Police say suspect dressed as Spider-Man stole $10K worth of game cards from Fairfax shop
A man dressed as a superhero is accused of being a villain, stealing nearly $10,000 worth of game cards from a shop in Fairfax.
A man dressed as a superhero is accused of being a villain, stealing nearly $10,000 worth of game cards from a shop in Fairfax.
FCPS looking to expand 'cell phone free' education
It appears Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be tightening its grip on student cell phone use during the school day.
It appears Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be tightening its grip on student cell phone use during the school day.
Former Virginia police officer sentenced to 3 years after killing shoplifting suspect
A former Northern Virginia police officer was sentenced to three years on Friday, after fatally shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy shopping mall in Fairfax County.
A former Northern Virginia police officer was sentenced to three years on Friday, after fatally shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy shopping mall in Fairfax County.
Suspect accused of lurking in women's locker room, says they identify as a transgender woman
Fairfax County police body worn camera video has been released displaying an encounter with a registered sex offender accused of lurking in a woman's locker room at a recreation center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Fairfax County police body worn camera video has been released displaying an encounter with a registered sex offender accused of lurking in a woman's locker room at a recreation center in Fairfax, Virginia.
DC plane crash: Fairfax County mourns loss of members of the FCPS family aboard fight 5342
Members of the Fairfax County Public Schools were on the plane that collided with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River Wednesday night, according to school officials.
Members of the Fairfax County Public Schools were on the plane that collided with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River Wednesday night, according to school officials.
Virginia lawmakers cracking down on high school sports recruitment practices
Lawmakers in Virginia are cracking down on controversial recruitment tactics when it comes to high school athletics following the Hayfield football scandal in Fairfax County.
Lawmakers in Virginia are cracking down on controversial recruitment tactics when it comes to high school athletics following the Hayfield football scandal in Fairfax County.
Search continues for Fairfax hit-and-run driver who fled into storm drain to escape police
Police are continuing to search for a man who fled into a storm drain after reportedly causing multiple hit-and-run crashes on I-495 Monday afternoon, leading to an hours-long manhunt that involved drones, rescue teams, and officers scouring a nearby neighborhood.
Police are continuing to search for a man who fled into a storm drain after reportedly causing multiple hit-and-run crashes on I-495 Monday afternoon, leading to an hours-long manhunt that involved drones, rescue teams, and officers scouring a nearby neighborhood.
Firefighters pull dog from icy creek in Fairfax County
A dog was rescued from an icy creek by firefighters Monday in Fairfax County.
A dog was rescued from an icy creek by firefighters Monday in Fairfax County.
Man struck, killed by truck in Fairfax County
Authorities in Fairfax County say a man was struck and killed by a truck early Monday.
Authorities in Fairfax County say a man was struck and killed by a truck early Monday.
Peeping Tom stalking Fairfax apartment complex: 'There's someone out there'
Police in Fairfax County are looking for a man connected to eight peeping cases in an Idylwood apartment complex.
Police in Fairfax County are looking for a man connected to eight peeping cases in an Idylwood apartment complex.
VA man heartbroken after brother, a Gaza Soup Kitchen chef, killed in Israeli drone strike
A Palestinian chef was killed in a large Israeli drone strike in Gaza over the weekend, his brother, a Fairfax chef, is speaking out.
A Palestinian chef was killed in a large Israeli drone strike in Gaza over the weekend, his brother, a Fairfax chef, is speaking out.
Au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in Virginia double homicide
Juliana Peres Magalhães, 24, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday in connection with the February 24, 2023, shooting death of Joseph Ryan, 39, in Herndon, Virginia.
Juliana Peres Magalhães, 24, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday in connection with the February 24, 2023, shooting death of Joseph Ryan, 39, in Herndon, Virginia.
Jury finds ex-Fairfax officer Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter
A jury has found former Fairfax County police sergeant Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter but guilty of reckless handling of a firearm.
A jury has found former Fairfax County police sergeant Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter but guilty of reckless handling of a firearm.
Closing argument prompts mistrial request from lawyers for ex-Fairfax Co. police officer
Defense lawyers say they will seek a mistrial for a former police officer on trial in the fatal shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy northern Virginia mall after prosecutors’ closing argument Wednesday included evidence that was never introduced at trial.
Defense lawyers say they will seek a mistrial for a former police officer on trial in the fatal shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy northern Virginia mall after prosecutors’ closing argument Wednesday included evidence that was never introduced at trial.
Fairfax County Public Schools launch cell phone storage pilot program
As the new school year begins, Fairfax County Public Schools is implementing a new cell phone storage policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Starting today, students at 15 select schools will be required to store their phones during the school day.
As the new school year begins, Fairfax County Public Schools is implementing a new cell phone storage policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Starting today, students at 15 select schools will be required to store their phones during the school day.
Daycare provider arrested after allegedly restraining children with tape: police
A 47-year-old woman was arrested earlier this month for allegedly assaulting two children in her at-home daycare in Bailey's Crossroads, police say.
A 47-year-old woman was arrested earlier this month for allegedly assaulting two children in her at-home daycare in Bailey's Crossroads, police say.
Viral food critic Keith Lee visits Fairfax restaurant
Viral TikToker and food critic Keith Lee stopped by a restaurant in Fairfax, Virginia.
Viral TikToker and food critic Keith Lee stopped by a restaurant in Fairfax, Virginia.
Back to class for Fairfax, Prince William County Public Schools
It’s a big day for Virginia, where close to 300,000 students went back to class on Monday. August 19th is the first day of school for both Prince William County and Fairfax County’s public school systems! FOX 5 spent the morning with the West Potomac High School Wolverines, speaking with students and FCPS leadership on all the exciting plans for this 2024-2025 school year.
It’s a big day for Virginia, where close to 300,000 students went back to class on Monday. August 19th is the first day of school for both Prince William County and Fairfax County’s public school systems! FOX 5 spent the morning with the West Potomac High School Wolverines, speaking with students and FCPS leadership on all the exciting plans for this 2024-2025 school year.
Virginia teen named 'TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year'
A 15-year-old Virginia student has been named 'TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year' after he developed a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer.
A 15-year-old Virginia student has been named 'TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year' after he developed a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer.
Fairfax restaurant owner offers up reward for information on repeat dine-and-dasher
A Fairfax County restaurant owner has taken to social media in hopes of catching a thief who has been stealing food using DoorDash.
A Fairfax County restaurant owner has taken to social media in hopes of catching a thief who has been stealing food using DoorDash.