2 Toddlers Home Alone | Stolen FBI Car | Student Overdose: 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.

Future Casino Bill Efforts To Be Monitored By Activists

Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-Herndon), who was a member of the finance committee, told an audience at a town hall meeting that when discussion of SB 675 came up on Tuesday, she would make a motion to pass it by indefinitely. This would effectively kill the bill for good. However, Boysko's motion was defeated and the committee voted 13-2 to hold the bill over to the 2025 session.

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Man Stole FBI Car, Tried To Access FBI Facility: Report

A federal contractor has been charged in federal court in relation to stealing an FBI vehicle and trying to access a restricted FBI building Tuesday.

Road Rage Shooting Leads To Man's Arrest

A man is facing charges after a road rage dispute with shots fired, police say.

Overdose Of High School Student Non-Fatal: Report

A student at a high school suffered a non-fatal overdose on Tuesday, according to news reports.

VA Senate, House Pass Bills Banning Assault Weapons: Reports

The Virginia Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that, if approved by the House of Delegates, would ban the sale of assault weapons in the state, according to reports. The passage comes about a week after the House passed a similar bill, and the Senate must also approve that bill.

2 Toddlers Left Home Alone: Police

A 23-month-old child and 3-year-old were discovered alone in a child neglect investigation, according to police.

County's Data Center Tax Base Jumps, Residential Increases Continue

As residential property values continue their climb, there has also been a significant increase in the data center tax base.

Girl Charged With Felony Threat To Bomb School: Sheriff

A girl was detained in connection with a bomb threat toward a school, according to a sheriff's office.

2 Arrested After Stealing Several Pride Flags: Police

Police have arrested and charged two men after authorities said they stole several Pride flags from a home.

$50M Lawsuit Filed Against VA County After Catfishing Deputy Killed 3

Virginia sheriff's department faces a second lawsuit, this one seeking $50 million, in a rogue deputy's kidnapping of a California teen and murder of her family members in November 2022.

Driver Charged With Attempted Homicide Over Incident

A man has been charged with reckless driving and attempted homicide in connection with an incident that took place Tuesday morning in near the campus of a university.

Seat Belt Set On Fire By Assault Suspect In Police Cruiser

A 30-year-old larceny suspect in custody, who turned out to be wanted by the U.S. Marshal's Service, set fire to the seatbelt of the police cruiser he'd been placed in on Tuesday.

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