Loudoun sheriff investigating alleged bathroom recording at Freedom High School

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of unlawful recording involving juveniles at Freedom High School, according to county officials.

Virginia surgeon helps Texas deputy sheriff recover from career-ending injury

Texas sheriff’s deputy Tim Putney is in Washington with his wife Chelsea for National Police Week, sharing his recovery story after a serious on-the-job injury nearly ended his career.

Virginia AG files emergency appeal to US Supreme Court on maps

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.

DC weather: Chance of showers, cooler temperatures Monday

Lingering showers and cooler temperatures in the low 60s will start the week across the Washington, D.C. region on Monday.

Police ID man fatally shot by officers after Arlington 7-Eleven barricade

Authorities have identified the man shot and killed by officers after they say he barricaded himself inside an Arlington 7‑Eleven while armed.

Police shoot suspect after barricade at Arlington 7-Eleven

Arlington police officers shot a suspect while trying to take him into custody after a standoff at a 7-Eleven Friday night.

Canvas cyberattack leaves many DC-area school systems without service

A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.

School lockdowns lifted in Arlington after phone threats, police say

A middle school and an elementary school in Arlington were briefly placed on lockdown Friday after they received telephone threats, authorities said.

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

Suspect arrested after attempted abduction in Pentagon City

A suspect is in custody after an attempted abduction inside a Pentagon City business, where police say a woman was attacked but managed to escape. 

DC weather: Clouds and sun for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nats Park

Early rain clears out Thursday, setting up a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid‑60s for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park.

DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor

The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.

Virginia traveler from hantavirus stricken cruise ship returns home, officials say

The Virginia Department of Health says one Virginia traveler who was aboard a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has returned home and is under public health monitoring.

Virginia man accused of sexually assaulting girl allegedly tried to bribe mother with house: report

A Virginia man already facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an 8‑year‑old girl is now accused of trying to bribe the child’s mother with a house to make the case go away, according to a Fox News Digital report.