‘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.

Suspected stolen vehicle overturns during chase in Alexandria: police

A driver suspected of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle was hospitalized early Monday after crashing into another vehicle and overturning in Alexandria, authorities said.

3 shot in Alexandria, 1 critically wounded

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left three men injured, one critically, in Alexandria on Sunday night.

15-year-old charged in Virginia high school stabbing

A Fairfax County student has been charged in connection with the stabbing of another student at West Potomac High School. The violent incident, which occurred on Wednesday, was captured on video and has since gone viral, sparking widespread concern among parents, students, and staff.

Man hit by drunk driver in Fairfax County dies, police say

A man hit by an alleged drunk driver in Fairfax County Wednesday night has died, the Alexandria City Police Department says. 

New Alexandria police chief says crime is down in his first 100 days

Alexandria's new Police Chief Tarrick McGuire addressed the mayor and the City Council gave an update Tuesday night on how his first 100 days on the job have gone, as well as a first quarter crime report.

Alexandria leaders work to improve safety at 7 dangerous intersections

Alexandria City leaders are turning to the public as they work to improve safety at seven dangerous intersections. They're hoping the community will help in curbing crashes at these dangerous intersections.