Virginia repeat sex offender found guilty of 12 felony loitering charges in Arlington

A Virginia man entered no contest pleas Thursday to 12 felony counts of sex offender loitering, resulting in guilty findings by an Arlington County Circuit Court judge.

Serial sex offender found guilty of 12 felony charges in Northern Virginia after previous conviction

A serial sex offender was found guilty Thursday on 12 felony loitering charges after a previous conviction prevented him from getting close to children, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County.

Arlington prosecutor requests special grand jury to probe deadly police shooting

A special grand jury has been requested to investigate a deadly police shooting that played out after a standoff at a Northern Virginia convenience store.

Arlington County to remove Flock cameras, end contract with company

The Arlington County board voted to remove Flock cameras within two weeks and end its contract with the company as the debate over the cameras continues across the country.

Arlington County intervenes in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger review

Arlington County will formally participate in Virginia’s review of NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy.

Missing 15-year-old girl last seen Friday in Arlington County

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15‑year‑old missing girl last seen Friday in Arlington County.

Alexandria police to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error

Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.

Arlington County adding more school zone speed cameras

Drivers in Northern Virginia are about to see more speed cameras in Arlington County as officials expand enforcement in additional school zones. The county says the added cameras will bring more $100 fines for violators.

Arlington Public Schools considers updates to classroom phone and AI policies

Arlington Public Schools is moving to update its rules on student cell phone use and classroom technology, including artificial intelligence, after a Virginia law passed with broad support prohibiting phone use "bell to bell."

Former Maryland police officer, DC man arrested in Virginia auto fraud case

A former Prince George’s County police officer and a D.C. man were arrested in connection with a Virginia auto fraud case, Arlington police said.

Arlington Public Schools developing new policy on AI use in classrooms, Arlington Now reports

Arlington Public Schools leaders are developing a new policy to address the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in the classroom, according to a report by Arlington Now.

Virginia man peed on laptop to try and destroy evidence of child sex abuse material: Police

Stephen Howell pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting minors in person and online. When the FBI came to arrest him, police said he urinated on his laptop in an attempt to destroy evidence.

Arlington man accused of misconduct with teen; police probe other potential victims

An Arlington man has been arrested and charged with multiple sexually-based offenses involving a teenager, prompting detectives to search for additional potential victims.

Burke woman dies after car crashes into parked vehicle in Arlington driveway

A Burke woman died after police said her car left the road and crashed into a parked vehicle in an Arlington driveway. Investigators believe she may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash.