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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.

Sexual Abuse Of Daughter Leads To Prison Sentence

The sexual abuse of his daughter with special needs led to a man's sentence, according to prosecutors.

AR-15 Fired From Apartment Balcony By Man: Sheriff’s Office

A 39-year-old man, who admitted to firing his AR-15 from the balcony of his apartment on Friday morning, is facing multiple weapons charges, according to the sheriff's office.

Eat-And-Dash Couple Spend Part Of Christmas In Jail: Police

A man and a woman who left a local restaurant on Christmas without paying ended up in jail facing multiple charges, including defrauding an innkeeper, according to police.

Man Found Near I-95 Dies, Investigators Seek Cause

Investigators have determined the likely cause of death for a man found unconscious on the northbound ramp from Interstate 95.

Sex Solicitation Of 14-Year-Old Lands Man In Jail: Police

Detectives from the Child Exploitation Unit have arrested a man on multiple charges related to crimes against children after an investigation.

4 Suspects Wanted In Christmas Eve Burglary At Business: FCPD

Detectives from police's Criminal Investigations Division released photos of four suspects wanted in connection to the Christmas Eve burglary of a business.

Teacher Charged With Assaulting Middle School Student

A teacher is facing charges after police said she assaulted a 13-year-old student at Rippon Middle School.

Stolen Vehicle Suspect Awaits Extradition From TN

A 33-year-old man wanted for the recent theft of a vehicle in the city was arrested in Tennessee and is awaiting extradition back to the city, according to police.

Rehabilitated Great Horned Owl Released At Battlefield

A rehabilitated great horned owl was released back into the wild at Manassas National Battlefield Park last weekend after spending more than a month at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Clarke County.

Country Club Burglarized: Police

A burglary at the Montclair Country Club and Golf Course is under investigation in the last days of 2024, according to police.

Biden Order Closes Federal Agencies To Mourn President Carter

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Monday declaring Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia at the age of 100.

Northern Virginia Tickets Among $1M Millionaire's Raffle Winners

Five lottery winners have scored a million-dollar prize in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle, including two in Northern Virginia.