Roaches In Restaurants, ICE Critics, Fatal LSD Sale: News Nearby

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

• Greater Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Cockroaches Cited
• Vienna Restaurant Violations: Live Roach Found
• GMU Student Sentenced For Selling LSD To Man Who Jumped To Death

5-Foot Alligator Rescued From House: Police

Authorities rescued a 5-foot alligator from a resident's home Wednesday night, and reminded the public that gators aren't house pets. A humane rescue alliance official told Patch they received a tip from someone about an "alligator-like" animal confined in a residence.

Behavioral Specialists Arrested For Injuring Girl

A 16-year-old girl suffered spine injuries while being restrained at North Spring Behavioral Healthcare last month, and two employees have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Virginia State Fair 2018: Dates, Tickets, Event Schedule, Parking

The venerable State Fair of Virginia that opens Sept. 28 for a 10-day run in Caroline County at The Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Boulevard. Patch has a rundown of what to do and what to see, including information about parking, tickets and hours.

Four Mile Run Rises To Scary Levels (Video)

Thunderstorms took a toll on Four Mile Run, the stream separating Alexandria and Arlington. The National Weather Service reported that the stream rose 6.3 feet in 11 minutes.

Opinion: ICE And Alexandria: Is It Necessary?

Three Alexandria residents submitted a letter to the editor regarding the sheriff's office policy on working with ICE. "As longtime residents of Alexandria and disheartened citizens, we believe that making only an adjustment in the hours immigrants are held in jail past their release dates is inadequate," they wrote.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Shooting Investigation Nets Another Arrest: Police
• Cricket Wireless Robber Sought: Police
• Amber Alert Canceled For Missing Teen Seen At Virginia Motel
• Kingstowne Hosts Activities For Farmers Market Week
• Endangered Woman Missing From Reston Area
• DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Citi Open, Science Behind Harry Potter
• Richmond Highway Krispy Kreme Offers $1 Deal On Friday

Across America

• Home 101: When To Replace Your Windows
• Florida Cop Arrested For Kicking Pregnant Woman
• Nassar Assaulted In Prison; Filing Blames Judge
• Hiker Rescues 7-Year-Old Girl's Stuffed Lion
• Cops Are Lip Sync Battling; Here Are The Best

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