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VA Prosecutor Resigns Amid Trump Demand | 130 MPH Chase | Plane Landing Malfunction: VA Weekend

A top prosecutor resigned after a Trump request for a prosecution; a 130 mph chase on an interstate led to a crash and arrest.

Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned after declining to prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James as sought by President Donald Trump.
Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned after declining to prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James as sought by President Donald Trump. (Rod Lamkey, Jr., Associated Press file)

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

The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia has resigned after not moving forward with the prosecution of a New York official as sought by President Donald Trump; a 130 mph high-speed chase led to drug and weapon-related charges on Interstate 95; a man was found fatally shot next to his vehicle; and a small plane had a landing malfunction. Plus, police are trying to solve a homicide from five years ago, and new speed cameras will start to issue fines.

Here are some of the top stories from the weekend you may have missed in Virginia:

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VA U.S. Attorney Resigns Amid Trump Pressure For Prosecuting NY Attorney General

The top prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia is resigning after President Donald Trump's request to find evidence to prosecute a New York official.

130 MPH+ Chase On I-95 Ends In Drug, Weapon Charges: Police

A 28-year-old Spotsylvania man is facing drug and weapon charges after a high-speed chase ended in a crash on I-95 Tuesday night, according to authorities. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was out on bail in connection to similar charges stemming from an arrest last April.

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Alexandria Man Found Killed Next To His Vehicle: Police

An Alexandria man was found fatally shot next to his vehicle in the Woodlawn area of Fairfax County, according to police.

2 Charged In Woodbridge Shooting That Killed 1 Man, Injured Another

Two people have been charged in connection with a shooting in Woodbridge that left one man dead and another one injured.

Small Plane Slides On Runway In Malfunction At Manassas Regional Airport

A small plane had a minor crash at the Manassas Regional Airport Saturday, according to the city's fire department.

5 Years Later, Fatal Shooting Of Alexandria Resident In Lorton Unsolved

Five years later, Fairfax County detectives are still trying to solve the homicide of an Alexandria resident in Lorton.

$100 Fines Start For School Zone Speed Camera Locations In Leesburg

Speeding violations in active school zones could result in fines starting Monday, according to Leesburg Police.

Karen Keys-Gamarra Running For Reelection To House Of Delegates: Candidate Questionnaire

Uncertainty created by federal actions and the higher costs that have resulted from them is the single most pressing concern for voters, according to Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra (D-7th).

South Lakes Uses Scrambling QB, Stifling Defense to Take Down West Potomac

In a home game against West Potomac, South Lakes secured a 28-13 victory that gives the Seahawks a 3-1 record going into their bye week.

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