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VIRGINIA— On the weekend, we present a 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.
Toddler Abduction At Mall Caught On Surveillance Video
A surveillance video released on Thursday captured the attempted abduction on July 18 of a toddler at a mall, according to police.
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Judge In Au Pair Double Murder Case Denies Evidence
Prosecutors in a double murder trial cannot include as evidence a recorded interview of the young daughter of a man accused of killing his wife and another man in February 2023 was denied by a judge, according to reports.
2 Family Members Shot, Murder Charge Filed
After arguing with family members, a Woodbridge man is accused of shooting two people, killing one relative, authorities said Friday.
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Former Feds Share Hardships, Concerns After Trump's Mass Layoffs
Eleven former federal employees who lost their jobs due to President Donald Trump’s move to cut the government’s workforce shared their stories during a roundtable discussion. "The week before I got fired, I found out that my wife was pregnant, so we also lost our benefits.”
Night Vision Goggles May Have Hampered Pilots Before Fatal DC Crash
The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Reagan Airport in January would've had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday.
Alexandria Man Dies In-Custody At Fairfax County Lockup
A 32-year-old Alexandria man was found unresponsive early Thursday morning inside his cell at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Sexual Battery Charges Filed Against Former NoVA Firefighter
A former firefighter was arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated sexual battery, following an investigation that determined he had inappropriate contact with minors dating back to 2004, according to authorities.
Fire At Lidl Grocery Store Causes Temporary Closure
A grocery store is temporarily closed after a fire on Friday, according to the fire department.
20 Child Porn Charges Filed Against Man
A man is facing 20 counts of possessing child pornography following an investigation by the sheriff’s office’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit, according to authorities.
MD Man Faces 25 Felony Charges For 14 Burglaries
A Maryland man faces 25 felony charges in connection to a series of 14 robberies that occurred between Feb. 9 and July 21, according to police. An additional suspect remains at large.
Judge Rules On Status Of 4 Youngkin Appointees To GMU Board
A judge sided with members of the Virginia Senate and issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday to prevent four appointees to the George Mason University Board of Visitors from participating in any activity, meeting, vote or decision as members of the board.
2-Year-Old Boy Left Alone In Child Neglect Case, Mother Arrested
A mother wanted in a child neglect case involving an unsupervised 2-year-old has been arrested, police say.
'Felony Lane Gang' Tied To Identity And Credit Card Thefts
The sheriff's office says two suspects with ties to the "Felony Lane Gang" have been arrested.
Remembrance Events Planned For County Supervisor, Special Election Set
After the death of Supervisor Bob Weir, the Board of County Supervisors shared upcoming events to honor him. A special election has been set after a request by the Board of County Supervisors.
Permanent Block Closure Recommended To Council
Lower King Street's pedestrian-only zone could get another permanent expansion, which would come with additional parking removals on the main street.
$1K Reward Offered For Details About Shooting
Police are offering a $1,000 reward for anyone who can provide information or security camera footage that leads to the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that occurred downtown on Saturday night, according to authorities.
Rebuilding Of Deteriorating Bridge To Have Construction Impacts
A project to rebuild a bridge will start in mid-August, bringing about two years of construction impacts.
Indecent Exposure Incident Results In 4 Charges
A 76-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including two for indecent exposure, in connection to an incident that occurred early Thursday morning, according to police.
Porch Pirate Sought In Package Thefts: Police
Police are seeking a porch pirate in two package thefts from a home.
Immigration, Climate Change, School Funding Debated During Forum
More than 200 people showed up Monday night to listen to the two candidates running in the Sept. 9 special election in Virginia's 11th Congressional District debate.
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