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Navy SEAL veteran West Baldwin and his wife, Jaime, received the keys to a payment-free car as part of a program providing vehicles to veterans.
Navy SEAL veteran West Baldwin and his wife, Jaime, received the keys to a payment-free car as part of a program providing vehicles to veterans. (JPMorganChase)

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.

10 Sexual Abuse Of Animal Charges Filed By Sheriff's Office

An investigation into the report of a man meeting with an underage girl resulted in authorities charging him with 10 counts of sexual abuse of animals, according to the sheriff's office.

Homicide Suspect Found In Arizona; 2 More Arrested

Three suspects in the Oct. 2 fatal shooting at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center were arrested Tuesday, police announced Thursday. The main suspect being charged was located in Arizona.

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'Sandwich Guy' Who Threw Sub At Agents In DC Acquitted

A man who protested the presence of federal agents by hurling a sub sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent was acquitted of an assault charge Thursday, media reports said.

Horse Trapped In Pool Rescued By Firefighters

Firefighters rescued a "neigh-bor" from trouble in a pool on Sunday.

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Navy SEAL Veteran Battling Cancer Gifted New Car

Ahead of Veterans Day, a Navy SEAL veteran battling cancer got a helping hand from a car dealership.

Trump SNAP Policies 'Playing With People's Ability To Eat'

A Northern Virginia congressman visited the Food for Others food pantry to see how the government shutdown and federal firings have impacted the nonprofit's mission of feeding the county's food insecure residents.

Jury Awards $10M To Former VA Teacher Shot By 6-Year-Old Student

A jury on Thursday awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, a former Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023, despite warning school administrators that the boy had a gun and posed a threat.

Spanberger Pledges To 'Always Put Virginia First' As Governor

Democrat Abigail Spanberger made history Tuesday night by winning the Virginia governor's race over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Spanberger will become the Commonwealth's first woman to serve as governor.

3 Braddock Supervisor Candidates Address Furloughs, Lake Accotink Preservation

The three candidates running for Braddock District supervisor participated in a candidate forum Wednesday night, where they discussed funding for public schools, the impact federal layoffs and furloughs have had on the local economy, and the preservation of Lake Accotink.

5 Arrested After Hundreds Of Kids Cause Chaos In Navy Yard Neighborhood

Police arrested five people on Friday night when fights broke out between a large crowd of juveniles gathered in Navy Yard neighborhood, according to authorities.

Arson Charge Levied Against Man For Setting Fire To Vacant Building

An 18-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for setting fire to a vacant building earlier in the week, according to authorities.

Teen Killed Fleeing Police In Motorcycle Crash: Authorities

A teenage motorcyclist died after colliding with a car while he was fleeing police with his motorcycle’s lights turned off, authorities said.

2 Killed In I-95 Crash: VSP

Two people were killed early Wednesday on Interstate 95 when their pickup truck crashed into a tractor trailer, according to the Virginia State Police.

Man, 46, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On Soapstone Drive: Police

Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a fatal single-vehicle crash that left one man dead.

New Red Light Camera Location Added At Intersection

The city has added a new red light camera location, which started a 30-day warning period on Saturday.

School Bus Driver Assault Of Student Leads To Charge

A bus driver was charged after an assault of an elementary school student, according to the sheriff's office.

Federal Government Workers Offered Free Tickets To Arts Events

As federal workers now face over a month of the federal government shutdown, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and Alexandria Film Festival are offering free tickets.

2 VA Airports Among 40 That Will See Flight Reductions, Reports Say

Travelers through two Northern Virginia airports will see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month.

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