Second-degree murder charge dropped in deadly bus stop stabbing case
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The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again. FOX 5 DC has learned that a second-degree murder charge has been dropped against a man accused of fatally stabbing another man at a Groveton bus stop this past summer. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez reports.

Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House, moving Northern Virginia plan closer

A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.

Fairfax police warned prosecutors about repeat offender months before deadly bus stop stabbing

Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.

Fairfax County police warned prosecutors about man now accused of stabbing woman to death
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Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details. 

Fairfax County casino bill advances, heads toward Fairfax voters

Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans. 

E‑ZPass text message scam targeting drivers in DMV

Drivers across the D.C. region and nationwide are being warned about a growing text message scam involving fake E ZPass toll notices.

Victim advocacy groups push back on Virginia bill

A battle is brewing as victim advocacy groups push back against a bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly. What began as a proposal critics feared would weaken drunk driving laws, now appears prepared to cast a much wider net.

Virginia bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee license plates heads to Spanberger’s desk

A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.

Dog killed in I-495 stabbings belonged to the suspect
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Officials say the man accused of stabbing four people on I-495 in Fairfax County, killing one, also stabbed his own dog to death. 

Customers
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Fairfax County police are searching for an attempted armed robber who was forced out of a cellphone store by customers. According to police, he tried to restrain the customers but was overpowered by them. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports. 

Suspect killed by trooper after I-495 stabbings was a foreign service officer
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The man who was shot and killed by a Virginia State trooper after allegedly stabbing four people and a dog on I-495 in Fairfax County on Sunday was a foreign service officer, according to the State Department.

Suspect killed by trooper after I-495 stabbings was a foreign service officer
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The man who was shot and killed by a Virginia State trooper after allegedly stabbing four people and a dog on I-495 in Fairfax County on Sunday was a foreign service officer, according to the State Department.

State Dept. confirms suspect killed by trooper after I-495 stabbings was a foreign service officer

The man who was shot and killed by a Virginia State trooper after allegedly stabbing four people and a dog on I-495 in Fairfax County on Sunday was a foreign service officer, according to the State Department.

Man accused in Fairfax bus stop killing entered US illegally, had previous violent charges dropped

The man accused of stabbing a woman to death at a bus stop in Fairfax County is in the U.S. illegally, according to the Department of Homeland Security, and has been charged with dozens of crimes including rape, assault and drug possession.