Good Samaritans Attack | Dognappers Caught | Lightning Strike: VA News

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.

MS-13 Involvement Suspected In Town's Recent Crimes: Police

Three teens have been charged in connection with a string of recent crimes including shootings, threats, and an extortion attempt. Investigators from the town's police department suspect that two of the teens are involved with the MS-13 street gang.

Lightning Strike Sparked Townhouse Fire, Displacing 2

A townhouse caught fire on Monday night when it was struck by lightning, according to a fire department.

Driver Attacks Good Samaritans After Crashing On I-95: Police

A driver crashed his car on Interstate 95 on Wednesday afternoon before assaulting two Good Samaritans who tried to help, authorities said.

Dognappers Arrested, Accused Of Taking Pup From Home: Police

A woman arranged to break into a home last month to steal a dog that she voluntarily surrendered in 2022, police said. An accomplice forced his way into the home and left with the dog, according to authorities.

VA Boy, 6, Boasted About Shooting Teacher With Mom's Gun

A 6-year-old boy who police say shot his first-grade teacher at a Newport News elementary school earlier this year boasted about the shooting, telling school officials he "shot that b---- dead," according to unsealed redacted search warrants obtained by WTKR-TV.

Confederate Monument Slated For Removal In National Cemetery

The U.S. Army is seeking public input as it plans to remove and relocate parts of the Confederate Monument located in the national cemetery.

Butcher Faces Allegation Of Having Rabbits For Sale

A halal butcher permitted to sell poultry was accused of keeping rabbits on site for sale.

4 Cars Stolen From Dealership Early Tuesday: Police

Police are asking the public's help to identify five people who they say stole four vehicles from a local car dealership.

Fugitive Shot By Federal Law Enforcement: Police

A wanted fugitive was injured when shot by a member of a federal fugitive task force at a shopping center Tuesday, according to police.

Fundraising Helps Homicide Victim's Family Remain In Home

The homicide of a U.S. Army interpreter from Afghanistan drew a significant community response to support his family.

Biden Pushes To End Remote Work For Federal Employees: Reports

President Joe Biden is pushing his Cabinet officials to "aggressively execute" plans to return more federal employees to their offices after years of working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports.

Stabbing Reported In Grocery Store Bathroom: Police

One man stabbed another in the bathroom of a Global Foods grocery store, according to police.

Little League Team Eliminated In World Series Quest

The Little League team representing Virginia headed home after being eliminated from the Southeastern Region Little League Tournament.

Syncing Lights, Better Enforcement: Traffic Survey Results

From the entire length of Columbia Pike to the 5-points intersection in Cherrydale, Patch readers sounded off on their traffic concerns in a Patch survey.

Indecent Exposure Incident Reported By 2 Juveniles: Police

Two juvenile victims told police an unknown man approached them and began making offensive and sexually suggestive remarks. When the victims insisted the man stop following them, he exposed himself to them.

VA Woman Breaks World Record For Loudest Burp: Watch

A woman recently belched her way into the records books by achieving the world's loudest burp by a female.