Buddy Walk, Shoplifters At Target, Homes Displaced: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and DC 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.

• Shoplifters Busted At Target: Police
• Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Dumfries: Police
• Here's What Virginia Spends On Lottery Games And Why We Shouldn’t

Trip To Buy Orange Juice Scores $4 Million Lottery Win

A man won a $4 million top prize in the Virginia lottery. His reaction? Keep going to work. Michael Kraemer had stopped at Safeway to pick up some orange juice, played the Hot Millions Multiplier and won the top prize.

16-Year-Old Girl Raped In Woodbridge: Police

A man raped a 16-year-old acquaintance Sunday morning at a home in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County Police. Alex Caballero, 45, was charged with rape and sodomy.

Girls Light Up Buddy Walk For Down Syndrome Awareness

The Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia's annual Buddy Walk got some extra encouragement this year from Alexandria's own cheerleaders. Bishop Ireton High School's varsity team was there to cheer those affected by Down syndrome and their supporters at the fundraiser on Oct. 14 in Manassas Park.

Highway Project Could Displace Homes, Businesses

As planning for the Richmond Highway Corridor Project continues, a new environmental assessment suggests businesses and homes could be displaced. The road will be widened from four to six lanes, get bike paths and sidewalks on both sides of the road, and have room for dedicated bus-only lanes.

Man Steals 83-Year-Old's Prescription Meds: Police

A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into an 83-year-old man's home and stealing his prescription medication, police say.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Fox 5 TV Station Guard Shoots Intruder: Reports
• Man Exposes Himself To Numerous People: Police
• 25 Violations At One Place: Manassas Restaurant Inspections
• Police Cruiser Struck In Richmond Highway Pursuit
• McLean Student Chosen For USA Debate Development Team
• Man Spotted Behaving Strangely In Wooded Area: Police

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• Grandma Shot Grandson After Tea Cup Dispute: Cops

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