CO2 Huffing At Sheetz | Assault Weapons Ban Blocked | 5-Year-Old Killed: VA Top News

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.

Judge Blocks Controversial VA Assault Weapons Ban

A Virginia judge sided with gun rights activists this week by blocking the state's controversial assault weapons ban, just days before it was supposed to be implemented.

44 Guns Seized In Africa Returned To U.S. At Dulles Airport

Forty-four firearms seized in Africa after being flagged by INTERPOL were returned to the United States at Washington Dulles International Airport, federal officials said.

Vienna Students Fight Food Insecurity With Hydroponic Gardening Initiative

Students in Vienna are empowering local families to grow their own produce and fight food insecurity through the student-led HydroHarvest project.

Authorities Tracking Measles Exposure At NoVA Airport, Other Sites In DMV

A person with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, June 17, the Virginia Health Department has announced.

Missing Giraffe Calves Connected To Natural Bridge Zoo Safely Located, Virginia AG Says

Giraffe calves connected to the Natural Bridge Zoo that went missing in 2025 have been safely located and placed with a professional facility specializing in giraffe care, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office announced.

Man Who Intentionally Set Multiple Mulch Fires In Fredericksburg Arrested, Officials Say

A 42-year-old man was arrested on Monday after witnesses reported seeing him intentionally set multiple mulch fires along Plank Road in Fredericksburg, according to fire officials.

Frozen Foods Sold In Multiple VA Stores Recalled Over Plastic Contamination

Plant-based frozen products are being recalled across the United States, including in Virginia, after a popular retailer revealed they could contain bits of plastic.

Man With Child Sex Abuse, Bestiality Images On His Phone Arrested In Dulles Airport: CBP

Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Police arrested a man in Dulles International Airport on Sunday after investigators said they found obscene and illegal material on his phone.

VA Father Charged In Death Of 5-Month-Old Infant

A Virginia father has been charged with homicide following the death of his 5-month-old son, according to police.

Woman Accused Of Inhaling CO2 At Fredericksburg Sheetz: Sheriff

A King George woman was charged Sunday after authorities said she was found with a container of CO₂ in her lap and showed signs of impairment at a Sheetz in Fredericksburg.

More Top Headlines:

• PWC Supervisors Postpone Vote On Contentious New Power Station Amid Community Opposition: Report
• Fairfax County May Start Rounding Cash Tax Payments To Nearest Nickel Amid Penny Shortage
• Fredericksburg Woman Charged After Allegedly Spitting On Victim During Stafford Disturbance
• Loudoun County Man Charged In Nationwide Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Takedown
• Dulles Toll Road Lane Split At Route 123 In McLean Postponed
• McLean Student Wins First Place At National History Day Contest
• Missing Alexandria Senior Found Deceased: Police
• Boy Assaulted, Robbed By Group Of Juveniles In Arlington, Police Say
• Attempted Caustic Spray Assault Reported In Convenience Store Parking Lot
• Domestic Violence Call In Spotsylvania Ends In Pursuit, Multiple Felony Charges
• ALX Man Arrested, Charged After Reported Sexual Assault Of Child In Bathroom