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VIRGINIA— On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Virginia. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Man Who Torched Car On US Capitol Grounds Sentenced

A man arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Jan. 8 after he tried to set his car on fire with what authorities described as homemade napalm along First Street NW, near the Grant Memorial, has been sentenced.

Trump Administration Lists Sanctuary City, Mayor Responds

Mayor Alyia Gaskins has disputed the Trump administration's move listing the city as a sanctuary jurisdiction on defying federal immigration law.

Woman Shot At CIA HQ Charged With DUI, Agrees To Ban

A 27-year-old Fairfax woman who was shot outside CIA headquarters on May 22 was released on bond after she agreed to never visit the CIA property again or drive a vehicle for any reason, according to court documents.

Man Accused Of Groping Women In Fair Oaks Cited For Sexual Assaults

A 33-year-old Fairfax man has been charged with two counts of sexual battery and other crimes following reports of multiple women being groped near Fair Lakes, according to authorities. Two victims told police that they had been approached and inappropriately touched by a man.

Catherine Hudgins, Former Hunter Mill District Supervisor, Dies At 81

Catherine Agness Martin Hudgins, the first African American and non-white person elected to the Board of Supervisors, died Saturday at the age of 81, according to an obituary released Sunday by her family.

Homicide In National Park Leads To Guilty Plea For Woman

A woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in a fatal shooting in a national park hundreds of miles from home.

Little Food Pantry Temporarily Closed Due To Vandalism

Recent vandalisms have prompted a church to close its little free food pantry and period pantry.

Permanent Speed Camera Program Up For Approval

The county has been testing out speed cameras in school zones, but county supervisors are considering giving the green light to a permanent program.

Medicare Billing Scheme Leads To Sentence For Residents

Two local residents were among three sentenced in federal court for a scheme involving fraudulent Medicare billing. The scheme involved payments to a Russian-based businessperson.

Man Caught In Burglary Same Day As Jail Release

A man is facing new charges after a burglary and car theft on the same day he was released from jail.

Medical Debt Eliminated By Church Fundraising

A church has taken steps to eliminate medical debt for regional families.

Officers Honored For Recovery Of Abducted Special Needs Child

Four police officers and a public safety communications supervisor are receiving a Medal of Merit for their roles in finding an abducted special needs child and stolen vehicle.

4 Additional Felony Charges Filed In Homicide

An 18-year-old man already facing a second-degree murder charge for Friday's fatal shooting received four additional felony charges, according to the police department.

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