Man found dead in Colorado may have lived in northern Virginia, police say

Authorities in Colorado are working to locate family or friends of a man found dead in August who may have recently lived in northern Virginia.

Virginia daycare worker fired for allegedly tying toddler to chair with a blanket: VDSS

A daycare worker at Vinci School Alexandria North was fired after allegedly tying a 21-month-old child to a chair with a blanket, according to a report from the Virginia Department of Social Services.

MPD officer groped, assaulted Virginia police officer: police report

Trevon King was arrested on Sunday night for driving under the influence and now faces two counts of felony assault on a police officer, felony attempt to disarm an officer, sexual battery, obstruction and driving on a suspended license.

Alexandria permanently closes another block of King Street to cars

The Alexandria City Council has voted to permanently close the 200 block of King Street to vehicle traffic, keeping the popular stretch open exclusively to pedestrians.

Alexandria Housing Authority CEO placed on probation amid housing scandal

The CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) has been placed on probation after allegations surfaced that he was living in one of the city’s highly sought-after public housing units.

5 northern Virginia school districts placed on ‘high-risk' status over Title IX dispute

Five northern Virginia school districts have been placed on "high-risk" status by the U.S. Department of Education over their bathroom and locker room policies, putting millions of federal dollars at stake.

Zip Trip 2025 heads to Stafford!

The FOX 5 2025 Zip Trip season is making its way to Stafford for a Friday full of community fun! 

‘CIA operative’ romance scammer dies after jumping from high-rise, fleeing arrest warrant

A man who jumped to his death last week was fleeing arrest over charges related to romance scams, in which he manipulated multiple women he met on online dating websites out of tens of thousands of dollars, according to court documents. 

Man jumps to death from Alexandria high-rise while fleeing arrest warrant: FBI

A man died early Friday after jumping from a high-rise balcony in Alexandria as FBI agents attempted to serve him an arrest warrant, authorities said.

Woman says she found camera in Potomac Yard Target dressing room

A local woman is issuing a warning to always be aware of your surroundings—for all of us—after she says she found a hidden camera in a Target fitting room. 

Former Alexandria day care teacher abused toddlers over months, report finds

A former teacher at the Two Birds child care center in Old Town Alexandria is accused of physically abusing toddlers over several months, according to a Virginia Department of Social Services report.

Alexandria residents frustrated with repeated power outages

Severe thunderstorms knocked out power at an apartment complex in northern Virginia on Tuesday but some residents say it’s happened over a dozen times and they want something done about it. 

Zip Trip 2025: Join us in Alexandria!

We're wrapping up the month of June with our next FOX 5 Zip Trip — this Friday in Alexandria!

Extreme heat warning issued for Alexandria ahead of 100 degree weather

An extreme heat warning has been issued for the City of Alexandria effective 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23, ahead of 100-degree weather.

Virginia man arrested for allegedly filming minors

A northern Virginia man is behind bars, accused of illegally recording children in his home, and police are concerned there are more alleged victims.