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Roaches In Jail Meals | Trail Rape Suspect Arrested | Cop Charged With Assault: VA Top News

This week's top news includes anti-immigrant flyers, a boy's death, housing shifts, an airport CEO retirement and a jail meals lawsuit.

On the weekend, we review 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.

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Jack Potter Announces Retirement As CEO Of Washington Airports Authority

The longtime leader of Washington Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport plans to retire in early 2027, ending a 15-year tenure that included major airport expansions, the arrival of Metro service at Dulles and the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Anti-Immigrant' Flyers Distributed In Alexandria Neighborhood Overnight: Report

An Alexandria woman says security camera footage has captured a person placing flyers about election laws and election fraud on neighborhood cars in the middle of the night this week, according to a new report.

VA Housing Market Sees Surprising Shift In Buyer Behavior

Homebuyers in Virginia are walking away from home purchase agreements as the U.S. housing market struggles with rising mortgage rates, high home prices and weakening demand, according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin.

Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Domestic Assault

An off-duty Fairfax County police officer was placed on administrative leave after he was charged with three counts of domestic assault, Fairfax County police said.

Dead Mice, Insects In Jail Meals Spark Federal Lawsuit Against DC

Six current and former inmates have filed a federal lawsuit against the District of Columbia, claiming they were served meals containing dead mice, cockroaches and other insects at the D.C. Jail, exposing them to potentially serious illnesses.

Power Grid Emergency Hits VA: What To Know

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced an Energy Emergency Alert to 13 states on the Mid-Atlantic power grid, including Virginia.

Fredericksburg Trail Rape Suspect Arrested In Guatemala, Faces 11 Charges

A man accused of raping two women on Fredericksburg walking trails was arrested in Guatemala after DNA evidence linked him to the attacks, authorities said.

Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Domestic Assault

An off-duty Fairfax County police officer was placed on administrative leave after he was charged with three counts of domestic assault, Fairfax County police said.

Manassas Boy Injured In Sledding Accident Dies Shortly After Hospital Discharge

A Manassas boy who was seriously injured while sledding in January has died, according to an update from his family.

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