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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.

Naresh Bhatt Charged With Murder In Missing Wife Case: Report

Naresh Bhatt, who already faced a charge of concealing a dead body in the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, has now been charged with murder. Authorities have not found the missing mother, but her husband was arrested after authorities said they presumed she is dead.

Tractor-Trailer Hits Condo Building

Nearly a dozen vehicles were involved in the crash that led a heavy-duty Freightliner truck to hit a condo building Monday morning. Five drivers were injured, and no one in the building was injured.

Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Shot By Cop At Police, Fire Station

A knife-wielding man was killed in an officer-involved shooting at a police and fire station property Thursday morning, according to police.

Trump Campaign Office Burglary Suspect Arrested

The suspect sought in the burglary of a Republican and Donald Trump campaign office has been arrested, according to the sheriff's office.

25th Firearm Of 2024 Found At Dulles Airport, Exceeding 2023 Total

Customs officers prevented a man from bringing a loaded firearm onto a flight leaving Washington Dulles International Airport on Tuesday. It was the 25th firearm detected at the airport this year, which was one more than the 24 stopped in 2023.

Selling Fake Ecstasy, Machine Guns To AFT Agent Results In Prison Time

Two men, including a 26-year-old man, were sentenced in federal court for trying to sell methamphetamine and machine guns last December to a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Charges Filed In Thefts Of US Mail, Armed Robbery of Postal Workers

A 25-year-old District man is facing a 43-page criminal complaint in connection to a string of high-volume thefts of U.S. Mail, according to court records.

School Bus Driver Charged In Homicide

Two residents, including a school bus driver, were charged in a homicide.

Family Of Man Fatally Struck By Train Notified: Police

Police are investigating the death of a man who was struck and killed by an Amtrak train on Saturday afternoon.

2 Fires Displace 12 People Over Thanksgiving Weekend

The extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend prompted two house fire responses. The fires displaced five and seven residents, respectively. The latter caused one injury that did not require a hospital visit.

More News Headlines:

• Emaciated Dog That Died In Arlington Prompts Plea For Help
• Fire Affects Children's Entertainment Center
• Road Rage Shooting Leads To Charges
• Missing 80-Year-Old Man Remains At-Large
• Disagreement Escalates To Robbery By Force At Business
• Manassas Community Survey Shows Perception Of Livability, Branding
• Fairfax Superintendent Apologizes For Handling Of Football Scandal
• Panhandling Reduction Campaign Launched In County
• New Cell Phone-Free Guidelines Approved By School Board
• 7 Killed On VA Roads Over Thanksgiving Weekend: State Police