Deadly Snake, Rolling Thunder Events, Hate Graffiti: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and DC on Friday. 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.

• Race-Related Hate Graffiti Found At Lake Accotink Park
• Rolling Thunder Fills DC: Full Schedule Of Events
• Restaurant Eve Spinoff At New Site Teased

Muslim Girl's Accused Killer Will Have His Head Examined: Report

A judge has appointed a pair of brain experts to examine a man accused of killing a teenage Muslim girl from Reston, despite the fact that the prosecutor said that they were "neuro-witchcraft," according to a report.

Panic On Metro After Blind Woman Falls Onto Tracks: Reports

A blind woman fell between train cars at a Metro station in D.C., sparking panic and confusion at the station, according to reports. WJLA reports that the there was no information about the woman's condition.

Off-Duty Cop Shoots Man In Brawl

An off-duty Prince William County sheriff's deputy shot a man possibly involved in a large fight late Thursday night at the Fields of Manassas apartment complex in the 7400 block of Willoughby Lane, according to Prince William County Police.

Battalion Chiefs File Charges Against Fire Department

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department is facing more scrutiny for allegations about harassment in the workplace. The American Civil Liberties Union and Battalion Chiefs Kathleen Stanley and Cheri Zosh have filed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges against the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department for sex discrimination and retaliation.

OPINION: Potomac Yard Metro Project and Alexandria Deserve Better

A Potomac Yard resident has written an opinion piece about the controversial decision to "eliminate a southern entrance" at the Metro station. "What our findings reveal are the City's egregious mismanagement and lies to the public about the process."

Venomous Copperhead Snake Discovered Near National Mall

A venomous copperhead snake was found by the National Park Service at East Potomac Park recently, prompting the agency to warn park visitors.

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