[aristeides]

* Bail was denied for Matthew M. Dowdy, who was accused of lying to police by describing a cream-colored van with a burned-out taillight at the scene of last week's shooting in Falls Church.

I think denying bail for a misdemeanor is without parallel.

[Catspaw]

No bail for a misdemeanor? Amazing. I've never seen it.

[Jeff Head]

My guess is that they are afraid he is connected to the overall sniping plan and was trying to deflect the investigation. They'll hodl him until thay are sure that is not the case.