Mom, boyfriend charged after 2 children found chained up in Fairfax County home

Authorities are investigating a horrific case of child neglect after police officers allegedly found two young brothers chained at the ankles and restrained inside a home in Fairfax County.

Man shoots brother in stomach following argument at Spotsylvania County home

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says a domestic incident turned violent Monday night and ended with a man shooting his brother in the stomach. 

'Terrible Traffic Tuesday' expected to bring heavy congestion to DC area roadways

Drivers in the D.C. region should brace for significant traffic delays on ‘Terrible Traffic Tuesday,’ the day after Labor Day when schools reopen and vacations end, leading to increased road congestion.

Truck overturns, spills debris on I-95 near Fredericksburg

An overturned truck spilled debris onto the roadway Tuesday along a section of Interstate 95 near Fredericksburg.

Fairfax County Public Schools launch cell phone storage pilot program

As the new school year begins, Fairfax County Public Schools is implementing a new cell phone storage policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Starting today, students at 15 select schools will be required to store their phones during the school day.

3 suspects wanted after smash-and-grab robbery at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City causes chaos

Arlington Police swarmed Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Sunday afternoon after receiving reports about a possible shooting. Following an investigation, police determined that no shots were fired and that it was a robbery that caused the commotion. 

Virginia judge arrested for public intoxication

The Leesburg Police Department has arrested a local judge for public intoxication. 

Search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt: police shut down Virginia park to look for her body

Manassas Park Police have confirmed with FOX 5 that they have shut down Signal Hill Park on Signal View Drive in Manassas Park to search for missing mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body. 

New photo evidence released in Mamta Kafle Bhatt's disappearance

New photo evidence in Naresh Bhatt's court documents shows what appears to be blood stains from the Manassas Park home. 

Best times to travel across the Bay Bridge on Labor Day weekend 2024

With over 350,000 vehicles expected to cross the Bay Bridge between Friday, August 30, and Labor Day Monday, September 2, travelers should anticipate significant delays, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Labor Day weekend airline travel expected to break records despite DC area storms

This Labor Day weekend is set to be one of the busiest travel periods on record in the Washington, D.C. region despite recent storms causing delays and cancellations. 

Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s mother, brother in US; husband’s defense waives right to preliminary hearing

Naresh Bhatt’s defense team waived the right to a preliminary hearing Thursday at a Prince William County courthouse, as supporters of his missing and presumed dead wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, gathered outside.

Trump's Arlington Cemetery event was in 'flagrant violation' of law: officials

Photos of Trump at Arlington National Cemetery show him smiling and giving a "thumbs up" sign beside the grave of a soldier who was killed in the Afghanistan War withdrawal.

Boar's Head recall expands to Virginia plant: What to know about deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat

At least nine people have died and another 57 hospitalized after being infected with listeria from Boar's Head deli meats linked to a massive recall last month, U.S. federal officials said this week.

DC weather: Hot, humid Thursday with possible afternoon thunderstorms

More hot and humid conditions across the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday with temperatures near 90 degrees and the threat of afternoon and evening thunderstorms.