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

Stepfather Charged With Sex Offenses In Katelin Akens' 2015 Disappearance

Detectives have arrested a man on sex offense charges, and authorities believe one of his victims is his stepdaughter, who has been missing for more than a decade, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said.

Many NoVA Business Leaders Expect Economy To Stall Or Decline: Survey

Northern Virginia business leaders entered the second quarter with a mixed outlook on the strength of the economy, according to a new survey. The survey found 66 percent of respondents believe the Northern Virginia economy will either remain about the same or decline over the next six months.

VA Man Convicted Of Sexually Exploiting More Than 40 Girls

A man pleaded guilty after prosecutors said he used social media to sexually exploit more than 40 minor girls.

Minimum Wage Increase For VA Signed Into Law

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation to begin incrementally raising Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028.

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Store, Police Searching For Suspect

Police asked the public to help find a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a store.

3rd Suspect Arrested In Fatal Basketball Court Shooting

Kensington Duane Adams, 18, of Dumfries, was arrested Wednesday in connection with a fatal shooting on a Dumfries public basketball court. He is the third person to be arrested in the case. Four other people were injured in the gunfire on March 9.

Fairfax County Casino Bill's Fate Decided By Gov. Spanberger

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Thursday vetoed Senate Bill 756, blocking legislation that would have allowed Fairfax County leaders to consider whether to put a casino referendum before voters.

Arlington Man Pees On Laptop To Escape Child Porn Charges

A suspect in a child sexual exploitation attempted to escape prosecution by urinating on his laptop in an effort to prevent the FBI from accessing his files, authorities said.

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• Second Murder For Hire Plotter Convicted In 2024 Dale City Slaying

• 'Super El Niño' Could Form This Summer: What It Means For VA Hurricane Season

• Patawomeck Indian Tribe Of Virginia Receives $2,500 Donation From Fredericksburg Toyota Dealer
• Fairfax Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim Launches Campaign For Congress
• Woodbridge Man Accused Of Striking Officer In The Face
• Adult, Teen Arrested After 2 Youths Robbed on School Grounds

• Victim In Fatal DC Pedestrian Accident Identified As Dumfries Man
• Fairfax Budget Could Cut $618K From HopeLink Mental Health Program
• VA Trooper Hospitalized After I-495 Foot Chase Ends With Arrest In D.C.
• Coalition Warns Of Groundwater Loss In Loudon: Report
• 5 Arrested In Fairfax County Retail Theft Sting
• Cherrydale Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Returning To Crime Scene: Police
• Jury Convicts Man Of Attempted Murder After 2024 Police Shootout

• Reston Man Wins $255,401 Virginia Cash 5 Jackpot, Eyes Retirement
• Stafford Man Wins $574,146 Virginia Lottery Jackpot After Using Birthday Money
• Scammer Gets Harsh Sentence For Defrauding Elderly Couple Of $20K

• $2K Donation Helps Fredericksburg Police Buy Ballistic Vest For K9 Rudi