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The top news in Virginia and D.C. over the past week, including an FBI raid on the home of a D.C. Councilmember.

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Authorities investigated a suspicious letter at Joint Base Myer on Thursday.
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Fairfax County reported violations at the U.S. Geological Society, Bartaco, and others June 12-14.
A man and a juvenile were arrested after a carjacking in Reston Station resulted in a chase on I-95, police say.
A woman screamed and banged on the window after she saw a stranger staring into her Arlington home, police say.
A scooter company cannot deploy its scooters in D.C. for at least 30 days after a confirmed battery fire, according to reports.
A former Herndon High School drama teacher now faces an additional 10 charges after police say he filmed students at the school.
The president and first lady will attend the Congressional Picnic on Friday. Watch live here.
A white deer was recently spotted grazing in someone's yard in Prince George's County.
A woman who was arguing with two other occupants in a vehicle parked along I-395 struck an officer who intervened, police say.
Rep. Gerry Connolly says that Metro Board Chair Jack Evans should step down immediately.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a World War I memorial shaped like a cross in Prince George's County is not unconstitutional.
The Arlington County Board Chair pledged to help local immigrants by offering resources to them.
Police are investigating a death involving a fallen tree in Prince George's County Thursday morning.
A group of four boys and girls, possibly ages 12-15, robbed a woman walking in Crystal City, police say.
Police say an investigation of a former Herndon High School drama teacher in child porn case has uncovered videos at the school.
The White House reportedly was placed on lockdown after someone dropped a backpack and tried to climb over a bike rack.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual “Kids Count Data Book.” Here’s what they found for D.C.