Alexandria police officer charged with assault and battery for unjustified use of force
An Alexandria police officer was arrested and charged Tuesday evening for unjustified use of force while on duty.
Alexandria cop fired for ‘unjustified use of force’
An Alexandria police officer has been fired for using what the department described as “unjustified force.”
Northern Virginia couple charged in $1.5 million coronavirus fraud scheme
A northern Virginia couple has been charged with fraud after prosecutors say they received nearly $1.5 million in federal funds meant for businesses struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.
No more guns on city property, Alexandria council says
It will soon be a crime to carry a firearm on city property in Alexandria.
Historic Virginia congregation marches to Lafayette Park after Rayshard Brooks' death
A historic congregation in Virginia gathered hundreds of its members and supporters early Sunday morning for a march to Lafayette Park as the nation reels from another fatal police shooting.
Mandatory summer school coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students
Mandatory summer school is coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students. The district says it’s to make up for the loss of institutional time during the coronavirus pandemic.
Leaders in DC’s Maryland, Virginia suburbs looking to delay local reopening
Governors in both Maryland and Virginia have said they may take some steps toward reopening as soon as this week. But leaders in both Northern Virginia and Maryland’s D.C. suburbs are saying, “Not so fast.”
Person struck by train in Alexandria, officials say
A person was struck by a train in Alexandria on Tuesday evening.
More than half of Alexandria's COVID-19 deaths are in long-term care facilities, city says
The City of Alexandria says more than half, or 15 of its 25 COVID-19 deaths, happened in long-term care facilities.
T.C. Williams Class of 2020 plan a documentary
Fox 5 DC spoke with Principal Peter Balas, Class of 2020 President Amiya Chisolm and senior Torrence "TJ" Horton about the plans for the Titans to make history.
Maryland online drug dealer planned to bomb Nebraska pharmacy, Feds say
A Maryland man who operated an online drug dealing website engaged in extensive plans to bomb and burn down a competing pharmacy in Nebraska, an FBI agent testified Monday.
Woman drives by to check on elderly parents, finds them 'dancing' on front steps: 'They needed to party'
An adorable couple from Maryland isn't letting the coronavirus pandemic dampen their spirits.
Animal rescue groups utilize virtual dog adoptions
As the coronavirus pandemic affects every aspect of our lives, one silver lining of the outbreak has been a dramatic increase in animal adoptions.
Death investigation underway in Alexandria
Police in Alexandria are investigating the death of a woman who reportedly fell Tuesday evening.
Popular Old Town Alexandria bar closes amid coronavirus concerns
St. Patrick’s Day is the busiest time of year for Níamh O’Donovan; but not this year.
2nd Alexandria resident tests positive for coronavirus, attended DC conference before diagnosis
A second Alexandria resident has tested positive for coronavirus, officials say.
Alexandria Health Department urges self-monitoring after potential coronavirus exposure at Immanuel Chapel at Virginia Theological Seminary
The Alexandria Health Department says it was notified that a D.C. resident who tested positive for coronavirus spent time at the Immanuel Chapel of the Virginia Theological Seminary.
Serious injuries reported after crash In Alexandria
Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash on King Street near Dawes Avenue in Alexandria.
Pizza delivery driver’s vehicle stolen during robbery, assault in Alexandria, police say
Authorities say a pizza delivery driver's vehicle was stolen during an assault and robbery early Wednesday morning in Alexandria.
Both former Northwest HS students were shot in the head, Virginia health officials say
The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the two former Northwest High School students found murdered in Halifax County were both shot in the head on February 8th, but investigators offered little details Friday on what the possible motive could have been.