Good morning, D.C. We hope your workplace is slowing to a pleasant holiday crawl — the news certainly is. But cheer up! You might have fewer workplace distractions, but at least today’s weather will include a balmy high of 45, and a pleasant absence of freezing rain. Now, who’s got a good office Christmas party story?

Killer Escapes, Is Recaptured: Adrian Ashton had just been arrested for first degree murder when he escaped from the arresting officer’s squad car. That happened around 5:30 pm. A manhunt was launched, and Ashton was recaptured around 2:30 a.m. , still wearing handcuffs.

Robinson To Stay With Nats: It took a while, but it’s now official — the Post reports that Nats Manager Frank Robinson will be back with the ballclub next year. Robinson had expressed irritation with the Nats’ ownership situation during negotiations. The seventy year-old manager’s new contract commits his services to the team for one year.

Icy Roads Cause Accidents: Yesterday’s snowstorm didn’t produce much snow, but WTOP reports that it created plenty of slippery roads. Be careful out there. NBC4 has pictures of the ten car accident that occurred near the Greenbelt Metro station. No one was hurt, so feel free to gawk without shame.

Warner Proposes Transport Funding Increase: The Virginia Governor’s latest budget proposal includes $625 million for various transportation projects. Among other earmarks, some of that money is intended to go toward widening westbound I-66 inside the Beltway.

Briefly Noted: ATM robbery suspects arrested… Maryland crabbers expect good year-end totals… 39 cars destroyed at Montgomery County impound lot… Former NSA employee convicted…

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