VA Governor's Race Guide | 'Upskirting' Suspect Sought | Armed Robbery in Alexandria: 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.

Virginia Governor's Race: Guide to Candidates and Voting

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The big 2016 elections have come and gone, but the upcoming Virginia governor primary on June 13 is just as important, or arguably more so.

'Upskirting' Suspect Sought in Manassas

MANASSAS, VA — A man is wanted for taking cell phone pictures of a 23-year-old Manassas woman up her skirt (known as "upskirting") last Thursday at a Walmart, 9401 Liberia Avenue, according to Prince William County Police. He's described as black, age unknown, with a thin build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Armed Carjacker Chased, Arrested in Alexandria Area

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Police have arrested an armed carjacker after chasing him down this morning near several schools in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.

Mother Leaves Child Alone in Vehicle in Woodbridge: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A woman was arrested Monday night after leaving her 11-month-old son alone inside a vehicle for about 30 minutes while she went into a business in the 2400 block of Rock Bridge Court, according to Prince William County Police. Olena Cochran, 41, of the 1400 block of Occoquan Heights Court in Occoquan, was charged with felony child neglect.

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Woman Charged With Myriad Traffic Offenses in Stafford: Police
Wells Fargo Bank Robber Arrested in McLean
Suspect Sought in Fairfax Hit-and-Run: Photos
Naked Guy Seen at Intersection in Ashburn: Police
Amazon To Open Physical Bookstore In Georgetown

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