FCPS teacher held without bond after allegedly groping student

A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents. 

Helicopter lift surprises Pentagon City residents early Sunday morning

Pentagon City residents received an unexpected and loud wake-up call on Sunday as a low-flying helicopter maneuvered remarkably close to local high-rises.

Virginia man at large following abduction and multi-state police pursuit

A manhunt is underway for a suspect police say abducted a victim, stole a vehicle and led law enforcement on a chase through Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.

Chantilly High employee charged with stealing tools from school

A Fairfax County Public Schools employee has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing tools from a woodworking classroom at Chantilly High School, according to police. 

Northern Virginia driver fights citations tied to fake license plate

A Northern Virginia man says he has spent years fighting traffic tickets tied to a car he doesn’t own, after someone allegedly created fake copies of his vanity license plate and used them on other vehicles. 

FCPS employee charged with embezzling $40,000 from school

A Fairfax County Public Schools employee has been charged with embezzling more than $40,000 from Hayfield Secondary School, according to police. 

Fairfax teacher charged after alleged inappropriate contact with student

A Langley High School teacher has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct involving a student, according to Fairfax County police.  

Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in au pair affair murder case

Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.

DC weather: Code Orange Air Quality Alert Friday, sunny and hot with highs in the 90s

A mostly sunny and hot Friday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with temperatures climbing to around 92 degrees and a Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect for parts of the District, Maryland and Virginia.

Manassas teen wanted after high-speed stolen car chase ends in Bealeton crash

A manhunt is underway for a Manassas teenager who led Fauquier County sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen car before crashing into a home and fleeing the scene, police say.

World’s largest bounce house coming to Virginia

The Big Bounce America, described as the world’s largest touring inflatable event, is set to make a stop in Virginia.

FIFA World Cup excitement builds in the DMV

Excitement is growing across the D.C. region as the countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues.

DC weather: Sunny, hot Thursday with highs near 90 degrees

A sunny and hot Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with clear skies and high temperatures near 90 degrees.

Fredericksburg car chase shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 children injured

A mother and father were killed, and two children were injured after a car chase and shooting in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, police announced.

DC Water urges customers to conserve water as regional drought watch declared

DC Water is urging customers to conserve water after the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Drought Coordination Committee declared a regional drought watch.

Sail250 guide for Virginia, Maryland: Celebrations, timeline, visiting ships

Sail250 is bringing dozens of the world's most magnificent tall ships and naval vessels to Virginia and Maryland. Here is everything you need to know to catch the action.

Fairfax County police launch summer traffic safety push

Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.