One dead in Virginia as Hurricane Helene sparks evacuations across region

One person has died in southwest Virginia as Hurricane Helene continues to impact much of the southeastern United States. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing across the region, while emergency preparations ramp up locally.

Bond denied for Virginia man charged in double homicide that left wife, another man, dead

A Virginia man, Brendan Banfield, was denied bond on Friday after being indicted earlier this month for the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and another man, Joseph Ryan, at the couple’s Fairfax County home.

Manager of high-end brothels in Virginia, Massachusetts pleads guilty in federal case

Han Lee, the manager of a high-end interstate prostitution network operating brothels in Massachusetts and Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to charges of conspiracy to induce individuals to engage in prostitution and money laundering.

Virginia cop busted for allegedly handcuffing victim, touching her inappropriately

A member of the Prince William County Police Department has been arrested following an ongoing investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct while on duty. 

Virginia Governor Youngkin declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene

Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for Virginia on Wednesday in anticipation of the impacts of Hurricane Helene later this week. 

Hurricane Helene: Maryland, Virginia rescue teams deployed to Florida ahead of storm

Hurricane Helene, now a Category 2 storm, is advancing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, with landfall expected Thursday evening. Tactical and swift water rescue teams from the Washington, D.C. region and other parts of the country have already deployed in preparation for the storm’s impacts.

Judge denies DC sniper Malvo's request to vacate Maryland murder convictions

Convicted sniper Lee Boyd Malvo’s attorneys are expected to argue Wednesday for the vacating of his six murder convictions in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Parents outraged after 7-year-old with autism wanders from Reston elementary school alone

A Reston family was shocked and outraged to find that their seven-year-old son, who is non-verbal and has special needs, wandered off his elementary school campus and was found soaking wet in the rain.