Virginia man turns himself in after officer shot, second suspect killed in Alexandria
An Alexandria man has turned himself in to the Virginia State Police Monday night after an early morning attempted robbery led a suspect to shoot an officer in Old Town this morning.
Crews working to restore power after widespread outage reported in Alexandria, Arlington
Crews are currently working to restore power in Alexandria and Arlington after widespread outages were reported Friday night.
13-year-old boy reported missing in Alexandria 'located safe with no injuries,' police say
Police in the City of Alexandria say a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing Friday has been "located safe with no injuries."
Man charged with Alexandria homicide
Officers say they took 19-year-old Tavon Marquis Lanier of Alexandria into custody Sunday.
New face mask requirement to go into effect in Alexandria on October 1
Starting October 1, a new face mask requirement goes into effect in Alexandria. Passed last Saturday, the ordinance will essentially require anyone in an outdoor public space to wear a mask if they can’t be socially distant, according to Mayor Justin Wilson.
Former Green Beret charged with spying for Russia
A former Army Green Beret who lives in Virginia faces charges of conspiring with Russian spies to deliver Department of Defense intel to the Kremlin.
Virginia lawmakers to consider reducing penalty for assaulting police
Virginia lawmakers plan to take up dozens of criminal justice reforms during a special legislative session this week, but one proposal in particular is expected to spark an intense battle: a push to change a law that allows police to charge people with felony assault even if the arresting officers are not seriously hurt.
Alexandria rape suspect freed due to coronavirus kills accuser: police
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
Suspected rapist murder victim after coronavirus release
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
‘Armed and dangerous’ Alexandria suspect wanted in woman’s murder in custody
An Alexandria murder suspect described by police as “a threat to anyone who comes in contact with him” is in custody after a chase in Prince George’s County ended in a crash.
DC police investigating after 2 killed in Maryland Avenue triple shooting
D.C. are investigating after two people were killed in a triple shooting on Maryland Avenue, Northeast Tuesday evening.
Alexandria police seeking ‘armed and dangerous’ murder suspect
Alexandria police are looking for a 33-year-old murder suspect who they consider “armed and dangerous.”
Alexandria mourning city official killed in Fairfax County crash
The city of Alexandria is mourning a city official who was killed in a crash in Fairfax County.
Neighbors rally after face covering confrontation at Old Town Alexandria coffee shop
An Old Town Alexandria business owner is receiving the support of the community after she says a customer became violent after being asked to wear a face covering.
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.