Man arrested after gun accidentally fires, kills girlfriend: police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
DOE probes FCPS schools following allegations of staff-arranged abortions
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
Fairfax County officers shoot man armed with gun, chainsaws, ax, and blowtorch: police
A man wielding a firearm, chainsaws, an ax, and a blowtorch was shot during an incident with police late Sunday night in Fairfax County, authorities said.
A man wielding a firearm, chainsaws, an ax, and a blowtorch was shot during an incident with police late Sunday night in Fairfax County, authorities said.
Teens shoot fireworks at officers during large fight outside Virginia McDonald's: police
Two officers were injured when a group shot fireworks at them while the officers were trying to break up a fight. No arrests were announced.
Two officers were injured when a group shot fireworks at them while the officers were trying to break up a fight. No arrests were announced.
Miyares report alleges misconduct, violations by Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has released an investigative report alleging misconduct, constitutional violations, and systemic failures within the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office under Steve Descano.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has released an investigative report alleging misconduct, constitutional violations, and systemic failures within the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office under Steve Descano.
Mother speaks out about FCPS Title IX locker room complaint: FOX 5 Exclusive
A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.
A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.
Title IX complaint filed against Fairfax County Schools over locker room policy
Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a new Title IX complaint over its policy allowing transgender and gender-expansive students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a new Title IX complaint over its policy allowing transgender and gender-expansive students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Woman killed after being struck by hit-and-run driver, police officer in Hybla Valley
A woman was killed in Hybla Valley, Virginia on Tuesday after being struck by both a hit-and-run driver and one of the responding officers, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD).
A woman was killed in Hybla Valley, Virginia on Tuesday after being struck by both a hit-and-run driver and one of the responding officers, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD).
2 unrelated hit-and-run investigations underway in Virginia and Maryland
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred Tuesday night, one of them fatal.
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred Tuesday night, one of them fatal.
Fairfax County Public Schools could lose federal funding over bathroom policy
The deadline has passed for Fairfax County Public Schools to change its bathroom policy or risk losing millions of dollars in funding. Now, it looks likely the district is now poised to lose a lot of money.
The deadline has passed for Fairfax County Public Schools to change its bathroom policy or risk losing millions of dollars in funding. Now, it looks likely the district is now poised to lose a lot of money.
Fairfax Co. police investigating homicide after man found shot dead during vehicle tampering call
Fairfax County police are investigating a homicide discovered while officers were responding to a report of vehicle tampering early Friday morning.
Fairfax County police are investigating a homicide discovered while officers were responding to a report of vehicle tampering early Friday morning.
Microchip reunites missing cat with Virginia family after 2 years
A Virginia cat that was missing for two years is finally back home thanks to a microchip that helped reunite the lost pet with its family.
A Virginia cat that was missing for two years is finally back home thanks to a microchip that helped reunite the lost pet with its family.
Bulldozer stolen from Fairfax County turns up in Kentucky: police
A stolen bulldozer from Fairfax County turned up in Kentucky and police conducted a sting operation to catch the suspects responsible.
A stolen bulldozer from Fairfax County turned up in Kentucky and police conducted a sting operation to catch the suspects responsible.
Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on American Legion Bridge
A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer is causing major delays on the outer loop of Interstate 495 early Monday morning.
A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer is causing major delays on the outer loop of Interstate 495 early Monday morning.
Man fatally shot in Fairfax County; 1 suspect in custody: police
Fairfax County Police say a man was shot and killed early Monday morning in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.
Fairfax County Police say a man was shot and killed early Monday morning in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.
Former Fort Belvoir soldier to serve 30 years for assaulting infant, raping adult
A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a series of assaults that left a newborn child permanently and severely injured. He was also sentenced for a separate sexual assault. The new sentence will be served on top of a previous 15-year sentence he is already serving.
A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a series of assaults that left a newborn child permanently and severely injured. He was also sentenced for a separate sexual assault. The new sentence will be served on top of a previous 15-year sentence he is already serving.
Flames rip through Krop’s Crops market in Fairfax County
A fire tore through several buildings at Krop’s Crops vintage market early Wednesday morning, prompting a large response from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
A fire tore through several buildings at Krop’s Crops vintage market early Wednesday morning, prompting a large response from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
Friends say woman who died was afraid to report abuse because she was undocumented
A woman who died in Fairfax County this week was reportedly afraid to report her boyfriend for alleged abuse because she was undocumented.
A woman who died in Fairfax County this week was reportedly afraid to report her boyfriend for alleged abuse because she was undocumented.
Virginia special election: Voters in 11th District to fill late Rep. Gerry Connolly's seat
Voters across Virginia are heading to the polls Tuesday to elect a successor to the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.
Voters across Virginia are heading to the polls Tuesday to elect a successor to the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.
Residents escape Herndon house fire unharmed, officials say
Fairfax County firefighters responded to a blaze in Herndon Monday afternoon.
Fairfax County firefighters responded to a blaze in Herndon Monday afternoon.



















