Hearing in Bhatt Murder Trial Today

Naresh Bhatt, who is accused of killing his wife last year, is scheduled to be back in court this morning.

The hearing in Prince William County Circuit Court is expected to include testimony from an out-of-state resident who may require a translator.

Bhatt faces multiple charges in connection with the suspected killing of his wife, Mamta Bhatt, who has not been seen since July. The charges include first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body, and physical defilement of a dead body.

His trial is scheduled to begin in September.

Officers Shot During Traffic Stop

Two Fairfax County police officers are recovering after being shot during a traffic stop in Chantilly, near a major shopping center on U.S. Route 50.

The 36-year-old suspect, pulled over for speeding, was shot and killed by a third officer during the exchange of gunfire. The suspect has not been publicly identified.

Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said body camera footage shows the suspect drawing a semi-automatic pistol and firing at the two officers before being shot by the third.

Things to do This Weekend

Patriotism takes the stage at the Virginia International Tattoo, with hundreds of military-themed bands and drill teams participating in the annual celebration. The event runs through Sunday at the Norfolk Scope Arena.

Horror and sci-fi fans may want to visit Roanoke on Saturday or Sunday for the Screamiverse Expo at the Berglund Center. Also on Saturday and Sunday, the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presents Portraits of America at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall.

The 98th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival kicks off in Winchester this weekend and runs through May 4. On Saturday, stroll through the Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair, which features handmade gifts, crafts, and artwork for sale.

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➤ Charlottesville: After a judge dismissed assault charges against a man in Albemarle County District Court, federal ICE agents detained him and drove him away without presenting an arrest warrant. (Watch Video)

➤ Roanoke: The city council is scheduled to approve a budget next month. During the process, lawmakers will face difficult choices about education funding and meal taxes. (Details)

➤ Richmond: A former corrections officer was charged with attempting to smuggle $150,000 worth of drugs into Pocahontas State Correctional Center this month. Raekwon Robins, 29, faces charges of drug possession and conspiracy. (More)

➤ Statewide: The presidents of UVA and Virginia Wesleyan signed a letter, along with almost 200 other university leaders, that criticized what they called “the unprecedented government overreach and political interference” of the Trump administration into higher education policies. (Details)

➤ New Kent County: Authorities are searching for the owners of three dogs that were abandoned at a travel stop this month. Abandoning a dog is a Class One misdemeanor punishable by up to a $2,500 fine or a year in jail. (Details)

➤ Loudoun County: The county school board voted to rename Mercer Middle School as Gum Spring Middle School and Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School as Mildred and Richard Loving Elementary School, effective July 1. (More)

➤ The Washington Nationals, coming off a series win against interleague foe Baltimore, host a four-game series this weekend against the first-place Mets. (Preview)

➤ UVA senior swimmer Gretchen Walsh was selected as the Honda Sport Award winner for Swimming & Diving for the second straight year. (Details)

➤ Virginia Tech softball, ranked No. 14, begins a three-game series at Cal today. (Schedule)

➤ JMU women’s lacrosse visits East Carolina tomorrow at noon. (Schedule)

➤ Yesterday’s results: MLB | NBA | NHL | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | PGA | LPGA 

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➤ Delta Star Incorporated, which makes electrical transformers, will expand its Lynchburg facility and add 300 jobs. (More)

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➤ Loving v. Virginia, an opera presented by the Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera, will tour the state over the next few weeks. Performances are scheduled for Norfolk this weekend, Fairfax next weekend, and Richmond on May 9–11. (Details)

➤ The Virginia Beach Oceanfront Concert Series will host nearly a dozen free concerts this summer. (The Lineup)

➤ The Virginia Run for the Fallen begins next Thursday in Hampton Roads. Runners will cover 236 miles over four days to honor those killed in the War on Terror. (Details)

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