Fairfax County high schools threaten to forfeit football games if suspended team is allowed to play

Families and students at Hayfield High School are reacting after multiple high school football coaches in Fairfax County say they’re willing to forfeit playoff games if Hayfield is allowed to play. 

Rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger in Virginia

A rideshare driver has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a passenger in his vehicle over the summer, authorities said.

Virginia woman speaks out after husband's 2-year battle in Peru hospital

A Fairfax wife is mourning the loss of her husband who died after nearly three years of hospitalization in Peru following a traumatic brain injury.

Thieves steal Maltipoo from Chantilly pet store

Fairfax County police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects who stole a female Maltipoo from a Chantilly pet store.

Police turn to community for leads on Tysons Exxon robbery suspect

Fairfax County Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who allegedly robbed a gas station near Tysons Corner Center at gunpoint last month.

Street racing in Virginia brings big money and big risks, police warn

Street racing in the DMV area is turning into a high-stakes, money-making venture as social media influencers and organizations profit from viral posts showcasing these illegal events. 

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. 

Fairfax hires private security guards to help prevent crime in busy areas

The City of Fairfax Police Department has launched a pilot program, adding private security patrols to its crime prevention efforts in the Old Town commercial district and nearby parks.

Amtrak train hits trespasser on tracks in Virginia, service resumes

An Amtrak train traveling from New Orleans to New York was involved in a collision with a trespasser on the tracks in North Springfield on Monday afternoon, Amtrak officials reported. 

Principal of top-ranked Virginia high school resigns

The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a prestigious institution in Fairfax County, is stepping down amid concerns about the school’s declining national rankings in recent years.

MS-13 gang member found guilty of several murders in Northern Virginia

An MS-13 gang member has been found guilty of killing multiple people in Northern Virginia following a two-week trial in federal court.