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Federal law enforcement officers, with the help of Virginia State Police, arrested 25-year-old Marvin Mateo-Alberto in Falls Church on April 10.
Federal law enforcement officers, with the help of Virginia State Police, arrested 25-year-old Marvin Mateo-Alberto in Falls Church on April 10. (ICE)

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.

Accused MS-13 Leader's Court Case Dropped, Allowing Deportation

A judge is allowing federal prosecutors to drop the criminal case against a man accused of being a top MS-13 leader after a high-profile arrest. That allows federal authorities to instead deport Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, who has been called a top East Coast gang leader.

Man Accused Of Child Sex Offenses Arrested By ICE

A 25-year-old man arrested on incest and sexual battery charges in January and released on bail is a resident of Honduras in the U.S. illegally, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.

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New Charges In Crash That Injured VA State Trooper, 3 Others

A 17-year-old from Maryland faces multiple charges, including reckless driving, after being involved in a police chase on westbound I-66 Saturday night that ended with injuries to a state trooper and three other people, according to authorities.

Homicide Suspect In Teen's Fatal Shooting Was Out On Bond

The suspect charged in the homicide of a teenage boy found in a grocery store parking lot had been out on bond for a prior unrelated sex offense.

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Name Of 3rd VA Mass Shooting Victim Released; 4th Suspect Charged

Sincere Devon Fitz, a 19-year-old, was identified on Monday as the third person killed during the April 8 mass shooting, according to authorities.

White's Ferry Reopening Pushed By MD With 'Last Chance Incentive'

A Maryland county says it's providing a "last chance incentive" to resolve a dispute over White's Ferry to allow the ferry service to reopen to and from Virginia.

Driver Expected To Survive Train Collision

The driver whose vehicle was hit by a train Tuesday is expected to survive, according to a police report.

Guilty Of $2M Wire Fraud CEO Sentenced In Federal Court

A mergers and acquisitions firm executive, who admitted to defrauding a total of $2,002,750 from eight companies, was sentenced in federal court earlier this month.

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