Man charged after attacking police officers at traffic light in Clarendon

A 26-year-old man accused of assaulting police officers in Clarendon was arrested and is being held without bond, according to police. 

Spring Equinox 2026: New season arrives Friday with sun, showers and highs near 70 degrees

Spring’s first day brings a warm mix of sun and clouds to the Washington, D.C., region on Friday, with temperatures climbing to around 70 degrees and the possibility of showers later in the evening.

Woman arrested after crashing carjacked vehicle into Virginia 7 Eleven, police say

A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she carjacked a vehicle and then crashed it through the front of a 7‑Eleven store in Luray early Thursday.

House panel summons Soros-backed Fairfax prosecutor over releases tied to violent illegal immigrant cases

House Republicans are hauling in two top Fairfax County law enforcement officials, including a Soros-backed prosecutor, after violent crimes involving illegal immigrants released from custody intensified federal scrutiny of the county’s sanctuary-style policies.

Police release body-worn camera footage in deadly Fairfax family murders
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Fairfax County Police have released body‑worn camera footage Thursday as they continue investigating a case in which a man fatally stabbed his daughter and wife, then attacked his son‑in‑law before officers arrived and shot him inside a Mantua apartment last month. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest details. 

Memorial for ROTC instructor killed at Old Dominion shooting to be held Saturday

The memorial for Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah, the ROTC instructor who was killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University, will be held this Saturday.

Police release body-worn camera footage in deadly Fairfax family stabbing, shooting

Fairfax County Police have released body‑worn camera footage Thursday as they continue investigating a case in which a man fatally stabbed his daughter and wife, then attacked his son‑in‑law before officers arrived and shot him inside a Mantua apartment last month.

DC Water to hold second town hall to discuss Potomac sewer collapse

Community concerns are growing after DC Water’s meeting with Maryland residents Wednesday night in Bethesda, where the utility faced frustration over January’s Potomac Interceptor collapse.

Former Virginia medical center tech charged with sexually assaulting elderly patients, sheriff says
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A former patient care technician at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting several elderly women over a nine‑month span last year, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. 

Former Virginia medical center tech charged with sexually assaulting elderly patients, sheriff says

A former patient care technician at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting several elderly women over a nine‑month span last year, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. 

DC weather: Cold Wednesday brings freezing temperatures before gradual warmup

A March chill settled over the region on Wednesday, with overnight temperatures dropping below freezing and morning conditions in the upper 20s bringing a winterlike feel to the Washington, D.C. region.

Illegal immigrant accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School

The Trump administration is calling on Fairfax County officials to heed its warning not to release a teen suspect who is accused of groping fellow students at Fairfax High School.