January 12, 2021 at 8:45am
Metro’s Revised Budget Avoids Major Cuts “Metro will avoid many of the doomsday cuts and layoffs officials previously said would be needed to stem the financial impacts of COVID-19 at least for now. The federal government will send $610 million in coronavirus relief to WMATA after a package was signed into law last month. But unless ridership returns to pre-pandemic levels or Congress approves another relief package this spring, service reductions and layoffs are planned starting January 2022.” [DCist]
Reston Man Charged with Possessed of Concealed Firearm “An officer from the Reston District Station of the Fairfax County Police Department arrested Javonta Thaxton, 24, of Reston on a firearm violation, according to the weekly police report.” [Reston Patch]
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Press Release:
Within the past 2 months Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff s Office Drug Unit have arrested 20 people involved in the use and distribution of a controlled substance. Their arrest stemmed from Investigators receiving complaints from Crime Stoppers and concerned citizens. Investigators used multiple investigative techniques involving surveillance, traffic stops and undercover purchases.
Darius Blackledge, 21 years of age, of 105 Randolph Road in Washington. Blackledge was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Carrying a Concealed Gun and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Messiah Barnes-Lofton, 21 years of age, of 3166 St. Johns Church Road in Washington. Barnes-Lofton was charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Carrying a Concealed Gun and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.