Family's 911 Request Denied, Saving Freedom House: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, 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.

• Plan To Save Freedom House Under Consideration In Alexandria
• 3 Murders In DC, PG County Tied To Credit Card Scam: Report
• Reston Teen Eliminated In Olympic Speedskating Quarterfinal

Swastikas Appear At Home Near Burke: Police

Police are looking into a potential case of discrimination after swastikas appeared at a home just south of Burke Sunday. The home's resident found the neo-Nazi symbols spray painted on his mailbox in the 7800 Block of South Valley Drive.

Request To Release 911 Call Before Park Police Shooting Denied

The family of Bijan Ghaisar is demanding Arlington County release the original 911 call that led to the U.S. Park Police chase and shooting on Nov. 17. The county's dispatch system, which took the 911 call for the hit-and-run Ghaisar was involved in, denied a FOIA request from the family's attorneys.

Gym Teacher Pleads Guilty To Pot Possession At Elementary School

A former gym teacher at Taylor Elementary School pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana on school grounds Tuesday, according to reports. Luke Lloyd, 25, was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 20 served, a $500 fine and 100 hours of community service, ABC 7 reports.

Manassas Coach Charged With Soliciting Minor

A sports coach from Manassas is facing criminal charges after being accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a minor through social media, say the Fairfax County Police.

Arrest In Reston Town Center Armed Robbery: Police

Police have arrested a Herndon man in connection with the armed robbery of a CVS store in Reston Town Center earlier this month.

New FBI Building Proposal In DC Is Final Blow For NoVa Suburbs

The federal government decided against moving the FBI headquarters to the suburbs last summer, but a new recommendation to rebuild on the current site in DC delivered the final blow. A federally-owned warehouse in Springfield had been a top contender for the relocation, along with two sites in Prince George's County, Md.

DC Ranks As One Of World's Worst Traffic Cities: Report

Every driver in northern Virginia/Washington, D.C., knows that the commutes are awful. A new report by the analytics company INRIX on traffic congestion worldwide ranks Washington, D.C., sixth in the United States and 18th in the world for traffic delays, with each driver spending on average 63 hours in congestion in 2017.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Police Investigating Weekend Apartment Shooting In Ashburn
• Man Starts Fire Near Gas Pump In Hybla Valley: Police
• Cuddly Alexandria Rescue Dog Can Be Your Valentine
• Lenny Schultz Fieldhouse Proposed For Late Madison Coach
• Man Shoots At Couple In Dispute: Police
• Cuddly Fredericksburg Rescue Dog Can Be Your Valentine

Across America

• California Teacher Uses Mullets To Teach Math
• YouTube Star Couple Targeted In Home Invasion
• Parents Of GOP Senate Hopeful Give Max To Opponent
• Airbnb Guest Found Naked In Bed With Host's Child
• Home 101: How To Find A Mason Near You

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