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Jul 5, 2024 2:10 pm EDT | Updated Jul 5, 2024 3:42 pm EDT

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.

Carjacking Suspect Seriously Injured In Officer-Involved Shooting

A carjacking suspect suffered serious injuries in connection with an officer-involved shooting.

Man’s Rant At Restaurant With Pride Flag Leads To Charges

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A homophobic rant at a restaurant displaying Pride flags led to a police response and charges, according to media reports.

Shooting At Fitness Center Kills Suspect, Victim: Police

A suspected shooter and victim are dead in a shooting at the Onelife Fitness, according to police.

2 VA Men Plead Guilty To Importing Fake IDs From China: Court Report

A 31-year-old man was one of two people who pleaded guilty last Wednesday to importing, manufacturing, and trafficking fake identity documents from China, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Suspected Child Predator May Have Targeted Additional Minors Online

Detectives from the Police Department’s Child Exploitation Unit are seeking potential victims in connection with their recent investigation of an online predator.

Sex Crime With 6-Year-Old Victim Leads To Arrest

A 6-year-old was the victim of a sex crime that led to charges, according to police.

Man Charged For Out-Of-State Abduction Leading To Hotel

An abduction suspect accused of taking a woman from Pennsylvania was caught at a hotel Friday, according to police.

Former Pence Chief Of Staff Among Appointees To George Mason Board Of Visitors

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced three new appointments and one reappointment to the George Mason University Board of Visitors, including one alumna and the chief of staff for former Vice President Mike Pence.

OmniRide Express Fares To Increase

Commuters traveling to Arlington and D.C. employment destinations on OmniRide buses will soon see higher fares.

3 Residential Developments OK’d By Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors took action to approve three new residential developments Tuesday — Arcola Farms, Tillett’s View and Defender Drive.

Indoor Shooting Range Considered For Gym Space: Reports

A new business called Smok’d filed for a special use permit from that would allow it to convert a commercial space to an indoor firing range, according to reports.

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