Early voting in Virginia surges past 2022 midterm turnout with over 1.2 million ballots cast
Virginians are turning out in record numbers ahead of Election Day, casting more early ballots than they did during the entire midterm election four years ago.
Virginians are turning out in record numbers ahead of Election Day, casting more early ballots than they did during the entire midterm election four years ago.
Four Maryland men charged in burglary spree targeting fire-damaged homes
Fairfax County police have charged four Maryland men accused of systematically targeting and burglarizing condemned houses damaged by fires across Virginia and neighboring states. Investigators say the suspects monitored fire department blogs and news reports to find displaced families before breaking in to steal gun safes, jewelry, cash, and electronics, including hitting a Reston home twice following a fatal fire. Regional law enforcement agencies and the FBI have linked the group to similar crimes spanning from Connecticut to North Carolina.
Fairfax County police have charged four Maryland men accused of systematically targeting and burglarizing condemned houses damaged by fires across Virginia and neighboring states. Investigators say the suspects monitored fire department blogs and news reports to find displaced families before breaking in to steal gun safes, jewelry, cash, and electronics, including hitting a Reston home twice following a fatal fire. Regional law enforcement agencies and the FBI have linked the group to similar crimes spanning from Connecticut to North Carolina.
Naresh Bhatt trial Day 13: Disturbing searches, trash compactor video shown
Jurors in the trial of Naresh Bhatt reviewed chilling search queries and surveillance footage presented by prosecutors regarding the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Digital evidence revealed searches about what happens when a spouse disappears, meat cutting tools, and even donating an infant, alongside video showing Bhatt dumping bags into trash compactors while wearing gloves. The defense challenged the findings, arguing the lack of exact timestamps prevents investigators from determining when or why the searches were made.
Jurors in the trial of Naresh Bhatt reviewed chilling search queries and surveillance footage presented by prosecutors regarding the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Digital evidence revealed searches about what happens when a spouse disappears, meat cutting tools, and even donating an infant, alongside video showing Bhatt dumping bags into trash compactors while wearing gloves. The defense challenged the findings, arguing the lack of exact timestamps prevents investigators from determining when or why the searches were made.
Missing Alexandria man found dead inside apartment closet, suspect charged with murder
A search for missing 44-year-old Joshua Cochran ended in tragedy after Alexandria detectives discovered his body hidden inside an apartment closet with severe blunt-force head injuries. Police say 63-year-old John Stremple III, a registered sex offender seen drinking with Cochran prior to his disappearance, gave an immediate confession at his front door when investigators arrived to question him. Stremple has been charged with second-degree murder as authorities work to uncover what led to the killing.
A search for missing 44-year-old Joshua Cochran ended in tragedy after Alexandria detectives discovered his body hidden inside an apartment closet with severe blunt-force head injuries. Police say 63-year-old John Stremple III, a registered sex offender seen drinking with Cochran prior to his disappearance, gave an immediate confession at his front door when investigators arrived to question him. Stremple has been charged with second-degree murder as authorities work to uncover what led to the killing.
Internet searches revealed on Day 13 of Naresh Bhatt murder trial
Jurors in the murder trial of Naresh Bhatt were presented with digital forensic evidence on Wednesday, revealing internet searches conducted months before his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disappeared in 2024.
Jurors in the murder trial of Naresh Bhatt were presented with digital forensic evidence on Wednesday, revealing internet searches conducted months before his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disappeared in 2024.
4 Maryland men charged in burglaries of fire-damaged homes in Virginia
Four Maryland men face charges in connection with a series of Fairfax County burglaries targeting homes that were unoccupied due to fire damage, authorities announced.
Four Maryland men face charges in connection with a series of Fairfax County burglaries targeting homes that were unoccupied due to fire damage, authorities announced.
Battle over Loudoun County power lines heads to Virginia Supreme Court
The battle over power lines in Loudoun County is headed to Virginia’s top court after local officials and a homeowners association filed an appeal this week challenging the project.
The battle over power lines in Loudoun County is headed to Virginia’s top court after local officials and a homeowners association filed an appeal this week challenging the project.
Loudoun County Public Schools institutes strategic hiring pause due to drop in enrollment
Loudoun County Public Schools is implementing a strategic pause on hiring amid declining district enrollment, raising questions about how staffing changes could impact schools and students.
Loudoun County Public Schools is implementing a strategic pause on hiring amid declining district enrollment, raising questions about how staffing changes could impact schools and students.
Virginia mother charged with homicide after 8-month-old infant drowns in bathtub
A northern Virginia mother faces homicide, child abuse charges and child endangerment charges after her 8-month-old infant was left unattended in a running bathtub and drowned, authorities said.
A northern Virginia mother faces homicide, child abuse charges and child endangerment charges after her 8-month-old infant was left unattended in a running bathtub and drowned, authorities said.
DC weather: Cooler Wednesday ahead of late-week warmup, dry Halloween
Cooler temperatures and cloudier conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 60s ahead of a late-week warmup and a mild Halloween weekend.
Cooler temperatures and cloudier conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Wednesday with afternoon highs in the 60s ahead of a late-week warmup and a mild Halloween weekend.
Prince William County student sustains life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle
A Prince William County student sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Haymarket, police said.
A Prince William County student sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Haymarket, police said.
Lawsuit targets Virginia same-sex marriage ballot question
A church pastor in Northern Virginia has filed a lawsuit to upend a ballot question that would enshrine same-sex marriage equality in the Virginia Constitution.
A church pastor in Northern Virginia has filed a lawsuit to upend a ballot question that would enshrine same-sex marriage equality in the Virginia Constitution.
Free Halloween weekend Lyft rides offered across DC area to prevent drunk driving
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides up to $15 across the D.C. area during Halloween weekend to help prevent drunk driving.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering free Lyft rides up to $15 across the D.C. area during Halloween weekend to help prevent drunk driving.
These are the top Halloween movies in the DMV
Turns out your zip code dictates more than your property taxes. It also drives your Halloween movie queue!
Turns out your zip code dictates more than your property taxes. It also drives your Halloween movie queue!
Cell phone, vehicle tracking data presented in Naresh Bhatt murder trial
Cell phone and vehicle tracking records were presented in Naresh Bhatt’s murder trial Tuesday. Naresh is accused of killing and dismembering his wife, 28-year-old Mamta Kafle Bhatt.
Cell phone and vehicle tracking records were presented in Naresh Bhatt’s murder trial Tuesday. Naresh is accused of killing and dismembering his wife, 28-year-old Mamta Kafle Bhatt.
Man suspected of shooting 2 in Fairfax County turns himself in, police say
A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people during a domestic incident in Fairfax County has turned himself in to authorities and faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people during a domestic incident in Fairfax County has turned himself in to authorities and faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Manassas Park schools reopen Tuesday after loaded gun found on campus, teacher arrested
Students in Manassas Park City Schools return to class Tuesday after officials closed all schools Monday following the discovery of a loaded handgun in a campus parking lot which led to the arrest of a high school teacher.
Students in Manassas Park City Schools return to class Tuesday after officials closed all schools Monday following the discovery of a loaded handgun in a campus parking lot which led to the arrest of a high school teacher.
DC weather: Sunny Tuesday with highs near 70 degrees ahead of late-week warmup
Pleasant fall conditions will continue across the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, bringing clear skies and afternoon temperatures near 70 degrees before even warmer temperatures arrives ahead of the Halloween weekend.
Pleasant fall conditions will continue across the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, bringing clear skies and afternoon temperatures near 70 degrees before even warmer temperatures arrives ahead of the Halloween weekend.
Anti-immigrant graffiti sparks outrage, intimidation concerns in Alexandria ahead of election day
Alexandria police are investigating anti-immigrant graffiti as a bias incident after offensive messages were spray-painted along a local trail, leaving community members concerned about intimidation before the election.
Alexandria police are investigating anti-immigrant graffiti as a bias incident after offensive messages were spray-painted along a local trail, leaving community members concerned about intimidation before the election.
Man convicted in non-fatal Northern Virginia road rage shooting
A 26-year-old man was found guilty of malicious wounding and use of a firearm after injuring a man in a road rage shooting, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
A 26-year-old man was found guilty of malicious wounding and use of a firearm after injuring a man in a road rage shooting, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.