DC firefighter released from prison after arresting officer accused of lying

A Black D.C. firefighter has been released from prison after the arresting officer was accused of lying about what happened during a traffic stop with evidence revealing the incident was racially motivated.

Virginia police lieutenant fired after donating $25 to Kyle Rittenhouse defense fund

The Virginia city of Norfolk has fired a police lieutenant after news reports that said he donated to and expressed support for Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of killing two people during a police brutality protest in Wisconsin last summer.

Speeding ticket shows driver in Stafford went nearly double the limit

A Stafford driver was recorded going 102 mph in a 65 mph zone Wednesday, according the the speeding ticket released by officials.

District, Maryland, Virginia leaders respond to Derek Chauvin decision

A jury in Minneapolis has reached one of the most anticipated verdicts in recent memory – and leaders from the District, Maryland and Virginia are weighing in.

Virginia schools' musicals, concerts will have expanded crowds

Virginia high school musicals and concerts will now be able to play to a much bigger crowd after Governor Ralph Northam eased attendance restrictions on school performance events.

Former doctor indicted for multiple rapes including individual he met through dating apps

A man has been indicted for multiple rapes, abduction and unlawful videotaping of multiple victims, including an individual he met through online dating apps, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.

$15K reward offered after man shot, killed outside Manassas Mall

Authorities in Prince William County are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects police say shot and killed one man and wounded another outside of the Manassas Mall.

Virginia expands capacity for school performances

Sports games won't be the only events that spectators will be able to attend at schools in Virginia.

Alexandria Police address rising weapons crimes in Old Town

Alexandria Police hosted a town hall with Old Town residents Monday night after acknowledging an increase in weapons-related violations and shots fired incidents in and around the neighborhood last year.

Pets being returned to local shelters after adoption boom

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington says the coronavirus pandemic is a contributing factor to the facility’s overflow and the need to get pets adopted.

Woodbridge man repeatedly spied on women at Stafford gym before crashing through ceiling: cops

A Woodbridge man who was initially arrested after he crashed through a ceiling over the women’s locker room at Onelife Fitness in Stafford is facing additional charges after investigators discovered previous incidents.

Former DC firefighter expected to be released from prison; arresting officer accused of lying

Fairfax County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney, Steve Descano, asked a judge to release a black DC firefighter, Elon Wilson, from prison after finding out the arresting officer lied about what happened during a traffic stop. Evidence reveals the incident was racially motivated.

Fairfax County police renewing focus on officers' mental health

Policing has always been a difficult job, and that may be more true now than ever before. So much so, the Fairfax County police department is renewing its focus on officers’ mental health.

Reston man pleads guilty in COVID-19 stimulus scheme

A Reston man is accused of stealing mail from more than 150 people in Fairfax County – and then using it to make counterfeit COVID-19 stimulus checks and other fraudulent financial transactions.