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Ian Thompson rented a horse and rode to Nikki Amico's house to ask her to the prom.

Weird News: Prom Date on a Horse, Cicadas for a Snack and Beds Racing in the Street

Plus, saving the sparrows in this week's roundup of weird news.

By Karen Goff | 5:45 am

Prince William County Police released this photo of a suspect in two recent armed robberies.

Surveillance Photos Show Suspects in Armed Robberies

Vandal Smashes Window on County Vehicle

Christopher Blakeney, 29, of Bellau Woods Drive in Triangle, is now wanted on charges of attempted malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer, attempted assault & battery of a law enforcement officer, felony hit and run, felony eluding, destruction of property and reckless driving.

Fugitive of the Week: Suspect Escapes After Wild Police Chase

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