Foul play suspected in case of Virginia woman missing since 2022
The search for missing Fairfax woman Amanda Childress took a new turn this week as detectives uncovered new evidence suggesting foul play.
Fairfax County considering food and beverage tax to help budget shortfall
Diners in Fairfax County could soon start paying an additional tax on the food they order.
Fairfax County Public Schools launches school bus camera program to protect students
Drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in Fairfax County will soon face fines as part of a new effort to protect students as they exit or board the bus.
Fairfax County launching program to fine drivers who pass stopped school buses
Drivers that illegally pass a stopped school bus in Fairfax County will soon be hit with fines.
TikTok 'Tunnel Girl' gets permit to continue digging underneath Herndon home
TikTok's tunnel girl has finally been granted a permit to continue her work.
FCPS looking to expand 'cell phone free' education
It appears Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be tightening its grip on student cell phone use during the school day.
Police investigating two burglaries in northern VA communities, believed to be linked
Suspected burglars hit two northern Virginia communities, and now police are asking the public for help. They released surveillance images Tuesday afternoon.
Sentence commuted for former Fairfax Co. officer involved in fatal shooting
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Fairfax County police officer, sentenced to three years in prison for shooting an unarmed shoplifter in February 2023, will have his sentence commuted.
16-year-old Chantilly girl killed in crash with drunk driver, police say
Fairfax County police are investigating a deadly car crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl. Police say the driver of the car that caused the collision and killed her was drunk.
Former Virginia police officer sentenced to 3 years after killing shoplifting suspect
A former Northern Virginia police officer was sentenced to three years on Friday, after fatally shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy shopping mall in Fairfax County.
88-year-old husband shot, killed 87-year-old wife in Virginia home following argument: police
Authorities say an 88-year-old man shot and killed his 87-year-old wife during an argument in their Virginia home on Friday.
Third suspect pleads guilty to operating high-end brothel in northern Virginia
The third and final suspect arrested in connection to the widespread operation of a high-end brothel service, which spanned from northern Virginia to Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to his role in the organization.
Virginia fugitive who abandoned infant in snow after attacking mother arrested in Florida: sheriff
Authorities in Florida have arrested a Virginia man accused of abandoning an infant in the snow after attacking the child’s mother earlier this month in Fairfax County.
'Community safety officers' could be introduced in Fairfax County to support police
"Community safety officers" could be heading to the Mosaic District in Merrifield to help support Fairfax County police officers.
Suspect accused of lurking in women's locker room, says they identify as a transgender woman
Fairfax County police body worn camera video has been released displaying an encounter with a registered sex offender accused of lurking in a woman's locker room at a recreation center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Vehicle crash into power pole, temporarily closes portion of Leesburg Pike
A single-vehicle crash into a power pole has led to road closures in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County police bust 7 sexual predators in undercover operation
A multi-day operation targeting online predators has led to the arrest of seven people accused of criminal encounters with minors, including two teachers.
New Conviction Integrity Unit to review felony cases in Fairfax County
Imagine spending years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. Fairfax County is taking a big step to prevent that from happening by launching its first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit, a new effort to review possible wrongful felony convictions.
Music teacher accused of sexually assaulting 2 young girls in Fairfax County
A music teacher in Fairfax County is accused of sexually assaulting a 10 and 11-year-old girl.
Valentine's Day Deals: Fairfax Circuit Court is footing the bill for your wedding
The Fairfax Circuit Court is footing the bill for your wedding, all in the name of love.