Alexandria School Board considers adding school resource officers permanently
An advisory group urged the Alexandria School Board to keep school resource officers in public schools Thursday evening.
An advisory group urged the Alexandria School Board to keep school resource officers in public schools Thursday evening.
Alexandria woman arrested for stealing car with 6-year-old girl inside
The woman police believe stole a car with a six-year-old girl inside has been arrested.
The woman police believe stole a car with a six-year-old girl inside has been arrested.
Fairfax County teen convicted of killing high school classmates sentenced to prison
A Virginia teenager convicted in the deaths of two of his high school classmates in Fairfax County will spend 20 years behind bars.
A Virginia teenager convicted in the deaths of two of his high school classmates in Fairfax County will spend 20 years behind bars.
Virginia House panel votes down 'magic mushrooms' bill
Virginia House Republicans have voted down a bill that would have allowed doctors to prescribe psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," for treatment of a small set of mental health conditions.
Virginia House Republicans have voted down a bill that would have allowed doctors to prescribe psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," for treatment of a small set of mental health conditions.
Lawyer: Gun used by 6-year-old who shot teacher was ‘secured’
A statement released by the family of the boy who shot the teacher did not elaborate on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The shooting occurred on Jan. 6 as teacher Abigail Zwerner taught her first grade class at a Virginia school.
A statement released by the family of the boy who shot the teacher did not elaborate on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The shooting occurred on Jan. 6 as teacher Abigail Zwerner taught her first grade class at a Virginia school.
3 hurt when freight train strikes truck in Prince William County: police
Authorities say three people were injured after a freight train struck a truck Thursday morning in Virginia.
Authorities say three people were injured after a freight train struck a truck Thursday morning in Virginia.
8 students charged after large fight at Spotsylvania County high school
Eight students are facing charges after a large fight broke out Tuesday at a high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Eight students are facing charges after a large fight broke out Tuesday at a high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Shooting by 6-year-old in Virginia raises complex cultural questions
A 6-year-old in a first-grade class pointed a gun and shot his teacher on Jan. 6. A psychology expert says the case hits differently because it violates society's expectations for school shootings and childhood itself.
A 6-year-old in a first-grade class pointed a gun and shot his teacher on Jan. 6. A psychology expert says the case hits differently because it violates society's expectations for school shootings and childhood itself.
5-year-old girl reunited with family after car stolen with her in backseat: Fairfax County police
A 5-year-old girl has been reunited with her family after Fairfax County police say the vehicle she was in was stolen while she sat in the backseat.
A 5-year-old girl has been reunited with her family after Fairfax County police say the vehicle she was in was stolen while she sat in the backseat.
Residents say fixing Lee Chapel Road could save lives in Fairfax Co.
Thousands of residents are calling for safety changes to be made to a busy Fairfax County roadway.
Thousands of residents are calling for safety changes to be made to a busy Fairfax County roadway.
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.