Virginia AG confirms investigation into Thomas Jefferson High due to merit recognition controversy

Virginia AG Jason Miyares has confirmed he will be moving forward with investigating Thomas Jefferson High School after students were allegedly not notified of their national merit recognitions until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed.

Special needs student's alleged abuser charged in Fairfax Co.

A Fairfax County Public Schools instructional assistant who police believe assaulted a special needs student has turned herself in.  

Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls for investigation into Thomas Jefferson High over awards controversy

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling for an investigation into allegations that Thomas Jefferson High School deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed.

3 shootings near car meet-ups in Bailey's Crossroads under investigation

Fairfax County police are investigating three instances in which gunshots were fired in the Bailey’s Crossroads area over the last six months.

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.