House Fire Displaces 8 | Bomb Suspect Blames Trump Loss | School Staffer Charged: VA Weekend

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Virginia over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

8 Displaced By House Fire In Dale City Linked To Kitchen Stovetop

A fire on a kitchen stovetop displaced five adults and three children in Dale City Sunday, according to Prince William County Fire and Rescue.

Staffer At Fairfax Co. School Faces Assault Charge: Police

A Fairfax County high school student reported they were physically assaulted by an instructional assistant, authorities said Friday.

Online Child Solicitation Leads To Prince William County Man's Arrest

Police say a man soliciting minors online for inappropriate acts has been charged with production of child porn and other crimes.

DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Believed 2020 Election Was Stolen From Trump: FBI

The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol told investigators that he believed the 2020 election was stolen and that he wanted to target the country's political parties because they were “in charge,” prosecutors said Sunday.

2 Killed, 6 Hospitalized In Christmas Night Crash On I-495: VA State Police

Two people were killed and another six injured in a Christmas night crash on eastbound Interstate 495 near the Interstate 66 interchange in Fairfax County, authorities said Friday.

Swastika Discovered At Woodbridge VRE Station: Police

A swastika and other symbols were found at a Virginia Railway Express station on Christmas, according to Prince William County Police.

Garrett McGuire Chosen As Democratic Nominee For 17th House District Special Election

A Democrat nominee was chosen Sunday in a firehouse primary ahead of the special election to replace Del. Mark Sickles in southeastern Fairfax County.

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