Another Assault Arrest After Arraignment — Bryan Betancur, a pardoned Jan. 6 Capitol rioter, was arraigned in Arlington County court on an assault and battery charge for allegedly touching a woman’s hair on a Metro train. He was then arrested again in the courthouse parking lot by Metro Transit Police on an outstanding D.C. warrant related to a series of similar incidents on Metro. [NBC 4, Tisha Lewis/X]
Mob Assault Near Pentagon City — Two D.C. women, ages 23 and 24, were arrested and charged with malicious wounding by mob after allegedly assaulting an acquaintance outside a building on the 1100 block of Army Navy Drive early Friday. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital. One suspect was additionally charged with DUI and breath test refusal. [ACPD]
MPD Frets About ACPD Raise — D.C.’s police force has dropped to 3,144 officers, with attrition outpacing hiring for seven consecutive years, according to the Washington Post. Interim chief Jeffery W. Carroll told the D.C. Council that federal agencies offering signing bonuses of up to $70,000 are “drawing not only recruits, but also MPD officers who resign.” Carroll also cited Arlington’s forthcoming pay hike to $90,000 as a recruiting challenge. [Washington Post]
Condo Project for Langston Blvd — Taicoon Property Partners will take plans for a seven-story, 88-unit condominium project at 1501 Langston Blvd before the county Site Plan Review Committee in the coming weeks. The building would replace a vacant office that housed the Air & Space Forces Association for 40 years and include a 1,300-square-foot Air Force Heritage Gallery on the ground floor. [UrbanTurf]
Board Visits Fire Training — “Today, several County Board members attended a live burn training at the Fire Training Academy and saw firsthand the discipline, teamwork and preparation required of Arlington’s fire recruits. We’re grateful for their commitment to serving the community.” [Arlington County Board/X]
County Survey Is Real — Arlington County is reminding residents that a survey about county services and programs — distributed via direct mail, email, social media and in person — is legitimate. [Arlington County/X]
Dems Challenge Trump Arch — Congressional Democrats have joined a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch, arguing in U.S. District Court that the project at Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery must receive congressional approval. “This is not Pyongyang,” Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) said. “Most Americans want to be able to appreciate the view of Arlington Cemetery without a massive eyesore.” [Washington Post]
D.C. Water Still at Risk — The Potomac River remains the sole source of drinking water for D.C. and surrounding N. Va. communities, and the region has narrowly avoided a contamination crisis three times in the past six years, according to NOTUS. The Army Corps of Engineers is studying backup supply options but has so far identified only a modest reservoir expansion that would add about 12 hours of supply. [NOTUS]
Cristol Leaving Tysons Alliance — Former Arlington County Board chair Katie Cristol will resign Friday as CEO of the Tysons Community Alliance after leading the organization for less than three years. Cristol told FFXnow she is “departing to pursue other opportunities.” [FFXnow]
Taco Bell 50K Returns — The Taco Bell DC 50K, a 32.4-mile race to eight Taco Bell locations through Alexandria, Arlington and D.C., is returning Nov. 27. About 500 people participated in last year’s Tex-Mex-fueled race, which requires runners to eat at least one menu item at every stop. [ALXnow]
Super El Niño Possible — New climate data suggests a strong or even historically intense El Niño could develop by fall or winter, according to the Washington Post. The Capital Weather Gang notes big El Niño winters tend to be “feast or famine for snow in DC,” bringing either a massive snowstorm or a too-warm, mostly-rain season. [Washington Post, CWG/X]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 77, accompanied by calm winds that will shift to the south at 5 to 7 mph later in the afternoon. The night will remain mostly clear, with a low around 61 and a gentle south wind of 3 to 5 mph. [NWS]
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