Virginia prosecutor in ‘au pair’ affair case served summons for drinking in public: police
Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Clingan, the lead prosecutor in a Virginia double-murder case involving a Brazilian au pair, was served a summons for drinking alcohol in public, according to Fairfax County police.
George Mason violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies': Education Dept.
The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school’s hiring practices.
5 northern Virginia school districts placed on ‘high-risk' status over Title IX dispute
Five northern Virginia school districts have been placed on "high-risk" status by the U.S. Department of Education over their bathroom and locker room policies, putting millions of federal dollars at stake.
Crash on I-66 snarls morning traffic in Fairfax
A crash early Tuesday morning on westbound Interstate 66 is causing significant delays near Route 123.
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent walks out for taped interview with FOX 5
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid cut her interview with FOX 5 short Monday, appearing unwilling to discuss certain topics as students headed back to class.
Fairfax County police seek public’s help identifying suspect in indecent exposure case
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man caught on surveillance video who is suspected of masturbating in public along a street in Oakton.
Fairfax County to add metal detectors at middle and high schools
23 middle schools across Fairfax County Public Schools are getting metal detectors ahead of this school year.
Fairfax County Police identify child in 1972 cold case
Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant.
Youngkin calls for probe into Fairfax prosecutor following viral mall abduction case
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is calling on Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate how Fairfax County officials handled a widely publicized attempted abduction at Fair Oaks Mall.
Man freed from jail 3 days before alleged toddler abduction in Virginia, Youngkin says
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngking shared on social media that “repeat offender” was released from a Fairfax County jail just three days before he was caught on camera attempting to abduct a three-year-old girl from a mall.
FCPS posts $140K bodyguard job to protect superintendent amid rising threats
Fairfax County Public Schools posted a job opening for an executive protection agent tasked with ensuring the personal safety and security of FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.
Crash in Fairfax County leaves 1 dead, others injured
A crash on I-66 West in Fairfax County left one dead and others with minor injuries on Aug. 2.
Driver in viral Lamborghini, Cybertruck street race sentenced to jail time
The driver behind the wheel of a Lamborghini that raced a Cybertruck will spend five days in jail.
Fairfax HS coaches accused of paying nearly $8K to recruit football player
Two coaches at Fairfax High School are on leave following allegations centering around football recruiting in Northern Virginia.
Video shows moment toddler abducted from Virginia mall: police
A surveillance video released by police shows the moment a toddler was allegedly abducted at Fair Oaks Shopping Center.
Law enforcement issues warning after vape shops robbed for Kratom
First it was federal health officials… now local police are warning about the addictive danger of a product sold at most vape and tobacco shops. It's called Kratom.
DOJ to review GMU faculty resolution praising diversity efforts
The Justice Department says they plan to review a faculty resolution in support of George Mason University President Gregory Washington, the latest in a string of investigations into the university over diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Fairfax man, volunteer EMT charged in child abuse case; investigators seek additional victims
A Fairfax County man with ties to several organizations across the D.C. region faces serious child sex abuse charges in an investigation that spans more than 20 years.
Au pair double murder: Judge denies daughter interview in trial of Brendan Banfield
A Fairfax County judge has denied a critical request by prosecutors in the double murder case against Brendan Banfield — rejecting their attempt to introduce a recorded interview with Banfield’s young daughter as evidence in his upcoming trial.
Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team returns from Texas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) called on a group of northern Virginia search and rescue members for help in Texas.