Son charged with murder of his father in Fairfax County

A 36-year-old son in Fairfax County is in custody accused of killing his 82-year-old father, according to police.

Fairfax Co. Public Schools counselor investigation exposes widespread problems

An investigation into why a sex offender was able to continue working as a middle school guidance counselor has uncovered serious issues in Virginia’s largest school district.

What to know about new Covid variants
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George Mason University professor, researcher and infectious disease expert Dr. Amira Roess joins Fox 5 DC to go over the new Covid variants and risks.

Search for Bailey's Crossroads shooter underway

The search is on for a shooter in Fairfax County who is responsible for damaging several cars and putting many people in danger. 

18-year-old confesses to shooting, killing 19-year-old outside Fairfax County apartment complex

An 18-year-old has confessed to shooting and killing a 19-year-old outside an apartment complex in the Woodlawn section of Alexandria, Virginia over the weekend, according to Fairfax County Police.

Residents voice concerns over trash collection issues in Fairfax County

Some residents in a northern Virginia neighborhood are accusing a private hauler of tossing recycling in with the trash, and they say it’s on tape.

Virginia man who confessed to sexually abusing 11-year-old offered plea deal in Fairfax Co.

A Virginia man who confessed to sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy was offered a plea deal and able to go free on time served after a judge ruled that prosecutors missed an evidence deadline.

Vertical farming uses technology to grow produce without sunlight

Technology is taking over the farming industry in a northern Virginia community as Beanstalk Farms opens up shop in Herndon.

Cox technician dies after crashing into powerline in Virginia

Fairfax County police are investigating after a man died on Georgetown Pike near Langley Fork Lane Monday afternoon. 

Man injured after shooting near Fairfax County hospital

A shooting Sunday afternoon in Fairfax County prompted a lockdown at a nearby hospital, according to police.

19-year-old shot, killed outside Fairfax County apartment complex

Police are investigating a shooting outside an apartment complex in the Woodlawn section of Alexandria, Virginia that left a 19-year-old man dead.

Controversial Spotsylvania superintendent candidate certified by Virginia Board of Ed

After recent chaos and dysfunction at Spotsylvania County School Board meetings, the sheriff’s office has alerted the board they will no longer provide security at meetings.

W&OD trail suspect is undocumented immigrant who was deported 3 times: ICE

A Herndon man – linked to multiple indecent exposure and sex abuse cases – is in the county illegally and was deported three times, according to a spokesperson for ICE.