Bank Robbery, Metro Accident, Jack Nicklaus Moves to Town and 1-Man Police Department

by Todd Richissin

Bank robberies, unfortunately, are still common, but this one in Annandale is a bit different: The guy suspected of robbing the TD Bank is believed to be the "Beacon Hill Bandit — who has robbed the same bank in Alexandria six times.
That leads our daily digest of news from around our Patches in Virginia and Washington, DC. That, and more, below.

Man Robs TD Bank

Track Equipment Hits Metro Train Passing Through Potomac Yard

Government Shutdown: Blame the Republicans, Poll Says

Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus Moving to Creighton Farms and One of His Own Golf Courses

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Franconia Road

Herndon Man Arrested for Inappropriately Touching 8-Year-Old Girl

Police: Alexandria Man Assaulted, Robbed at Gunpoint

How You Can Save a Bunch of Money this Weekend

Victim Identified in Triangle Trailer Fire Death Investigation

Manassas Police: Bicyclist Jumped by Trio, Assaulted 

Officer Starts Own Private Police Department in Manassas

Guide to the Fairfax City Fall Festival: Road Closures, Parking and Shuttles, and What Fun's In Store