Suspect surrenders in CIA headquarters barricade incident

A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police. 

Former Virginia prison now home to theater production company

The Workhouse Arts Center, built on the grounds of the former Lorton Reformatory, is hosting a production of "Clyde’s," a play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage that explores the lives of former prisoners.

Missing Sudiksha Konanki’s parents ask Dominican Republic authorities for death declaration: report

Nearly two weeks after their daughter vanished from a resort in the beach town of Punta Cana, the parents of a missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki have formally requested a declaration of death from Dominican authorities, according to a FOX News report.

Foul play suspected in case of Virginia woman missing since 2022

The search for missing Fairfax woman Amanda Childress took a new turn this week as detectives uncovered new evidence suggesting foul play. 

Fairfax County Public Schools launches school bus camera program to protect students

Drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in Fairfax County will soon face fines as part of a new effort to protect students as they exit or board the bus.

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.

Sentence commuted for former Fairfax Co. officer involved in fatal shooting

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Fairfax County police officer, sentenced to three years in prison for shooting an unarmed shoplifter in February 2023, will have his sentence commuted. 

16-year-old Chantilly girl killed in crash with drunk driver, police say

Fairfax County police are investigating a deadly car crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl. Police say the driver of the car that caused the collision and killed her was drunk. 

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.

Third suspect pleads guilty to operating high-end brothel in northern Virginia

The third and final suspect arrested in connection to the widespread operation of a high-end brothel service, which spanned from northern Virginia to Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to his role in the organization.