New laws for DC, Maryland and Virginia on January 1, 2026
In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
In 2026, residents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., will see significant changes as a range of new laws go into effect.
Leesburg man charged with assaulting child at basketball game, police say
A Leesburg man has turned himself in to police after allegedly assaulting a child during a basketball game at a local recreation center.
A Leesburg man has turned himself in to police after allegedly assaulting a child during a basketball game at a local recreation center.
Maryland woman arrested after ramming VSP cruiser during Beltway pursuit: police
A Virginia state trooper was injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a police cruiser during a late-night pursuit that began in Alexandria and continued onto the Capital Beltway, according to state police.
A Virginia state trooper was injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a police cruiser during a late-night pursuit that began in Alexandria and continued onto the Capital Beltway, according to state police.
Animal control officer charged after choking small elderly terrier in Culpeper, dog euthanized: police
An animal control officer in Culpeper is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he choked a small elderly dog until it lost consciousness during a restraint attempt, according to Culpeper County's Sheriff's Office.
An animal control officer in Culpeper is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he choked a small elderly dog until it lost consciousness during a restraint attempt, according to Culpeper County's Sheriff's Office.
Woman killed after being struck by two vehicles in Fairfax County: police
A 53-year-old woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles Monday evening while standing in a travel lane in Merrifield, according to Fairfax County police.
A 53-year-old woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles Monday evening while standing in a travel lane in Merrifield, according to Fairfax County police.
McLean man charged with sending Google Voice death threat to federal employee, lying to investigators
A McLean man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he sent a threatening message to a federal employee and later lied to investigators who questioned him about the alleged threat.
A McLean man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he sent a threatening message to a federal employee and later lied to investigators who questioned him about the alleged threat.
Man faces 32 charges after six-month Fairfax vehicle break-in spree
A 30-year-old man is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he was linked to a months-long series of vehicle break-ins and thefts across the county.
A 30-year-old man is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he was linked to a months-long series of vehicle break-ins and thefts across the county.
$6.2M in new Virginia funding aims to train workers for trades, tech and aviation jobs
Millions of dollars in new state funding are headed to job training programs across Virginia, with a focus on preparing students and workers for careers in skilled trades, technology, aviation and emerging industries.
Millions of dollars in new state funding are headed to job training programs across Virginia, with a focus on preparing students and workers for careers in skilled trades, technology, aviation and emerging industries.
Man smashes driver's window with machete during road rage incident in Leesburg
A Leesburg man is facing charges after police say he exited his vehicle with a machete and smashed another driver’s window during a road rage incident Monday morning.
A Leesburg man is facing charges after police say he exited his vehicle with a machete and smashed another driver’s window during a road rage incident Monday morning.
Frederick County Council approves plan to add new data centers
A plan to pave the way for additional data centers in Frederick County got the green light on Tuesday.
A plan to pave the way for additional data centers in Frederick County got the green light on Tuesday.
Man smashes driver's window with machete during road rage incident in Leesburg: police
A Leesburg man is facing charges after police say he exited his vehicle with a machete and smashed another driver’s window during a road rage incident Monday morning.
A Leesburg man is facing charges after police say he exited his vehicle with a machete and smashed another driver’s window during a road rage incident Monday morning.
Man killed after pickup truck, trailer overturn on I-95 in Prince William County
A Fredericksburg man died after a pickup truck and attached trailer overturned on Interstate 95 in Prince William County Saturday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
A Fredericksburg man died after a pickup truck and attached trailer overturned on Interstate 95 in Prince William County Saturday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
Suspect killed after firing rifle at trooper during Virginia car chase, trooper injured: police
Virginia State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that followed a vehicle pursuit early Monday morning in Pittsylvania County.
Virginia State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that followed a vehicle pursuit early Monday morning in Pittsylvania County.
Man illegally in US faces federal gun charge after deadly Reston shooting: Prosecutors
A man illegally in the United States and already facing a state murder charge in Fairfax County has now been charged federally with firearm possession following a deadly shooting in Reston, according to prosecutors.
A man illegally in the United States and already facing a state murder charge in Fairfax County has now been charged federally with firearm possession following a deadly shooting in Reston, according to prosecutors.
Prince William County man arrested, accused of producing child porn
Police accused Bryan Barahona-Peraza of soliciting minors online for "inappropriate acts."
Police accused Bryan Barahona-Peraza of soliciting minors online for "inappropriate acts."
Maryland snow storm: Wintry mix brings ice dangers over weekend after Christmas
Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of northern Virginia and Northern Maryland between Friday and Saturday.
Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of northern Virginia and Northern Maryland between Friday and Saturday.
Death investigation after man found lying in median of Fairfax County Parkway
A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the median of Fairfax County Parkway.
A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the median of Fairfax County Parkway.
Investigtaion underway after man found dead on median of Fairfax County Parkway
A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the median of Fairfax County Parkway. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson has the latest details.
A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the median of Fairfax County Parkway. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson has the latest details.
Frederick County Council approves plan to add data centers
The Frederick County Council has approved a plan to add data centers to the area. FOX 5's David Kaplan has the latest details.
The Frederick County Council has approved a plan to add data centers to the area. FOX 5's David Kaplan has the latest details.
Former National Park Service ranger Betty Reid Soskin dies at 104
Soskin celebrated her 104th birthday in September, and retired from the National Park Service in 2022.
Soskin celebrated her 104th birthday in September, and retired from the National Park Service in 2022.