Sheriff’s officers cleared after confrontation with Fairfax's top prosecutors

Two Fairfax County sheriff’s lieutenants remain on the county’s Brady list even after being cleared of wrongdoing in an internal sheriff’s investigation.

Reston protestors push for more temporary housing for homeless

Advocates for those experiencing homelessness are calling on Fairfax County officials to provide more temporary housing for the unhoused population in the county. 

Court allows controversial school admissions policy in Virginia to continue pending appeal

A federal appeals court has granted a request from a northern Virginia school system to continue using a challenged admissions policy at a highly selective high school while it appeals a ruling that found the policy discriminates against Asian American students.

4 people hurt after Fairfax County car crash Saturday morning

Officers responded to a car crash Saturday morning in Great Falls, Virginia that left four people injured, according to police.

Car break-ins on the rise in Springfield

Springfield, Virginia residents say they’re seeing an increase in car break-ins.

Annandale massage therapist accused of sexual assault found dead

The death of an Annandale massage therapist is under investigation after authorities found the man dead in his jail cell on Tuesday afternoon. 

Omicron 'stealth' subvariant BA.2 identified in Virginia: health officials

Health officials say the Omicron subvariant BA.2, has been identified in Fairfax County COVID-19 patients as well as in other areas across Virginia.

Herndon considers pay raise for city council and mayor

Herndon’s mayor Sheila Olem tells FOX 5 being mayor is a part-time job with full-time responsibilities.

Body found in Charles County confirmed to be missing Fairfax County woman Hannah Choi

A body found in a wooded area in Piscataway Park in Charles County last week has been identified as missing Fairfax County woman Hannah Choi, officials confirmed at a press conference on Monday.

Annandale massage therapist arrested, charged with felony sex offenses

An Annandale masseuse turned himself into a Fairfax County adult detention center Friday for allegedly committing multiple felony sex offenses while performing a massage earlier this year. 

Jury acquits Fairfax officer who shot disoriented Black man with stun gun

A northern Virginia jury on Friday acquitted a police officer who was charged with misdemeanor assault after firing a stun gun at an unarmed Black man who appeared disoriented.

Body of missing Fairfax County woman believed to have been found in Maryland

Fairfax County Police believe a body found in a wooded area in Piscataway Park is Hannah Choi, a woman who went missing on March 5 and who is believed to have been killed by her ex-boyfriend.

Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions

U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.

Northern Virginia launches campaign for donations to send to Ukrainian refugees

Government leaders across northern Virginia are appealing for donations of clothing to send to Ukranian refugees in Poland and elsewhere in Europe.