Man calls police and confesses to Fairfax County bank robbery
A man is facing charges after he called police to confess to a bank robbery in Hybla Valley on Wednesday, Nov. 4, officials said.
A man is facing charges after he called police to confess to a bank robbery in Hybla Valley on Wednesday, Nov. 4, officials said.
4 charged in connection with Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue training facility fire
Authorities have charged four people in connection with a June fire that caused more than $1 million in damage to the Lorton Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Fairfax County.
Authorities have charged four people in connection with a June fire that caused more than $1 million in damage to the Lorton Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Fairfax County.
Teen pedestrian struck by vehicle near Chantilly High School
A teenage pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Chantilly High School on Wednesday evening, according to Fairfax County police.
A teenage pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Chantilly High School on Wednesday evening, according to Fairfax County police.
Alleged MS-13 gang member arrested in Alexandria following vehicle chase, crash: ICE
Federal immigration officers arrested a man in Alexandria whom authorities allege is a Salvadoran MS-13 gang member living in the country unlawfully, following an alleged vehicle pursuit and crash.
Federal immigration officers arrested a man in Alexandria whom authorities allege is a Salvadoran MS-13 gang member living in the country unlawfully, following an alleged vehicle pursuit and crash.
Prince George's, Fairfax and Prince William counties to see DOJ election monitors, officials say
Prince George’s County in Maryland, along with Fairfax and Prince William counties in Virginia, are among the local jurisdictions where the Justice Department has deployed election personnel as part of a historic nationwide monitoring effort on Election Day.
Prince George’s County in Maryland, along with Fairfax and Prince William counties in Virginia, are among the local jurisdictions where the Justice Department has deployed election personnel as part of a historic nationwide monitoring effort on Election Day.
Manassas man killed, 3 injured after BMW crosses into oncoming traffic on Centreville Road
A 33-year-old Manassas man died and three others were hurt after a car crossed into oncoming traffic on Centreville Road early Saturday morning.
A 33-year-old Manassas man died and three others were hurt after a car crossed into oncoming traffic on Centreville Road early Saturday morning.
Bank jugging suspected in $2400 Fairfax County gas station theft, police say
Authorities are investigating the theft of $2,400 in cash from a vehicle at a Fairfax County gas station as a suspected bank jugging scheme, police said.
Authorities are investigating the theft of $2,400 in cash from a vehicle at a Fairfax County gas station as a suspected bank jugging scheme, police said.
License plate readers aid in Fairfax County burglary arrest
An alleged burglar was brought to justice with the help of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology in Fairfax County.
An alleged burglar was brought to justice with the help of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology in Fairfax County.
Four Maryland men charged in burglary spree targeting fire-damaged homes
Fairfax County police have charged four Maryland men accused of systematically targeting and burglarizing condemned houses damaged by fires across Virginia and neighboring states. Investigators say the suspects monitored fire department blogs and news reports to find displaced families before breaking in to steal gun safes, jewelry, cash, and electronics, including hitting a Reston home twice following a fatal fire. Regional law enforcement agencies and the FBI have linked the group to similar crimes spanning from Connecticut to North Carolina.
Fairfax County police have charged four Maryland men accused of systematically targeting and burglarizing condemned houses damaged by fires across Virginia and neighboring states. Investigators say the suspects monitored fire department blogs and news reports to find displaced families before breaking in to steal gun safes, jewelry, cash, and electronics, including hitting a Reston home twice following a fatal fire. Regional law enforcement agencies and the FBI have linked the group to similar crimes spanning from Connecticut to North Carolina.
Missing Alexandria man found dead inside apartment closet, suspect charged with murder
A search for missing 44-year-old Joshua Cochran ended in tragedy after Alexandria detectives discovered his body hidden inside an apartment closet with severe blunt-force head injuries. Police say 63-year-old John Stremple III, a registered sex offender seen drinking with Cochran prior to his disappearance, gave an immediate confession at his front door when investigators arrived to question him. Stremple has been charged with second-degree murder as authorities work to uncover what led to the killing.
A search for missing 44-year-old Joshua Cochran ended in tragedy after Alexandria detectives discovered his body hidden inside an apartment closet with severe blunt-force head injuries. Police say 63-year-old John Stremple III, a registered sex offender seen drinking with Cochran prior to his disappearance, gave an immediate confession at his front door when investigators arrived to question him. Stremple has been charged with second-degree murder as authorities work to uncover what led to the killing.
4 Maryland men charged in burglaries of fire-damaged homes in Virginia
Four Maryland men face charges in connection with a series of Fairfax County burglaries targeting homes that were unoccupied due to fire damage, authorities announced.
Four Maryland men face charges in connection with a series of Fairfax County burglaries targeting homes that were unoccupied due to fire damage, authorities announced.
Man suspected of shooting 2 in Fairfax County turns himself in, police say
A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people during a domestic incident in Fairfax County has turned himself in to authorities and faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A man suspected of shooting and injuring two people during a domestic incident in Fairfax County has turned himself in to authorities and faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Man convicted in non-fatal Northern Virginia road rage shooting
A 26-year-old man was found guilty of malicious wounding and use of a firearm after injuring a man in a road rage shooting, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
A 26-year-old man was found guilty of malicious wounding and use of a firearm after injuring a man in a road rage shooting, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
Fairfax County Police chief defends officer who pulled over county executive
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis is defending an officer who pulled over County Executive Bryan Hill for driving without a front license plate on his vehicle.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis is defending an officer who pulled over County Executive Bryan Hill for driving without a front license plate on his vehicle.
Detectives seek vehicle in deadly Springfield hit-and-run crash
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in an October 4 hit-and-run crash in Springfield that left a 44-year-old man dead.
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in an October 4 hit-and-run crash in Springfield that left a 44-year-old man dead.
Suspects shatter glass doors at 9 Fairfax County restaurants in months-long burglary string
Detectives are searching for suspects connected to a string of nine overnight restaurant break-ins across Fairfax County.
Detectives are searching for suspects connected to a string of nine overnight restaurant break-ins across Fairfax County.
Fairfax County leaders press police officials on Flock camera safety concerns
Fairfax County leaders pressed police on safety concerns related to Flock automated license plate readers.
Fairfax County leaders pressed police on safety concerns related to Flock automated license plate readers.
Fairfax County pilot program lowers speed limits to 20 mph on certain roads
Fairfax County is launching a pilot program to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on several busy residential cut-through streets.
Fairfax County is launching a pilot program to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on several busy residential cut-through streets.
Fairfax County to lower speed limits to 20 mph on 10 roads
Fairfax County plans to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on 10 roads across the Dranesville, Mason, and Providence districts next week.
Fairfax County plans to lower speed limits from 25 mph to 20 mph on 10 roads across the Dranesville, Mason, and Providence districts next week.
Fairfax County leaders support maximum 3.5% tax on recreational marijuana sales
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to move forward with a 3.5% local tax on recreational marijuana sales, moving to enact the highest rate permitted by Virginia law.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to move forward with a 3.5% local tax on recreational marijuana sales, moving to enact the highest rate permitted by Virginia law.