Fatal Ambulance Crash | 4-Year-Old Fires Gun | Child Rape Airport Detainment: VA News

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.

4-Year-Old Discharges Gun, Causing Injury

A 4-year-old child got access to a gun and got injured when it discharged, according to police.

Ambulance Crash Kills Sterling Resident, Driver Charged

A crash with an ambulance Tuesday killed a resident, leading to charges for the car driver.

Man Wanted On Child Rape Charges In London Detained At VA Airport

A 35-year-old Ghanaian man who was wanted on child rape charges by the London Metropolitan Police Service was detained and removed by customs officials over the weekend at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, according to authorities.

National Guard Shooting In DC: What We Know

The man accused of a targeted shooting on Wednesday that killed a National Guard member and left another in critical condition worked with CIA-backed units in Afghanistan, according to reports.

Missing VA Football Coach Now Wanted On Child Porn, Solicitation Charges

A high school football coach in Virginia who has been missing since last week is now wanted on multiple charges, including child pornography possession and solicitation of a minor, state police said on Tuesday.

Fatal Stabbing At Business Investigated

One man is dead and another two were hospitalized following a fight that took place Wednesday night, according to police.

Former UVA Student Sentenced In Shooting That Killed 3 Football Players

A former University of Virginia student was sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting three football players and wounding two others when he opened fire inside a charter bus in 2022.

VA House Cleaner Took Items From Homes She Cleaned, Police Say

Police are asking the public's help in identifying the owner of items that were taken by a 45-year-old woman while she was working as a house cleaner, according to authorities.

Convicted Felon With Loaded Gun Tries To Flee Police Across School Property

A 25-year-old man is facing multiple weapons charges after he attempted to flee police by running across school property Saturday night, according to authorities.

Fight For Student Press Freedom Earns Student Journalists Courage Award

Investigative reporting combined with a fight against student journalist censorship earned Theogony student journalists a new accolade.

4 NoVA Teens Arrested In Series Of Burglaries: Sheriff

Four juveniles, ranging in ages from 15 to 17, are facing multiple charges in connection to a series of burglaries that occurred over multiple jurisdictions early Thursday morning, according to authorities.

Drug Trafficking, Weapon Charges End In Prison Sentence For VA Man

A 20-year-old Annandale man was sentenced in federal court on Thursday to 15 years in prison on firearm and drug trafficking charges, according to court records.

Golden To Mars Final Public Hearing Approaches: How Residents Can Participate

For residents who testified at the Golden to Mars power line in-person public hearings, they will need to sign up for the Dec. 15 public hearing.

Man Arrested On Weapons Charge In Robbery Case: Police

A 60-year-old man is facing a felony firearm charge in connection to a robbery at a business on Monday afternoon, according to authorities.

Flock Camera Alerts Police To Stolen Car At Shopping Center

Connected camera system helps Fairfax County police to locate a stolen car on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old man, according to authorities.

Tariff Changes In VA Ahead Of Holiday Shopping: What To Know

President Donald Trump’s reversal of tariffs on certain imported goods isn’t expected to immediately lower grocery prices in Virginia, and it remains unclear when consumers will see relief, economists caution.