Wife Tied Up For Football | Bloody Saw Testimony | Teacher Accused Of Assault: VA Top News

On the weekend, we review 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.

VA Sen. Louise Lucas Indicted On 5 Federal Charges In Drug Trafficking Case

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas allegedly used her political influence to help secure a marijuana retail license for a business in which she had a financial interest while overseeing an illegal drug operation involving relatives and business associates, according to a newly released federal indictment.

Naresh Bhatt Trial: Landscaper Testifies, Says Husband Gave Him Bloody Saw

At the trial of a Manassas Park man accused of murdering his wife, prosecutors showed videos of a man they say is the suspect visiting multiple trash compactors and dumpsters and a witness explained why he gave police a band saw the suspect had given him.

VA Husband Tied Wife To Basement Chair So He Could Watch Football: Report

A Richmond man is accused of tying his wife to a chair in the basement while he watched football upstairs, according to reports cited by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Dominion Energy Sues Prince William County Over Substation Permit Denial

Dominion Energy is suing the Prince William County Board of Supervisors over what it calls the board’s unlawful denial of Dominion’s application for a special use permit to upgrade its electrical substation located on Vint Hill Road.

4-Year-Old Killed In Dog Attack In Louisa County

A four-year-old boy was killed in a dog attack in Louisa County last weekend, according to county authorities.

Rep. Subramanyam's Loudoun County Office Evacuated After Suspicious Substance Found In Mail

The Leesburg office of U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam was evacuated Monday morning after the office received an envelope containing a suspicious substance, the Congressman confirmed on Monday.

Prince William County Teacher Accused Of Assaulting 7-Year-Old During Class: Police

A Prince William County teacher has been arrested and charged with assault and battery after being accused of assaulting a seven-year-old boy, police say.

Clarendon Ballroom Sued Over Alleged Music Copyright Violations

Clarendon Ballroom is among 11 businesses nationwide facing copyright infringement lawsuits filed by a music licensing organization that claims the establishments repeatedly played copyrighted songs without permission.

Arlington County Sues Trump Administration To Keep Armed Agents Away From Polls

Arlington County has sued the Trump administration to block armed federal agents from appearing at polling places, arguing that immigration and law enforcement operations at voting sites would violate federal law and could intimidate voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Spotsylvania Supervisor Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over X Posts: Report

Supervisor Drew Mullins is continuing to post remarks about women and minorities on social media after apologizing to residents and promising to “do better,” the Fredericksburg Free Press reported.

Man Arrested After Knocking Head Off Historic Iwo Jima Statue At Quantico: Police

A Stafford man has been charged with felony destruction of property after police say he knocked the head off the Iwo Jima Statue near the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, police say.

Good News

• Veterans Day 5K Returns To Reston Town Center: How To Register
• Fairfax Halloween Festival To Make 100 Costumes For Children In Need
• Arlington County Opens Applications For $1.2M In Nonprofit Grants
• 2 Alexandria Restaurants Were Ranked Among The Region's Best In New List

Police & Fire

• PWC Man Gets Harsh Sentence For Firing Dozens Of Rounds At Homes With Small Children Inside
• Teen On E-Bike Struck By Vehicle In Fairfax County Crosswalk: Police
• Man Injured After Accidentally Firing Weapon Inside Arlington Office Building: Police
• Police Seek White Nissan Rogue In Fatal Springfield Hit-And-Run
• Prince William County Employee Accused Of Misconduct, Sexual Harassment: Report
• Manassas Maintenance Worker Accused Of Sexual Battery While On Repair Job

Schools

• New Prince William County Elementary School Named
• Fairfax Board Member Donates Car To South Lakes Automotive Program
• 2 Prince William County Middle Schools Make List Of Virginia's Best

City & Goverment

• Fredericksburg Plans Monthly Water, Sewer, Trash Bills Starting In November
• All Right Turns On Red Lights In Old Town Could Be Banned After Traffic Board Vote
• Alexandria Seeks Applicants For About 80 City Board, Commission Vacancies
• Arlington Office Building Near Metro Slated For 392-Unit Apartment Tower
• New Crystal City Metro Entrance On Track To Open In Spring 2027