VA Man Admits To Selling Elephant, Whale Ivory | Patch PM

Arlington VA

30 June, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight. Fredericksburg Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Elephant Ivory A man from Fredericksburg pleaded guilty on Tuesday to violating the Endangered Species Act by selling elephant and whale ivory, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. The man, Gary Cooper, made thousands of dollars selling ivory online, court documents said. 65 Ukrainian Orphans Arrive At Washington Dulles Airport U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport had a pleasant break Saturday from their daily task of processing travelers and examining baggage for illegal items. CBP officers expedited the arrival 65 orphans visiting the U.S. from Ukraine and Latvia. New Virginia Laws Take Effect On July 1: Pot, Bicycles, Balloons From abolishing the death penalty to allowing simple possession of marijuana, several new laws will be taking effect in Virginia on Thursday, July 1. Fairfax County Cops' Use Of Force Exceeded Expected Levels: Study Fairfax County police officers used higher levels of force against Black and white suspects than would normally be expected over a three-year period, according to a recently completed university study. One Year On From The Toppling Of Albert Pike: What Happened Next? The toppling of the Albert Pike statue in D.C. was part of a broader movement. As protests for racial justice broke out last year following the murder of George Floyd, statues symbolizing colonialism and slavery became the center of protestor's ire around the world. Also Worth a Look Today Vaccination Clinic Comes To Leesburg's 4th Of July Celebration12-Story Affordable Housing Apartment Complex Opens In RosslynVirginia Commemorates 50th Anniversary Of State ConstitutionDisorderly Conduct Charge Filed In Attempted Parking Lot FightDump Truck Overturns In Multi-Vehicle Crash In CentrevilleManassas Motorcyclist Dies In Police Pursuit: Cops5 McLean Homes For Sale With Swimming Pools Across America Bill Cosby's Conviction Overturned By PA Supreme Court4 More Bodies Found At FL Condo Collapse: 16 Dead, 147 MissingWhere's Fido? U.S. Animal Shelters Brace For Busiest Day Of YearFear, Anxiety A Reality For U.S. Veterans On 4th Of July100 Tons Of Lithium Batteries Inside Industrial Fire In IllinoisPA Woman Filmed Assault On Photojournalist In Capitol Riot: FBI