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.
Man charged with fatally shooting mother in Arlington home, police say
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he shot and killed his mother inside their Arlington home.
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!
Anti-fascism graffiti litters North Arlington
Police put out a bulletin on Tuesday, notifying the public that they’ve been getting reports of graffiti popping up on street signs, especially in North Arlington.
Arlington police warn residents of construction scam
Arlington County police are warning about a construction scam involving individuals posing as contractors and soliciting work door-to-door in residential neighborhoods.
Arlington considers lower speed limits on major roads
Arlington County leaders are weighing a proposal to reduce speed limits on five major roads.
19 vehicles broken into inside Arlington parking garage: police
Police say at least 19 vehicles were broken into inside an Arlington parking garage Wednesday night.
Arlington County using AI to help handle non-emergency 911 calls over holiday weekend
Arlington County’s 911 center is preparing for its busiest day of the season and they’re turning to artificial intelligence to help man non-emergency calls coming into its dispatch center this Fourth of July holiday.
Arlington high school teacher arrested for inappropriate contact with student
An employee at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington, Virginia has been arrested for inappropriate contact with a student and tonight, police are asking for your help identifying any additional victims.
Arlington's controversial 'missing middle' housing policy to stay in place following court ruling
The controversial saga of the "missing middle" housing policy continues in Arlington after a Virginia appeals court reversed and kicked a case back down to the lower court.
Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Virginia man charged in series of indecent exposure incidents
A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents, including one in which he allegedly touched a female victim inappropriately while she was accompanied by two children, police said.
Virginia father warns after doorbell prank at home caught on camera
A Northern Virginia father is urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of the ding-dong ditch prank, where individuals ring a doorbell and run away.
Arlington County homeowner warns about 'ding-dong ditch' pranks
A northern Virginia man says he’s frustrated by a group of teens who did a version of "ding-dong ditch," banging on his door while dressed in ski masks and running away.
Capitals hockey player arrested for public intoxication after fight in Arlington
Washington Capitals hockey player Alexander Alexeyev fought with anothere man in Clarendon, prompting police to use pepper spray to break the two up.
Plumbs of black smoke over Gravelly Point caused by vehicle fire
Plumbs of black smoke that rose above Gravelly Point in Virginia on Thursday morning were caused by a car fire, officials say.
2 teens killed in high-speed crash near Pentagon, police say
Two teenagers were killed late Saturday night when their vehicle collided with another car near the Pentagon before crashing into a concrete barrier, authorities said.
Shots fired under investigation in Arlington County near 2 schools
The Arlington County Police Department is investigating the report of shots fired.
3 teens charged after Pentagon City Mall fights
Extra police officers were dispatched to Pentagon City Mall in Arlington on Sunday after multiple fights broke out on Saturday evening, forcing a temporary shutdown.
Fights at Pentagon City Mall lead to early closure, police investigation ongoing
Arlington County Police are investigating a series of fights that erupted Saturday evening at Pentagon City Mall, forcing an early closure. Witnesses reported that the altercations began in the food court and resulted in several teenagers being detained.