Seized in Single Cruelty Case: 96 Chickens, 5 Ducks, 4 Pot Belly Pigs, 3 Rabbits, 2 Dogs and 2 Geese | Patch PM

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Leesburg Woman Faces More Than 100 Animal Cruelty Charges

A Leesburg woman, Kaitlin L. Leger, 29, is facing more than 100 charges of animal cruelty and neglect after Animal Control Officers found inadequate living conditions for multiple animals at a property south of Leesburg, according to a Loudoun County Government announcement. >>> Read more.

Skimming Device Found at Exxon Station in Dumfries: Police

An employee found a skimming device Tuesday in one of the gas pumps at an Exxon service station at 17164 Jefferson Davis Highway near Wayside Drive, according to Prince William County Police. >>> Read more.

Virginia's Christmas Forecast: Naughty or Nice Weather Under the Tree?

We'll have a few more cold mornings this week, but the weekend will kick off several days of warmer temperatures, including a Christmas Day near 50 degrees. A weather gift this year? Temperatures heading close to 60 degrees as we begin the week after Christmas. >>> Read more.

3 DC Restaurants Named Among 20 Best Nationwide by USA Today Dining Experts

• USA Today's 10Best is hosting a 2017 reader's poll to determine what the top restaurant in the nation is.

ParkRTC: Many Restaurants Won't Validate Parking for Customers at Reston Town Center

• Paid parking starts Jan. 3 at Reston Town Center, and although many restaurants will validate, many will not.

Trump's DC Hotel Scorched in Brutal Review: Report

• A luxury travel group has released its year-end list of new hotels worldwide, and its review of Trump International Hotel isn't pretty.

Smooth Holiday Travel 2016 Tips from the TSA

• Getting ready to catch a flight over the holidays? The TSA offers tips for a smooth holiday trip.

Eggnog Recall: Sold at Alexandria Farmers Market

• See the details below to be sure you and your family don't drink eggnog that was sold in Alexandria and is being recalled.

Icy I-495 Crash Saturday: Police Identify Man Killed

• Virginia State Police have identified the man who died Saturday after an icy crash on the Beltway involving 23 cars.

Giant, Wegmans, Safeway Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2016 Store Hours

• Need a last-minute item for your Christmas celebration? Check our guide to store hours before you leave the house.

Attempt to Eat Drug Evidence Fails in Stafford: Police

• A passenger in a car pulled over for a lane violation tried to eat her marijuana, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.

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