🌱 Safer Streets For Fairfax County + Police Warn Of THC Sports Drinks

Good morning, Tysons Corner! I'm Kaytlyn Mroz and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less, including:

• Fairfax Police working to combat traffic fatalities
• Police warn community of THC sports drinks geared toward children
• Annandale townhouse damaged in fire

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Sunny and cooler. High: 47 Low: 33.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 45.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy and mild. High: 59 Low: 38.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and mild. High: 60 Low: 38.

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Here are the top five stories today in Tysons Corner:

1. To combat the increasing number of traffic accidents and pedestrian fatalities in Fairfax County, police have implemented several measures. These include increased traffic enforcement, a speed camera pilot program in school zones, and a $200 defensive driving class for young drivers. The police department hopes to educate drivers on safe driving practices and increase engagement between officers and the community to make the streets safer for everyone. (ABC 7 News)
2. Police are warning the public that drug dealers are marketing THC sports drinks to appeal to children. Fairfax County police are warning parents and the community that the packaging often looks like an everyday item, making it difficult to distinguish them from regular products. Questionable products might say "may contain THC" or include an image of a marijuana plant. (FOX 5)
3. A Fairfax County townhouse was damaged in a fire caused by someone leaving combustible materials in the kitchen. The fire started in the Annandale two-story end unit on Feb. 10 due to the materials that were left on the electric range. A neighbor noticed the fire and called emergency dispatchers. The home was unoccupied due to renovations and the fire caused around $94,000 in damage. (DC News Now)
4. Fouzia Masood Khan, 59, was charged with simple assault of a student on Feb. 16. The instructional assistant at Saratoga Elementary School in Fairfax County allegedly drug a student down the hallway by the arm in January. A school employee witnessed the incident and immediately reported the assault. (Daily Voice)
5. Dozens of suspicious flyers were found in multiple residential neighborhoods in nearby West McLean, displaying biased materials. The Fairfax County Police Department is investigating after homeowners in the area found sealed plastic bags with a propaganda flyer weighed with a bird seed on their property on Feb. 16. The investigation is ongoing but officials believe the flyers were randomly distributed. (WSUA 9)

Coming up in Tysons Corner:

Saturday, February 18

• Xtreme Hip Hop With Marijia Bailey At Tysons Corner Center (9:00 AM)

Sunday, February 19

• Power Hour With Emily Pugh At Tysons Corner Center (10:00 AM)

Tuesday, February 21

• Business Networking Happy Hour At Chima Steakhouse (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Tysons Corner area at the link! (Tysons Corner Patch)
• 'Bright Stars Night at the Circus' is coming to Tysons Corner on Feb. 25. Get more details about the night of family fun at the link! (WUSA9.com)
• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Tysons Corner area at the link.(Tysons Corner Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you next week for another update.

— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.