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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.

Home Explosion: Challenges With Emergency Response Identified

A report on the strengths and weaknesses of the response to the fatal February 2024 home explosion notes areas for improvement.

2 Police Officers Who Shot Bijan Ghaisar Return To Duty: Report

Two U.S. Park Police officers have returned to duty eight years after fatally shooting unarmed driver Bijan Ghaisar during a pursuit down the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Ex-Police Officer's Gun Charge Conviction Upheld By Judge

A judge has upheld a former police officer's conviction in the shooting death of a Black man accused of stealing a pair of designer sunglasses from Nordstrom at the mall.

Case Against Former Superintendent Scott Ziegler Dropped

Former Superintendent Scott Ziegler no longer faces a charge relating to retaliation against a teacher, which stemmed from the investigation into the school district's sexual assault controversy.

3 Restaurant Fires Investigated As Arson; Fire Marshal Releases Video

A video of a person of interest in connection to fires that occurred early Thursday morning at three restaurants. The incident is being investigated as arson, fire officials said.

Dog Rescued From Beaverdam Reservoir By Fire And Rescue Units

A dog escaped the chilly waters of the Beaverdam Reservoir with the help of fire and rescue units Sunday.

Mom Indicted For Murder In Husband's Death: Report

A mother who was arrested in October and charged with fatally shooting her husband has been indicted for murder, according to a report citing court documents.

Driver Hits Man With Car Following Dispute: Police

Police are investigating two unrelated malicious wounding reports, one of which involved a man running into another man with his car.

'Pill Mill' Scheme Leads To Guilty Plea For Doctor

A doctor running a pill mill out of a medical practice with has pleaded guilty in federal court, according to federal prosecutors. The scheme has ties to multiple fatal drug overdoses.

Lottery Ticket Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize

For the resident, it was exciting when his wife won $100 from a lottery scratch ticket. But the excitement reached a new level when he won a much larger Powerball prize.

• $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Grocery Store

Small Earthquake Rattles Central Virginia: Did You Feel It?

A preliminary 2.8-magnitude earthquake rattled Central Virginia on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.

2025 Inauguration To Prompt Metro Station Closures, Crowding

Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, which falls on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20, will have an impact on Metro riders.

IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In VA

Residents of Virginia who didn’t receive COVID stimulus payments in 2021 will automatically receive up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.

These 3 Illnesses Are Spiking In VA, CDC Says

Health experts are warning that there's currently a "very high" level or rising numbers of three respiratory illness circulating in Virginia.