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.

Show Us Your Spirit | Westfield High School
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Fox 5 is asking schools to show us their spirit during the fall sports season. We headed to Westfield High School in Fairfax County ahead of their Friday night game.

Two men arrested in armed robbery that led to Herndon shooting involving officer, police say

Two Maryland men are behind bars for an armed robbery at a business in the Town of Herndon Monday, according to police. The robbery led to a shooting involving a Herndon Police officer. 

Jholie Moussa’s ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in prison for her murder

A Fairfax County teenager who admitted to killing his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend in a "blind rage" will spend at least the next 40 years in prison.

Paramedic helps take down suspect in Herndon police-involved shooting

Doug Stevens, 25, says it’s a birthday he’ll always remember. The volunteer Fairfax County firefighter helped keep a suspect in place during an encounter after a police-involved shooting in Herndon.

'Conservative' string attached to $50 million college gift

A $50 million gift made earlier this year to Virginia's largest public university was given specifically to "promote the conservative principles of governance," newly released documents show, raising concerns from critics that it compromises academic freedom at the school.

Missing woman from Fairfax County found safe

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman from Fairfax County.

Annandale woman arrested and charged for 'destroying’ and 'mutilating' US flags in several neighborhoods

Fairfax County Police have charged a 39-year-old woman after they said she destroyed, cut and ripped U.S. American flags and some welcome signs in several neighborhoods in Annandale and Falls Church.

Insanity defense considered for McLean mom accused in kids' deaths

A Virginia woman who allegedly confessed to killing her daughters may plead insanity, but she needs the state to pay for a psychiatric evaluation to help her case.

One dead after fiery crash on Interstate 66

UPDATE (2:27 P.M.): Virginia State Police confirmed that today's fiery crash on Interstate 66 killed one person and injured several others.

Police responding to deadly Fairfax County motorcycle crash

Police and emergency crews are on the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash in a wooded area near Fairfax County Parkway and Lee Highway.

Virginia Boy Scout troop restoring historic black cemetery

A Virginia teen volunteering at the Alexandria National Cemetery three years ago noticed a rundown plot nearby where overgrown trees blocked the signed marking it as the Douglass Memorial Cemetery.

Fairfax County slaying suspect: Teen used 'black magic' on girl

Virginia police testimony alleges a teenager was slain because the suspects thought he was a gang member who used black magic on his girlfriend.