House Squatter, Lyft Deal For Commuters, CVS Mayhem: 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.

• Lorton Man Gets 5 Years For Soliciting Minor Over Internet
• Man Killed After Falling Off Ladder: Police
• Major Gridlock In Crystal City Due To Uber, Lyft Drivers: Report

Marco's Pizza Opens In NoVA

A new pizza place swung open its doors this week in northern Virginia. Say hello to Marco's Pizza, an Ohio-based chain with three other locations in the region.

Shopper Causes Mayhem At CVS: Crime Report

A woman came into a CVS store, shopping for burritos, then hurled one at the cashier when she learned they didn't stock cigarettes, police said.

Suspicious Woman Assaults Officer At School: Police

A woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon at an elementary school when she claimed she was pickong up her child, assaulted multiple officers and later was found to be carrying drugs.

Lyft To Pay 50 Commuters To Go 1 Month Without A Car

Sick of driving in D.C.-area traffic? Lyft may give you a one-month reprieve if you win a special drawing.

Homeowner Finds Squatter Near Shopping Center: Police

The owner of a vacant house across the street from Reston Town Center went to the home to complete some repairs when he found a man apparently living there without his permission, police say.

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Also Worth A Look Today

• Man Exposes Himself To Numerous People: Police
• Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Deaf Dog Is Truly 'Lucky'
• Metro Weekend Work To Impact Falls Church
• Suspicious Man Approaches Child Riding Bike: Police
• MPAartfest 2018 Returns To McLean In October
• Child Porn Investigation Snares Woodbridge Man: Police
• Resolution On Sexual Misconduct Adopted By FCPS School Board
• Personal Property Taxes Due Oct. 5 In Fairfax
• Look Inside: DC Rowhome With Exposed Brick Interior
• Developer Unveils 'Grand' Plan For Reston Golf Course

Across America

• Watch 7-Year-Old Prodigy Belt Out National Anthem
• 50 Million FB Accounts Affected By Security Issue
• Man Arrested At Cher's Malibu Home
• U.S. Gold Medal Hockey Champion Marries Rival
• Dog Locks Self Outside, Rings Doorbell To Get In

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