Massive Rat Discovered In DC | Patch PM

A huge rat was found on U Street in D.C. recently, and it's something you have to see to believe. Plus, police are investigating after two people were found dead in an Arlington home Monday afternoon. Here are the top local news stories worth reading and talking and knowing about on Monday, July 24 as pulled from our Virginia and Washington, D.C., sites.

Huge Rat Found In DC Will Give You Nightmares (Photo)

WASHINGTON, DC — We hope you're not eating, because this rat we're about to show you will probably affect your appetite.

2 People Found Dead In Arlington Home: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — Two people have been found dead in an Arlington home, and police are at the scene investigating Monday afternoon.

Masked Men Invade Herndon Home, Attack Resident: Police

HERNDON, VA — A man has been arrested, and police are looking for more after a group of masked suspects forced their way into a Herndon home, only to have the victim chase one of them down.

Mice Hunters Arrested In Fairfax: Police

FAIRFAX, VA — Two gun-wielding mice hunters were arrested early Sunday morning in the 11400 block of Eaton Place, according to Fairfax Police. Matthew Bohrer, 37, of the 3900 block of Fairview Drive in Fairfax, and Charles Tyrone Miller, 39, of the 100 block Plum Tree Court in Sterling, were charged with use of pneumatic guns within the city limits.

More Virginia/DC news:

Jim Vance, Longtime NBC Washington Anchor, Dies At 75
Northern Virginia Weather: Work Week Looking OK
Chick-fil-A Opening In Burke, Offering Free Meal Contest
Fairfax County Teacher Charged With Child Porn Possession
Eden Center Windows Broken; More Shed Robberies In Falls Church
Man Sought For Terrorizing Woman In Nokesville: Police
Woman Dies From Injuries From March Shooting In Southeast: Police
Man Falls Down Trash Chute Looking For Phone: DC Fire And EMS
Arlington Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
2-Year-Old Boy Forgotten, Left Alone At Potomac Mills By School Group
Road Rage Incident Prompts Charges In Ashburn
Virginia Governor's Race Poll: Northam, Gillespie Neck-And-Neck
National Night Out: Over 30 Block Parties Planned In Alexandria

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