Loudoun County takes action to crack down on Metro fare evaders

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed changes to the law in the county to address fare evasion and other crimes that may happen on the Metro system.

LCPS says teacher accused of sexual assault no longer an employee; no charges filed

No charges were filed after detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up their investigation into a teacher accused of sexually assaulting several students but he is no longer employed with the school, according to district officials.  

Fairfax County bans kite fighting in parks

Fairfax County officially banned kite fighting in its parks on Friday, citing reports of harm to wildlife, vegetation, maintenance equipment and public safety concerns. 

Two teens charged in Arlington fentanyl overdose

Police have arrested two teens in connection to a fentanyl overdose death in March. 

Trial begins for Virginia pastor charged with sexually assaulting woman at Manassas church

The trial for a Virginia pastor accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Manassas church during counseling sessions began Wednesday in a Prince William County courtroom.

Amtrak train derailment impacts Wednesday VRE service

Commuters can expect delays Wednesday morning a day after two Amtrak train cars derailed outside of Washington, D.C.'s Union Station.

17 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop in Loudoun County

During a traffic stop on Sunday, July 9 around 11:30 p.m. officers recovered more than 17 pounds of marijuana and assorted marijuana products from a 2011 Honda Accord in Leesburg, Va.

2 teens arrested in Freedom High School strong-arm robbery

The two remaining suspects sought in connection to a strong-arm robbery reported at Freedom High School located at 15201 Neabsco Mills Rd. in Woodbridge on June 14, have been arrested. 

Lawyers can gather evidence for $40M lawsuit filed by teacher who was shot by 6-year-old: judge

Lawyers for a teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can start the process of interviewing eyewitnesses, reviewing the boy's disciplinary files and accessing other records for a $40 million lawsuit against the school system, a judge ruled Friday.