US Park Police charged in Bijan Ghaisar killing released after arraignment

Two U.S. Park Police officers who were charged in connection with the shooting death of Bijan Ghaisar were released on their own recognizance following their arraignment in Fairfax County on Monday.

Judge to hold trial on Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's plans to remove Robert E Lee statue

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US Park Police officers charged in shooting of Bijan Ghaisar still not in custody

A day after two park police officers were charged with manslaughter in the killing of Bijan Ghaisar, neither one of them has turned themselves into police in Fairfax County.

Manassas 9-year-old sexually assaulted by teen at splash park, police say

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Fairfax County prosecutor discusses charges in Bijan Ghaisar case
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Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano talks to FOX 5 about the charges two park police officers are facing in connection with the shooting death of Bijan Ghaisar in 2017.

US Park Police officers charged with manslaughter in shooting of Bijan Ghaisar

Nine months after Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano opened a criminal investigation into the 2017 police-involved shooting of Bijan Ghaisar, he announced Thursday that two U.S. Park Police officers have been charged.

Fairfax County expands early voting sites

Fourteen early voting sites are now open in Fairfax County – including the county’s Government Center.

Archdiocese of DC's Rev. William Byrne named Bishop of Springfield

A priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. known for his YouTube series of advice and life hacks for Catholics was named by Pope Francis on Wednesday as the new bishop of the Diocese of Springfield.

DC will prioritize want over vulnerability for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

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Virginia Gov. Northam’s office says 'President encourages violence against those who disagree with him'

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam on Tuesday indicated that President Donald Trump’s rhetoric may have played a role after his name allegedly surfaced as a potential kidnapping target during a meeting of anti-government groups.

Lawsuit filed in Virginia after cut wire shuts down voter registration portal for several hours

An accidentally severed fiber optic cable that shut down Virginia's online voter registration system for several hours Tuesday, the last day to register before the November general election, has prompted a lawsuit from a civil rights organization.