Alexandria school board votes to change names of TC Williams, Matthew Maury schools

Two more local institutions in Virginia are having their names changed in the wake of a summer that forced America to reflect on a history of racial injustice.

2 Alexandria school names changed
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Two Alexandria schools will get new names in 2021 after their current names - which are linked to racist history - were removed.

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.

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
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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.

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 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.