$10K In Fraudulent Purchases, Police Say: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, 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.

• Group Caught With $10K In Fraudulent Purchases In Tysons
• Teen Flees With Stolen Jewelry In Springfield: Police
• Armed Man Robs CVS Pharmacy Drive-Thru In Stafford: Police

Man Spreads Mysterious White Powder In Metro Station: Police

A man has been arrested after a bizarre incident at a Metro station, where cameras captured him putting an unknown white powder on benches in the station, police say.

Controversial Northern Virginia Highway Officially Renamed

As of Jan. 1, 2019, a major highway in Northern Virginia with a controversial name will now be referred to as something else.

Major Tech Company Moving To Northern Virginia

A well-known tech company announced that it will be moving its headquarters to Northern Virginia sometime in 2019.

Vape Shop Burglars Sought In NoVa: Police

Authorities are looking for three people who burglarized the Sterling Smoke & Vape shop in the 22400 block of Enterprise Street early Wednesday morning, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

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