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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.

Air Traffic Controller Arrested After Fight At Reagan Airport

An air traffic controller faces charges following an incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to officials.

Mall Brawl Prompts Police To Increase Presence In Pentagon City Area

In response to the multiple fights that led to several arrests and forced the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City to close early on Saturday night, the Arlington County Police Department has increased its presence in the area.

MS-13 Leader Case: 5 Things To Know

After Trump administration officials announced the arrest of a top MS-13 leader, unsealed court documents detail the arrest. However, the publicly-available court documents and court hearing had little mention of MS-13.

Father, 6-Year-Old Son On Fishing Trip Drown In River

A father-and-son fishing trip ended in tragedy after both apparently drowned in the Rappahannock River, according to authorities.

Killing At Apartment Dog Park Leads To Prison Sentence

A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a fatal attack in an apartment complex dog park, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's office.

Skater Ilia Malinin Defends Title At World Championships

Northern Virginia's Ilia Malinin successfully defended his world title in the free skating program of Saturday night’s ice skating world championships in Boston, making him the favorite for a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy.

Watch: Bald Eagle Released After Recovery

A bald eagle flew back into the wild after rehabilitation from an injury and lead poisoning.

Truck Crashes Into Pickup Sending It Into Neighbor’s Home: Sheriff

A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence, after his Toyota truck struck an unoccupied Ford Super Duty pickup truck with so much force that the Ford crashed into a house about 175 feet away, according to authorities.

Woman May Have Broken Arm Of Home Invader: Police

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a man who attacked a woman after breaking into her home, according to authorities. During the struggle, the woman may have broken the suspect’s arm.

Au Pair Helps Family Amid Federal Return To Office

Working families face a challenge when looking for child care in a competitive and increasingly costly Northern Virginia market. That especially rings true for federal workers who are returning to full in-person work.

County's Budget Approved With Lower Tax Rates

County residents will see some tax relief in the latest budget approved by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

Imaging Company Agrees To Pay $2.8M To Settle False Claim Case

Fairfax Radiological Consultants, PLLC agreed to pay $2,881,260 to settle False Claims Act allegations of falsely reporting payroll costs to obtain $6.7 million in economic relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to court documents.

Truck Parking Frustrations Shared As County Eyes Action

As county supervisors received an update on a new initiative to address growing parking challenges, various members called for action to deal with tractor-trailer and other truck parking frustrations.

Musk Briefs CIA Leaders At HQ On DOGE's Cost-Cutting Measures

Elon Musk, the billionaire appointed by President Donald Trump as leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, visited CIA headquarters on Tuesday, according to a social media post from CIA Director John Ratcliffe.