Former Virginia police officer sentenced to 3 years after killing shoplifting suspect

A former Northern Virginia police officer was sentenced to three years on Friday, after fatally shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy shopping mall in Fairfax County.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin orders local law enforcement to assist ICE

Police in Virginia can now help with immigration enforcement at the local level after Governor Glen Youngkin signed an executive order Thursday that gives them the power to work alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

Daylight Saving Time 2025: When does the time change?

Most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour on Sunday, March 9, 2025. While we’ll lose some sleep, we’ll gain more sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer.

Charges dropped for Manassas woman accused of murdering husband but more could be coming

The second-degree murder charge against a Manassas mother accused of killing her estranged husband was dropped on Thursday but prosecutors say the case is far from over.

Virginia high school students accused of selling magic mushroom candy bars

Two 17-year-old students at Hylton High School are facing charges after allegedly distributing candy bars laced with psilocybin mushrooms on school grounds, authorities said.

Virginia woman arrested for possession of child pornography, prostitution: police

Authorities have charged a Virginia woman with possession of child pornography, prostitution, and drug charges after police say two separate investigations led to her arrest.

DC weather: Cloudy, showers Thursday with highs in the upper-60s

A springlike preview on Thursday across much of the Washington, D.C. region with the chance for showers and high temperatures that are expected to reach the upper-60s.

Suspect wanted after groping at least 4 women in Falls Church, police say

Police in Falls Church are searching for a man accused of several sexual offenses. Investigators say he’s been groping women on sidewalks and in parking lots in the same area.

Third suspect pleads guilty to operating high-end brothel in northern Virginia

The third and final suspect arrested in connection to the widespread operation of a high-end brothel service, which spanned from northern Virginia to Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to his role in the organization. 

UVA shelter in place lifted, suspect remains at large: police

UVA was placed under a shelter in place earlier Tuesday afternoon, due to a potential armed suspect in the area. 

Springlike temps across DC region Tuesday

An early taste of spring with temperatures in the 60s across the Washington, D.C. area on Tuesday.

Manassas woman charged with murdering estranged husband claims self-defense

A Manassas woman charged with shooting and killing her estranged husband spoke to FOX 5 on Monday, saying she was only defending herself and that her side of the story should be heard. 

Virginia girl, 4, dies after feeding tube dislodged at school

A Virginia family is seeking answers after their 4-year-old daughter died just days after an incident at her Frederick County public school.