'Door Kick Challenge' in Loudoun County could become dangerous: police

Police are warning residents about a dangerous challenge happening around Loudoun County, and urging parents to talk to their children.

Hall County teacher dies during prank; Teens charged

A Hall County teacher has died and five teens are in custody after a "rolling" prank ended in a fatal accident on North Gate Drive.

Early morning electrical fire inside bedroom wall damages Fairfax County home

Firefighters responded to an early morning house fire in Belle Haven that investigators say was caused by an electrical event inside a wall. No injuries were reported.

Fairfax County Police launch 'Drone as First Responder' program to improve 911 response times
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Fairfax County Police have launched a new Drone as First Responder (DFR) program aimed at enhancing emergency response and improving real-time situational awareness for officers and first responders.

Man accused of recording himself touching woman's hair on Metro released from jail

A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by President Donald Trump was released from jail days after he was charged with assault and battery on the Silver Line Metro in Arlington.

Tractor-trailer collides with train in Culpeper
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Culpeper Police are investigating a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a train near Heritage Park.

Alexandria neighbors push back on plan to turn some street parking into bike lanes
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A battle is brewing between the city of Alexandria and homeowners in one of its long-established neighborhoods. At issue is a proposal to remove street parking in favor of bike lanes.

Man accused of pretending to be pastor, sexually assaulting woman during 'counseling session'
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A Virginia man has been charged in Fairfax County after police say he posed as a pastor, then sexually assaulted a woman he met online during what was supposed to be a “counseling session.” He is charged with sexual penetration with an object and intent to defile.

VA man pretended to be pastor, sexually assaulted woman during 'counseling session': Police

A Fairfax County woman reported that after meeting Marco Antonio Ocampos Zamora online, he claimed to be a pastor, then sexually assaulted her when they met for a counseling session.

Tractor-trailer collides with train in Culpeper; no injuries reported

Police in Culpeper are investigating a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a train near Heritage Park. No injuries have been reported.

Early voting opens for Virginia redistricting referendum

Early voting begins in Virginia today for residents to decide on whether to approve a state constitutional amendment to redraw congressional voter maps. 

Debate continues in Loudoun County over whether to have SROs in elementary schools
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A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officers into elementary schools. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was at the meeting where the debate got heated.

First flights out of Middle East land at Dulles Airport

The first flights carrying passengers from the Middle East landed at Dulles International Airport Thursday afternoon, marking a breakthrough after days of travel chaos and thousands stranded overseas.

Firefighters push back on proposed consolidation in Arlington
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Arlington firefighters and their union are sounding the alarm over a proposed plan that could consolidate two rescue companies into one, potentially impacting 12 firefighters’ roles and resources. 

Second-degree murder charge dropped in deadly bus stop stabbing case
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The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again. FOX 5 DC has learned that a second-degree murder charge has been dropped against a man accused of fatally stabbing another man at a Groveton bus stop this past summer. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez reports.