Beware of 'Kidnapping Scam,' Fairfax County police warn

Police in Fairfax Co. are sharing some basic scam-prevention tips as part of "Fraud Awareness Week."

Some Fairfax County residents shelter in place as police search for suspect in stabbing

Authorities are continuing to ask residents living on Hagel Circle near the Lorton Library in Fairfax County to shelter in place as they search for a man they say was involved in a stabbing.

Metrorail Silver Line extension marks first full day of service Wednesday

Wednesday marks the first full day of service for Metrorail's new Silver Line extension that connects Dulles International Airport and the suburbs of Loudoun County to the D.C. region's mass transit system.

Virginia man accused of killing neighbor's dog released from jail

Police believe Roman Gorelov shot his neighbor’s dog after getting into a verbal altercation with the dog’s owner. A judge released Gorelov on bond Monday at an arraignment hearing.

Dog shot, killed in Fairfax County; Suspected shooter in custody

Authorities say a person is in custody after shooting and killing a dog on Friday morning in an apartment complex in Fairfax County.

Man taken into police custody in Fairfax County dies after suffering medical emergency

A man who was taken into police custody for running into traffic on Thursday night in Fairfax County, died while being taken to a hospital, according to investigators.

Homeowner shoots and kills intruder in Oakton; neighbors react

Detectives have identified 24-year-old Eduardo Santos of Herndon as the intruder who was shot and killed by a homeowner in Oakton Wednesday night.

Woman to be granted new trial after being found guilty of killing mother, sister

A woman will be granted a new trial in Fairfax County after being found guilty of killing her mother and sister due to “a juror's inappropriate actions.”

$1 million winning Powerball ticket sold in Reston

The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing - but someone in Virginia is waking up $1 million richer!

5 MS-13 gang members sentenced in brutal killings of Virginia teenagers

Five members of the transnational gang La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, have been sentenced to life in prison for their roles in the kidnapping and murder of two young boys from Virginia in 2016.

Fairfax Co. police body camera footage shows high speed chase, shootout

Fairfax County police released body camera and witness video after an October 6 shootout between a suspect and police during a high speed chase.