5 northern Virginia school districts placed on ‘high-risk' status over Title IX dispute
Five northern Virginia school districts have been placed on "high-risk" status by the U.S. Department of Education over their bathroom and locker room policies, putting millions of federal dollars at stake.
Virginia mother who allegedly abandoned 2-year-old son arrested on child neglect charges: police
A Virginia mother is in custody and faces felony child neglect charges after allegedly abandoning her 2-year-old son outside their Woodbridge home and refusing to return, police said.
Woman caught on camera taking 2 packages from porch in Prince William County
A woman was pictured on a doorstep camera removing two packages from a residence in Prince William County.
Virginia mother wanted for child neglect after allegedly abandoning son, refusing to return: police
Authorities are searching for a Virginia mother accused of abandoning her 2-year-old son outside their Woodbridge home and refusing to return.
Virginia father charged with felony homicide in 4-month-old son's death
A 22-year-old Woodbridge man has been charged with felony homicide in the death of his 4-month-old son following a suspected case of child abuse.
Police ID man fatally shot by officers outside Potomac Mills outlet mall
Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by police outside Potomac Mills outlet mall as Harrison Charles Deppe, 52, of Woodbridge.
2 minors shot in Prince William County, suspect remains at large
Two minors were left suffering gunshot wounds following a shooting in Prince William County, Virginia.
Man allegedly armed with crossbow shot, killed by police at Potomac Mills outlet mall
A man who police say went running toward Potomac Mills outlet mall armed with a crossbow was shot and killed by officers Thursday.
Multiple arrests made after biker gang linked to shooting outside of Virginia hookah lounge
Police in Virginia have connected members of an East Coast biker gang to an assault and shooting at a hookah lounge in Prince William County.
Parents at Virginia Christian school petition to remove church pastor over use of school's tuition
Parents with children at Christ Chapel Academy tell FOX 5 they have eight days to decide if they’re going to keep their children at the school. The deadline comes protests over allegations the school is raising tuition to help pull its partner church out of trouble.
Man charged in alleged sexual assault of 6-year-old girl at Virginia Sam’s Club: police
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl inside a Sam’s Club store in Woodbridge, police said.
Zip Trip 2025: FOX 5 heads to Occoquan on Friday
FOX 5 is in Occoquan on Friday, July 11, for another morning of fun, food, local business highlights and more!
80-year-old woman sexually assaulted at Hobby Lobby in Woodbridge: police
Prince William County police are investigating after an 80-year-old woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in northern Virginia.
Lawsuits mounting as Prince William County continues to eye more data centers
Lawsuits are mounting against Prince William County leaders and data center developers as discussions are underway to bring even more data centers to the county.
Oak Valley HOA lawsuit could halt massive Prince William data center plan
A Prince William County Circuit Court judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit that could determine the future of what may become the largest concentration of data centers in the world.
Suspect throws brick at store employee in Prince William County: police
A man and woman were arrested and charged with assault, battery, and trespassing in Prince William County.
Man convicted of attempted mass shooting at Virginia church sentenced to 25 years
A Fairfax man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted for attempting to carry out a mass shooting at a Haymarket church, possession of a gun and for transmitting threats over the internet.
Prince William County high school teacher reportedly exposed himself with students in classroom
A Prince William County high school teacher has been arrested after reportedly exposing himself while students were in his classroom.
Downed power lines shut down I-95 in Fredericksburg
All lanes of Interstate 95 are closed in both directions at Exit 130 (Route 3) in Fredericksburg due to downed power lines, officials said.
14-year-old boy assaulted, robbed for shoes by group of four teens in Woodbridge
A 14-year-old boy was assaulted and robbed for his shoes by a group of four other teenagers in Woodbridge, Virginia.