Son shoots mother, then himself in Fairfax County: police

A son shot his mother Thursday inside a Falls Church apartment, and then police say, the man turned the gun on himself. 

Available cooling centers in Alexandria amidst heave wave

Following an hazardous heat forecast issued in the D.C. area, the city of Alexandria is making several cooling centers available to community members and residents. 

20-year-old woman arrested for knife assault, controlled substances

A Spotsylvania woman was arrested after she assaulted someone with a knife and was found with drugs she said she found at Taco Bell, according to police. 

Reports of sexual assaults by rideshare drivers prompt safety warnings in Fairfax County

Rideshare transportation provides convenient and affordable ways to get around. While they offer an accessible service for people to travel, Fairfax County police are warning the community to stay alert and prioritize safety when using the apps.

Alexandria's police chief speaks out as violence reaches record levels

Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes says that in his 30 plus years of living in the city – he’s never seen crime at this level. It's now interfering with the quality of life for residents.

Cross-state search intensifies for missing Virginia teens believed to be in Maryland

Have you seen Hannah Posey or Jacob Sookdeo? The 15-year-olds have been missing for over a week, and their families and police are concerned about their whereabouts.

Firearm discharges in apartment after cat knocks it from table in Manassas

Police have charged an adult man with reckless handling of a firearm after his cat allegedly knocked the weapon from a table which discharged upon contact with the ground.

Invasive hammerhead worms seen across DC region secrete same toxin found in puffer fish: professor

Look but don't touch! That's what University of Maryland Professor Michael Raupp is saying about the invasive hammerhead worm that is being spotted more frequently across the D.C. region this summer.

Hate symbol keyed into SUV in Ashburn

A Virginia resident is outraged after he says someone keyed a swastika on his SUV.