Fairfax County making safety enhancements for the upcoming school year
Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures.
Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures.
Half of Fairfax County homicide suspects in 2026 are in the U.S. illegally
Half of the suspects in Fairfax County's eight 2026 homicide cases are in the U.S. illegally, records show.
Half of the suspects in Fairfax County's eight 2026 homicide cases are in the U.S. illegally, records show.
‘Completely unaware’: Fairfax County police chief raises alarm about lack of warning for unescorted murderers
Fairfax County police officials are raising concerns over a state law that allows individuals accused of murder and found not guilty by reason of insanity to go unescorted into the community.
Fairfax County police officials are raising concerns over a state law that allows individuals accused of murder and found not guilty by reason of insanity to go unescorted into the community.
Wrong-way driver strikes gas line in Fairfax County, triggering leak and evacuations
A wrong-way driver struck an above-ground gas pipe in Fairfax County on Wednesday morning, causing a major natural gas leak that prompted evacuations and closed a busy road.
A wrong-way driver struck an above-ground gas pipe in Fairfax County on Wednesday morning, causing a major natural gas leak that prompted evacuations and closed a busy road.
Great Falls killing: Suspect had intimate relationship with victim, was in US illegally, sources say
A 19‑year‑old man arrested in connection with the killing of a Reston woman found Monday morning near hiking trails in Great Falls had an intimate relationship with the victim and was in the country illegally, federal sources told FOX News.
A 19‑year‑old man arrested in connection with the killing of a Reston woman found Monday morning near hiking trails in Great Falls had an intimate relationship with the victim and was in the country illegally, federal sources told FOX News.
Who is Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, the 19-year-old charged in Great Falls killing?
What we know about Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, the 19-year-old accused of killing Reston mother Carmen Lizet Puch near Great Falls.
What we know about Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, the 19-year-old accused of killing Reston mother Carmen Lizet Puch near Great Falls.
Families of Fairfax County murder victims angered by unescorted releases after insanity pleas
The families of murder victims in Fairfax County are speaking out after learning that another accused killer was granted permission to walk unescorted in the community.
The families of murder victims in Fairfax County are speaking out after learning that another accused killer was granted permission to walk unescorted in the community.
Accused murderer boards flight out of U.S. on weekend pass from Virginia mental health facility
An accused murderer who was committed to a Virginia mental health facility left the country on a flight while out on a weekend pass, according to court documents.
An accused murderer who was committed to a Virginia mental health facility left the country on a flight while out on a weekend pass, according to court documents.
Virginia woman found dead in parking area near Great Falls trails; homicide investigation underway
A woman was found stabbed to death early Monday morning in a parking area leading to several hiking trails near Great Falls in McLean, Virginia. Fairfax County police are investigating the incident as a homicide.
A woman was found stabbed to death early Monday morning in a parking area leading to several hiking trails near Great Falls in McLean, Virginia. Fairfax County police are investigating the incident as a homicide.
Virginia daycare teacher charged with assaulting 3-year-old
Jaspal Bharaj of Reston was charged with assault and battery after police said she pulled a 3-year-old boy's hair, shoved his head into a basket and more.
Jaspal Bharaj of Reston was charged with assault and battery after police said she pulled a 3-year-old boy's hair, shoved his head into a basket and more.
Fairfax County search team deploys to Colombia after deadly earthquake
Fairfax County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team has deployed a 10‑person disaster coordination and structural engineering assessment team to western Colombia following Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
Fairfax County’s Urban Search and Rescue Team has deployed a 10‑person disaster coordination and structural engineering assessment team to western Colombia following Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
3 charged in organized reptile thefts across Fairfax County, police say
Fairfax County police say three people have been charged in connection with a series of organized thefts targeting reptiles.
Fairfax County police say three people have been charged in connection with a series of organized thefts targeting reptiles.
Repeat offender convicted of 2024 rape on W&OD Trail in Virginia
Denis Humberto Roman Navarette, 33, has been convicted of rape in connection with a November 2024 attack on the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail in Herndon, Virginia.
Denis Humberto Roman Navarette, 33, has been convicted of rape in connection with a November 2024 attack on the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail in Herndon, Virginia.
FOX 5 Zip Trip stops in Vienna
The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun going Friday with its latest Zip Trip stop in Vienna. Steve Chenevey, Annie Mae and Tucker Barnes visited the northern Virginia town, highlighting its food, history and outdoor attractions.
The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun going Friday with its latest Zip Trip stop in Vienna. Steve Chenevey, Annie Mae and Tucker Barnes visited the northern Virginia town, highlighting its food, history and outdoor attractions.
Child on bicycle struck by hit-and-run driver in Fairfax County, police say
A child on a bicycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday in Fairfax County, police said.
A child on a bicycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday in Fairfax County, police said.
Search continues for missing 12 year old last seen in pajamas in Fairfax County
Fairfax County police are searching for 12‑year‑old Michael Morgan, who was last seen July 30 around 11:30 a.m. in the 13600 block of Route 50 in Chantilly.
Fairfax County police are searching for 12‑year‑old Michael Morgan, who was last seen July 30 around 11:30 a.m. in the 13600 block of Route 50 in Chantilly.
Man shot after grabbing officer’s gun during Annandale domestic incident, police say
Fairfax County police say a man was shot after emerging from a wooded area and grabbing an officer’s gun during a domestic incident in Annandale.
Fairfax County police say a man was shot after emerging from a wooded area and grabbing an officer’s gun during a domestic incident in Annandale.
Fredericksburg woman killed in Fairfax County motorcycle crash
A 39-year-old Fredericksburg woman was killed after her motorcycle collided with an SUV in Fairfax Station.
A 39-year-old Fredericksburg woman was killed after her motorcycle collided with an SUV in Fairfax Station.
9-year-old dies after scooter crash in Fairfax County
A 9-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in the 3000 block of Madden Court near Sully Square, according to Fairfax County police.
A 9-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in the 3000 block of Madden Court near Sully Square, according to Fairfax County police.
Fairfax County special education teacher charged with assaulting student
A Fairfax County special education teacher was arrested for assaulting a student, police said.
A Fairfax County special education teacher was arrested for assaulting a student, police said.