Cockfighting Ring Busted | 5-Year-Old Assaulted | Drought Watch Issued: 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.

Brendan Banfield To Be Sentenced Friday In Fairfax ‘Au Pair Affair’ Murders

Bus Driver Indicted On 5 Manslaughter Counts After I-95 Crash In Stafford County

127 Birds Seized In VA Cockfighting Investigation

New Virginia Laws Taking Effect July 1, 2026: What Residents Should Know

Woodbridge Man Charged In Connection With Assault On 5-Year-Old

Man Accused Of Killing VA Deputy And Fleeing Arrested

Spotsylvania Sheriff Says Office Will Not Enforce New Virginia Firearms Law

FBI Employee At Quantico Pleads Not Guilty To Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

2 Parents Dead, 2 Children Hurt After Domestic-Related Shooting, Crash In Fredericksburg

Drought Watch In NoVA Prompts Call For Careful Water Use

More Top Headlines:

• 3 VA Spots Named Among Best In U.S. For A 'Slow Sunday'
• American Acting As Agent For China Recruited Sources In This NoVA Area
• Suspect In Old Town Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab In Custody: Report
• Fredericksburg Police Seek Video, Information In Bragg Hill Shooting Case
• Black Panthers Group Marches In VA Town In Response To White Nationalist Demonstration: Report
• Raccoon That Attacked Dog And Owner In Potomac Yard Tests Positive For Rabies
• $100K In Unreported Cash Seized From Travelers By CBP At VA Airport
• Woodbridge Man Charged Over Sexual Assault At Elementary School Basketball Court: Police
• 'The Suspects Jumped On The Trampolines': 3 Boys Climb Through Business' Roof, Play, Escape: Cops
• ICE Detainer Issued For Prince William County Man Accused Of Raping Minor Girl
• Spotsylvania County Teacher Wins Virginia Lottery Thank A Teacher Prize
• Person Struck By Metro Train At Northern Virginia Station
• McLean Named Among America’s Wealthiest Suburbs In New Ranking
• Arlington Man Indicted For Illegal Reentry After Deportation
• Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week: A Good Boy You Can't Keep Down
• Fredericksburg Siblings Named Finalists In National K12 Talent Showdown
• Teen Boy Assaulted After 'Ding Dong Ditch' Prank, PWC Resident Charged With Malicious Wounding
• Ohio Man Faces Manslaughter Counts In I-495 Christmas Crash That Killed 2