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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.

Murder Victim's Family Seeks Answers As D.C. Suspect Search Continues

As the search for a suspected killer who escaped D.C. police custody enters its second week, the family of the victim expressed frustration with efforts to find the man wanted for their loved one's murder. District police were still searching for Christopher Haynes; authorities said he assaulted an officer and escaped from The George Washington University Hospital while in custody last week. Haynes was arrested Sept. 7 in connection with the Aug. 12 murder of Brent Hayward of Gainesville, Virginia.

Man Sentenced For $7M COVID Fraud Scheme: Prosecutors

A business owner was sentenced to 5 years in prison for his role in a COVID fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.

Homicide Victim's DNA Could Not Be Excluded From DNA On Suspect's Shoe

Forensic analysis of evidence submitted by police determined that the DNA of a homicide victim could not be excluded from the DNA mixture made from blood found on the suspect's right shoe, according to forensic reports obtained by Patch.

2 Handguns Recovered At High School Football Game: Police

Police officers found a pair of handguns near a storm drain outside of a high school football game.

Judge Blocks Zoning Plan Used As Model For Arlington's Missing Middle

A city's zoning plan praised by supporters of Missing Middle Housing in Northern Virginia has been struck down by a state judge, who ruled the city's implementation of the plan is an ongoing violation of a law.

Video Shows VA Man Tased On Horseback, Run Over By Police Car

Newly released body camera footage connected to a $5 million lawsuit filed by a Virginia man against two Lynchburg police officers show the moments the man was tased on horseback and run over by a police car.

Several Downtown DC Metro Stations To Have Shutdown In December

A shutdown at several downtown DC Metro stations will impact commuters for part of December.

Nude Man Dies After Forcing His Way Into Home: Police

A nude man acting erratically forced his way into a home early Wednesday morning and was found unresponsive when police arrived around 12:30 a.m., according to police.

Motorcycle Chase Leaves 6 Injured On I-66, I-95: Police

A police chase that spanned a long distance led to multiple crashes and left multiple people injured, Virginia State Police Officials said. A state trooper and six other drivers and passengers were injured in the pursuit, authorities said.

Trial Set For Commanders Player Fighting Reckless Driving Conviction

A Washington Commanders linebacker will appear before a jury in March 2024 as he contests a reckless driving conviction in Northern Virginia.

Man Throws Replica Gun At Officers: Police

A man was charged with robbery and assault on police in connection with an incident leading to a replica gun thrown at police.

T-Zone Divide Continues Ahead Of Final Vote

Proposed zoning updates to a city's transition zones between single-family and commercial zones will have a final decision later in September. But a City Council discussion showed a divide still remains among members and community members.

Amended Community Comprehensive Plan Approved By Board of Supervisors

After more than three years of meetings, rewrites and amendments, a county's Board of Supervisors voted to approve an update of a community's planning guidelines for the first time since 2015.

Assaults Rise But County Is Safest Jurisdiction Of Its Size: Cops

Although the department claimed that it was the safest locality of its size, reported assault offenses, both aggravated and non-aggravated, were higher in the first six months of 2023 over the same period last year, according to police data.

• Summer Crime Prevention Results; Threat Assessment Unit Created

City's Speed Camera Enforcement To Start After Warning Period

After a warning period, a city's school zone speed cameras will begin enforcement Monday with the potential for $100 citations.

• City's First School Zone Speed Camera Heads To Final Approval

Metro's Rail Service Gets A Boost During Peak Commuting Times

DC's Metro system is increasing frequency during its peak weekday travel times to meet ridership demand.