Happy Mail, Fallen Officer, Security Tightened: News Nearby

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

• Man Charged With Rape Of Woman Hired To Clean His House: Report
• Memorial Service For Fairfax Police Officer To Be Held Jan. 11
• How Virginia DUI Rates Rank Among Other States

Homicide Charges Filed Against DC Man In Death Of Southeast Teen

Metropolitan Police Department detectives arrested a suspect in connection with the October murder of Thomas Johnson, 15, of Southeast, D.C.

New Upscale-Casual Restaurant Hiring 200

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is preparing to open a new restaurant in NoVA in February and wants to hire about 200 people for the new location.

Election Day Holiday, Early Voting Change Proposed In Virginia

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced two proposals that could impact voters in upcoming elections. The legislation calls for an Election Day state holiday and 45-day early voting that doesn't require a state-approved excuse.

Woman's Faith In Humanity Restored After Deluge Of Mail

A woman battling cancer received thousands of pieces of mail from around the world after she issued a call for mail on Facebook to help her deal with her depression.

First Snow Of 2020 In The Forecast For DC, NoVA

Coming just in time to make the Tuesday evening commute messy, the Washington, D.C., region is likely to get its first snowfall of 2020.

Quantico Marine Base Boosts Security Measures At Entrances

Marine Corps Base Quantico announced additional security measures for drivers and passengers entering the military base on Sunday. Individuals should expect delays due to the enhanced security checks, the Marine Corps said.

• Fort Belvoir Boosts Security Measures At Entrances

Teacher Takes Part In Kidney Exchange With Former Student

An elementary school teacher has agreed to participate in a paired kidney exchange program that will allow one of her former students to receive a life-saving kidney transplant, and save a third person.

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• Sexual Battery Case Under Investigation

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