Relatives of Irvo Otieno seek federal investigation into Virginia mental hospital death

Lawyers for the family of a Virginia man who died of asphyxiation after he was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes while being admitted to a psychiatric hospital have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Fourth of July Weekend activities in the DC area

Celebrate the entire fourth of July weekend with music, food, and fun in the D.C. area. Here is your holiday weekend event guide.

Manassas Regional Airport may start offering commercial flights soon

More money, jobs, development, and opportunity could be on the horizon for Manassas if its airport gets the go-ahead for commercial flights.

Wildfire smoke creates haze across DC region; Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued

Wildfire smoke from Canada prompted a Code Orange Air Quality Alert to be issued for much of the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday making it unhealthy for vulnerable populations to be outside.

Police release sketch of suspect in Reston shooting

Reston Police have released a composite sketch of one of the believed suspects in an early morning shooting on June 18 in the 2500 block of Cornelia Road in Reston.

Multiple people attacked by dogs in Manassas

Multiple people were attacked by dogs in Manassas, including a neighbor who was trying to help a child – and the incident was captured on a doorbell camera. 

Arlington County has too many deer. What can they do about it?

Arlington officials said several studies have proven the county has too many deer, and now, they’re asking the public to weigh in on potential solutions.

Man suspected in attempted abduction of Virginia 4-year-old was in country illegally, ICE says

A man accused of breaking into an Annandale apartment and attempting to abduct a 4-year-old girl was in the country illegally, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.

Car burglars caught on camera in Fairfax County

Police say suspects have been targeting unlocked vehicles across the county in hopes of valuables and keys.

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting inside Dumfries home

Police say the suspect sought in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred at a home located in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Ct. in Dumfries on June 23, has been arrested. 

Giant Food president shares crime concerns and added safety measures

Giant's president estimates that between the cost of increased security measures and money lost due to theft, the company is spending “tens of millions" of dollars.

Man arrested after multiple indecent exposure reports in Virginia

Authorities have arrested a man they say is responsible for several reports of indecent exposure this month in Virginia.