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More on Man Injured by ICE — “It’s difficult; he’s got a traumatic brain injury, so it’s difficult to communicate,” attorney Carlos Jurado said of Jose Mejia Hernandez, who says agents stunned him with a Taser on Aug. 11 as he walked to work. DHS denied that agents used excessive force. [WUSA 9]

ICE Arrests in N. Va. — “Multiple ICE sources told Fox News that the agency arrested 1,328 illegal immigrants over 14 days in the Washington, D.C., suburbs. The arrests took place in Virginia and Maryland.” [Fox News]

Ballston Office Sells at Loss — Los Angeles-based Tavaco Properties, which specializes in underperforming assets, paid $28 million for Ballston Station, the eight-story office building at 4301 Fairfax Drive, across from the Ballston Metro station. Its seller, an Ohio pension fund, bought it for $58.2 million in 1996. [WBJ]

Cemetery Road Closures — Construction for the Southern Expansion Project is closing roads inside Arlington National Cemetery near the Service Complex Gate through November. “Pedestrian access remains open and visitors are welcome to walk into nearby grave sections,” the cemetery said. [Arlington National Cemetery]

Back to School Next Door — Fairfax County and Alexandria students returned to class yesterday (Monday) under bell-to-bell bans on phones and smartwatches required by a new state law. Arlington Public Schools students return next week, with continued use of phone pouches in high schools and more curbs on iPad use in elementary schools. [FFXnow, ALXnow]

October Amtrak Disruption — Trains between D.C. and points south face cuts and cancellations for nine days beginning after service ends Oct. 16. Amtrak is replacing track components in the First Street Tunnel, where “the existing switches and crossovers are beyond their service life.” [WTOP]

It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 86 and northwest winds of 3–8 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 65. [NWS]

New Legal Notice — Hearing on site plan and GLUP changes at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9. [Public Notices]

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Locker Room Charges Restored — The Court of Appeals of Virginia has reinstated indictments against registered sex offender Richard Cox, accused of exposing himself in Arlington Public Schools locker rooms and at a county rec center. An Arlington judge had dismissed the charges as unconstitutionally vague. Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (D) appealed. [WJLA]

Brawl Outside Ricky’s Pub — Four men fought for more than four minutes outside Ricky’s Pub and Grill (200 block of N. Glebe Road) early Sunday. “Police lights flashing brought an immediate end to the brawl,” Dave Statter said. Medics treated the men and police took some away in handcuffs. [Dave Statter/X, Dave Statter/X]

Clarendon Closing Time Fight — “Not to be outdone by Ricky’s, Clarendon had its own closing time fight in the middle of Wilson and Fillmore. It wasn’t much until one of the participants decided to fight with a police officer. The man was arrested after a two block foot chase.” [Dave Statter/X]

Occupants Flee Overturned Car — “A car overturned… after a crash in South Arlington. The driver and three passengers crawled out and ran off. Apparently there were no serious injuries,” Dave Statter said. It happened at Columbia Pike and S. Dinwiddie Street on Saturday morning. [Dave Statter/X]

Forward Party Backs Independents — The Forward Party in Virginia has announced its endorsement of independents David Sisson for County Board and James “Vell” Rives IV for School Board. The party previously endorsed Sophia Moshasha (2023), Madison Granger (2024) and Carlos “D.C.” Pretelt (2025) in Arlington races. [Forward Party Virginia]

Fare Evasion Still Rampant — Metrobus fare evasion fell to 63% in June from 73% in May, but WMATA CEO Randy Clarke said it remains too high. “It’s a social contract, we can’t police our way out of it,” Clarke wrote, warning that lost revenue could force service cuts. [MoCo Show]

Stars and Stripes Publisher Exits — “It has become clear that my philosophy of leadership, and my understanding of the value and mission of Stars and Stripes, differ in fundamental ways from the direction… the Department of Defense has for the organization,” publisher Max Lederer wrote. The Pentagon recently installed an active-duty Navy captain as his deputy. [Washington Post]

Voting Rights Ruling Upheld — A federal judge affirmed his ruling that Virginians convicted of most felonies should never have lost the right to vote under an 1870 Reconstruction-era law, clearing them to cast ballots in November. Only 11 common law felonies still trigger disenfranchisement. [Virginia Mercury]

Nursing Home Backlog Shrinks — As of July, 58% of Virginia’s nursing homes were overdue for inspections, according to ProPublica. The state health department is hiring more inspectors and plans to adopt sanctions by year’s end that could strip licenses from repeat violators. [Virginia Mercury]

August Rains Ease Drought — “The rainfall has eliminated drought in all but the far northern and western parts of the region… much of the area is still considered abnormally dry.” Reagan National has recorded 4.04 inches of rain this month, 1.76 inches above normal. [Capital Weather]

It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 84 and a west wind of 2–9 mph. Skies stay mostly clear tonight with a low around 62. [NWS]

New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks wine and beer on/off-premises license; 30-day objections. [Public Notices]

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Arlington Climbs Wealth Rankings — Arlington had six ZIP codes among the region’s 25 wealthiest, tying D.C. for the most, according to new Business Journals rankings. Arlington’s 22205 (Westover, Broyhill Heights and Dominion Hills) ranked fifth overall, behind Del Ray at No. 4. [WBJ]

Another Cyclist Struck — A cyclist was struck and seriously injured yesterday afternoon on the 1700 block of N. Quebec Street, north of Washington-Liberty High School, and was taken to a hospital by medics. It follows another cyclist struck in Bluemont on Monday. [ARLnow/X]

County Responds to ICE Incident — “Federal immigration enforcement is the responsibility of the federal government, and Arlington County does not have the legal authority to regulate or intervene… ACPD was not present during the incident on August 11 involving Mr. Jose Mejia Hernandez, although the County is aware of his story.” [Arlington County]

Same ICE Agents Suspected — “We’re certainly very concerned that it’s the same group of ICE agents running the corridor along Columbia Pike that have been involved in it,” Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said, tying the Bailey’s Crossroads gun incident to an Arlington arrest that hospitalized a man. [FFXnow]

Rights When Encountering ICE — “Even if it’s a calm exchange between an officer and a person, take out the phone and start recording,” said Anuscè Sanai of the immigrant advocacy group Ayuda. Local attorneys said everyone has the right to remain silent, but interfering with an arrest can bring charges. [Washingtonian]

APS Reassures Immigrant Families — “We know that recent immigration enforcement activity in our area is causing fear, uncertainty and stress for some members of our community… APS does not ask for or require information about a student’s immigration or legal status,” Superintendent Francisco Durán said in a message to families. [APS]

Fixes Planned After DCA Scare — The FAA plans to move air-traffic control antennas, boost radio signals and add controller training after an Aug. 4 incident in which Marine One and an American Airlines regional jet came too close near Reagan National. The aircraft were 1.06 miles apart laterally, an FAA review found. [WSJ]

Prince Harry Lays Wreath — “On Aug. 19, 2026, Prince Harry participated in a public wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.” The cemetery shared Army video of the ceremony. [ANC/X]

Falls Church Names Manager — The City Council has selected Seth Hendler-Voss as the next city manager, pending a vote Monday. He was chosen from more than 80 applicants in a five-month search to replace Wyatt Shields, who is retiring after 23 years. [City of Falls Church]

Best of Falls Church Revealed — “This year, 45 winners earned a place among the Best of Falls Church. And nobody made a bigger entrance than Stratford Garden, winner of both Best New Restaurant and Best New Business.” Dogwood Tavern and Clare & Don’s Beach Shack also took two awards apiece. [FCNP]

Guilty in Metro Chase Death — An Alexandria woman, 19, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and assault and battery in the death of a man struck by a train at the Potomac Yard Metro station last September. Jurors found she and her then-girlfriend chased and attacked him before he jumped onto the tracks. [ALXnow]

It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 83 and a northeast wind around 6 mph. Rain chances return tonight, with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low around 69. [NWS]

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