Good morning, Washington. It looks like the inch or so of snow that we’re supposed to get this morning has just barely begun to start, conveniently saving itself for the peak of rush hour. It’ll turn into rain by the afternoon. Sounds great, huh? Man, we sure do miss Fake Spring.

Fire Department Lawsuit Brewing: It seems that WASA’s not the only city agency facing legal woes. WJLA reports that former fire investigators Greg Bowyer and Gerald Pennington are planning to sue the fire department, alleging that their attempts to blow the whistle on departmental failures produced inaction and then retribution. Unnamed sources say that other firefighters will stand with Bowyer and Pennington and call for Chief Dennis Rubin’s ouster. It’s obviously too early to say whether this will remain a well-hyped lawsuit or develop into a genuine departmental issue, but John Pekkanen’s recent story about the city’s E911 services certainly makes the latter seem possible.

Immigration Raid Spurs Controvery: The Post has a troubling story about a raid conducted by an ICE team that worked in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. Accounts differ, but there are some indications that a high arrest quota prompted the team to drive to a nearby 7-11 and simply begin rounding up Hispanic men — including one who was en route to his son’s chemotherapy appointment. Others contest this account, saying that the team arrived at the 7-11 by coincidence, and that the arrested men, some of whom proved to be legal residents, volunteered the fact that they were in the country illegally.

Briefly Noted: Vienna nurse arrested for sexual battery… Developmentally disabled Silver Spring boy missing… Circulator may be taking over one or two Metrobus routes… Dog park plans meet resistance… Alexandria begins to consider Potomac Yard Metro station… Graham reintroduces anti-loitering law… Maryland closes driving loopholes for humans, leaves them open for dogs…

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