Mall Meetup Sex Abuse Case | Road Rage Couple | Cold Case Homicide: VA News

On the weekend, we present a review of 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.

Juliana Magalhaes Sentenced In Au Pair Affair Murder Case

Au pair Juliana Magalhaes was sentenced a week after a jury found Brendan Banfield of Herndon guilty of two counts of aggravated murder.

Fairfax Police Seek New Info In 2021 Homicide

Fairfax County police are asking for the public's help in solving the five-year-old murder of an Alexandria man. On July 27, 2021, officers found Ronald Worthy Jr., 19, dead in an apartment, but there were no obvious signs of forced entry. Investigators do not believe the killing was a random act of violence.

CA Man Indicted In Sexual Abuse Of Girl Met At Mall

A San Diego man who traveled last month to Virginia to have sex with a 15-year-old girl after meeting up at a mall was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday on multiple charges, including sexual abuse of a minor, according to court records.

VA Couple Arrested In Road Rage Incident On Eastern Shore: Police

A man and woman from Virginia with a gun and ammunition in their car were arrested following a reported road rage incident Sunday in Somerset County, Maryland, police said.

Report Of Gun At School Prompts Police Response

Reports of a gun on a Woodbridge high school campus prompted a police response and search on Tuesday, according to authorities.

Manassas Man Accused Of Kicking Cop During His Arrest

A Manassas man is facing charges after authorities said he kicked a Prince William County police officer while they were trying to detain him in a domestic dispute.

Suspect Charged In 8 Perfume, Beauty Product Thefts At Reston Retailer

Police arrested a 22-year-old Herndon man they say was responsible for a series of thefts at a Reston Sephonra store in December and January.

I-95 Carjacking Suspect Indicted On Weapon Charges By Federal Grand Jury

A man who was run over by a car as he fled police on I-95 last April was indicted recently by a federal grand jury on weapon charges, according to court records.

Fate Of Fairfax Co. Casino Bill Voted On By VA Senate

For the second year in a row, the Virginia Senate voted to approve legislation that would pave the way for a casino to be built in Fairfax County.

• Tysons Site Stripped From Casino Bill In Legislature
• New Casino Bill Allows For Convention Center In Fairfax Co.: Surovell

More Top News Headlines:

• NoVA's Ilia Malinin Ends Run For Figure Skating Gold At 2026 Winter Olympics
• Historic Retailer To Close VA Store In 2026
• Suspect Charged In 8 Perfume, Beauty Product Thefts At Reston Retailer
• I-95 Carjacking Suspect Indicted On Weapon Charges By Federal Grand Jury
• Arlington Woman Cited For Carjacking In Bailey's Crossroads: Police
• Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run Crash With Injuries On I-66: VA State Police
• Alexandria Man Charged In Fairfax County Shooting That Injured 1
• NoVA Preschooler, Reagan Airport Traveler Both Had Measles
• DC Man Charged In 5 Cell Phone Store Burglaries: Fairfax Police
• Speeding Driver Who Died In 4-Vehicle Crash Identified By Police
• Man Cited For Malicious Wounding Following Argument: Police
• 1 Killed In Crash On Interstate 95 In Fairfax County
• Car Goes Airborne On I-66, Lands On Metro Rail Tracks In Fairfax Co.
• Woodbridge Man Charged After Stabbing
• Fight Leads To Assault On Police Charges For Fredericksburg Man
• Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run Crash With Injuries On I-66: VA State Police
• Casino Bill Update Requires Convention Center In Fairfax Co.