Johnny Depp trial: Testimony, cross-examination explained after wild week in court

For three days, Johnny Depp has been testifying in a libel trial that, at least in theory, is about whether Amber Heard defamed him in a 2018 newspaper op-ed.

Virginia Walgreens employee thwarts gift card scam

A Walgreens employee saved a Stafford County resident from a $500 theft this week, according to police officials.

Chris Cheeks, DC native and former VCU basketball star, dead at 54

Chris Cheeks, the D.C. native who built a legacy on the basketball court at Virginia Commonwealth University, has died. He was 54.

Spirit of America looks to help Ukraine's armed forces

Arlington-based non-profit Spirit of America is working with the U.S. military and the State Department to help meet the needs of Ukraine’s armed forces on the front lines in the fight against Russia. 

Manassas man allegedly hit woman in face with charcuterie board, police say

Authorities are searching for a man who is accused of hitting a woman across the face with a charcuterie board in Manassas Thursday morning. 

Johnny Depp Trial: Cross-examination focuses on Depp's drug use, text messages

Attorneys for actor Amber Heard sought to undermine Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against her Thursday by spending hours in court focused on the actor’s drinking, drug use and texts he sent to friends — including one about wanting to kill and defile his then-wife.

Virginia town adopts program where citizens can rate individual police encounters

A Virginia town recently received funding for a program where citizens are asked to provide an immediate and anonymous rating for every single police encounter.

Johnny Depp Trial Live Updates: Cross-examination continues with Amber Heard's lawyers

Johnny Depp takes the stand again Thursday in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard, this time for cross-examination.

Northern Virginia wants your input on how to solve traffic issues in the region

If you live in Northern Virginia and you're tired of sitting in congested traffic, you're not alone. And now, one of the biggest transportation authorities in the state says they want to hear your ideas on how to fix it.

Ashburn man arrested for sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl in 1987

Fairfax County Police announced Wednesday they believe they have cracked a cold case involving the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago. 

Crow shot with blow-gun dart in Arlington

Animal welfare officers in Arlington say someone shot a crow with a blow-gun dart Tuesday morning.

76-year-old pastor charged with sexually assaulting 20-year-old woman at Manassas church

A pastor at a church in Manassas has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in his office during private counseling sessions, according to Prince William County Police.