Fairfax Co. Public Schools says ongoing claim of sex assaults on school grounds was fabricated

Allegations that a northern Virginia seventh-grader was repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted at her school more than a decade ago were totally fabricated, lawyers for the school system contend in a court filing seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit she filed.

Fiery tractor-trailer crash closes portion of I-95 in Stafford County

A fiery tractor-trailer crash left a portion of Interstate 95 in Stafford County closed Friday morning and snarled traffic for hours as crews cleaned up the wreckage from the roadway.

Fairfax County police arrest suspects after drug deal ends in shooting; 1 injured

UPDATE: Police have arrested Jamal Dana Allen, 18, and Jabari Antwaun Allen, 19, in this shooting. Both have been charged with robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and aggravated malicious wounding.

VA brothel bust stirs national security concerns with politicians, military officers among alleged clients

Experts say a high-end sex ring busted by the Justice Department could now pose a threat to national security as buyers in their network included politicians, executives, military officers and government contractors with security clearances could pose a threat to national security. 

3 charged with operating 'high-end' brothel network in Virginia, DOJ says

A high-end brothel network that reportedly flew sex workers in from across the country and put them up in luxury apartments in Virginia, and even required buyers to provide their employer information and references, was busted by the Department of Justice. 

Woman killed when vehicle, tractor-trailer collide in Alexandria

A woman is dead after the vehicle she was driving and a tractor-trailer collided early Thursday morning in Alexandria.

Ashburn mom sues for $35 million over alleged sex assault at Lansdowne Resort

An Ashburn woman is suing the popular Lansdowne Resort and Spa for $35 million because she claims she was sexually assaulted by a masseur on multiple occasions.

Family of US Park Police officer killed in accidental shooting agrees to deal releasing suspect on bond

The U.S. Park Police officer accused of killing his friend and co-worker in an accidental shooting over the weekend has been released on bond as part of a deal with the victim’s family.

Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections, take full control of House and Senate

Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power.