Gunshots Outside CIA | ICE Handcuffs Citizen | Tesla Protests: 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.

Sudiksha Konanki's Parents Seek To Have Missing Student Declared Dead

After the family of missing college student Sudiksha Konanki said they believe accounts that she drowned in the ocean while in the Dominican Republic, the last person to see her alive has been cleared to return to the U.S.

Barricade Incident Involves Armed Man Outside CIA Gates: Update

Authorities have taken into custody an armed man following an hours-long barricade near the CIA headquarters, police confirmed on social media. During the standoff, authorities said the man made threats outside the agency, prompting a heavy police response.

'In Your Face' Tesla Protest Targets Trump, Musk Policies

While many of the 60 or so people protesting outside a Tesla dealership held up signs with harsh words and negative messages for the job cuts ordered by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, only one came dressed as a Nazi.

• Protest At Tesla Dealership Condemns Musk, Trump Policies

ICE Detainment Of Citizen Leads To Scrutiny

A detainment of a U.S. citizen by Immigration and Customs Enforcement has led one of Virginia's senators to seek answers.

Immigration Agents Detain Georgetown Scholar At Home: Reports

Immigration agents from the Department of Homeland Security detained a Georgetown University researcher outside his home on Monday night, according to reports. The agents told the man that his visa had expired.

Man Disguised As Amazon Driver In Armed Robberies Sentenced

A man faces prison time tied to armed robberies, some of which involved posing as an Amazon delivery driver. The sentence also relates to charges of possessing drugs intended for distribution, including fentanyl.

George Bell, America's Tallest Man, Dead At 67

George Bell, a Virginia native who was once recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest man in America, has died. He was 67.

Crash Into Home Kills 1 Person: Police

A home was struck by a vehicle in a crash, according to city police.

Man Sexually Exploited 2 Children: Court

A South Carolina man pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to exploiting two children he had access to from July 2019 through July 2022, according to federal prosecutors.

Damaging Residential Building With Hammer Leads To Arrest

A 53-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including attempted malicious wounding, after he used a hammer to damage a residential building last Friday afternoon, according to police.'

Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Remains 'May Never Be Found', Police Chief Says

Nearly eight months after missing mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen leaving her job at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, local authorities are saying her remains may never be found.

Pedestrian Struck By 2 Vehicles Dies: Police

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday night, according to police.

$4.5M Loss To IRS, Investor Fraud Scheme Mean Prison Time For VA Man

A 56-year-old man was sentenced in federal court on Friday, after being convicted of causing nearly $4.5 million in losses to the Internal Revenue Service, as well as significant losses for investors.

Data Center By-Right Approval Process Removed In County

The world's data center capital, is taking action to restrict by-right development of future data centers.

Hotel Door On Fire Leads To Arson Charges

An arson charge resulted from an investigation into a hotel room door on fire Wednesday, according to the fire marshal's office.

Man Who Sought Sex With Minor Faces 14 Criminal Counts: Fairfax Police

A 39-year-old Utah man who arrived to commit sexual acts with a minor was arrested by detectives from the county’s Child Exploitation Unit, according to authorities.

All Clear At School After Anonymous Gun Threat

A high school campus was temporarily on a secured status Thursday afternoon to investigate an anonymous threat of a gun on campus.