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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.

8 Fentanyl Overdoses Reported Among High School Students

Eight students at a high school have overdosed due to fentanyl this year, authorities said. Seven of the overdoses have occurred in the last three weeks.

School Board Candidate Back On Ballot After Judge's Ruling

A circuit court judge ruled Wednesday that a Democratic-endorsed candidate for the school board who was disqualified from the ballot last week could be reinstated to the ballot for the Nov. 7 general election.

Abduction Report Sparks Police Chase

A report of a possible abduction led to a nearly hour-long police chase and multiple crashes before a fleeing driver was arrested.

VA Man Who Poured Boiling Liquid On Woman Gets 6 Years In Prison

A man who was found guilty of aggravated assault and other charges for pouring boiling liquid onto a woman was sentenced last Friday to six years in prison and three years of supervised release, according to federal prosecutors.

3-Month-Old Boy Dies, Father Charged With Murder: Police

A 3-month-old boy died, and the child's father was arrested and charged with murder.

Missing Middle Developers 'Spooked' By Lawsuit Against New Zoning Law

There was a rush to apply for permits to build multifamily buildings on single-family lots in July and August after the county's new Missing Middle zoning ordinance went into effect on July 1. But developers have been submitting fewer Missing Middle, or Expanded Housing Option, permit applications over the past two months.

Bomb Threat At High School Not Credible: Police

Police have determined the bomb threat at a high school was not credible after an evacuation and early dismissal.

Man Fires Shots After Argument Over Food Delivery: Police

A man was charged with attempted malicious wounding after getting into an argument with a food delivery driver and firing gunshots, according to police.

High School Student's Killing Leads To Sentence

The off-campus killing of a high school student led to sentencing for a teen in circuit court.

Woman Shot 5 Times On The Way To Pick Up Infant Daughter: Police

A woman suffered five gunshot wounds when she went to pick up her infant daughter, authorities said.

Rape In Apartment Under Investigation By Police

An unknown male suspect gained entry into the victim’s residence, entered her bedroom and threatened her, police said. The suspect then raped the victim before fleeing the residence on foot, according to police.

Vape Detection Systems Installed At High School Campuses

New installations at public high school campuses will detect vaping or smoking, according to a school district.

Police Chase Leads To 34 Charges For Suspect: Police

A man faces dozens of charges after leading deputies on a chase.

Carjacking With Juvenile Victim Leads To Arrest After Crash

A carjacking involving a juvenile victim was thwarted after the suspect crashed into a gas pump, according to police.

Fight Against Antisemitism, Religious Bigotry Aim Of Youngkin's Order

Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an emergency directive Tuesday to combat anti-religious and ethnic-based bigotry in response to a massive increase in antisemitic threats across the Commonwealth and on Virginia college campuses.

Commanders Send Sweat To Bears, Young To 49ers For Picks

The Washington Commanders defense hasn't proven to be too newsworthy this season, but the team made headlines on Tuesday when it reportedly shipped its most consistent pass rusher out of town before it then traded its book-end defensive end and another former first-round pick.