2 Abandoned Kids | Mall Shooting Panic | Stolen Dog Ransom: 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.

Shooting Injures 2 People, Panic Ensues At Mall

Three men have been charged in connection to the shooting that injured two people at the mall Tuesday, according to police

$72K In Booze Taken From 15 ABC Stores In Fairfax County: Police

Police detectives have charged a 27-year-old Washington, D.C. man and three juveniles in connection with a string of thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores across the county.

Fireworks Disposal Causes Fire Displacing 10

Improper disposal of fireworks led to a fire that spread to neighboring homes last Friday, according to the fire department.

$1K Ransom For Stolen French Bulldog Leads To Arrests: Police

Yurman, a French bulldog stolen at gunpoint, was returned to his owner, Jaineen Brown, after police staked out a Papa John's pizza shop where suspected thieves seeking $1,000 for the dog waited.

Woman Indicted On Child Abuse, Neglect Charges

A woman was indicted in a child abuse and neglect investigation with two victims, according to the Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney's office. A grand jury indicted Rhonda Holland, 40, on charges of aggravated malicious wounding and child abuse and neglect. Holland had been arrested after police investigate a report of an abandoned child and found an additional child with symptoms of abuse and neglect.

Cell Phone Ban During School Day: Order Issued By VA Governor

As some Virginia school districts have adopted stricter policies on student cell phone use during school, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order to move toward cell phone-free schools statewide.

2 Teens Linked To Carjacking Injured In High-Speed Chase

Two teens wanted for stealing a vehicle near a Metro Station and a carjacking are in the custody of the Albemarle County Police Department, according to police.

1 Dead, 2 Injured In Crash Closing I-95 Express Lanes

State police believe an SUV pulled onto the right shoulder due to mechanical issues. The driver and a passenger exited the vehicle and were struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck that veered onto the shoulder. The disabled SUV was also struck.

City Makes Travel + Leisure Best Cities List For Third Year

One Virginia city has landed on Travel + Leisure's Best Cities in the U.S. list for a third year among the likes of Charleston, New York, Santa Fe, Honolulu and New Orleans.

Arson Fire Gets Man 20-Year Prison Sentence

A man was sentenced in court to 20 years in prison in relation to setting fires at a former high school classmate's family home.

Drug Distribution Charges Filed In Fentanyl Investigation: Sheriff

An investigation by the Special Investigations Unit of the Sheriff's Office led to the arrest on Tuesday of two people wanted for distributing fentanyl, according to authorities.

Amazon Fresh Prepares To Open New Store

If you've been following the activity at the former Shoppers space at the Potomac Yard Shopping Center, there has been ongoing work on a new store. Now it's confirmed that Amazon Fresh will open its store there on Thursday, July 25.

VA Couple Has Eaten At 437 Texas Roadhouses — And They're Not Done

A Virginia couple has made it their mission to eat at every Texas Roadhouse location in the United States. So far, they have visited 437 restaurants, making a stop in nearly every state, according to reports.

Gift Shop For People With Disabilities Coming To King Street

A program seeking to boost employment for people with disabilities is planning to build a presence on King Street with a gift shop.

Paris Summer Olympics 2024: 2 Alexandria Athletes Qualify

More than 10,500 athletes from around the world will compete in the Paris Summer Olympic Games, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, between the opening ceremony on July 26 and the closing ceremony on Aug 11.

• Paris Summer Olympics 2024: Arlington Swimmer On Team USA
• Paris Summer Olympics 2024: Rower From McLean On Team USA
• Paris Summer Olympics 2024: 3 Loudoun County Athletes Qualify

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