Teacher Sex Abuse | 5th Mall Shooter Arrest | 4-Hour Standoff: VA News

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.

Fifth Suspect Arrested In Mall Shooting: Report

A fifth suspect was arrested Monday in the July 9 Manassas Mall shooting that injured at least two people, according to police.

Fugitive In Sexual Assault Of Manassas 8-Year-Old Found: Police

A man authorities said fled to El Salvador six years ago after sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy has been brought back to Prince William County to face criminal charges.

$617K Win For Fredericksburg Woman Using VA Lottery App

A Fredericksburg woman playing the Virginia Lottery's MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots at home recently won a jackpot worth $617,229.

• $250K Won By Woman Playing VA Lottery's Bank A Million Game

Swim Instructor Charged In Sexual Assault Of Student: Police

A swim teacher at a Woodbridge pool, has been charged with sexually assaulting a child during lessons, according to police. The victim, who was younger than 13 at the time of the offenses, was sexually assaulted on more than one occasion by a swim instructor during lessons.

Child Sexual Assault Suspect In Custody After 4-Hour Standoff: Report

After a four-hour barricade, a man wanted for soliciting sexual acts from a minor, was taken into custody. The suspect, Cody Christopher Fynn, refused to leave the residence, and officers were told he may have been armed.

15 VA Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Ranking

Two Virginia hospitals ranked high nationally in several specialty areas, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals ranking released Tuesday. In all, 15 Virginia hospitals were included in the list of the country's best health-care facilities.

Cocaine Trafficking Investigation Leads To Arrest

A 28-year-old Fredericksburg man faces multiple drug-related charges in connection with a long-term investigation into cocaine distribution.

Armed Pharmacy Robberies In VA, MD Send DC Man To Prison

A Washington, D.C., man was sentenced to prison for a series of armed robberies at pharmacies in Prince George's County, Maryland, along with Alexandria and Manassas, Virginia.

2nd-Degree Murder Charge Filed In Fatal Stabbing Of Fairfax Man In DC

Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department charged a 34-year-old Alexandria man with second-degree murder in connection to the fatal stabbing of 36-year-old Anvar Guliyev of Fairfax.

More Top Headlines:

• Woman Dies From Injuries Suffered In July 3 Crash: Police
• Attempted Sexual Assault Charge Filed Against Reston Man: Police
• Drought Warning Expanded To 60 Virginia Counties
• 2 Arrested In Robbery By Force At Business: Police
• Final Sentencing Delayed In Crash that Killed 2 HS Students
• VA DMV Offices Closed, Airport Delays Caused By Global Tech Outage
• COVID Levels 'High' In VA As New Variant Spreads
• Driver Killed In 2-Vehicle Ashburn Crash: Loudoun Sheriff

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