Kayaker Dies In Fairfax | Carnival Ride Accident | MP Punched In Nose: VA Weekend

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Virginia over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Kayaker Dies After Being Pulled From Potomac River Near Great Falls

A kayaker who was rescued Sunday afternoon from the Potomac River died at Inova Fairfax Hospital, according to authorities. Rescue personnel from both Fairfax County and Montgomery County, Maryland responded for the report of three kayakers in distress on the Potomac River near Great Falls, according to Peter Piringer, a public information officer with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

Punching MP At Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Lands Ex-Soldier In Court: Report

A former soldier was scheduled to appear in federal court Monday morning following his arrest for allegedly punching a military police officer in the face during a security stop at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington last week.

Carnival Ride Accident In Woodbridge Sends Four Children To Hospital: Report

Four children were injured at the Woodbridge Family Fun Extravaganza on the night of May 1 when a swing ride came to a sudden stop, according to reports.

Depp v. Heard, Au Pair Affair Judge To Retire: Reports

Judge Penney Azcarate, the first woman elected to serve as chief judge in the General District Court for Fairfax County and the first woman to serve as chief judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit of Virginia, is retiring in July after 18 years of service, according to reports.

Battle Of The Badges Hockey Game Raises $5K For Fairfax Public Safety Charities

Teams representing Fairfax County's two public safety departments squared off Sunday in the Fifth Annual Battle of the Badges hockey game, raising $5,000 to benefit police and firefighter charities.

Fairfax Route 29 Lane Closures Set Through May 15 For Widening Project

Drivers on Route 29 in Fairfax can expect weekday single-lane closures Monday through Friday, May 15, between Union Mill Road/Centreville Farms Drive and Summit Drive/Buckleys Gate Drive for widening project work, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

2 Dogs Found In Fairfax City Waiting To Be Reclaimed

City of Fairfax police released a photo Monday of two small dogs that were found walking together on Sunday in the city. They are waiting to be reclaimed by their families at the Michael R. Frey campus of Fairfax County Animal Services.