Woman Falls 8 Floors | Workplace Shooting Kills 2 | Man Freed After Decades: 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.

Fairfax County Public Schools Administrator Charged With Embezzling School Funds

A former principal in the Fairfax County Public Schools district has been arrested and charged with embezzlement, Fairfax police announced Wednesday.

Another 65 Pounds Of This Stimulant Seized At VA Airport

Another 65 pounds of khat, an illegal stimulant, was seized by authorities at Dulles International Airport on Wednesday.

Virginia's 25 Best Public, Private High Schools: Niche 2027 Rankings

Several Virginia schools rank among the best high schools in the country, according to a ranking Niche released Monday.

Former Stafford Sheriff’s Sergeant Indicted On 2 Federal Child Exploitation Charges

A former Stafford County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who was arrested in July on a federal child exploitation charge has been indicted on two felony counts, including a new possession charge involving images and videos investigators said were found on his cellphone.

NoVA Man Convicted Of Murder In 2002 Walks Free After Court Again Vacates Judgments

Justin Wolfe, a Centreville man who has been appealing his 2002 murder conviction for the past two decades, was released on Monday night after a court once again vacated his prior convictions and Prince William County prosecutors struck a deal with him.

Virginia Woman Falls 8 Floors From Apartment Window, Police Say

Police say a Virginia woman was seriously injured after falling from an eighth-floor window in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday.

2 Killed, 1 Injured In Manassas Workplace Shooting; Suspect Also Dead: Police

Two victims of a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Manassas have died, Police Chief Douglas Keen confirmed. The accused shooter was also found dead.

Prince William County HOA Part Of Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Over Fraudulent PPP Loan Applications

A Gainesville homeowners' association has paid $425,000 to resolve federal allegations that it made false statements to obtain a pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program loan, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

3 Teens Killed In I-395 Crash Were In Stolen Vehicle, Police Say

Three teenagers were killed and a fourth remained hospitalized after a stolen vehicle fleeing a Virginia State Police trooper crashed Sunday morning on an Interstate 395 exit ramp in Arlington, according to an update from state police.

Good News

• Reston Native Brings World's Oldest A Cappella Group To Perform In NoVA This Fall
• Funny Boy Jackson Is Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week
• New Cross County Trail Signs Honor Gerry Connolly In Fairfax County
• Rock The Ave Returns To Alexandria With New Evening Format
• Reston YMCA Celebrates 25 Years With Fairfax County Recognition

Police & Fire

• Fredericksburg Fire Department To Host Free Open House
• Arlington Man Charged With Assaulting Deputy, Pepper-Spraying Victim: Police
• ICE Detainer Lodged For Sterling Man Suspected Of Involvement In LCPS High School Overdoses
• Loudoun County Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison, Lifetime On Sex Offender List, For 2025 Assault
• Bethesda Man Charged After Bottles Thrown From Arlington Balcony Hit Occupied Vehicle
• NoVA Man Accused Of Smuggling Kilos Of Drugs Through Loudoun County Indicted On Multiple Charges

Schools

• PWCS Seeks Public Input On School Resource Officer Agreement With Police
• Fairfax County Public Schools Announces Calendar Change Affecting Eid al-Fitr Holiday Observance

City & Goverment

• Major Housing, Office Changes Proposed Near Wiehle-Reston East Metro
• Arlington, Alexandria Join Forces In $67B Dominion-NextEra Merger Case
• Judge Sides With Reston-Based Comstock In Herndon Downtown Property Fight
• ALX Parking Board Approves 2 Safety Improvement Packages, Rejects 1 At Monday Meeting: Report
• Fairfax County Opens Door To Redevelopment Of Reston Metro Kiss & Ride Site