Virginia student hits officer in head with metal bottle, attempts to take gun

A 15-year-old student walked into a Virginia high school and struck an officer with a metal water bottle on the head before attempting to grab his firearm, according to authorities.

Shooting at Easter event in Gainesville leaves three injured; police seeking suspect

A shooting at an Easter event in Gainesville on Sunday night left three people injured, including one with life-threatening wounds, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

Dumfries could be one step closer to developing waterfront district

Residents in Dumfries will weigh in at a public hearing Tuesday evening whether to create an Economic Development Authority.

WATCH: New video shows arrest of alleged MS-13 gang leader in Virginia

A top MS-13 gang leader was arrested in northern Virginia on Thursday. New surveillance video shared with FOX 5 shows the moments the suspect was taken into custody in an operation that had been planned for weeks. 

Top MS-13 gang leader arrested in Woodbridge, Virginia

U.S. authorities have arrested one of the top leaders of the MS-13 gang in the country, the FBI announced Thursday.

Driver flees on foot after hit-and-run in Prince William County

Prince William County police are investigating a morning hit-and-run crash in the area of Yorkshire Lane and Old Centreville Road where the driver fled on foot. 

Haymarket community frustrated by illegal dumping in neighborhood

Police in northern Virginia are hoping the public will help them find the people who've been illegally dumping all kinds of large furniture and trash on vacant land near a nice neighborhood.

Virginia high school students accused of selling magic mushroom candy bars

Two 17-year-old students at Hylton High School are facing charges after allegedly distributing candy bars laced with psilocybin mushrooms on school grounds, authorities said.