Prince William County parents charged after 2-year-old dies from fentanyl
A mother and father have been charged with murder after their two-year-old daughter was found dead in a Prince William County motel.
Airline employee accused of attempting to smuggle cocaine through Dulles Airport
An airline employee is accused of trying to smuggle cash and drugs through Dulles International Airport.
FOX 5 DC Zip Trip Destinations 2025
FOX 5 can’t wait for summer to get here – because the start of summertime means the beginning of Zip Trip season!
DC weather: Unsettled pattern brings possible showers, storms Friday through weekend
An unsettled stretch of weather will bring the possibility of showers and storms to the Washington, D.C. region this Friday and through the weekend.
Rockville preschool teacher among 8 men busted in child predator sting
Investigators with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office have arrested eight men accused of using the internet to try to exploit children and it was later discovered that one of the suspects is a local pre-school teacher.
Fairfax County police searching for suspect accused in at least 20 car break-ins
A string of 20 car break-ins spanning months is under investigation in Fairfax County and police believe the same suspect is responsible for all of them.
DC ranks among worst areas for drug problems in US, study finds
The District of Columbia ranks fifth nationwide for highest drug use, according to a new study from WalletHub analyzing substance abuse, law enforcement, and treatment accessibility.
Virginia family of 5 found safe after missing for several days
Police say the Portorreal Frias family has been located in northern Virginia and are safe.
REAL ID deadline approaches, impacts access to Arlington National Cemetery
With the REAL ID enforcement deadline approaching, new details have emerged about its impact on access to significant locations around the nation’s capital, including Arlington National Cemetery.
DC weather: Warm, humid Thursday with threat of scattered showers, thunderstorms
A warm and humid Thursday with the threat of scattered showers and thunderstorms as an unsettled stretch of weather moves into the Washington, D.C. region.
Search for gunman underway after man shot multiple times outside Fairfax County nightclub
A man is in the hospital, recovering from several gunshot wounds after a fight outside a Fairfax County nightclub.
Former teacher accused of assaulting student and teacher in Fairfax County: police
A former Fairfax County teacher has been accused of assaulting a student and teacher in two separate incidents.
Shots fired under investigation in Arlington County near 2 schools
The Arlington County Police Department is investigating the report of shots fired.
DC weather: Warm, mostly sunny Wednesday; storms possible later this week
A warm and humid Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region with mostly sunny conditions following lingering overnight showers.
Purcellville budget meeting postponed amid town turmoil
Another protest was held in Purcellville Tuesday night after a town council meeting on the budget was suddenly postponed.
Virginia officials announce record reduction in fentanyl overdose deaths
Virginia officials announced a record reduction in fentanyl overdose deaths at a Tuesday press conference.
Purcellville residents push for removal of mayor, other lawmakers amid police department controversy
There’s a push in Purcellville to recall the mayor and several other lawmakers who attempted to eliminate the town's police department.
Police shoot teen theft suspect after chase
A 16-year-old boy was shot by a Virginia State Trooper in Fairfax, Virginia after a foot chase and tackle.
Big Lots to reopen stores, including 10 Virginia locations
Big Lots is planning to open 132 stores in May, including locations in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
Teen injured in officer-involved shooting in Fairfax County
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting, which involved a teenage boy linked to gang activity, early Tuesday morning in Fairfax County.