Alexandria police to deactivate Flock license plate reader cameras. Here’s what that means

The Alexandria Police Department will disable its 61 Flock surveillance license plate reader cameras by Friday night following concerns regarding privacy, data security, and agency information access.

Missing Alexandria man found dead in apartment closet; suspect confessed to killing, police say

A 44-year-old Alexandria man reported missing by his family was found dead inside another man’s apartment closet. Police say the suspect confessed to the killing when detectives arrived at his door.

City of Alexandria to shut down all Flock cameras after privacy concerns and backlash

The City of Alexandria will shut down all 61 of its Flock license plate reader cameras by Friday, Oct. 30, after months of public backlash and nationwide privacy concerns.

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.

Family sues City of Alexandria and police after man dies in custody

A Northern Virginia family filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Alexandria and two of its police officers after their son died while in police custody.

Alexandria named No. 2 best small city in the US: See the full list

It may sit in the shadow of our nation's capital, but most of us in the DMV know just how great Alexandria is. Apparently, much of the rest of the country agrees.

Alexandria to consider revised flood plan

A key piece of a controversial plan to address constant flooding in Alexandria, Virginia, goes for approval Wednesday, with the biggest change focused on Waterfront Park, where the city has scrapped plans for a pumping station.

License plate reader cameras, dog walker tip key in arrest of Alexandria murder suspect, chief says

Alexandria police credited automated license plate reader cameras and a tip from a dog walker with helping investigators track down a suspect indicted in a fatal July parking lot shooting.

Alexandria shares map of all Flock camera locations amid privacy concerns

The City of Alexandria has published a map showing the locations of all of its Flock cameras as officials push for full transparency from its police department regarding automated license plate readers. 

Alexandria police to make map of Flock camera locations public

As questions about Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers grow, the City of Alexandria is asking for more transparency from its police department.

Virginia early voting begins Friday: What to know

The much‑awaited midterm elections get underway Friday in Virginia, with statewide races for the House and Senate that could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Virginia school leaders promise to fix school bus issues

Three weeks into the school year and school bus problems are continuing for one Virginia community.

Pedestrian killed after being struck on I-395 in Alexandria

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash Monday night on Interstate 395 in Alexandria.

Plane carrying DHS secretary makes emergency landing at DCA after engine failure

A plane carrying Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin made an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Wednesday.

Alexandria electrical fire ruled accidental after tractor trailer struck service drop, officials say

Officials say an electrical fire that spread to dumpsters, a vehicle and wooden fencing in Alexandria was ruled accidental after a tractor‑trailer making a delivery to a Harris Teeter store struck a service drop, pulling the lines away from the building.

Fairfax County Public Schools welcome students back for start of new year

It’s the first day of school for Fairfax County Public Schools, and leaders are rolling out several changes as students return to class.