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VIRGINIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Northern Virginia and DC. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Teacher Among 7 Arrested In Child Exploitation Sweep

A teacher was one of the seven men arrested as part of a sting targeting online predators conducted last week by the police department’s Child Exploitation Unit.

Public Safety Threatened By Trump Funding Freeze: Prosecutor

Public safety programs that work to reduce recidivism and help victims of violence will be threatened by the Trump Administration’s efforts to freeze federal grants and loans, according to a county's top prosecutor.

Vigil To Mark 1 Year After Firefighter Death In Home Explosion

One year after the home explosion that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured over a dozen other people, the community will come together in his honor. A candlelight vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at the future site of the FF Trevor Brown Memorial Park.

Teen Rape In Downtown Leads To 30-Year Sentence

A man will serve 30 years in prison after sentencing in a teen rape case in downtown, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney.

Majority Disagree With Route 28 Bypass Cancellation In Patch Survey

A majority of respondents in a Patch survey disagreed with the cancellation of the Route 28 Bypass project, which was viewed as a way to address congestion on the key commuter route.

• Route 28 Bypass Cancellation: Council Members React

Woman Faces Drug Charge After Deputy Sees Her Take Fentanyl

A sheriff's deputy arrested a woman outside a local convenience store after he spotted her taking what turned out to be a fentanyl pill, according to the incident report.

Petition Seeks To Honor High School Coach, Employee Killed In Crash

A security officer and coach is being remembered after he died in a crash in the Interstate 95 Express Lanes.

Teacher Assistant Faces Public Intoxication Charge At School

A teacher assistant at a school faces a drunk in public charge tied to time at school, according to the sheriff's office.

Suspect Flees Along Metro Tracks, Across I-66 To Evade Arrest

A suspect is facing multiple charges after he attempted to flee police officers by boarding a train at the Virginia Square Metro Station, according to the police report. The suspect was apprehended after he entered the train tracks at the East Falls Church Metro and fled from officers on foot across I-66.

Police Ask For Help Finding Stolen Dog Park Statue

Police are asking for the public's help after a 500-pound statue was stolen from the Virginia Ave Dog Park.

See Snowfall Totals By Town In Northern Virginia

February's first major winter storm brought varying amounts of snow to parts of Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area, according to preliminary snowfall totals from the National Weather Service.

2 Men Wanted After Decomposing Body Found: Police

A decomposed body found in the road Saturday is prompting an investigation by police.

Man Cited From Bringing Loaded Gun To VA Airport: TSA

Transportation Security Administration officers prevented a man from bringing a loaded firearm onto a flight leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday.

• Loaded Gun Found In Man's Carry-On Items At Dulles Airport

Tax Rate Cuts In Latest County Budget Proposal

Lower real estate and car tax rates are in the latest budget proposal from County Administrator Tim Hemstreet, an impact of higher data center revenue to the county.

Officers Dragged By Car While Investigating Stolen Car

Two officers were dragged by a car and were injured while investigating a stolen car report Tuesday, according to police.

Route 7 Electric Lines Project OK'd By SCC

Visible transmission lines will be constructed along Route 7 to address electric demand after a final decision by the State Corporation Commission last week.

STIs on Rise In City, Health Department Distributes Condoms

As Valentine's Day approached, the health department is cautioning residents about an increase in sexually transmitted infections.