Injured bald eagles rescued in Stafford County

Four injured bald eagles have been rescued in Stafford County this week, with animal control officers and wildlife volunteers stepping in to help transport the birds for treatment. 

David Rush: Ex‑CIA official’s booking photo released in government gold‑bars theft case

Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and storing them in his Virginia home.

Proposed data centers spark debate over major development in Prince William County

A wave of proposed data center projects could bring major development to Prince William County, but also growing concern from nearby residents worried about noise, traffic and quality of life.

Woman allegedly assaulted in Arlington parking garage

A 26-year-old woman is speaking out after Arlington County police say she was sexually assaulted inside a residential parking garage stairwell late Friday night in the Columbia Forest neighborhood.

DC weather: Severe thunderstorms threaten DMV Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with patchy morning fog and highs near 80 degrees. The most significant threat from any stronger storms will be heavy downpours falling on already saturated ground.

New forensic evidence emerges in Mamta Kafle Bhatt case

New forensic evidence has emerged in the case of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, the Manassas Park woman prosecutors allege was killed by her husband, Naresh Bhatt, whose body has still not been found.

DC weather: Showers, fog and clouds Tuesday

Showers, patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies will linger over the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, keeping highs in the 70s. The dreary pattern holds through midweek before sunshine finally returns.

Fairfax County police search for vehicle after deadly hit‑and‑run

Fairfax County police are investigating a fatal hit‑and‑run after a man was struck at Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners.

Arlington County police corporal dies from 9/11 related cancer, department says

An Arlington County police corporal who responded to the Pentagon on September 11 has died from 9/11‑related cancer, the department announced Tuesday.

Viral post brings strangers to Arlington grave of fallen soldier

The widow of a fallen U.S. service member turned to social media ahead of Memorial Day with a simple request: she asked strangers visiting Arlington National Cemetery to stop by her husband’s grave and send a photo.

Fairfax Boy Scout troop rescued after river flooding

A Fairfax-based Boy Scout troop was rescued Saturday after rapidly rising floodwaters stranded 24 scouts during a river trip in West Virginia. 

Former cop charged with soliciting a minor was mental health associate at special needs school

Lawrence Lofzewski was charged with three counts of soliciting a minor, and previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Arlington County Police Department.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer travel season across DC region amid high gas prices

AAA expects more than 1.05 million Washington, D.C. area residents to travel 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend, a slight drop of about 3,200 travelers from last year.