Fairfax County Police launch 'Drone as First Responder' program to improve 911 response times
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Fairfax County Police have launched a new Drone as First Responder (DFR) program aimed at enhancing emergency response and improving real-time situational awareness for officers and first responders.

Alexandria neighbors push back on plan to turn some street parking into bike lanes
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A battle is brewing between the city of Alexandria and homeowners in one of its long-established neighborhoods. At issue is a proposal to remove street parking in favor of bike lanes.

Man accused of pretending to be pastor, sexually assaulting woman during 'counseling session'
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A Virginia man has been charged in Fairfax County after police say he posed as a pastor, then sexually assaulted a woman he met online during what was supposed to be a “counseling session.” He is charged with sexual penetration with an object and intent to defile.

VA man pretended to be pastor, sexually assaulted woman during 'counseling session': Police

A Fairfax County woman reported that after meeting Marco Antonio Ocampos Zamora online, he claimed to be a pastor, then sexually assaulted her when they met for a counseling session.

Second-degree murder charge dropped in deadly bus stop stabbing case
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The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again. FOX 5 DC has learned that a second-degree murder charge has been dropped against a man accused of fatally stabbing another man at a Groveton bus stop this past summer. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez reports.

Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House, moving Northern Virginia plan closer

A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.

Fairfax police warned prosecutors about repeat offender months before deadly bus stop stabbing

Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.

Fairfax County police warned prosecutors about man now accused of stabbing woman to death
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Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details. 

Fairfax County casino bill advances, heads toward Fairfax voters

Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans. 

E‑ZPass text message scam targeting drivers in DMV

Drivers across the D.C. region and nationwide are being warned about a growing text message scam involving fake E ZPass toll notices.

Victim advocacy groups push back on Virginia bill

A battle is brewing as victim advocacy groups push back against a bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly. What began as a proposal critics feared would weaken drunk driving laws, now appears prepared to cast a much wider net.

Virginia bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee license plates heads to Spanberger’s desk

A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.

Dog killed in I-495 stabbings belonged to the suspect
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Officials say the man accused of stabbing four people on I-495 in Fairfax County, killing one, also stabbed his own dog to death. 

Customers
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Fairfax County police are searching for an attempted armed robber who was forced out of a cellphone store by customers. According to police, he tried to restrain the customers but was overpowered by them. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.