Fairfax County Fire Chief stresses firework safety after crews battle more than a dozen blazes overnight
It was an overwhelming night for firefighters in Fairfax County where more than a dozen fires broke out. Most were due to people improperly disposing of fireworks this Independence Day.
It was an overwhelming night for firefighters in Fairfax County where more than a dozen fires broke out. Most were due to people improperly disposing of fireworks this Independence Day.
Man accused of violently groping woman also suspected in May sexual assault, Fairfax County police say
Fairfax County police are searching for a suspect accused of groping a woman Tuesday who may also be connected to another sexual assault that occurred in May.
Fairfax County police are searching for a suspect accused of groping a woman Tuesday who may also be connected to another sexual assault that occurred in May.
Officer rescues dogs from Fairfax County house fire
Body cam video from Fairfax County Police shows an officer rescuing dogs from a house fire last month in Alexandria.
Body cam video from Fairfax County Police shows an officer rescuing dogs from a house fire last month in Alexandria.
Fairfax Co. Family Services employee charged with rape: police
A Fairfax County Department of Family Services employee was arrested and charged with rape after a sexual assault that happened in June, police say.
A Fairfax County Department of Family Services employee was arrested and charged with rape after a sexual assault that happened in June, police say.
Fairfax County Public Schools employee arrested for having child sex abuse material
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee is accused of having child sex abuse material at his home.
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee is accused of having child sex abuse material at his home.
Man suspected in attempted abduction of Virginia 4-year-old was in country illegally, ICE says
A man accused of breaking into an Annandale apartment and attempting to abduct a 4-year-old girl was in the country illegally, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
A man accused of breaking into an Annandale apartment and attempting to abduct a 4-year-old girl was in the country illegally, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
Mother of 4-year-old almost abducted in Annandale speaks out
The man accused of breaking into an Annandale apartment and attempting to abduct a 4-year-old girl is now behind bars.
The man accused of breaking into an Annandale apartment and attempting to abduct a 4-year-old girl is now behind bars.
3 years in prison for DC rapper ‘No Savage’ for opening fire in Tysons Corner Center
Noah Settles, the D.C. rapper who pleaded guilty after being accused of firing a gun inside Tysons Corner Center mall in Tysons, Virginia has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Noah Settles, the D.C. rapper who pleaded guilty after being accused of firing a gun inside Tysons Corner Center mall in Tysons, Virginia has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Fairfax County police replace shotguns with less-lethal beanbag options
Fairfax County has replaced all the police department's shotguns with less-lethal beanbag options.
Fairfax County has replaced all the police department's shotguns with less-lethal beanbag options.
2 rescued from capsized sailboat in Potomac near Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Two people were rescued from the Potomac River after their sailboat capsized Sunday near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Two people were rescued from the Potomac River after their sailboat capsized Sunday near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Fairfax County Public School phishing test disguised as teacher appreciation email: officials
An email offering some Fairfax County educators gift cards in appreciation of their work during the school year was a phishing test, school officials confirm.
An email offering some Fairfax County educators gift cards in appreciation of their work during the school year was a phishing test, school officials confirm.
12-year-old girl found safe after being reported missing from Fairfax County
Authorities in Fairfax County have found a 12-year-old girl who went missing over the weekend.
Authorities in Fairfax County have found a 12-year-old girl who went missing over the weekend.
Man sentenced to life in prison after killing 2 in Virginia, fleeing to Ethiopia
A man was sentenced to life in prison after killing two people in Fairfax County over six years ago before fleeing to Ethiopia to evade capture.
A man was sentenced to life in prison after killing two people in Fairfax County over six years ago before fleeing to Ethiopia to evade capture.
Police release sketch of suspect wanted in Falls Church rape
Fairfax County police are searching for a man accused of raping a woman in a wooded area over the weekend.
Fairfax County police are searching for a man accused of raping a woman in a wooded area over the weekend.
Fairfax County police investigating string of pharmacy robberies
Police in Fairfax County are turning to the public amid a rash of crimes taking place at just a handful of addresses in the area.
Police in Fairfax County are turning to the public amid a rash of crimes taking place at just a handful of addresses in the area.
License plate reader leads to arrest in attempted rape, abduction near Fairfax Co. bus stop: police
Authorities say a license plate reader helped identify a man who was arrested and is facing charges for an attempted rape and abduction near a Fairfax County bus stop.
Authorities say a license plate reader helped identify a man who was arrested and is facing charges for an attempted rape and abduction near a Fairfax County bus stop.
10-year-old girl grabbed by man near Alexandria elementary school: police
Authorities say a man grabbed a 10-year-old girl near an Alexandria elementary school Tuesday.
Authorities say a man grabbed a 10-year-old girl near an Alexandria elementary school Tuesday.
New Public Safety Wellness Center opens for first responders in Fairfax
Fairfax County police and the Fairfax Fire and Rescue Department celebrated the opening of a wellness center Monday that will provide mental health services including counseling, therapy, and more for public safety personnel.
Fairfax County police and the Fairfax Fire and Rescue Department celebrated the opening of a wellness center Monday that will provide mental health services including counseling, therapy, and more for public safety personnel.
Police discover 2 dead bodies miles apart in Fairfax area
Two bodies were found in the Fairfax area Saturday, according to police.
Two bodies were found in the Fairfax area Saturday, according to police.
An inside look at Fairfax County police's 'Road Shark' program
According to the Fairfax County Police Department, driving behaviors have gotten a lot worse ever since the pandemic.
According to the Fairfax County Police Department, driving behaviors have gotten a lot worse ever since the pandemic.