Home Explosion Rescue | Fatal Shooting By Cop | MS-13 Murders: 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.

Dog Rescued From Rubble 6 Days After Home Explosion In Haymarket

Six days after a gas leak sparked a home explosion that residents thought killed two cats and a dog, rescuers pulled a missing dog from the rubble of the house.

Home Explosion Results In Charges

A former gas supplier employee has been indicted in the February home explosion that killed volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Footage Released

Police provided a briefing with body camera footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting of a man in crisis in August. The briefing comes as the Commonwealth's Attorney's office ruled the officer's action were justified, and the use of force was reasonable, according to the police department.

5K Union Jobs, Workforce Housing Among Benefits Of Casino: Union

About 60 members of area labor unions rallied outside the government center Tuesday morning, asking the Board of Supervisors to support legislation that would put a casino referendum on a ballot.

Driver Rescued From Pond By Troopers

Two Virginia State Police troopers pulled a woman from her car as it sank in a retention pond off Interstate 66.

Loudoun Double Homicide Suspect From Alexandria Arrested

Authorities have made an arrest in the double homicide in Sterling, and Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman said the suspect is an MS-13 gang member living in Alexandria. The victims, Mijal Conejero-Romera of Sterling, and Diego Alexander Woollett of Arlington, were fatally shot in August.

• MS-13 Gang Member Convicted For Murders

County Urges Against Political Sign Tampering

Political disagreements between neighbors happen, but county government is urging against unlawful removal or destruction of political signs.

Victim Identified In Manor Road Homicide: Police

A man shot to death Saturday has been identified, police said, and the case is considered a homicide.

Massage Therapist Charged With Sex Crime: Police

A massage therapist in has been charged after allegations of sexual assault by two clients, according to police.

Loose Dog Killed After Attack: Police

A dog got loose and attacked another dog, leading by a fatal shooting by the dog's owner over the weekend, according to police.

Fatal Shooting Of Husband Leads To Charges

A woman is charged with her husband's murder Monday, according to city police.

Trooper Injured During High-Speed Chase On I-95: VA State Police

A Virginia State trooper suffered minor injuries during a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning on I-95.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Hitting Officer With Car

A woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with hitting a retail security officer with her vehicle on Fort Belvoir.

Judge Bans VA From Purging Voters Off Rolls After DOJ Lawsuit

A judge on Friday barred Virginia election officials from removing voters from its election rolls in an effort to remove non-citizens, claiming federal law prohibits them from doing so 90 days before a presidential election, according to a report.