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'Top Doctor' Charged with Kissing Patient
Police arrested a Catharpin cardiologist after he allegedly kissed a patient. Christopher Julian Leet, of 12004 Robin Drive, is charged with assault and battery, Prince William County police spokesman Jonathan Perok said. Authorities investigated on April 18 an alleged assault which reportedly occurred in the 8500 block of Sudley Road in Manassas. The victim, a 44-year-old Manassas woman, told police that Leet, 64, kissed her while she was in his care as her physician. (InsideNoVa.com)
Jamba Juice, Venus Williams Partner in DC
Jamba Juice Co. has partnered with tennis star Venus Williams to open up locations of the chain in the D.C. area, the company announced Thursday. The partnership is expected to result in the opening of up to five locations in the area. The agreement is expected to be finalized in the next 60 days, with the first location to open later this summer. Financial terms were not disclosed; it's unclear if Williams will have an ownership stake in the outlets.(Washington Business Journal)
Alexandria Police officer Arrested on Fraud Charges
Loudoun County authorities arrested an Alexandria police officer on fraud charges for allegedly reselling a salvaged vehicle to at least one unwitting buyer. Angel Roa, who has served with the department for four years, is charged with obtaining money by fraud or false pretenses. Roa is now on administrative leave without pay pending the investigation’s findings, city authorities said. Roa allegedly bought the vehicle legally, but then sold it without telling the buyer it was titled as salvaged, said Kraig Troxell, spokesman for the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. When the victim went to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get it titled, officials told them the vehicle wasn’t roadworthy, he said. (Alexandria Times)
Plan to Bring Costco to Wheaton May be in Jeopardy
A plan spearheaded by Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) to bring a Costco to Wheaton may be in jeopardy with a majority of council members saying they will not support a $4 million subsidy as an incentive for the retail giant. In July, Costco and Westfield Wheaton mall reached an agreement to open a new store by early 2012 — an announcement that sparked hope among some in the local business community who thought the big-box retailer would lure thousands of new shoppers to an older area of the county that has struggled economically. (Washington Post)
