🌱 Patch AM: Loud Exhaust Leads To 3 Arrests On Weapon, Narcotics Charges: FCPD

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• Loud exhaust stop near Mount Vernon uncovers guns and drug operation

Also on today's calendar: Free Children's Music Program: Singing & Bell Choirs.

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📰 News we're reading

• Loud Exhaust Leads To 3 Arrests On Weapon, Narcotics Charges: FCPD (patch.com) — Residents near Mount Vernon should know that Fairfax County police stopped a car in Woodlawn for a loud exhaust and uncovered two firearms plus suspected marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms packaged for distribution. Three Alexandria men now face a range of felony drug and weapons charges, and investigators are seeking a fourth juvenile suspect, with tips directed to the Mount Vernon Police Station or Crime Solvers.
   

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Tuesday January 13

• Free Children's Music Program: Singing & Bell Choirs
  Bethany Lutheran Church , 2501 Beacon Hill Rd , Alexandria
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Tuesday January 13

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  11:00 am
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• Baby and Toddler Time
  Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
  11:00 am
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• LEGO Club - Montclair
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