Puppy Lawsuit, Week-Long Abduction, Road Detour, Missing Teen, Sex Crime at Mall

By Todd Richissin

Shortly after a Virginia couple brought their new puppy home from the pet shop, they noticed he was sick. Repeatedly assured the puppy was "normal," the couple made several trips to the vet and took days off work to care for the dog.

In less than two weeks, it died. So what did the pet shop do? That's in our lead story in today's daily digest of news of note around Virginia and Washington, D.C. See that story, and more, below.

Another Fairfax City Petland Dog Dies - This Time, Customer is Being Sued

Woodbridge Man Charged With Abducting Woman For a Week

Vienna Teen Missing

Motorists Should Expect Detour Soon on Portion of Telegraph Road

Falls Church Police Report DUIs, Graffiti, + Cigarettes Stolen from 7-Elevens

New Sub Shop Coming to Plaza America

Police: Man Reported Masturbating in Pentagon City Store

400 Years of McLean: Holiday Homes Tour Tickets Now on Sale

Herndon's 'Arts Week' Kicks Off Sunday