'Scream'-masked man suspected in multiple Virginia property damage cases, police say

A man arrested while wearing a "Scream"‑style mask and costume has been charged with destruction of property in connection with several incidents at the Lorton Station Community Association building, authorities say.

Fairfax County Public Schools welcome students back for start of new year

It’s the first day of school for Fairfax County Public Schools, and leaders are rolling out several changes as students return to class.

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. 

‘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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.