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Police: 4 charged with rioting following Richmond protests

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Police say four people have been arrested following a night of protests in Virginia’s capital city that saw several businesses damaged and properties defaced.

Richmond police said four people were detained late Tuesday night and charged with rioting.

Images published by The Richmond Times-Dispatch shows smashed windows at businesses and a courthouse following the night of protests in downtown Richmond.

A Starbucks was damaged, and a sidewalk was spray-painted with the message “Eat the Rich.”

Anti-police graffiti was also spray-painted on walls. Authorities say several items, including a metal crowbar and a hammer were seized from the suspects.

Fairfax County firefighters come home after assisting Colombia earthquake victims

Ten Fairfax County firefighters who are part of Virginia Task Force 1 returned late Thursday from helping coordinate a rescue effort after the devastating earthquake in Colombia. Family members greeted the team as they arrived in Chantilly Thursday night. A young girl held a sign that read "Welcome Home Daddy." For Andy Kassavetis, this was his first mission with Task Force 1, and seeing the devastation in Colombia put some things into perspective for him. He said he saw firsthand "how impactful an event can be on a community. It makes you think about, you know, really when you come home sharing the love with the people around you and letting them know you’re there with them, because things can change really quickly.”
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