Parents want Thomas Jefferson High School leaders fired over awards controversy

Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.

Bank robbery suspect arrested in Fairfax County, connected to multiple crimes in Virginia

A bank robbery suspect has been arrested in Fairfax County with the help of an off-duty officer and is believed to be connected to multiple robberies across the region.

Top-ranked Virginia high school accused of depriving students of merit awards

Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in Northern Virginia, deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned, according to a parent whose son was affected. 

Hostage escapes from barricade situation at Herndon home; subject arrested

The subject of a nary 12-hour long barricade situation in Herndon has been arrested after a lone hostage safely escaped the home early Wednesday morning.

New law proposed after Fairfax Co. counselor convicted of sex crime kept job

A Fairfax County guidance counselor kept his job after being convicted of sex crimes. Now, a new law in Virginia could prevent that from ever happening again.

Llama on the loose in Fairfax County, VA reunited with owner

A llama found loose in Fairfax County on Tuesday has been reunited with its owner, according to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Massive fire engulfs Fairfax County home

A massive fire engulfed a home in Fairfax County early Tuesday sending smoke and flames shooting out of all sides of the structure.

Teenager charged after chase through Tysons Corner Center: police

A 16-year-old from Centreville, Virginia has been charged after police say he brought a gun to Tysons Corner Center Mall Sunday night. 

DNA links man to second sexual assault offense

Police have connected a 42-year-old man who is already being held on child sexual exploitation charges in Tennessee to another sexual assault. 

Rape victim says she's 'disgusted' after her accused rapist walked free

A man accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in Fairfax County is free after the prosecution failed to submit their evidence on time. 

PHOTOS: 25 puppies born at Homeward Trails animal shelter this week

A whopping 25 puppies were born this week at Homeward Trails animal shelter, setting a new record for dogs born in a week at the rescue. 

Fairfax County Police release body-camera footage from in-custody death

Fairfax County Police have released body-camera footage from an in-custody death that occurred in the Franconia District in November.

McLean residents blame police shortage for ongoing neighborhood crime

Residents in a Fairfax County neighborhood are speaking out after ongoing crime, including home burglaries and break-ins, in the area.