Virginia infant dies after left in vehicle by mother during extreme heat, officials say

A 2‑month‑old died Wednesday after authorities say the infant was left inside a hot vehicle during extreme heat while the mother was at work in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Nearly $10K in LEGO, merchandise stolen from Fairfax County stores, police say

Authorities have charged two suspects accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise, including LEGO sets, small appliances and clothing, from multiple stores across Fairfax County.

More than half of Stafford High students absent after antisemitic graffiti

More than half of students at Stafford High School were absent Wednesday following concerns over antisemitic and threatening graffiti discovered in student bathrooms earlier this month.

Education Department probes alleged bathroom recordings in Loudoun schools

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after reports a student secretly recorded dozens of underage students in school bathroom stalls over three years.

Police search for doctor accused of assaulting patient

Police in Prince William County are searching for a doctor accused of sexually assaulting a patient during a treatment appointment at a Woodbridge clinic. Investigators say the suspect remains at large.

16-year-old charged with murder in Huntington stabbing

Fairfax County police have charged a 16-year-old boy with murder in connection with a stabbing in Huntington last weekend.

Newborn found in Stafford County park, authorities seek tips

A newborn infant was found Tuesday afternoon in a small park near Embrey Mill Road and Coriander Lane in Stafford County, according to authorities.

Fairfax prosecutor to testify Thursday over alleged bias toward undocumented immigrants

Thursday morning, Fairfax County's top prosecutor, Steve Descano, is slated to testify before a congressional subcommittee over alleged bias involving defendants who are in the country illegally.

4 men accused in $100,000 copper theft investigation at Inova Alexandria site

Four men are facing charges after police say they were caught stealing an estimated $100,000 worth of copper pipes from a construction site at an Inova Health System facility in Alexandria.

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.

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. 

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 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.