Free Rides, $1 Doughnut Deal, Waitress Attacked: News Nearby

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

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• Kotex Tampon Recall In Virginia, DC: Products Unravel In Body
• Drunk Man Attacks Waitresses At Restaurant: Police
• Best Times To Visit Tysons Corner Center During 2018 Holidays

Priest Investigated For Improper Behavior: Diocese

A long-time priest in the Northern Virginia area is being investigated by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office for an inappropriate relationship with a minor and adults, according to the Diocese of Arlington.

UR Football Player From Fairfax Takes His Life: UPDATE

A University of Richmond football player from Fairfax has died, the school said. Augustus Lee was a walk-on player out of Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax. On Wednesday, the state's medical examiner released the cause of death.

Free Lyft Rides Available For 2018 Holiday Season In DC

The holidays are a time for friends, family, and loved ones. But if you plan on celebrating with some alcohol, don't get behind the wheel. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, taxi, or a ride sharing service to get you home.

Man Pleads Guilty To Fatally Shooting Maryland Victim

A Washington, D.C., man accused of fatally shooting a 23-year-old male in 2016 pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder while armed, the U.S. attorney's office in the District said.

Krispy Kreme Offers Dozen For $1

The middle of the work week feels a little sweeter as Krispy Kreme marks the "Day of the Dozens." The doughnut shop is offering a dozen glazed doughnuts with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

HOV Crackdown Thursday On I-66 Inside Beltway: Police

Virginia State Police plan to crack down on violators of high-occupancy vehicle rules on Interstate 66 inside the Beltway Thursday, Dec. 13, during morning and afternoon rush hour periods, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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Also Worth A Look Today

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• Free Lyft Rides Available For 2018 Christmas Season In Alexandria
• Tanning Salon Fire Injures Two People: Authorities
• Realtor And Artist Paints Old Town Alexandria Homes For Calendar
• Kingstowne Restaurant Violations: Worker Eating In Food Prep Area

Across America

• Ex-Trump 'Fixer' Michael Cohen Gets Prison Term
• Michigan Boy, 8, Run Over By Mom's Car At School
• Woman says Jack Wagner Defrauded Her Of $75,000
• Bodycam Shows Officer Tackle Teen At Tracks

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