Police search for missing elderly woman from Fairfax County; Senior Alert issued
Authorities have issued a Senior Alert and are asking for help locating a missing elderly woman from Fairfax County.
Authorities have issued a Senior Alert and are asking for help locating a missing elderly woman from Fairfax County.
Fairfax County police officer suspended for alerting ICE after traffic stop
A Fairfax County police officer has been suspended after authorities say he violated policy by alerting federal immigration authorities he was detaining a driver who missed his deportation hearing.
A Fairfax County police officer has been suspended after authorities say he violated policy by alerting federal immigration authorities he was detaining a driver who missed his deportation hearing.
Power outages frustrate residents in Fairfax
Power problems and outages in northern Virginia are fueling frustration for some residents.
Power problems and outages in northern Virginia are fueling frustration for some residents.
Spotlight on Virginia school after girl says classmates pinned her down, cut her dreadlocks on playground
EDITOR'S NOTE: A 12-year-old girl's claim that three boys held her down and cut her hair at a school in Virginia was a hoax, according to school officials. Please see the most up-to-date report here.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A 12-year-old girl's claim that three boys held her down and cut her hair at a school in Virginia was a hoax, according to school officials. Please see the most up-to-date report here.
Alexandria School Board votes against adding second high school, chooses to expand T.C. Williams
The Alexandria School Board voted against adding another high school to its system Thursday night, instead choosing to expand the current one.
The Alexandria School Board voted against adding another high school to its system Thursday night, instead choosing to expand the current one.
Virginia girl says classmates pinned her down, cut her dreadlocks on playground
EDITOR'S NOTE: A 12-year-old girl's claim that three boys held her down and cut her hair at a school in Virginia was a hoax, according to school officials. Please see the most up-to-date report here.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A 12-year-old girl's claim that three boys held her down and cut her hair at a school in Virginia was a hoax, according to school officials. Please see the most up-to-date report here.
Convicted Fairfax County sex predator faces new charges after more victims come forward
A convicted child sex predator in Fairfax County is facing new charges after additional victims came forward to police.
A convicted child sex predator in Fairfax County is facing new charges after additional victims came forward to police.
Person rescued after trapped in trench in Fairfax County
Emergency crews rescued a person trapped in a trench in Fairfax County Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews rescued a person trapped in a trench in Fairfax County Wednesday morning.
Fairfax County approves body camera for cops
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to outfit police with body cameras - joining a number of police departments throughout the DMV that already employ the cameras.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to outfit police with body cameras - joining a number of police departments throughout the DMV that already employ the cameras.
Northern Virginia ‘Psychedelic Nazi’ arrested on gun charges: FBI
A Northern Virginia man who described himself as a “psychedelic Nazi” in a recorded conversation that surfaced in court documents was arrested on gun charges last week.
A Northern Virginia man who described himself as a “psychedelic Nazi” in a recorded conversation that surfaced in court documents was arrested on gun charges last week.
One person dead after house fire in Alexandria
One person is dead after a house fire in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County Monday night.
One person is dead after a house fire in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County Monday night.
Virginia couple says home burglary suspects posed as landscapers in Fairfax County
An elderly couple in northern Virginia is urging others to secure their homes, even when you're at home relaxing outside. The couple says crooks posing as landscapers came into their home and stole jewelry, heirlooms, and an engagement ring.
An elderly couple in northern Virginia is urging others to secure their homes, even when you're at home relaxing outside. The couple says crooks posing as landscapers came into their home and stole jewelry, heirlooms, and an engagement ring.
Speed a factor in fatal car crash through couple’s Annandale home, police say
A Northern Virginia couple was suddenly awakened out of their sleep after a car plowed right through the front and back of their home on Little River Turnpike in Annandale early Thursday. Fairfax County Police say the deadly crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m.
A Northern Virginia couple was suddenly awakened out of their sleep after a car plowed right through the front and back of their home on Little River Turnpike in Annandale early Thursday. Fairfax County Police say the deadly crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m.
Vehicle hits overhead sign post on I-66 at Rt. 28 near Centreville
Road crews worked into the night to take down a sign post over the eastbound lanes on Interstate 66 near Route 28 in Centreville following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.
Road crews worked into the night to take down a sign post over the eastbound lanes on Interstate 66 near Route 28 in Centreville following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.
Fairfax County plans to cut down on panhandling at intersections
Soon you could see some new signs posted at Fairfax County intersections. They won’t have anything to do with where you can or can’t drive, or how fast you’re allowed to go, instead – they would be aimed at cutting down on panhandling.
Soon you could see some new signs posted at Fairfax County intersections. They won’t have anything to do with where you can or can’t drive, or how fast you’re allowed to go, instead – they would be aimed at cutting down on panhandling.
Fairfax County Public Schools considers boundary changes
Boundary changes and potentially bussing students could be coming to the largest school district in northern Virginia.
Boundary changes and potentially bussing students could be coming to the largest school district in northern Virginia.
Two former Petland managers arrested following animal cruelty investigation in Fairfax
Two former Petland managers are facing animal cruelty charges in Fairfax following a months-long investigation.
Two former Petland managers are facing animal cruelty charges in Fairfax following a months-long investigation.
Controversial change to Northern Virginia roadway prompts pushback
A controversial change is coming this fall to a major thoroughfare in Northern Virginia.
A controversial change is coming this fall to a major thoroughfare in Northern Virginia.
Some classrooms in Fairfax County aren't equipped with smoke detectors
FOX 5 has learned students in Fairfax County are in classrooms without smoke detectors and some parents have concerns.
FOX 5 has learned students in Fairfax County are in classrooms without smoke detectors and some parents have concerns.
City of Fairfax Police admit communication lapse in upskirt case
City of Fairfax Police said they could have communicated with neighbors and the public better after they waited eight days to warn residents of an attack where a man tried to take photos up a woman's skirt.
City of Fairfax Police said they could have communicated with neighbors and the public better after they waited eight days to warn residents of an attack where a man tried to take photos up a woman's skirt.


















