Man who burned Falls Church mother to death convicted of first-degree murder
Richard Montano, 48, was found guilty of first-degree murder and arson of an occupied dwelling Thursday in connection to the 2022 death of Silvia "Kelly" Vaca Abacay, 40, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
Fairfax County NAACP condemns police chief, claims department is ignoring community concerns
The Fairfax County NAACP is condemning the Fairfax County police chief, saying has refused to meet with them on specifics concerning a reported dramatic increase in shooting incidents and apparent ongoing disparities in policing Black and Latino people.
2 suspects arrested in shooting that left man in injured in Fairfax County
Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a shooting that left a man injured in Fairfax County.
Suspect arrested in New Jersey after woman found dead at Fairfax County campsite
An arrest has been made after police in Fairfax County found a dead body Sunday in a tent at Burke Lake Park.
Fairfax County Fire Department lieutenant charged with stealing drugs from at least 2 stations
A lieutenant with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (FCFRD) has been arrested on drug charges, the police department says.
Serial sex offender arrested after being caught on camera lurking in Fairfax County park: police
The Fairfax County Police Department says a man suspected in multiple sex offenses in the Groveton area has been taken into custody.
Decades-old Virginia murder mystery solved: New York man confesses to 1994 cold case killing
Stephen Smerk was arrested in New York and was extradited to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on Tuesday.
Can $750 a month change lives? Fairfax County wants to find out
What happens when you give families an extra $750 a month, place no restrictions on how they can spend it, and offer them free financial coaching?
Virginia State Police investigating after shots fired on I-66 in Prince William County
Virginia State Police are investigating after shots were fired on I-66 Monday morning.
Veronica Youngblood sentenced to 78 years in prison for killing daughters in Virginia
A northern Virginia mother who sedated her two daughters with melatonin-laced gummy bears before fatally shooting them was sentenced Friday to 78 years in prison.
Megan Hargan's retrial ends in guilty verdict
A jury has found a woman guilty of murdering her mother and sister, whose 2017 deaths were initially believed to be a murder-suicide.
Jury deliberations in trial of Virginia woman accused of killing mother, sister will enter a second day
Jury deliberations in the murder trial of a northern Virginia woman will enter a second day.
Fairfax County police crack down on organized retail theft: Multiple NYC rings busted in a week
Fairfax County Police Department's Tysons Urban Team has been busy. Three different organized retail theft groups have been busted in Fairfax County within the past week.
Suspected organized retail theft ring busted in Tysons, $15K worth of stolen merchandise recovered
A trio from New York were busted in Virginia, after police say the thieves took over $15,000 worth of stolen merchandise.
DMV Crime Watch: Fairfax PD solves 1994 murder, fugitive remains on the loose, teen arrested in fatal shooting
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Man robbed of cell phones by crooks posing as buyers he met on Offer Up app: police
Police in Fairfax County are warning residents who use online marketplaces for sales and purchases after a man was robbed of two cell phones by two crooks posing as buyers online.
Charges dropped against suspect in Chantilly sex battery case
A Fairfax County judge has dropped the charges against a suspected serial sex assault suspect accused of multiple attacks.
72-year-old charged after touching minor inappropriately in Fairfax
According to the City of Fairfax Police, 72-year-old Timoteo Aleman has been arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery.
Local police departments explore new recruiting efforts, look to Latino communities to pick up staff
Prince George’s County Police tells FOX 5 they’re planning to recruit in Puerto Rico as departments across expand their reach trying to compete for the best recruits amid staffing shortages and rising crime.
Man charged with sexual battery of minor, police looking for additional victims
A Burke man was charged with the sexual battery of a minor from earlier this month.