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Arlington County is seeking public input on a plan where the police department and other public safety agencies in the county would use drones to respond to emergency incidents and conduct other work.
Arlington County is seeking public input on a plan where the police department and other public safety agencies in the county would use drones to respond to emergency incidents and conduct other work. (Jonah Meadows/Patch)

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.

6 Teens Injured In Crash: Police

Six teens were injured in a crash that led to a teen driver's DUI arrest, police say.

Student Brought Knife To Elementary School: Police

A child brought a knife to an elementary school on Monday morning, the town's police department said in a news release.

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Toddler Overdosed On Fentanyl; Parents Charged: Police

A 2-year-old boy overdosed on fentanyl and THC on Sunday in Stafford, the county sheriff's office said. The child's parents are now facing criminal charges.

Comstock CEO Envisions Future Of Metro, Reston Station And Beyond

Christopher Clemente, president and CEO of Comstock Holding Cos. Inc., discussed the future development in Reston Station, Reston Town Center, and Loudoun Station in an interview published Friday by the Washington Business Journal. When asked about the future of Reston Station, Clemente answered that it should be built out. He envisioned a day — hopefully, in the not too distant future —when Reston Station and Reston Town Center connected.

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Town Center North Final Recommendations Submitted To Board

Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn released the Town Center North Task Force Recommendations Report during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting. Alcorn first announced the formation of a task force to focus on future development in the Town Center North area.

Emergency Eviction Relief Applications Available In County

Applications are now open for a county's new emergency eviction relief program. Qualified residents can submit an application online through a nonprofit.

Commanders Fire Defensive Coordinator After Thanksgiving Embarrassment

The Washington Commanders have fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, the team said Friday. On Thanksgiving, the team was pummeled by the rival Dallas Cowboys 45-10.

Charlie Clark, 'Favorite Historian,' Dies At 70

Charlie Clark, an author, historian and journalist who wrote the weekly “Our Man in Arlington” column for the Falls Church News-Press, died on Nov. 15 after a short illness. He was 70.

Driver Ran Out Of Ambulance After Fatal Crash: Police

A tractor-trailer driver died in a crash on Interstate 95 on Sunday, Virginia State Police said. Authorities are now searching for the other driver involved in the crash.

Suspect Sentenced For Fatal 2020 Carjacking: Authorities

A suspect has been sentenced in connection with a 2020 carjacking that left one man dead

MD Man Dies After Head-On Crash Into Barrier: Police

A Maryland man who police suspect was speeding was killed when he crashed his SUV into a jersey barrier early Sunday morning.

Drone Program By Police, Fire Departments To Begin In 2024

A county is seeking public input on a plan to allow the police department and other public safety agencies in the county to use drones to respond to emergency incidents and provide public safety at special events.


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