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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 across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Police Cruiser Fatally Strikes Woman In Body Cam Video

Authorities have released body camera footage showing the moment a marked police cruiser fatally struck an Alexandria woman, who was lying on Richmond Highway after she had been hit by another car.

Hidden Camera Restroom Recordings At Restaurant Bring Criminal Charges

An employee of a restaurant in Del Ray has been charged after police said he was using a hidden-camera to record people using a restroom.

'Ding-Dong Ditch' Shooting Leads To Murder Indictment

A grand jury indicted a Fredericksburg man on a murder charge for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Bosworth Jr. last May, which authorities said happened as a result of a “game of ding-dong ditch,” gone bad.

1st Degree Murder Charge Filed In Fatal Shooting Of VA Man: Sheriff

A 64-year-old man is charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Michael Dodge II, according to authorities.

1 Person Unaccounted For After 3-Alarm House Fire

One person remains unaccounted for following an early-morning, three-alarm house fire in Sterling, according to Loudoun County fire officials. A firefighter suffered minor injuries.

Man Arrested For Breaking Into Cars, Stealing Credit Cards

A man is facing charges after police said he broke into cars and stole multiple credit cards from victims in Fairfax County. The suspect had 21 active warrants on counts ranging from credit card theft, identity theft, narcotics possession, vehicle tampering and hit-and-run.

Fake Firefighter Tries To Gain Entry To Fire Station: Police

A 28-year-old man who was posing as a Washington, D.C. firefighter was arrested after he tried to enter a fire station on Wednesday evening, according to police.

KKK Flyers Distributed In Downtown

Flyers referencing white supremacist group the Ku Klux Klan were found in this city last weekend, according to police.

Death Of Man Armed With Crossbow Near Potomac Mills Ruled Justified

The Prince William County Police Department on Thursday said one of its officers was justified when they fatally shot a man wielding a crossbow outside Potomac Mills complex in Woodbridge.

Protests Crowd Overpasses During Second No Kings Rally

Large crowds of protesters mobilized on Saturday, crowding six overpasses along Interstate 66 in Arlington and participating in the Virginia is for Lovers — Not Kings! parade in Washington, D.C.

• Protesters Stand Up For Democracy, Rule Of Law At No Kings Rally

School Celebrates Blue Ribbon Award Despite Feds Cutting Program

Over the summer, Principal Kimberly Parker was eager to announce her school, St. Mark Catholic School, had the Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education. But at the end of August, the school learned the U.S. Department of Education had cut the program.

ICE Transfers From Jail Criticized By Activists, Sheriff's Office Responds

A group opposed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement taking action has called on the city's sheriff to stop transfers to ICE. The sheriff's office has responded that it does not enforce immigration laws but transfers to ICE when required by law.

Post Office Worker Robbed: Police

A mail carrier was robbed while delivering mail and packages Monday, according to police.

Masked Suspects Attempted To Break Into Home, Police Say

Police are searching for three suspects who wore Halloween masks as they attempted to break into a home earlier this week.

Man Sentenced In Decades-Old Sexual Assault Case

A man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a jogger more than 27 years ago.

Bomb Threat Reported At High School Amid Holiday Closure

While schools were closed to students for the Diwali holiday Monday, one school received a bomb threat while staff were present.

• Bomb Threat At HS Investigated By Police

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• 1 Person Unaccounted For After 3-Alarm House Fire In Sterling
• Man Arrested For Breaking Into Cars, Stealing Credit Cards In Fairfax County
• Abduction Of Minor With Indecent Exposure Reported
• 4 Wanted For Burglarizing Pawn Shop: Sheriff
• Man Conned Out Of $40K By NY Man: Police
• Teens Sought In Series Of Weekend Assaults, Robberies: Police
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