Daycare Assaults | Gym Slaying | Missing Mom | Church Thefts: 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.

Shooting Suspect Signed In As Gold's Gym Guest, Motive Unknown: Report

A man arrested for Tuesday's fatal shooting was not a member of the gym where the shooting occurred, according to police.

• Shooting Victim IDed, Suspect Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder

Husband Charged In Case Of Missing Woman: Reports

A man was arrested and charged Thursday in connection with the disappearance of his wife, who was reported missing more than a week after she was last seen on July 31, according to multiple reports.

• Police Found Pools Of Blood In Missing Mom's Home, Prosecutors Say

7 Churches Burglarized; Man Arrested: Police

A 56-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with burglaries at seven churches since April, according to police.

Woman Accused Of Daycare Assaults: Police

A woman is facing charges for at-home daycare assaults of children, according to police.

PetSmart Staff Not Charged In Dog Deaths Investigation

Charges will not be sought for dog deaths connected to the Petsmart PetsHotel, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria said.

Grocer Changes Bag Policy, Bans Unaccompanied Minors At Some Stores

A grocery chain is implementing new rules for shoppers at some stores in an effort to combat "unprecedented levels" of theft, according to a company spokesperson.

Suspect Arrested In Theft Of $60K Of High-End Goods From Store

Detectives arrested a 24-year-old Pennsylvania man who they say was involved in swiping $60,000 in high-end merchandise from a Northern Virginia mall store in June.

Paralympian's Fundraiser Helps Send Parents To Paris

Heading into his second Paralympics, Nick Mayhugh has never had his parents watch him compete internationally. But with the help of a GoFundMe fundraiser and advocacy from rapper Flavor Flav, Mayhugh's parents Scott and Stephnee are headed to Paris to watch the Paralympics.

Undergrounding Pushed Amid Route 7 Electric Lines Hearing

As the State Corporation Commission considers Dominion Energy's proposed transmission lines along Route 7 project, Loudoun County is encouraging residents to participate in the public hearing. The county and residents are pushing for underground power lines as an alternative.

50 More School Zone Speed Cameras Planned In County

A county is planning to expand its speed camera program in school zones, adding 10 more locations in the coming months. The county is ultimately planning for 40 additional speed cameras beyond that.

Man Found Dead On W&OD Trail

A death on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail is being investigated by the sheriff's office.

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus's First Building Nears Completion

Construction is nearing completion on the first building at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus.

New Nonstop Flights Enable Fans To Watch UVA Take On Notre Dame

United Airlines will be offering special nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to see some of the biggest football games this college season.