Snakes | New Target Store | Card Skimmers Warning | Gillespie On Health Care: News Nearby

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

• Alexandria Congressional Shooting: Police's Use Of Force Under Review
• Thief Steals $3,000 In Jewelry From Herndon Home, But Victim Doesn't Want Investigation: Police
• Target To Open Another Falls Church Store

Watch Out For Snakes In Reston, Police Warn
Fairfax County Police have a warning for residents of Reston and the rest of the county in the coming weeks: beware of snakes.

Nabra Hassanen's Accused Killer Attacked Another Woman: Report

The murder of Reston teen Nabra Hassanen earlier this month led to the arrest of El Salvadarion immigrant Darwin Martinez Torres, and an alarming new report has emerged suggesting that he may have been a member of the MS-13 street gang and assaulted a woman not long before Hassanen's death.

Card Skimmers In Virginia: Here's How To Spot Them

Skimming devices to capture data on ATM and credit cards are a frequent problem throughout Virginia, leaving residents wondering what to look for to protect themselves when paying electronically or withdrawing cash. New reports have surfaced in recent weeks of skimmers at outdoor ATMs and gas stations, so Patch has tips to help you keep your money safe.

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• Gillespie Questioned On Health Care In Alexandria
• Free Food At Alexandria MOM's Organic Market Sunday
• Free Food At Mosaic District MOM's Organic Market Sunday

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