Teen Leaving Church Dies | Retail Theft Crew At High-End Mall: VA News

VIRGINIA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Northern Virginia and DC. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Teen Girl Killed In Crash Planned To Attend George Mason In Fall

The 17-year-old was leaving a church service when her vehicle was struck by another vehicle.

• Teen Killed, 3 Others Hospitalized In Crash On Burke Centre Parkway

Use Of Ranked Choice Voting Rejected For General Election

A county's board decided Saturday against the use of ranked choice voting as the method for the county board election in November, when two open seats will be on the ballot.

• Ranked Choice Voting Scuttled By Vote Counting Confusion

NFL Owners Approve $6B Washington Commanders Sale: Report

In a unanimous vote Thursday, the NFL approved the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders from controversial owner Dan Snyder to a group led by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Josh Harris, according to multiple reports.

State Policies Affecting Trans Students Finalized, Draw Criticism

Policies that outline everything from bathroom use to the names used for LGBTQ+ students were released Tuesday by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Virginia Department of Education and drew backlash from advocates of transgender students.

Neighbors Meet Neighbors At Homeless Encampment On A Hill

Advocates for the unhoused population joined local faith leaders and elected officials on a wooded hill last week to show their support to the residents of the homeless encampment located there. It was also an opportunity for the residents to share their personal stories.

Metro To Georgetown, National Harbor: Long-Term Options Explored

Would you want to see Metro serve places like Georgetown in DC and National Harbor in Maryland? Metro is looking into a variety of long-term planning options for the rail system and is accepting public feedback.

Police Arrest 'Retail Theft Crew' From Philadelphia At Mall

Police officers recovered an estimated $15,000 worth of stolen merchandise from three people accused of theft last Thursday at a mall, the police said Tuesday.

Historical Marker Honors Woman Who Fought Poll Tax In Supreme Court

The woman who fought Virginia's tax on voters, leading the Supreme Court to find the poll tax unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment in 1966, will be honored Saturday with a historical marker.

Pantless Man Assaulted Woman Outside Apartments: Police

A man who wasn't wearing any pants or underwear assaulted a woman outside of an apartment building in on Wednesday, authorities said. Investigators are still looking for the attacker.

Pedestrian Killed In Crash On Friday Morning: Police

A minivan fatally struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk on Friday morning, police say.

• Woman Charged After Fatally Hitting Pedestrian In Crosswalk: Police

Motorcycle Rider Dies In I-95 Crash: Police

A motorcycle rider died on Saturday night after a crash along Interstate 95, Virginia State Police said.

Homicide Suspect Caught In Manhunt Indicted

A man who was at large for nearly two months after a homicide has been indicted in court.

Weapons Screening Floated For School District

A weapons screening at some of a school district's high schools could be considered as a pilot program through budget carryover funds.

3 Baltimore Men Charged With Theft Of Catalytic Converter

Three Baltimore men were arrested early Saturday morning in connection with theft of a catalytic converter, according to police.

Home Care Provider Ordered To Pay $1.6M In Back Wages

A federal court this week ordered a home care provider to pay $1.6 million in back wages to more than 200 health aides after a federal investigation discovered the company willingly denied the workers overtime pay.

Sexual Assault Of Kids To Send Man To Prison For Decades

A North Carolina man will spend decades in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting multiple children. The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney announced the sentencing on Monday.

Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Head-On Collision

A 27-year-old motorist who was driving on the wrong side of the road was killed in a crash Tuesday night after running into another vehicle head-on, according to police.

Fundraiser Hopes To Support Family Of Accidental Shooting Victim

A man who moved to the U.S. for a better life 18 months ago was killed in an accidental shooting.

Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material Leads To Prison For Man

A man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to 25 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.