Former Arlington County substitute teacher sentenced to 5 years for sex crime against minor
A former Arlington County substitute teacher was sentenced to five years in prison for a sex offense against a minor, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
A former Arlington County substitute teacher was sentenced to five years in prison for a sex offense against a minor, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Stafford inmate charged in alleged murder-for-hire plot, authorities say
A Stafford man being held in a Virginia jail was charged after allegedly attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire plot from behind bars, law enforcement officials said.
A Stafford man being held in a Virginia jail was charged after allegedly attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire plot from behind bars, law enforcement officials said.
Bank jugging suspected in $2400 Fairfax County gas station theft, police say
Authorities are investigating the theft of $2,400 in cash from a vehicle at a Fairfax County gas station as a suspected bank jugging scheme, police said.
Authorities are investigating the theft of $2,400 in cash from a vehicle at a Fairfax County gas station as a suspected bank jugging scheme, police said.
License plate readers aid in Fairfax County burglary arrest
An alleged burglar was brought to justice with the help of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology in Fairfax County.
An alleged burglar was brought to justice with the help of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology in Fairfax County.
Northern Virginia man accused of stealing $1.4M in international 'ghost student' loan scheme
A Northern Virginia arrest is part of a nationwide federal crackdown targeting an international "ghost student" fraud ring accused of stealing millions in federal financial aid.
A Northern Virginia arrest is part of a nationwide federal crackdown targeting an international "ghost student" fraud ring accused of stealing millions in federal financial aid.
Feds uncover $1.4M 'ghost student' financial aid fraud scheme in Virginia
Federal authorities are targeting widespread financial aid fraud through "Operation Ghostbusters," an initiative aimed at scammers who use real stolen identities to create fake student accounts and apply for federal loans. In a case out of Virginia, a suspect is charged with siphoning $1.4 million in student aid refund deposits and diverting the money to accounts in both the United States and Kenya. Investigators have tracked at least $1.3 million of the diverted funds as federal law enforcement works to locate the individual.
Federal authorities are targeting widespread financial aid fraud through "Operation Ghostbusters," an initiative aimed at scammers who use real stolen identities to create fake student accounts and apply for federal loans. In a case out of Virginia, a suspect is charged with siphoning $1.4 million in student aid refund deposits and diverting the money to accounts in both the United States and Kenya. Investigators have tracked at least $1.3 million of the diverted funds as federal law enforcement works to locate the individual.
Naresh Bhatt murder trial continues Thursday after jurors see digital search evidence
The murder trial of Naresh Bhatt continued Thursday following the presentation of digital forensic evidence on Wednesday showing internet searches conducted months before his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disappeared in 2024.
The murder trial of Naresh Bhatt continued Thursday following the presentation of digital forensic evidence on Wednesday showing internet searches conducted months before his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disappeared in 2024.
Alexandria police to deactivate Flock license plate reader cameras. Here’s what that means
The Alexandria Police Department will disable its 61 Flock surveillance license plate reader cameras by Friday night following concerns regarding privacy, data security, and agency information access.
The Alexandria Police Department will disable its 61 Flock surveillance license plate reader cameras by Friday night following concerns regarding privacy, data security, and agency information access.
Missing Alexandria man found dead in apartment closet; suspect confessed to killing, police say
A 44-year-old Alexandria man reported missing by his family was found dead inside another man’s apartment closet. Police say the suspect confessed to the killing when detectives arrived at his door.
A 44-year-old Alexandria man reported missing by his family was found dead inside another man’s apartment closet. Police say the suspect confessed to the killing when detectives arrived at his door.
Four Maryland men charged in burglary spree targeting fire-damaged homes
Fairfax County police have charged four Maryland men accused of systematically targeting and burglarizing condemned houses damaged by fires across Virginia and neighboring states. Investigators say the suspects monitored fire department blogs and news reports to find displaced families before breaking in to steal gun safes, jewelry, cash, and electronics, including hitting a Reston home twice following a fatal fire. Regional law enforcement agencies and the FBI have linked the group to similar crimes spanning from Connecticut to North Carolina.
Fairfax County police have charged four Maryland men accused of systematically targeting and burglarizing condemned houses damaged by fires across Virginia and neighboring states. Investigators say the suspects monitored fire department blogs and news reports to find displaced families before breaking in to steal gun safes, jewelry, cash, and electronics, including hitting a Reston home twice following a fatal fire. Regional law enforcement agencies and the FBI have linked the group to similar crimes spanning from Connecticut to North Carolina.
Naresh Bhatt trial Day 13: Disturbing searches, trash compactor video shown
Jurors in the trial of Naresh Bhatt reviewed chilling search queries and surveillance footage presented by prosecutors regarding the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Digital evidence revealed searches about what happens when a spouse disappears, meat cutting tools, and even donating an infant, alongside video showing Bhatt dumping bags into trash compactors while wearing gloves. The defense challenged the findings, arguing the lack of exact timestamps prevents investigators from determining when or why the searches were made.
Jurors in the trial of Naresh Bhatt reviewed chilling search queries and surveillance footage presented by prosecutors regarding the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Digital evidence revealed searches about what happens when a spouse disappears, meat cutting tools, and even donating an infant, alongside video showing Bhatt dumping bags into trash compactors while wearing gloves. The defense challenged the findings, arguing the lack of exact timestamps prevents investigators from determining when or why the searches were made.
Missing Alexandria man found dead inside apartment closet, suspect charged with murder
A search for missing 44-year-old Joshua Cochran ended in tragedy after Alexandria detectives discovered his body hidden inside an apartment closet with severe blunt-force head injuries. Police say 63-year-old John Stremple III, a registered sex offender seen drinking with Cochran prior to his disappearance, gave an immediate confession at his front door when investigators arrived to question him. Stremple has been charged with second-degree murder as authorities work to uncover what led to the killing.
A search for missing 44-year-old Joshua Cochran ended in tragedy after Alexandria detectives discovered his body hidden inside an apartment closet with severe blunt-force head injuries. Police say 63-year-old John Stremple III, a registered sex offender seen drinking with Cochran prior to his disappearance, gave an immediate confession at his front door when investigators arrived to question him. Stremple has been charged with second-degree murder as authorities work to uncover what led to the killing.
Internet searches revealed on Day 13 of Naresh Bhatt murder trial
Jurors in the murder trial of Naresh Bhatt were presented with digital forensic evidence on Wednesday, revealing internet searches conducted months before his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disappeared in 2024.
Jurors in the murder trial of Naresh Bhatt were presented with digital forensic evidence on Wednesday, revealing internet searches conducted months before his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disappeared in 2024.
4 Maryland men charged in burglaries of fire-damaged homes in Virginia
Four Maryland men face charges in connection with a series of Fairfax County burglaries targeting homes that were unoccupied due to fire damage, authorities announced.
Four Maryland men face charges in connection with a series of Fairfax County burglaries targeting homes that were unoccupied due to fire damage, authorities announced.
Virginia mother charged with homicide after 8-month-old infant drowns in bathtub
A northern Virginia mother faces homicide, child abuse charges and child endangerment charges after her 8-month-old infant was left unattended in a running bathtub and drowned, authorities said.
A northern Virginia mother faces homicide, child abuse charges and child endangerment charges after her 8-month-old infant was left unattended in a running bathtub and drowned, authorities said.
Man suspected of shooting 2 in Fairfax County turns himself in, police say
A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people during a domestic incident in Fairfax County has turned himself in to authorities and faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people during a domestic incident in Fairfax County has turned himself in to authorities and faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Manassas Park schools reopen Tuesday after loaded gun found on campus, teacher arrested
Students in Manassas Park City Schools return to class Tuesday after officials closed all schools Monday following the discovery of a loaded handgun in a campus parking lot which led to the arrest of a high school teacher.
Students in Manassas Park City Schools return to class Tuesday after officials closed all schools Monday following the discovery of a loaded handgun in a campus parking lot which led to the arrest of a high school teacher.
Man convicted in non-fatal Northern Virginia road rage shooting
A 26-year-old man was found guilty of malicious wounding and use of a firearm after injuring a man in a road rage shooting, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
A 26-year-old man was found guilty of malicious wounding and use of a firearm after injuring a man in a road rage shooting, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Virginia man arrested after swinging machete at victim in road rage assault
A Northern Virginia man is facing charges after swinging a machete and assaulting a person in a Woodbridge road rage attack, according to Prince William County police.
A Northern Virginia man is facing charges after swinging a machete and assaulting a person in a Woodbridge road rage attack, according to Prince William County police.
Manassas Park City teacher arrested after loaded handgun found in middle school parking lot
Manassas Park City Schools closed all campuses on Monday, Oct. 26, after a transportation employee discovered a loaded handgun in a middle school parking lot, prompting an active police investigation, officials said.
Manassas Park City Schools closed all campuses on Monday, Oct. 26, after a transportation employee discovered a loaded handgun in a middle school parking lot, prompting an active police investigation, officials said.