Volunteers are sprucing up the city’s public schools this morning before the first day of class. “Saturday is the annual “Beautification Day” at more than 100 schools throughout the city.” [AP]

A man accused of several sexual assaults in the Dupont Circle neighborhood was arrested Thursday night. “Police arrested Oscar Mauricio Carnejo-Pena of Northwest Washington, D.C. and charged him with four counts of misdemeanor sexual abuse.” [WUSA]

The Redskins will honor the Prince George’s County police officer who died Monday while pursuing a vehicle of two car theft suspects. “The Washington Redskins will hold a moment of silence before their game against the Indianapolis Colts.” [AP]

Authorities said a second man from D.C. involved in Monday’s fatal crash surrendered Thursday night. “Police say he’s being held on a no bond status due to probation violations in multiple jurisdictions.”[WJLA]