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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.