5 charged in alleged prostitution, drug trafficking operation at Dumfries motel
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Five suspects accused of participating in a drug trafficking and prostitution operation made their first appearance in a Prince William County court on Friday. 

New Virginia law could threaten small wineries in the state

By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year. 

New Virginia law could threaten small wineries in the state
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By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson explains. 

Loudoun County Sheriff backs ICE, urges trust amid protests
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In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Loudoun County Sheriff says he is standing behind ICE and is encouraging northern Virginia residents to trust federal officials amid the ongoing protests breaking out across the country. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman discusses plan to improve pedestrian safety

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is sharing his strategy to address pedestrian safety after deadly crashes, happening back-to-back, left the community shaken. 

Virginia child dies of flu in state’s first pediatric influenza death of 2025–26 season

Virginia health officials say a preschool‑age child has died from flu complications, marking the state’s first influenza‑associated pediatric death of the 2025–26 season.

Trooper, K9 hurt after suspect rams cruiser on American Legion Bridge: police

A Virginia State Police trooper and a K9 suffered minor injuries early Friday after a pursuit involving a vehicle with suspected stolen tags ended in a crash on the American Legion Bridge.

Spanberger to be sworn-in as first female Virginia governor

History will be made in Virginia on Saturday as Governor‑elect Abigail Spanberger is sworn-in as the Commonwealth’s first female governor.

DC weather: Mixed snow, sleet Saturday; tracking coastal snow threat Sunday

Some of the coldest air of the season settles over the Washington, D.C. region Friday as a pair of wintry systems line up for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

DC weather: Chance for snow over MLK weekend as coastal system moves north

All eyes are on a storm system that could bring the chance for accumulating snow to the area over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

FBI, local police raid Dumfries motel as part of sex trafficking, drug distribution investigation
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The FBI and Prince William County police raided a hotel in Dumfries early Thursday morning. Authorities say it was a "coordinated operation" following a years-long investigation into alleged sex trafficking and drug distribution.

15-year-old hit by car in Alexandria, police say
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A 15-year-old was hit by a car in Alexandria Thursday night. The teen was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

RAW VIDEO: FBI, police raid Dumfries motel as part of sex trafficking, drug distribution investigation
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The FBI raided a motel in Dumfries Thursday morning as part of an investigation into alleged sex trafficking and drug distribution. People who live and work in the area say activity around the motel has been an issue for years

Arlington County residents concerned about chemicals being released from wastewater treatment plant
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Some Arlington County residents are raising concerns about what's coming out of a wastewater treatment plant in the area. It has prompted a public hearing that’s being held Thursday evening.