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School Bathroom Filming | Toll Hike Rejected | Kids Chained: VA News

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Cleanup crews with the Fairfax County Park Authority began clearing a large homeless encampment at Mantua Park on Wednesday morning.
Cleanup crews with the Fairfax County Park Authority began clearing a large homeless encampment at Mantua Park on Wednesday morning. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

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.

Mamta Kafle Bhatt: Husband's Jury Trial Waived, Searches Continue

With missing mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt presumed dead and her husband facing a trial in court, police are searching several locations Thursday.

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2 Kids Found Chained In Apartment, Mother Charged: Reports

A mother is facing charges after authorities said they found her two children chained up inside an apartment, according to multiple reports.'

Homeless Encampment Cleared By Park Authority Workers

A large homeless encampment at Mantua Park was cleared out by workers from the park authority, with county police officers on hand to provide protection.

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Double Homicide Leads To $25K Reward Offer

A $25,000 reward is being offered to identify and arrest a suspect in a Sterling double homicide.

Worker Filmed Students In Restrooms At 2 Fairfax Schools: Police

A 25-year-old man already facing multiple charges, including possession of child pornography, was charged on Wednesday for filming students in bathrooms at two county elementary schools, according to Fairfax County Police.

Dulles Greenway Toll Hike Rejected By State Corporation Commission

Drivers won't be charge higher tolls on the Dulles Greenway toll road after action by a state authority.

Lawsuit Over Cemetery Site In Western PWC To Proceed

A lawsuit over concerns of disturbances to African American and Native American cemeteries in the western part of the county will proceed.

Accused 'Shopping Cart Killer' Wanted In Third Woman's Death: Reports

A man accused of killing two Virginia women is now officially wanted in connection with the death of another in Washington, D.C., according to multiple reports citing a Tuesday court hearing.

Early Voting Day Removal Draws County Board's Attention

As the Board of Supervisors returns from its August recess, one of the items being considered is opposing an early voting day removal.

Tysons To Bethesda Bus Route Set To Hit The Streets

For commuters frustrated with sitting in traffic on the American Legion Bridge, riding the bus will soon be a new alternative.

Repeat Indecent Exposure Suspect Arrested For Bus Stop Incident

A repeat indecent exposer was arrested early Saturday morning after he exposed himself to a woman waiting for a bus, according to police.

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