US Park Police charged in Bijan Ghaisar killing released after arraignment
Two U.S. Park Police officers who were charged in connection with the shooting death of Bijan Ghaisar were released on their own recognizance following their arraignment in Fairfax County on Monday.
US Park Police officers charged in shooting of Bijan Ghaisar still not in custody
A day after two park police officers were charged with manslaughter in the killing of Bijan Ghaisar, neither one of them has turned themselves into police in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County prosecutor discusses charges in Bijan Ghaisar case
Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano talks to FOX 5 about the charges two park police officers are facing in connection with the shooting death of Bijan Ghaisar in 2017.
US Park Police officers charged with manslaughter in shooting of Bijan Ghaisar
Nine months after Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano opened a criminal investigation into the 2017 police-involved shooting of Bijan Ghaisar, he announced Thursday that two U.S. Park Police officers have been charged.
Fairfax County expands early voting sites
Fourteen early voting sites are now open in Fairfax County – including the county’s Government Center.
Personal info appears on dark web after Fairfax County schools hack
Officials at Fairfax County Public Schools say that personal information gleaned from a ransomware attack last month has now been posted online.
Fairfax County police investigating bones found off I-495
Fairfax County police are investigating after human bones were found near I-495.
Fairfax County School Board votes to change name of elementary school named after Confederate army commander
A northern Virginia school named for a Confederate army commander will change its name.
School board expresses support for changes to part of Thomas Jefferson High's admissions process
The Fairfax County School Board has expressed support for eliminating an admissions exam and application fee at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a portion of a broader plan to boost Black and Latino enrollment at the elite school.
Reston man arrested in Silver Line attempted rape case
A Reston man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to rape a woman who was alone on a Silver Line car with her child Tuesday night.
Metro police looking for suspect in alleged Silver Line attempted rape
Metro Transit Police are looking for a suspect who they say attacked a woman in front of her child on a Silver Line train in Northern Virginia Tuesday evening.
Hundreds of Fairfax County teachers face decision to return to school or accept unpaid leave
Hundreds of teachers in Fairfax County are facing a difficult choice – either return to school, or accept unpaid leave of absence or retirement.
Fairfax County teachers weighing return to classroom
Hundreds of teachers in Fairfax County are facing a difficult choice – either return to school, or accept unpaid leave of absence or retirement.
Virginia rape suspect may have other victims, Fairfax County police say
A Northern Virginia 18-year-old accused of raping a juvenile victim he allegedly lured using social media was already under investigation in Prince William’s County when Fairfax County police arrested him, according to the authorities.
No charges for Virginia State Trooper who used forceful words, actions during traffic stop
Prosecutors in Fairfax County have opted against filing criminal charges against a Virginia State Police trooper who played to the camera as he forcefully removed a Black motorist from his car during a traffic stop.
Fairfax County Public Schools extends deadline for teachers to decide on returning to the classroom
In northern Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools is extending its deadline for teachers to decide on returning to the classroom or retire, resign or take leave.
DMV voters concerned about potential for intimidation at polling places
There’s a new concern surrounding voting in the DMV – and that’s safety at the polls.
Northern Virginia recreation centers being transformed into classrooms
In Northern Virginia, recreation centers are being transformed into classrooms – providing a place for students to engage in distance learning while their parents work.
Fairfax County firefighter charged with assault following altercation with patient
A Fairfax County firefighter has been charged with assault following an altercation that police say happened when a patient was being transported to a local hospital on September 14.
Some Virginia athletes cheering ‘Let them Play’ amid COVID-19 restrictions
Some parents and families in Virginia are desperately trying to get their high school athletes back on the field.