Dispute Leads to Brandishing, Hit and Run — “The two male victims and the two male suspects, who are known to each other, became engaged in a verbal dispute outside a residential building. The dispute escalated when Suspect One attempted to strike one of the victims and brandished what appeared to be a firearm. The two suspects then entered a vehicle and attempted to flee the scene during which they struck the other victim with their vehicle, described as a white sedan, before leaving the area. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]
Immigration Arrests in Arlington — “Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested two men for felony charges in Arlington, Virginia, according to X posts by the ICE Washington bureau on Saturday. Francisco Reyes-Ramirez from El Salvador was charged with felony drug possession and distribution charges and faces removal from the United States, according to ICE.” [WJLA]
Va. Dems Campaign Against Musk — “Virginia Democrats vying to shield their statehouse majority and flip the governor’s mansion in November raised millions of dollars more than Republicans in the first three months of 2025, according to newly released campaign finance reports, securing a cash advantage in their pursuit of voters frustrated with Republican tech billionaire Elon Musk.” [Associated Press]
Dems Planning Another Town Hall — “Back by popular demand – the Arlington Democrats are hosting a Federal Employees & Contractors Town Hall featuring an expert panel at Arlington Central Library on May 6th from 6-8pm.” [Arlington Democrats/X]
Migratory Bird Event Returns — “Tiny hummingbirds and fierce osprey are some of the many birds migrating northward this spring. Come learn about these and other fabulous flyers with hands-on activities, games, crafts, bird walks and more at this bilingual event on Sat., May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lacey Woods Park. Free!” [Arlington County]
It’s Monday — Expect partly sunny conditions and a high of 71°F with southeast winds at 8-11 mph. There is a slight chance of rain later in the day. Showers are more likely after 8pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 63°F. Nighttime winds range from 5-9 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. There is a 40% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
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