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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.

'He Was Crying, Bloody. He Had Blood On His Hands,' Mother Recalls

The morning of Aug. 21 started out normally for resident Nadia Leonova. The new school year had just started and her 14-year-old son, Daniel, was beginning his freshman year.

FBI Raids HQ Of Software, Cybersecurity Firm: Reports

Carahsoft Technology Corporation, a technology and cybersecurity services provider, had its headquarters raided by the FBI on Tuesday, according to multiple sources.

School Threats At High School Campuses Prompt Security Action

Threats against high school campuses were determined to be "unfounded" Monday morning, according to school officials.

• 'Hoax Threats' Mentioning Schools Investigated By Police

Former Deputy Charged For Assaulting Suspect During Arrest: Video

Joshua Silver, a former sergeant with the Sheriff’s Office, has been charged with assault and battery against a suspect who was arrested and brought to the Adult Detention Center on Sept. 11, 2024.

Amid First Friday Safety Concerns, City Officials Reiterate Rules

First Fridays, a downtown block party with on-street consumption of alcohol, has prompted a response from officials working to curb concerns.

Optometrist Nets $195K On Virginia Lottery Online Game

An optometrist was blown away after winning $195,543 on the Virginia Lottery's VIP game recently.

Future Cell Phone Towers At Schools Restricted

While several schools have cell phone towers on site, future cell phone towers at other school sites won't be considered for now.

Tree Trimmer Dies By Electrocution In Neighborhood

A tree trimmer died after en electrocution, according to police.

Parking Meter Violations Majority Of Citations In Old Town Enforcement

After a traffic enforcement pilot program took off in 2024 in Old Town, the Traffic and Parking Board received a mid-year update on the program.

Sexual Assault Of Child Under 10 Leads To Charge

A man is facing charges for a sexual assault of a victim under age 10, according to police.

Prince William County School Earns Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Monday announced 356 schools as the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools cohort, including one from Prince William County and a Catholic school in Clifton.

• McLean School Earns Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award

$4K In Fraudulent Charges Made On Credit Cards Stolen

Police are asking the public's help in identifying three people captured on surveillance video who police say made $4,000 in fraudulent purchases using stolen credit cards.

Driver Faces DUI Manslaughter Charge In Fatal Crash

A wrong-way crash that killed a vehicle's passenger has led to a DUI manslaughter charge for the driver.

International Cat Nonprofit Weighs In On Cat Colony

An apartment management company is standing firm on barring a cat rescue's access to a feral cat colony. That comes despite international nonprofit Alley Cat Rescue advocating on behalf of Purrty Pawz Rescue.

4 Suffer Burn Injuries From House Fire: Fire Department

Four people were taken to a burn center from a house fire Thursday morning, according to fire and rescue.

Inova To Break Ground On Two Hospital Facilities

Construction will get underway on the new hospital location at the West End development as well as another project south of the city.

Nonprofit Aims To Build Bonds Between Across Generations In NoVA, DC

Generation Union, a Presidential Volunteer Service Award certified nonprofit, has a mission of uniting young people and elderly folks across the greater Washington, D.C. area.

Reconstructed Net-Zero Elementary To Open In 2026

A groundbreaking Wednesday signaled the start of construction for the Occoquan Elementary School renovation project, which will turn it into the county's first net-zero school.