Prince William County Public School system considering additional security measures
The Prince William County Public School system could soon have new security screening technology.
The Prince William County Public School system could soon have new security screening technology.
Uber driver carjacked at gunpoint in Prince William County; police searching for suspects
An Uber driver was carjacked at gunpoint when stopping to pick up a rider, and Prince William County police are searching for the suspects.
An Uber driver was carjacked at gunpoint when stopping to pick up a rider, and Prince William County police are searching for the suspects.
1 killed in double shooting near 7-Eleven in Woodbridge
Authorities say a man is dead and another remains hospitalized after a shooting near a 7-Eleven in Woodbridge.
Authorities say a man is dead and another remains hospitalized after a shooting near a 7-Eleven in Woodbridge.
Dog struggles to survive shooting that left owner dead: ‘We need another miracle’
The shooting happened inside a Virginia home. A shelter said the dog was found clinging to life 20 hours later.
The shooting happened inside a Virginia home. A shelter said the dog was found clinging to life 20 hours later.
Virginia family fun center owner charged with possession of child pornography
The owner of a skating and family fun center in Frederick County, Virginia is accused of being in possession of child pornography.
The owner of a skating and family fun center in Frederick County, Virginia is accused of being in possession of child pornography.
Elderly man assaulted with his own cane in Manassas; Suspect taken into custody
An elderly man is hospitalized after being hit by his own cane during an assault Saturday afternoon in Prince William County.
An elderly man is hospitalized after being hit by his own cane during an assault Saturday afternoon in Prince William County.
Arlington County buildings all running on clean energy
Arlington County has officially met its goal to have all municipal buildings and other key infrastructure running solely on clean-renewable energy.
Arlington County has officially met its goal to have all municipal buildings and other key infrastructure running solely on clean-renewable energy.
Ex-Fairfax County officers accused of protecting sex-trafficking ring on trial
A woman who says she was lured from Costa Rica into a Virginia-based sex-trafficking ring says a former police chief and three other officers were clients of the enterprise and allowed it to operate.
A woman who says she was lured from Costa Rica into a Virginia-based sex-trafficking ring says a former police chief and three other officers were clients of the enterprise and allowed it to operate.
Loudoun County changes prosecution process for some misdemeanor cases
Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says in a memo obtained by FOX 5, that her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes.
Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says in a memo obtained by FOX 5, that her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes.
Wanted Reston man accused of starting house fire captured by authorities
A Reston man accused of starting a house fire Thursday morning in a suburban Virginia neighborhood has been captured by authorities.
A Reston man accused of starting a house fire Thursday morning in a suburban Virginia neighborhood has been captured by authorities.
Centreville Elementary School teacher had students participate in slavery simulation
Parents in Fairfax County are outraged after a teacher casts students as slaves and landowners during a classroom activity.
Parents in Fairfax County are outraged after a teacher casts students as slaves and landowners during a classroom activity.
Suspected fentanyl, heroin found in Spotsylvania County; Man arrested for intent to distribute
A man has been arrested for drug possession with the intent to distribute after detectives found dozens of capsules of suspected heroin and fentanyl in Spotsylvania County.
A man has been arrested for drug possession with the intent to distribute after detectives found dozens of capsules of suspected heroin and fentanyl in Spotsylvania County.
Metal detectors to be used in all Newport News schools after 6-year-old boy shot, wounded teacher
Metal detectors will be installed in every school in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old boy shot and wounded his teacher last week, school officials said Thursday.
Metal detectors will be installed in every school in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old boy shot and wounded his teacher last week, school officials said Thursday.
Parents sound off on merit awards scandal at Fairfax County School Board meeting
Fairfax County Public Schools parents rallied ahead of the school board’s first meeting of 2023.
Fairfax County Public Schools parents rallied ahead of the school board’s first meeting of 2023.
Bomb threat reported on school bus in Prince William County
A bomb threat was reported on a school bus carrying high school students in Prince William County.
A bomb threat was reported on a school bus carrying high school students in Prince William County.
Bill introduced to recognize pregnant women as 2 people, allow them to drive in HOV lanes in Virginia
A Virginia state legislator has introduced a bill that would recognize pregnant women as two people, allowing them to drive in the HOV lanes.
A Virginia state legislator has introduced a bill that would recognize pregnant women as two people, allowing them to drive in the HOV lanes.
Va. Gov. Youngkin discusses school merit controversy, abortion, behavioral health resources
Following his second State of the Commonwealth address, Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined FOX 5 to discuss his priorities for 2023 including the budget, the investigation into allegations that one of the state's top high schools deprived students of national merit recognition, and gun control.
Following his second State of the Commonwealth address, Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined FOX 5 to discuss his priorities for 2023 including the budget, the investigation into allegations that one of the state's top high schools deprived students of national merit recognition, and gun control.
Police arrest, charge man suspected of wounding mother, killing stepfather during Fairfax County stabbing
Authorities have identified the man they say wounded his mother and killed his stepfather during a stabbing Tuesday night at a home in Fairfax County.
Authorities have identified the man they say wounded his mother and killed his stepfather during a stabbing Tuesday night at a home in Fairfax County.
14 restaurants opening in the DC area in 2023
The new year means new restaurant openings in the DMV, from additional locations of classic favorites to first-time D.C. residents.
The new year means new restaurant openings in the DMV, from additional locations of classic favorites to first-time D.C. residents.
Fairfax County acupuncturist charged with sexual battery of female patient during treatment
Authorities have charged a 64-year-old Fairfax County acupuncturist with sexual battery after a female patient said he inappropriately touched her during treatment sessions last summer.
Authorities have charged a 64-year-old Fairfax County acupuncturist with sexual battery after a female patient said he inappropriately touched her during treatment sessions last summer.