Parents raise concerns after firearms found on school campuses in DC, Virginia
Parents in the DMV region are raising concerns after firearms were found on school campuses in Washington, D.C., and Virginia within the past week.
Parents in the DMV region are raising concerns after firearms were found on school campuses in Washington, D.C., and Virginia within the past week.
Person struck by train at Virginia Square Metro station
A person was rushed to an area hospital Friday after unintentionally stumbling onto the tracks and being struck by an approaching train at the Virginia Square Metro station. Arlington County Fire & EMS crews extricated the individual after they were temporarily trapped beneath the rail car, prompting street congestion and the suspension of Orange and Silver Line service between Ballston and Clarendon. Transit officials deployed bus shuttles and initiated single tracking while first responders worked on the scene.
A person was rushed to an area hospital Friday after unintentionally stumbling onto the tracks and being struck by an approaching train at the Virginia Square Metro station. Arlington County Fire & EMS crews extricated the individual after they were temporarily trapped beneath the rail car, prompting street congestion and the suspension of Orange and Silver Line service between Ballston and Clarendon. Transit officials deployed bus shuttles and initiated single tracking while first responders worked on the scene.
Person struck by train at Virginia Square Metro station
A person was hospitalized after unintentionally stumbling onto the tracks and being struck by an incoming train at the Virginia Square Metro station, halting Orange and Silver Line service in Arlington.
A person was hospitalized after unintentionally stumbling onto the tracks and being struck by an incoming train at the Virginia Square Metro station, halting Orange and Silver Line service in Arlington.
Stafford inmate charged in alleged murder-for-hire plot, authorities say
A Stafford man being held in a Virginia jail was charged after allegedly attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire plot from behind bars, law enforcement officials said.
A Stafford man being held in a Virginia jail was charged after allegedly attempting to orchestrate a murder-for-hire plot from behind bars, law enforcement officials said.
Bank jugging suspected in $2400 Fairfax County gas station theft, police say
Authorities are investigating the theft of $2,400 in cash from a vehicle at a Fairfax County gas station as a suspected bank jugging scheme, police said.
Authorities are investigating the theft of $2,400 in cash from a vehicle at a Fairfax County gas station as a suspected bank jugging scheme, police said.
Early voting wraps up in DC, Virginia this weekend; Maryland already finished
Early in-person voting concludes this weekend across parts of the Washington, D.C. region ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Early in-person voting concludes this weekend across parts of the Washington, D.C. region ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Why nearly 1M Maryland voters are registered as unaffiliated
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
Rising living costs and growing numbers of non-partisan voters are shifting the Mid-Atlantic electorate away from traditional party lines ahead of the midterms.
DC weather: Warm Friday ahead of cooler Halloween weekend as clocks 'fall back' Sunday
Sunny and warm with highs near 74 degrees will make Friday the warmest day of the week across the Washington, D.C. region, before a cold front drops temperatures for the Halloween weekend.
Sunny and warm with highs near 74 degrees will make Friday the warmest day of the week across the Washington, D.C. region, before a cold front drops temperatures for the Halloween weekend.
License plate readers aid in Fairfax County burglary arrest
An alleged burglar was brought to justice with the help of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology in Fairfax County.
An alleged burglar was brought to justice with the help of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology in Fairfax County.
Unsafe conditions prompt evacuation at Loudoun County apartment building
An apartment in Purcellville was partially evacuated Thursday evening due to unsafe conditions, according to the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development.
An apartment in Purcellville was partially evacuated Thursday evening due to unsafe conditions, according to the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development.
Northern Virginia man accused of stealing $1.4M in international 'ghost student' loan scheme
A Northern Virginia arrest is part of a nationwide federal crackdown targeting an international "ghost student" fraud ring accused of stealing millions in federal financial aid.
A Northern Virginia arrest is part of a nationwide federal crackdown targeting an international "ghost student" fraud ring accused of stealing millions in federal financial aid.
Feds uncover $1.4M 'ghost student' financial aid fraud scheme in Virginia
Federal authorities are targeting widespread financial aid fraud through "Operation Ghostbusters," an initiative aimed at scammers who use real stolen identities to create fake student accounts and apply for federal loans. In a case out of Virginia, a suspect is charged with siphoning $1.4 million in student aid refund deposits and diverting the money to accounts in both the United States and Kenya. Investigators have tracked at least $1.3 million of the diverted funds as federal law enforcement works to locate the individual.
Federal authorities are targeting widespread financial aid fraud through "Operation Ghostbusters," an initiative aimed at scammers who use real stolen identities to create fake student accounts and apply for federal loans. In a case out of Virginia, a suspect is charged with siphoning $1.4 million in student aid refund deposits and diverting the money to accounts in both the United States and Kenya. Investigators have tracked at least $1.3 million of the diverted funds as federal law enforcement works to locate the individual.
Naresh Bhatt murder trial continues Thursday after jurors see digital search evidence
The murder trial of Naresh Bhatt continued Thursday following the presentation of digital forensic evidence on Wednesday showing internet searches conducted months before his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disappeared in 2024.
The murder trial of Naresh Bhatt continued Thursday following the presentation of digital forensic evidence on Wednesday showing internet searches conducted months before his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disappeared in 2024.
Halloween DMV weather forecast: Spooktacular evening for trick-or-treaters!
Fantastic weather across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region will bring cool and dry conditions for Halloween trick-or-treating this year, the FOX 5 Weather Team says.
Fantastic weather across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region will bring cool and dry conditions for Halloween trick-or-treating this year, the FOX 5 Weather Team says.
Alexandria police to deactivate Flock license plate reader cameras. Here’s what that means
The Alexandria Police Department will disable its 61 Flock surveillance license plate reader cameras by Friday night following concerns regarding privacy, data security, and agency information access.
The Alexandria Police Department will disable its 61 Flock surveillance license plate reader cameras by Friday night following concerns regarding privacy, data security, and agency information access.
Missing Alexandria man found dead in apartment closet; suspect confessed to killing, police say
A 44-year-old Alexandria man reported missing by his family was found dead inside another man’s apartment closet. Police say the suspect confessed to the killing when detectives arrived at his door.
A 44-year-old Alexandria man reported missing by his family was found dead inside another man’s apartment closet. Police say the suspect confessed to the killing when detectives arrived at his door.
Virginia Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa on debates, defense and the economy
Virginia Republican Senate candidate retired Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa discusses his final campaign push across the Commonwealth in the closing days before the election. Mizusawa addresses the absence of a candidate debate and The Washington Post's decision not to endorse, highlights his military and national security background, and outlines his plans to tackle living costs through domestic energy production and eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales.
Virginia Republican Senate candidate retired Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa discusses his final campaign push across the Commonwealth in the closing days before the election. Mizusawa addresses the absence of a candidate debate and The Washington Post's decision not to endorse, highlights his military and national security background, and outlines his plans to tackle living costs through domestic energy production and eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales.
Reptile educators bring giant snakes and exotic lizards to the studio
Reptile educators Nick and Josh visit the studio with a fascinating collection of animal ambassadors—including a 70-pound Burmese python, a rhino iguana, and a boa constrictor—to show why these creatures are far less scary than their reputation suggests. They debunk common myths surrounding invasive species, demonstrate the proper way to handle scales, and share how families can interact with their reptiles at Manassas Mall in Virginia.
Reptile educators Nick and Josh visit the studio with a fascinating collection of animal ambassadors—including a 70-pound Burmese python, a rhino iguana, and a boa constrictor—to show why these creatures are far less scary than their reputation suggests. They debunk common myths surrounding invasive species, demonstrate the proper way to handle scales, and share how families can interact with their reptiles at Manassas Mall in Virginia.
City of Alexandria to shut down all Flock cameras after privacy concerns and backlash
The City of Alexandria will shut down all 61 of its Flock license plate reader cameras by Friday, Oct. 30, after months of public backlash and nationwide privacy concerns.
The City of Alexandria will shut down all 61 of its Flock license plate reader cameras by Friday, Oct. 30, after months of public backlash and nationwide privacy concerns.
DC weather: Patchy morning fog will clear for warm Thursday ahead of cooler Halloween
Patchy morning fog will clear for sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees Thursday, followed by warmer conditions Friday and a dry, cooler Saturday for Halloween.
Patchy morning fog will clear for sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees Thursday, followed by warmer conditions Friday and a dry, cooler Saturday for Halloween.