120 MPH Crash, 50 Guns Stolen, Child Abduction At Mall: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — From a police officer nearly killed by a vehicle going over 120 mph to a child abduction at a Northern Virginia mall, we're looking at the top stories of the last week.

Top news stories in Northern Virginia included a cop avoids being killed in 120 mph crash into traffic stop, weight loss company Jenny Craig closing locations, over 50 guns stolen from gun store, no charges for driver in crash killing 8-year-old, a missing toddler dies after being found in water, and family of man fatally shot by U.S. Park Police takes settlement.

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VA Officer Narrowly Escapes As Car Slams Into Traffic Stop: WATCH

A Fairfax County police officer suffered only minor injuries on Monday after almost getting killed by a teenage driver who lost control of his BMW and nearly ran over the police officer along the Fairfax County Parkway.

Driver Who Fatally Struck Woodbridge Girl Will Not Be Charged: Police

The driver who fatally struck an 8-year-old girl outside her Lake Ridge home last month will not face criminal charges, authorities announced.

Missing Stafford Toddler Dies At Hospital: Reports

A missing 3-year-old girl from Stafford County has died, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. First responders found the girl in a body of water on Thursday. They took her to the hospital where she died, reports said.

Jenny Craig, With 10 VA Locations, Tells Workers It's Closing: Report

The weight loss and management company Jenny Craig, which has 10 locations in Virginia, reportedly told employees it will close its doors, according to internal documents obtained by NBC News.

IKEA To Open Small-Format Store In Fairfax Dedicated To Design Advice

IKEA will be opening a two new format stores in the Washington, D.C. area this summer, including one in Fairfax Corner.

Bijan Ghaisar's Family To Continue Advocacy After Settlement

The family of Bijan Ghaisar, a 25-year-old McLean accountant shot and killed by U.S. Park Police officers in 2017, has commented on the $5 million settlement reached in court and vowed to continue advocacy against police brutality.

Katie Cristol To Leave Arlington Board To Lead Tysons Community Group

Arlington County Board member Katie Cristol, who decided not to seek re-election to a third term, announced Tuesday that she will be stepping down from her role on the board on July 4.

Teen Brought Gun To School, Resisted Arrest In Woodbridge: Police

A 14-year-old boy brought a gun to Fred Lynn Middle School on Tuesday, the Prince William County Police Department said. The boy then resisted school staff and a police officer who tried to detain him, according to the police report.

Woman Charged With Abduction Of Child At Tysons Corner Center: Police

Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department's Tysons Urban Team arrested a 33-year-old woman in connection with the abduction of a 3-year-old child at Tyson Corner Center.

Dozens Of Long Guns, Handguns Stolen From Springfield Gun Shop: Police

Federal and local law enforcement officials are asking for help in identifying four masked men who stole more than 50 firearms from a Springfield gun store last weekend.

Virginia Among Top States For Education, Fiscal Stability: U.S. News

Good schools, health care access and job opportunities are just a few factors Americans take into account when deciding which state to call home. Some states, however, do a better job than others when it comes to serving residents and providing for communities, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual best states ranking released Tuesday.

New VA Hospital Safety Ratings Released: See Best, Worst

Several Virginia hospitals received top grades in protecting patient safety, even as the average risk of contracting deadly infections remained elevated nationwide after spiking to a five-year high during the pandemic, according to the spring 2023 hospital safety grades released Wednesday by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit health care watchdog.

Overwhelmingly Positive Response Received By FCPD In Community Survey

Nearly 90 percent of respondents to a survey conducted by the Fairfax County Police Department viewed their interaction with the police department as "very positive" or "positive."

Eden Center Improvements Reflect Vietnamese Community Feedback

After City of Falls Church staff heard support for protecting the Eden Center and its Vietnamese businesses, a revised development vision for the neighborhood returns for city review.

Melanie Kay-Wyatt Named Permanent Alexandria Schools Superintendent

Interim Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt will continue her work in the permanent superintendent role.