Maryland man arrested in gold bar scheme targeting Loudoun County seniors
A Maryland man is accused in a gold bar scheme that Loudoun County officials say targeted older victims. Deputies say the scam started with a fake computer warning and ended with victims being told to move money into gold bars.
A Maryland man is accused in a gold bar scheme that Loudoun County officials say targeted older victims. Deputies say the scam started with a fake computer warning and ended with victims being told to move money into gold bars.
Judges block Virginia assault weapons ban ahead of July 1 implementation
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Driver charged in connection with fatal Seven Corners hit-and-run
A driver has turned himself in and faces felony charges more than a month after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Fairfax County.
A driver has turned himself in and faces felony charges more than a month after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Fairfax County.
New Virginia laws starting July 1: Pay transparency, rent rules and more
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
Fairfax County police chief calls search and rescue facility fire arson as suspect search continues
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday called the fire that destroyed the county’s Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Lorton an act of arson, saying the suspects must be identified and charged as the investigation moves forward.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday called the fire that destroyed the county’s Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Lorton an act of arson, saying the suspects must be identified and charged as the investigation moves forward.
What is a heat dome? How will it impact the DC, Maryland and Virginia region?
If you’ve been outside in the DMV this week, you already know something’s brewing. By Wednesday, that "something" has a name: heat dome. And this one is shaping up to be a doozy, arriving right as the region gears up for a big Fourth of July weekend.
If you’ve been outside in the DMV this week, you already know something’s brewing. By Wednesday, that "something" has a name: heat dome. And this one is shaping up to be a doozy, arriving right as the region gears up for a big Fourth of July weekend.
Extreme Heat Watch, Heat Advisory issued as dangerous conditions grip the DMV
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Dulles Greenway owners seek toll hike of up to $1.45 for peak hours
It might soon cost more to ride on the Dulles Greenway, as the owners of the 14-mile roadway are proposing a toll hike.
It might soon cost more to ride on the Dulles Greenway, as the owners of the 14-mile roadway are proposing a toll hike.
DC area restaurant flooded with donations for Venezuela earthquake victims
As rescue crews race to find survivors in Venezuela, the Washington, D.C. region is stepping up to help.
As rescue crews race to find survivors in Venezuela, the Washington, D.C. region is stepping up to help.
WATCH: Driver rescued after vehicle crashes into Fairfax County pond
Authorities in Fairfax County rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking vehicle after it crashed into a pond Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Authorities in Fairfax County rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking vehicle after it crashed into a pond Sunday afternoon, officials said.
DC weather: Extreme heat expected across DMV this week into Fourth of July weekend
Extreme heat is expected to build across the Washington, D.C. region later this week, with temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Extreme heat is expected to build across the Washington, D.C. region later this week, with temperatures climbing toward 100 degrees as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Fairfax County rescue crews pull mother, infant and father, son from rubble after Venezuela quakes
Members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team freed a mother and her infant and later helped rescue a father and son from collapsed buildings following the earthquakes in Venezuela, officials said.
Members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team freed a mother and her infant and later helped rescue a father and son from collapsed buildings following the earthquakes in Venezuela, officials said.
Guitar smashes Leesburg police officer's windshield; police search for suspect
Leesburg Police are investigating after a guitar smashed through an officer's windshield on Friday.
Leesburg Police are investigating after a guitar smashed through an officer's windshield on Friday.
Clarendon post office closes lobby overnight after repeated fires, human waste
The Clarendon post office in Arlington is closing its doors overnight, after repeated issues with people setting fires, urinating and even defecating in the lobby.
The Clarendon post office in Arlington is closing its doors overnight, after repeated issues with people setting fires, urinating and even defecating in the lobby.
DC weather: Chance of showers and storms Friday, weekend storms and isolated showers possible
A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Friday across the Washington, D.C., region as wet weather pattern into the weekend.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Friday across the Washington, D.C., region as wet weather pattern into the weekend.
Fairfax County rescue team deploys to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
An elite Fairfax County rescue team has deployed to Venezuela to assist in search‑and‑rescue operations following a series of powerful earthquakes.
An elite Fairfax County rescue team has deployed to Venezuela to assist in search‑and‑rescue operations following a series of powerful earthquakes.
Virginia water plant reports 2,500-gallon chemical spill, says water not impacted
A water treatment facility in Northern Virginia reported a large chemical leak on Thursday, but officials say the drinking water was not impacted.
A water treatment facility in Northern Virginia reported a large chemical leak on Thursday, but officials say the drinking water was not impacted.
DC weather: Mostly sunny Thursday with highs in the upper 80s; showers and storms possible Friday
Mostly sunny Thursday with highs in the upper 80s across the Washington, D.C., region, ahead of showers and a possible thunderstorm expected Friday afternoon.
Mostly sunny Thursday with highs in the upper 80s across the Washington, D.C., region, ahead of showers and a possible thunderstorm expected Friday afternoon.
Dozens of car windows smashed in overnight Arlington County vandalism spree
Arlington County police are searching for suspects in connection to a series of car break-ins after nearly three dozen vehicle windows were smashed over a matter of days.
Arlington County police are searching for suspects in connection to a series of car break-ins after nearly three dozen vehicle windows were smashed over a matter of days.
Alexandria police release bodycam footage and ID victim in fatal shooting
The Alexandria Police Department has released body-worn camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred last month during a domestic dispute.
The Alexandria Police Department has released body-worn camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred last month during a domestic dispute.