Porch pirate steals George Mason graduate’s cap and gown day before commencement ceremony

A George Mason University graduate’s custom doctoral regalia was stolen from her porch just minutes after delivery, forcing her to scramble for a last-minute replacement ahead of commencement.

Fairfax County ranked as one of the least affordable places in the US for teachers

A new report says Fairfax County is one of the least affordable places in the country for new teachers who work in the Fairfax County Public Schools district — and the problem is only getting worse.

80-year-old man arrested in Fairfax County for attempting to abduct girl near school: police

An 80-year-old man has been jailed without bond after he allegedly inappropriately touched and attempted to abduct a  girl near a school in Fairfax County, authorities said.

Herndon introduces new tool to help with parking complaints

Herndon’s Police Chief Steven Pihonak tells FOX 5 most of the 500 complaints they received in the last year are in residential areas.  

Alexandria McDonald's suspends dine-in service for customers 21 and younger amid safety concerns

A McDonald’s near Thomas Edison High School is temporarily suspending dine-in service for customers 21 and younger due to ongoing incidents of juvenile violence inside the restaurant.

Fairfax County police searching for man suspected in string of restaurant break-ins

Fairfax County police are looking for a suspect behind a string of recent restaurant break-ins. FOX 5 obtained exclusive surveillance video of one of the incidents.

Charges dropped for man suspected in 4-year-old's attempted abduction

Charges have been dropped against a Honduran illegal immigrant who was accused of trying to abduct a four-year-old girl nearly two years ago. 

Fairfax County police searching for suspect accused in at least 20 car break-ins

A string of 20 car break-ins spanning months is under investigation in Fairfax County and police believe the same suspect is responsible for all of them.

Police shoot teen theft suspect after chase
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A 16-year-old boy was shot by a Virginia State Trooper in Fairfax, Virginia after a foot chase and tackle.

Teen injured in officer-involved shooting in Fairfax County

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting, which involved a teenage boy linked to gang activity, early Tuesday morning in Fairfax County.

1 man shot during dispute in Fairfax County: police

One man was left suffering life-threatening injuries after being shot during a dispute in Fairfax County.

Teen stabbed by another student at West Potomac High School reportedly in stable condition

A Fairfax County public school teen seen on video with a knife during a fight in school Wednesday has been charged with malicious wounding and is being held at the county's juvenile detention center. 

15-year-old charged with West Potomac HS stabbing: police

A high school in the Belle Haven neighborhood of Fairfax County is on increased security after a student was stabbed in the hallway during a fight Wednesday morning. 

Woman killed in crash in Fairfax County: police

Police in Fairfax County say they are at the scene of a crash where a woman was killed.