Crime & Safety

10 Virginia Highway Deaths Over Holiday | Patch PM

Free WiFi coming to Metro stations | Missing woman's body found in car driven by stranger | 7-year-old babysitter? Not OK, says deputies.

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Ten people were killed on Virginia's highways during the Christmas holiday weekend, according to Virginia State Police. Too, four others died just before or after the statistical counting period. With New Year's Eve this Saturday, police will have an increased presence. >>> Read more.

Free Public WiFi Coming to All Metro Stations

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Four months after a pilot program began to offer free public WiFi at six Metrorail stations in the Washington, D.C., area, Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said Tuesday that he has approved a plan to offer the public access WiFi at all underground stations. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority launched free public WiFi at six Metrorail stations in August as a test. >>> Read more.

Missing Woman's Body Found in Car, Man in Custody in Washington D.C.

Metropolitan Police Department is expected to release more information Tuesday afternoon regarding the death of a 46-year-old D.C. yoga instructor. Tricia Lynn McCauley's body was found in her car on Monday as it was reportedly being driven by a stranger now in custody. >>> Read more.

Workplace Death Rate in Virginia Sees Little Improvement
  • The rate of deaths in Virginia due to workplace injuries is better than the national average, but no change in year-over-year comparison.
Infant Left With 7-Year-Old Babysitter in Sterling: Police
  • The young babysitter reported a non-existent burglary to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office; mother was charged with child endangerment.
Donkey Stolen From Nativity Scene Christmas Day in Fredericksburg: Police
  • It wasn't a real live donkey, mind you, but it nonetheless was stolen from someone's front yard, according to Fredericksburg Police.

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