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VIRGINIA— On the weekend, we present a week in 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.

VA Woman 'Traumatized' After Snake Falls Into Margarita

A Virginia woman who went out to dinner with her husband was shocked when a snake fell from the ceiling and hit her forehead, then plopped into her maragarita.

Former Kindergarten Teacher Charged With Assault Of Student

A former kindergarten teacher at a Fairfax County Public School was charged with two counts of simple assault on a student, according to authorities.

Man Charged For Stealing Kristi Noem's Purse From DC Restaurant

Federal authorities have charged a man they say stole Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse while she and her family dined at a Washington, D.C. restaurant.

Man Who Shot 2 Officers Before Being Killed Is Identified By Police

A man authorities say shot two Fairfax County Police officers during a traffic stop in the Greenbriar area was declared dead at the hospital from injuries he received during the encounter.

NoVA Man Stole $2.9M From Dept. Of Veterans Affairs

An official at a school that offers job training programs to veterans was convicted this week of defrauding the federal government of nearly $3 million.

8 Men Charged With Sexually Exploiting Minors Online

Eight men face charges after Loudoun County authorities said they sexually exploited multiple children under age 15 through internet chat rooms and social media platforms.

Shot Fired As Teen, Trooper Struggled After Traffic Stop

A shot was fired and a 16-year-old boy who police say fled from a traffic stop in Fairfax City was arrested, according to authorities. When the trooper tackled the suspect, a struggle ensued and one shot was fired, according to state police.

2-School Lockdown Lifted After Reports Of Shooting Nearby

Two Arlington County Schools were placed on lockdown for about two hours on Wednesday morning as police investigated the report of shots being heard in the Ballston area, according to authorities.

Shots Fired At High School Leads To Man's Arrest

Arlington County Police say a Fredericksburg man fired a gun into the air and threatened others outside a high school.

• Assault, Shooting In Ballston On Successive Days Were Linked: Police

Commanders, DC To Build Stadium With Roof At RFK Stadium Site

After nearly 30 years in Maryland, the Washington Commanders will build a 65K-seat stadium with a roof at the site of RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., team and city leaders said.

Boyfriend Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Virginia Woman

The boyfriend of Brianna Burton of Centreville, Virginia, has been arrested in connection to her fatal shooting. On April 27, police officers were called to a Silver Spring, Maryland, hospital where Burton had been dropped off at the emergency room.

More Top Headlines

• Helicopter Pilot Ignored Instruction Before Deadly DC Plane Crash
• 20 Vehicles In This NoVA Neighborhood Broken Into In 2025: Police
• New Information About Shooting That Prompted 2 Schools To Close
• Trump Executive Order To Impact 43 Virginia TV, Radio Stations
• Teen Girl Riding Bike Injured In Crash
• Rep. Gerry Connolly To Retire As Cancer Returns
• Shot Fired, Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Fairfax City Traffic Stop
• Man Arrested In Shooting During Argument In Woodland Park
• Barbara Cheryl Terio-Simon, Widow Of Reston Founder, Dies At 81
• 4 Job Fairs For Federal Workers, Veterans, Immigrants Set In NoVA
• UPS To Cut 20K Jobs: Could VA Facilities Be Affected
• Assault, Robbery Reported In Stairwell Of Ballston Parking Garage
• Alexandria Adopts $956.5M Budget That Holds Most Fees Steady

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