Springfield single-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
An adult female driver was killed and two adult male passengers were injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Old Keene Mill Road near Tiverton Drive in Springfield.
An adult female driver was killed and two adult male passengers were injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Old Keene Mill Road near Tiverton Drive in Springfield.
Virginia chase and abduction suspect taken into custody, police say
The man wanted in connection with a multi‑state police chase and abduction is now in custody. Herndon Police tell FOX 5 that 25‑year‑old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga was taken into custody in Herndon around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
The man wanted in connection with a multi‑state police chase and abduction is now in custody. Herndon Police tell FOX 5 that 25‑year‑old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga was taken into custody in Herndon around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
FCPS teacher held without bond after allegedly groping student
A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents.
A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents.
Chantilly High employee charged with stealing tools from school
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing tools from a woodworking classroom at Chantilly High School, according to police.
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing tools from a woodworking classroom at Chantilly High School, according to police.
Northern Virginia driver fights citations tied to fake license plate
A Northern Virginia man says he has spent years fighting traffic tickets tied to a car he doesn’t own, after someone allegedly created fake copies of his vanity license plate and used them on other vehicles.
A Northern Virginia man says he has spent years fighting traffic tickets tied to a car he doesn’t own, after someone allegedly created fake copies of his vanity license plate and used them on other vehicles.
FCPS employee charged with embezzling $40,000 from school
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee has been charged with embezzling more than $40,000 from Hayfield Secondary School, according to police.
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee has been charged with embezzling more than $40,000 from Hayfield Secondary School, according to police.
Fairfax teacher charged after alleged inappropriate contact with student
A Langley High School teacher has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct involving a student, according to Fairfax County police.
A Langley High School teacher has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct involving a student, according to Fairfax County police.
Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in au pair affair murder case
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Fairfax County police launch summer traffic safety push
Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.
Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.
Fairfax County police launch major crackdown on dangerous driving
Fairfax County police are launching a major crackdown on dangerous driving this month, putting extra officers on the streets to target everything from speeding to loud exhausts.
Fairfax County police are launching a major crackdown on dangerous driving this month, putting extra officers on the streets to target everything from speeding to loud exhausts.
Review backs FCPS handling of student convicted of groping Fairfax High girls
An external investigation and safety review found Fairfax County Public Schools acted promptly and appropriately regarding a student convicted of groping girls inside Fairfax High School.
An external investigation and safety review found Fairfax County Public Schools acted promptly and appropriately regarding a student convicted of groping girls inside Fairfax High School.
Wolf Trap announces summer concerts including Lizzo, Jon Batiste, Chance the Rapper & more
Wolf Trap announced the lineup for its 2026 summer shows on Tuesday, featuring a variety of well-known musicians and other artists.
Wolf Trap announced the lineup for its 2026 summer shows on Tuesday, featuring a variety of well-known musicians and other artists.
VIDEO: Man shot while riding electric bike in Fairfax in apparent road rage incident
A man on an electric bicycle was shot in the street in Fairfax on Thursday. Police have a suspect in custody.
A man on an electric bicycle was shot in the street in Fairfax on Thursday. Police have a suspect in custody.
2 year old girl dies from injuries after May crash in Fairfax County
A 2‑year‑old girl has died from injuries suffered in a crash earlier this month in Fairfax County.
A 2‑year‑old girl has died from injuries suffered in a crash earlier this month in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County police search for vehicle after deadly hit‑and‑run
Fairfax County police are investigating a fatal hit‑and‑run after a man was struck at Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners.
Fairfax County police are investigating a fatal hit‑and‑run after a man was struck at Arlington Boulevard and Patrick Henry Drive in Seven Corners.
Fairfax Boy Scout troop rescued after river flooding
A Fairfax-based Boy Scout troop was rescued Saturday after rapidly rising floodwaters stranded 24 scouts during a river trip in West Virginia.
A Fairfax-based Boy Scout troop was rescued Saturday after rapidly rising floodwaters stranded 24 scouts during a river trip in West Virginia.
Former cop charged with soliciting a minor was mental health associate at special needs school
Lawrence Lofzewski was charged with three counts of soliciting a minor, and previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Arlington County Police Department.
Lawrence Lofzewski was charged with three counts of soliciting a minor, and previously served with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Arlington County Police Department.
Woman finds racial slur written on receipt from Fairfax restaurant; waiter fired
A woman celebrating her anniversary at a Fairfax restaurant said the night took a turn for the worse when she saw the N-word written on her receipt.
A woman celebrating her anniversary at a Fairfax restaurant said the night took a turn for the worse when she saw the N-word written on her receipt.
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.
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.
Outdoor pools open for the summer this weekend: What you need to know
Pools across the DMV open for the season this weekend.
Pools across the DMV open for the season this weekend.