Man sentenced to life in prison after killing 2 in Virginia, fleeing to Ethiopia
A man was sentenced to life in prison after killing two people in Fairfax County over six years ago before fleeing to Ethiopia to evade capture.
A man was sentenced to life in prison after killing two people in Fairfax County over six years ago before fleeing to Ethiopia to evade capture.
Several black bear sightings reported in Arlington County
Arlington County’s animal shelter and humane society has received several reports of black bear sightings, according to officials.
Arlington County’s animal shelter and humane society has received several reports of black bear sightings, according to officials.
Virginia officer shot, killed during struggle with assault suspect in woods
A police officer was fatally shot during a struggle with an assault suspect in the woods in a Virginia mountain town, authorities said Saturday.
A police officer was fatally shot during a struggle with an assault suspect in the woods in a Virginia mountain town, authorities said Saturday.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued Friday across DC region
Parts of our region – including D.C., northern VA, and southern Maryland – are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. Friday.
Parts of our region – including D.C., northern VA, and southern Maryland – are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. Friday.
Popular Woodbridge day care abruptly closes
A popular northern Virginia day care center abruptly closed this week, leaving families frustrated and filled with questions.
A popular northern Virginia day care center abruptly closed this week, leaving families frustrated and filled with questions.
Stolen historical records return to Prince William County after 300 years, officials say
Two of Prince William County’s earliest documents were returned to the Clerk of the Circuit Court Friday after nearly 300 years.
Two of Prince William County’s earliest documents were returned to the Clerk of the Circuit Court Friday after nearly 300 years.
Metro to operate on modified scheduled for Juneteenth holiday
Metro will operate on a modified schedule on Monday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Metro will operate on a modified schedule on Monday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.
Arlington County considers permanent zoning for outdoor dining
Arlington County could make its outdoor dining program permanent.
Arlington County could make its outdoor dining program permanent.
5 things to do in Haymarket
It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we're heading to Virginia for a visit to HAYMARKET!
It's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP season and this week we're heading to Virginia for a visit to HAYMARKET!
Police release sketch of suspect wanted in Falls Church rape
Fairfax County police are searching for a man accused of raping a woman in a wooded area over the weekend.
Fairfax County police are searching for a man accused of raping a woman in a wooded area over the weekend.
Alexandria police increase presence as school year ends
With schools wrapping up for the summer, some police departments are taking precautions.
With schools wrapping up for the summer, some police departments are taking precautions.
Fairfax County police investigating string of pharmacy robberies
Police in Fairfax County are turning to the public amid a rash of crimes taking place at just a handful of addresses in the area.
Police in Fairfax County are turning to the public amid a rash of crimes taking place at just a handful of addresses in the area.
Woman charged with second DUI after running off road while texting in Stafford County
A Culpepper woman was charged with a second DUI when she was pulled over after she drove off the road in Stafford County while texting.
A Culpepper woman was charged with a second DUI when she was pulled over after she drove off the road in Stafford County while texting.
Amazon HQ2 celebrates Grand Opening
Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington celebrated the grand opening of the first phase of the massive development project.
Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington celebrated the grand opening of the first phase of the massive development project.
Local officials look to address summer crime surge already underway in DMV
With the start of summer right around the corner, officials are addressing ways to help combat summer crime surges nationally and across the DMV.
With the start of summer right around the corner, officials are addressing ways to help combat summer crime surges nationally and across the DMV.
License plate reader leads to arrest in attempted rape, abduction near Fairfax Co. bus stop: police
Authorities say a license plate reader helped identify a man who was arrested and is facing charges for an attempted rape and abduction near a Fairfax County bus stop.
Authorities say a license plate reader helped identify a man who was arrested and is facing charges for an attempted rape and abduction near a Fairfax County bus stop.
7 ducklings rescued from drain in Spotsylvania County
Seven ducklings were rescued from a drain in Spotsylvania County Tuesday thanks to a team of fast-acting first responders.
Seven ducklings were rescued from a drain in Spotsylvania County Tuesday thanks to a team of fast-acting first responders.
Bomb threat at Prince William Co. elementary school prompts relocation of students; all clear given
A bomb threat at a Prince William County elementary school prompted officials to relocate students Wednesday morning before an all clear was given.
A bomb threat at a Prince William County elementary school prompted officials to relocate students Wednesday morning before an all clear was given.
Celebrating Juneteenth: Events taking place across the DMV
Beginning as early as June 15, Juneteenth celebrations will be taking place across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. To commemorate the emancipation of enslaved persons in 1865, here is a list of Juneteenth events that are open to the public.
Beginning as early as June 15, Juneteenth celebrations will be taking place across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. To commemorate the emancipation of enslaved persons in 1865, here is a list of Juneteenth events that are open to the public.
Sheriff’s deputy rescues 2-day-old fawn from ditch in Spotsylvania County
A Spotsylvania County sheriff's deputy rescued a two-day-old fawn from a ditch over the weekend.
A Spotsylvania County sheriff's deputy rescued a two-day-old fawn from a ditch over the weekend.



















