Raccoon's Drunken Spree | $1,000 Grocery Theft | Road Rage With 1-Year-Old: VA News

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.

'Very Intoxicated' Raccoon Ransacks VA Store In Liquor-Fueled Rampage

Authorities responding to a break-in at a Hanover County, Virginia, liquor store were in for a surprise when they arrived at the scene and identified an unusual suspect — a "very intoxicated" raccoon. The bandit ransacked several shelves, leaving behind broken liquor bottles and puddles of booze. Police found the four-legged suspect passed out in the bathroom.

'Trashed Panda' That Ransacked VA Liquor Store Immortalized On T-Shirt

The infamous intoxicated raccoon that broke into a Virginia liquor store, had his fill of moonshine and peanut butter whiskey, and then passed out in a bathroom is unknowingly giving back to other animals after officials teamed up with a custom apparel website to immortalize his toilet-side sploot on a T-shirt.

NoVA Man Accused In DC Pipe Bomb Plot Charged With Explosives Offense

A Northern Virginia man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national party headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has been charged with an explosives offense, prosecutors said.

• NoVA Man Accused Of Planting DC Pipe Bombs Believed 2020 Election Was Stolen

DEA Raid: Former Executive Accused Of Laundering Money For Cartel

Paul Campo, a former Drug Enforcement Administration executive whose home was raided by federal agents on Thursday, was accused of agreeing to launder millions of dollars for a Mexican drug cartel, according to court records.

Man Accused In DC National Guard Shooting Charged With Murder, Other Offenses: Reports

The man accused of fatally shooting a National Guard member and critically injuring another on Thanksgiving Eve has been charged with first-degree murder, assault and other firearms offenses, according to a report citing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office.

Pedestrian Killed In Bus Crash Near Metro Station: Sheriff's Office

A pedestrian was killed in a crash with a bus Monday near the Metro station, according to the Sheriff's Office.

1 Death Reported From 2-Alarm Fire

One of the four people hospitalized following a two-alarm house fire early Saturday has died, according to authorities.

School Bus Struck During Winter Storm

A bus headed to a high school was truck amid winter weather Friday morning, according to the school district.

Destroying Government Databases Leads To Indictment For Brothers

Two federal contractors were indicted in November as prosecutors say they destroyed federal government databases and stole IRS information of 450 people.

Vehicle With 1-Year-Old Inside Struck In Road Rage Dispute: Police

A vehicle was struck multiple times and a 1-year-old was inside in a road rage dispute on Thanksgiving, according to police.

Spotsylvania Woman's Disappearance Remains Unsolved After 10 Years

Spotsylvania County cold case investigators are asking the public's help in determining what happened to 19-year-old Katelin Michelle Akens. Friday marked the 10th anniversary of her disappearance.

DEA Raid: Former Executive Accused Of Laundering Money For Cartel

Paul Campo, a former Drug Enforcement Administration executive whose Oakton home was raided by federal agents on Thursday, is accused of agreeing to launder millions of dollars for a Mexican drug cartel, according to court records.

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Christmas Wonderland Tree Returns To Real Estate Team's Office

A family tradition turned into an impressive Christmas display continues at a real estate team's office.

Woman Wanted By 2 VA Jurisdictions Arrested: Police

A Maryland woman wanted out of two counties is facing an assault on police charge after attempting to flee police inside the Metro Station late Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.

6 VA Nonprofits Ineligible For COVID-19 Loans: Whistleblower Lawsuit

Six Virginia nonprofits paid a combined $1,381,646 on Tuesday to settle fraud accusations for receiving COVID-19 pandemic funding for which they were ineligible, according to court records.

Affordable Housing Community Proposed At Former DMV Site

A 100-unit affordable housing development has been proposed at a former DMV location.

Bomb Threat On Bus Reported In Route 1 Corridor: Police

A man is facing charges tied to the bomb threat of a Fairfax Connector bus, according to police.

Antisemitic Graffiti Found At Construction Site: Police

Antisemitic graffiti with swastikas were discovered at a construction site Monday, according to police.

Person With Medical Emergency Dies After Arrest By Police

A person arrested by police died in custody after experiencing a medical emergency on Thanksgiving, according to the police department.

$1,000 In Groceries Stolen, Suspects Flee In Stolen Car: Police

Two suspects stole groceries and fled in a stolen car on Monday, according to police.

Virginia Residents Without REAL ID To Face New Fee

Virginia air travelers who haven’t yet gotten their REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, according to an announcement Monday from the Transportation Security Administration.