Drug overdose deaths up again in Virginia in 2021, fentanyl the leading cause
A newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health shows an overall increase in fatal drug overdoses in 2021.
A newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health shows an overall increase in fatal drug overdoses in 2021.
15-year-old girl shot while sitting on curb in Virginia neighborhood
A 15-year-old girl was shot and injured while sitting on a curb in a residential neighborhood in Fairfax County Saturday night, according to police.
A 15-year-old girl was shot and injured while sitting on a curb in a residential neighborhood in Fairfax County Saturday night, according to police.
1 dead, 7 others hurt after shooting at party in Virginia
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot and seven other young people were injured after gunfire erupted during a graduation party in central Virginia, police said Saturday.
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot and seven other young people were injured after gunfire erupted during a graduation party in central Virginia, police said Saturday.
Maryland man arrested for murdering infant son
Maryland State Police arrested a man Friday on homicide charges in connection to the murder of his 2-month-old son last month.
Maryland State Police arrested a man Friday on homicide charges in connection to the murder of his 2-month-old son last month.
Middle school dance canceled in Arlington due to possible threat
Eighth graders at Gunston Middle School won't be attending their scheduled dance Friday night after school officials caught wind of multiple threats to interrupt the function.
Eighth graders at Gunston Middle School won't be attending their scheduled dance Friday night after school officials caught wind of multiple threats to interrupt the function.
Alexandria police make service changes as they work to retain and recruit more officers
The Alexandria Police Department is changing the way they respond to crime.
The Alexandria Police Department is changing the way they respond to crime.
Tree trimmer killed after being electrocuted in Virginia, police say
An investigation is underway after a man was killed while trimming tree branches in Fairfax County, according to authorities.
An investigation is underway after a man was killed while trimming tree branches in Fairfax County, according to authorities.
Man found dead along Fairfax County path; police investigating as a homicide
The death of a man found along a wooded path in Virginia is now being investigated as a homicide, according to authorities.
The death of a man found along a wooded path in Virginia is now being investigated as a homicide, according to authorities.
GoFundMe campaign raises thousands for 9-year-old shot while playing in Woodbridge
Community members are coming together to raise money for a 9-year-old girl who was shot while playing in her Woodbridge, Virginia neighborhood.
Community members are coming together to raise money for a 9-year-old girl who was shot while playing in her Woodbridge, Virginia neighborhood.
Superintendent on Alexandria City High School student stabbing: 'This isn't normal'
School officials tell FOX 5 virtual learning will continue for students at Alexandria City high school through the end of the school year.
School officials tell FOX 5 virtual learning will continue for students at Alexandria City high school through the end of the school year.
Four siblings abducted in Manassas by non-custodial parent, police say
Authorities say the four children who went missing in Virginia on Thursday have been found.
Authorities say the four children who went missing in Virginia on Thursday have been found.
Johnny Depp verdict: Legal experts believe Washington Post could be held liable too
Johnny Depp won his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard and legal experts think the Washington Post could be liable for publishing the op-ed at the center of the bombshell trial.
Johnny Depp won his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard and legal experts think the Washington Post could be liable for publishing the op-ed at the center of the bombshell trial.
Virginia driver who struck and killed 83-year-old while picking up dropped food charged
The Annadale woman who struck four pedestrians and killed an 83-year-old woman during a May 20 crash has been charged by police.
The Annadale woman who struck four pedestrians and killed an 83-year-old woman during a May 20 crash has been charged by police.
Alexandria City High School community reacts to virtual learning changes made after deadly stabbing
Parents in Alexandria, Virginia are expressing concerns about the response to a deadly stabbing involving an Alexandria City High School student at a shopping center.
Parents in Alexandria, Virginia are expressing concerns about the response to a deadly stabbing involving an Alexandria City High School student at a shopping center.
1 person hurt after train crashes into tractor trailer in Virginia
Officials are investigating a crash involving a train and a tractor trailer in Fairfax County that left one person hurt.
Officials are investigating a crash involving a train and a tractor trailer in Fairfax County that left one person hurt.
'Localized downburst' causes major damage at Fauquier County airport, officials say
Officials at a Fauquier County airport are cleaning up after severe weather caused major damage to a hangar and a plane.
Officials at a Fauquier County airport are cleaning up after severe weather caused major damage to a hangar and a plane.
Fairfax County search-and-rescue dog dies after long illness
Phayu, a Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team canine, has died, officials with the department announced Thursday.
Phayu, a Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team canine, has died, officials with the department announced Thursday.
16-year-old Alexandria City High School student charged with murder for fatally stabbing classmate
Alexandria Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old student after a fight last month.
Alexandria Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old student after a fight last month.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Reagan, says thanks after winning full freedom
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, sings and plays guitar and hopes to pursue a music career.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, sings and plays guitar and hopes to pursue a music career.
Cow interrupts Stafford Co. Sheriff's Office firearms training
The sheriff's office says that the cow made its way onto the firing range at Eskimo Hill Road and initially did not want to mooove.
The sheriff's office says that the cow made its way onto the firing range at Eskimo Hill Road and initially did not want to mooove.



















