Puppy Mill Rescue, Taser Fallout, Stripmall Sex Assault, Driver’s Ed Arrest and ‘Critical’ U.S. Capitol Repairs

Patch has 31 sites in Virginia and Washington. Here are some of the top stories from around the region over the past week.

Rescued Yorkie from Puppy Mill Finds a Temporary Home

It could be a good life for 3-pound Ollie — one of 123 dogs found at an Alabama puppy mill.

Man Who Set Himself on Fire Dies

Detectives say the injuries were self-inflicted in the public incident.

Virginia Officials Support Springfield for FBI Headquarters Site

Politicians are rallying behind a commuter-friendly site for the future office.

Man Robbed at Gunpoint in Clifton, Police Report

See what one of the robbers did to make the robbery even worse.

Firefighters Distribute Toys, Coats to Children at Penn Daw Station

Thousands of needy children will receive the toys.

Woman Attacked Outside Store and Pushed to the Ground, Police Say

See what witnesses did when they saw the assault.

Fatal Overdose Near Burke VRE Station

Responding to a call, police find man near a creek bed.

New Burger Restaurant to Open in Annandale

Dice Burger has a target date for opening.

Paul VI Catholic High School Looks to Move Campus Out of Fairfax City

Larger, state-of-the-art facility eyed in a different county.

86th District Delegate Race: Boysko-Rust Recount Results

The tightest of any race in all of Virginia this year.

Frank Wolf to Retire from Congress, Focus on Humanitarian Work

See some of the names being mentioned as possible successors for the longtime congressman.

Police: Driving Instructor Accused of Sexual Battery of Student

Driving instructor from the Ashburn area sexually abused two of his students, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.

Fredericksburg Police to Only Use Tasers with Timer Controls

Taser use in November incident “violated the department’s policy on the use of force,” according to Fredericksburg Police.

Alexandria Police Announce Ron Kirby Reward Fund

Chief makes plea for assistance in mysterious killing of transportation planner.

Stadium Lights at T.C. Williams: 'Times Have Changed'

Unanimous approval to build six new regulation-sized tennis courts with lights. 2004 approval had stipulated no permanent stadium lighting.

Falls Church Ranks #1 in This Category, U.S. Census Bureau Says

Five counties in Northern Virginia also make the top 30.

Three Masked Men Hold Up Falls Church Hotel

Three men in ski masks and black gloves responsible for late-night robbery.

Dulles Toll Road Main Plaza Rates to Increase Starting Jan. 1

New rates to affect drivers at the Main Plaza.

Remembrance Ceremony Planned for Late Police Officer Chris Yung

Friends plan ceremony at site of Prince William County officer’s death on the anniversary of his motorcycle accident.

‘Critical Repairs’ Needed Happening to Save U.S. Capitol

What to expect in the coming months.

Decriminalizing Suicide: Bills Aim to Focus Conversation on Mental Health

Law against suicide dates back to the English system in the 1500s. Yes, that’s still on the books in Virginia.

Arlington Teen Choked, Robbed for Pair of Nikes

The shoes retail for about $250; see how much they’re going for on eBay.

Ban the Box: Bill Would Ax Criminal History Questions on Job Applications