Scooter-riding suspect wanted for multiple sexual assaults in Woodbridge, police say

Police are continuing to search for a sex assault suspect after another victim came forward saying she was touched inappropriately in the Powells Creek area of Woodbridge. 

Fairfax County Police sergeant charged with aggravated sexual battery

A Fairfax County police sergeant has been arrested in Fauquier County and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery in connection to an off‑duty incident, authorities said.

Trial begins in recall effort against Purcellville vice mayor

An effort to remove Purcellville’s vice mayor is went to trial Monday after delays linked to separate criminal cases involving town leadership.

'An absolute tragedy:' Family, friends remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax’s legacy

The family, friends and attorney of Dr. Cerina Fairfax are speaking out following her death in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. 

Surge of 'snatch and grab' thefts in Northern Virginia: police

A woman in Loudoun County was robbed of her jewelry and injured as suspects fled in what authorities say is the latest in a series of "snatch and grab" thefts across the region. 

Justin Fairfax killed wife and himself 2 weeks before court deadline to move out

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, once a rising Democratic star before sexual assault allegations derailed his political career, fatally shot his estranged wife and then himself just weeks before a judge’s deadline requiring him to move out of their family home, according to police and court records.

Student arrested after pistol found in backpack at Massaponax High, sheriff says

A student was arrested Thursday after a pistol was found in his backpack as he entered Massaponax High School, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.

Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife, then himself
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Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.

Local leaders react after death of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife

Reactions are pouring in after authorities say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself inside the couple’s Annandale home.

Justin Fairfax: Who was the former Va. lieutenant governor police say killed wife, then himself

Justin Fairfax, Virginia’s former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife, Cerina, before fatally shooting himself inside their Annandale home early Thursday, according to Fairfax County police.

Undercover child predator sting in Fairfax County leads to 10 arrests
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Fairfax County police have arrested 10 men in a child predator sting. Detectives posed as minors, luring suspects to a location before making the arrests. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita has more. 

Man arrested for multiple sex offenses; search for potential victim underway
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The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is investigating a man accused of multiple sex offense charges. Now, police are also searching for a girl who went missing over 10 years ago that may have been one of his victims. 

Man arrested for multiple sex offenses; search for potential victim underway
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The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is investigating a man accused of multiple sex offense charges. Now, police are also searching for a girl who went missing over 10 years ago that may have been one of his victims. 

Man whose pull-up burst water pipe at George Mason University comes forward

George Mason University police released a video showing a man doing a pull-up on a water pipe, which burst and flooded a parking garage on the Arlington campus last month.