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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.

Flash Flood Drowns Dogs At Pet Care Business

Heavy rains that swamped parts of the DC area Monday created a flash flood that inundated a doggy day-care business, drowning several pets, authorities said.

Suspect Steals Ambulance After Crash

A man who stole a large truck and an ambulance left a trail of destruction on Saturday afternoon as he plowed into several vehicles, according to police.

Man Had Sexual Video Calls With 1,000 Girls: Prosecutors

A man was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Wednesday for owning child pornography and sexually exploiting children, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.

VA Man Who Poured Boiling Liquid On Woman Found Guilty By DC Jury

A Springfield man was found guilty of aggravated assault and other charges for pouring boiling liquid onto a woman who had broken off her relationship with him, prosecutors said. The woman suffered second-degree burns on her body.

IKEA Ready To Open DC Area's 1st Smaller Format Store

IKEA opened a new "plan and order point" store on Wednesday, the first IKEA store of its kind in the Washington, D.C., area.

Amid Model Policies Affecting Trans Students, School District's Policies Stand

After Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration updated its "model policies" that drew backlash from transgender student advocates, Virginia's largest school district indicated none of its policies would change.

Tax Evasion, Stolen COVID Funds Prompt Restaurateurs' Guilty Pleas

A couple who owns DC area restaurants, including acclaimed Ristorante Piccolo, pleaded guilty in relation to unpaid taxes and stolen COVID-19 relief funds.

Speed Cameras To Begin Enforcement Near Schools

After a warning period, speed cameras near schools will be checking for violations in the new school year.

Underage Vaping Operation Leads To Charges At 4 Stores: Cops

An undercover vaping operation led to charges for clerks at four stores, according to a town's police department. Authorities said the clerks sold tobacco vaping products to underage customers.

Airline Employee Caught With Loaded Handgun At Airport

An airline employee was caught with a loaded handgun at a security checkpoint at a DC area airport on Friday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

Shuttered Buy Buy Baby Store Could Reopen

Several Buy Buy Baby retail stores that were shuttered in the Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcy could reopen as early as this fall, according to news reports.

Shooting With Infant In Car Leads To Charges For Man

A shooting at a shopping center that critically injured a woman while her infant was in the car led to two arrests.

Spotted Lanternflies Seen More Widely In County: What To Know

Spotted lanternflies, an invasive insect that threatens plants, has been seen in more places around a county.

County Fair Holds Ribbon-Cutting, Launches Endowment Fund

Local dignitaries, scouts and a musical group on Wednesday afternoon helped to kick off the 47th year of a county fair, a five-day event that's expected to attract more than 100,000 people.