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There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia 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.

Father Of Fauquier Teen Accused In Killings Found Dead In Home

The father of a Virginia teen accused of killing his mother and 6-year-old brother earlier this year was found dead in his home on Monday, according to a statement released by the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office Tuesday.

Stonewall Middle Food Site Worker Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A food service worker who was preparing free meals at Stonewall Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, Prince William County Public School officials announced in an email to parents Monday night.

Brothers Bike 90 Miles In Northern VA To Support Hospital Staff

Mark Comey has a week off after working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as a nurse at Arlington's Virginia Hospital Center. But he isn't taking that time off for granted. Instead, he wants to recognize the hospital's unsung heroes by biking the entire Washington and Old Dominion Trail with his twin brother Brian.

Virginia Coronavirus Data Shows Breakdown By County; 9.6K Cases

The Virginia Department of Health has made data available on cases of the new coronavirus by county and independent city, as well as the share of laboratory-confirmed and "probable" cases. As of Tuesday, Virginia reported 9,630 cases of the new coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 illness. The state confirmed 1,581 hospitalizations and 324 deaths. That's an increase of 640 cases and 24 deaths since Monday.

DC Crime Rates Drop During Coronavirus Pandemic

Property crimes in D.C. dropped 39 percent during the first 30 days of the coronavirus emergency, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. In addition, violent crimes have dropped 3 percent during the same timeframe. Compared to the same time period in 2019, property crimes are down 31 percent and violent crimes are down 14 percent.

• 7 More DC Residents Die Due To Coronavirus; 3,098 Positive Cases

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Internet Predator Sting Operation Snares 30 Suspects In Fairfax

Detectives from Fairfax County's Major Crimes and Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureaus arrested 30 men earlier this month as part of "Operation COVID Crackdown," a sting operation to identify and apprehend predators using the internet to exploit children, according to a police news release.

Arlington Lab Collects 1,484 Coronavirus Samples In First 30 Days

When Arlington County's drive-thru coronavirus sample collection facility opened on March 18, staff members collected 60 samples that first day. A month later the facility, which came together as a joint effort of the Arlington County Health Department and Virginia Hospital Center, is collecting nearly double that number daily.

• Stafford County Coronavirus Update: 164 Cases, 2 Deaths
• Prince William County Coronavirus Update: 867 Cases, 16 Deaths
• Loudoun County Coronavirus Update: 498 Cases, 8 Deaths
• No Official Coronavirus Outbreak In Rappahannock Health District
• Coronavirus: Where To Get Face Masks, Coverings In Alexandria
• Coronavirus Meal Finder: Hungry Kids Eat Free In Fredericksburg
• Coronavirus Meal Finder Map: Hungry Kids Can Eat Free In Manassas
• Coronavirus Meal Finder Map: Hungry Kids Can Eat Free In Ashburn
• Coronavirus Meal Finder: Hungry Kids Can Eat Free In Woodbridge
• Coronavirus Meal Finder: Hungry Kids Can Eat Free In Fairfax City
• Coronavirus Meal Finder Map: Hungry Kids Can Eat Free In Leesburg
• Coronavirus Meal Finder Map: Hungry Kids Can Eat Free In Herndon
• Coronavirus Meal Finder: Kids Can Eat Free In Falls Church Area

Also Worth a Look

• Fredericksburg Mother's Day Guide Helps Locals Find Gifts, Meals
• Community Raises Nearly $64K For Family Of Centreville Woman
• Hit-And-Run Crash Kills Person In Annandale: Police
• West Springfield Cooking Fire Displaces 2 People
• Loudoun County Parks And Recreation Offers Virtual Experience
• Prince William County To Celebrate Earth Day Virtually
• Dranesville Virtual Town Hall To Focus On Revised Budget Proposal
• Alcorn Hosts Virtual Town Hall On Proposed FY 2021 Budget
• Group Of Teens Sought In Virginia Square Break-In
• 2 Suspects Sought In Fort Dupont Shooting

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