Poop-Smearing Bandit Strikes In Our Area: Report | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Virginia and D.C. 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.

Poop-Smearing Bandit Strikes In Our Area: Report

Something incredibly gross apparently is happening in our area: someone is smearing feces on the underside of bicycle handles, according to a report.

Deer Wanders Onto Metro Tracks, Doesn't Survive

A deer that wandered onto the tracks between Metro stations had to be "humanely dispatched" by Metro Transit Police, according to a report.

NoVa Murder Suspect Dies In Jail: Police

Police are investigating after they say the suspect in a Northern Virginia homicide died in a local jail.

New Grocery Store Coming To NoVa: Report

An old Kmart is set to become the newest grocery store in Northern Virginia.

NoVa Woman Tried To Smother Children, Police Say: Report

A Northern Virginia woman was arrested Saturday after officials said she attempted to kill her two children did so by trying to smother them with a pillow, according to a report. Tracyann Wiggins, 31, was taken into custody on charges of attempted capital murder.

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