Police release body-worn camera footage in deadly Fairfax family stabbing, shooting

Fairfax County Police have released body‑worn camera footage Thursday as they continue investigating a case in which a man fatally stabbed his daughter and wife, then attacked his son‑in‑law before officers arrived and shot him inside a Mantua apartment last month.

Prince George’s County targets illegal car rallies with new legislation

Prince George’s County is moving to tighten enforcement on illegal car rallies and street takeovers by introducing new legislation that would penalize not only drivers but also spectators who attend the events.

Man charged in 3 Prince George’s County highway shootings: police

A man has been arrested after three separate highway shootings in Prince George’s County late Monday and early Tuesday, including one on Interstate 495 in which a driver was struck.

Former Virginia medical center tech charged with sexually assaulting elderly patients, sheriff says

A former patient care technician at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting several elderly women over a nine‑month span last year, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. 

3 Prince George’s County highway shootings tied to same suspect, police say

Three highway shootings in Prince George’s County appear to be connected, and investigators are searching for a single suspect, police said Tuesday.

Washington Monument closes briefly after nearby car set on fire: police

The Washington Monument was temporarily closed Tuesday after U.S. Park Police detained a person who they say poured gasoline on a vehicle nearby and set it on fire.

2 teens arrested, guns recovered after Navy Yard teen gathering erupts into chaos

A teen meet‑up at the Navy Yard turned into chaos over the weekend, prompting D.C. police to urge parents to step in as large youth gatherings continue to escalate.

University of Virginia bomb threat prompts evacuation of two campus libraries

Two University of Virginia libraries were evacuated on Friday after a bomb threat was reported on campus, university officials said. No device was found and the threat has been cleared, officials said. 

Old Dominion University Shooting: Suspect convicted of Islamic State ties freed 2 years before attack

Court records show that less than two years after Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was released from federal prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State, he opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University on Thursday before ROTC students subdued and killed him.

Officer, suspect shot in northwest Baltimore active shooter incident, police say

Baltimore police say an officer and a man they are calling a suspect were shot Tuesday afternoon in northwest Baltimore in what they describe as an active shooter incident.

5 shot, 1 killed after gunfire erupts on Virginia basketball court, police say

Five people were shot and a teenager was killed when gunfire broke out Monday at a basketball court in Prince William County, according to police.

Naked man suspected in Centreville burglaries, police say

Detectives are investigating a series of Centreville burglaries in which a man, fully nude during two of the incidents, is believed to have broken into several homes.

Hearing for suspect in Potomac philanthropist’s killing

The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.

Baseball trainer charged with child pornography, sexual solicitation of a minor, police say

A 55‑year‑old Severn man who works as a local baseball trainer is facing child pornography and sexual solicitation charges after investigators say he engaged in illicit online communication with a juvenile girl and exchanged images with her.

2 arrested, charged in killing outside Potomac Mills mall

Two men have been arrested in connection with last month’s fatal shooting in the parking lot of Potomac Mills mall, according to Prince William County police.

495 stabbings: Suspect, victims identified in deadly Virginia 'road rage incident'

Virginia State Police have identified the victims in a stabbing and officer‑involved shooting on Interstate 495 that left two people dead and several others injured in what investigators describe as a "road rage incident."