Search continues for Fairfax hit-and-run driver who fled into storm drain to escape police
Police are continuing to search for a man who fled into a storm drain after reportedly causing multiple hit-and-run crashes on I-495 Monday afternoon, leading to an hours-long manhunt that involved drones, rescue teams, and officers scouring a nearby neighborhood.
Firefighters pull dog from icy creek in Fairfax County
A dog was rescued from an icy creek by firefighters Monday in Fairfax County.
Man struck, killed by truck in Fairfax County
Authorities in Fairfax County say a man was struck and killed by a truck early Monday.
Peeping Tom stalking Fairfax apartment complex: 'There's someone out there'
Police in Fairfax County are looking for a man connected to eight peeping cases in an Idylwood apartment complex.
VA man heartbroken after brother, a Gaza Soup Kitchen chef, killed in Israeli drone strike
A Palestinian chef was killed in a large Israeli drone strike in Gaza over the weekend, his brother, a Fairfax chef, is speaking out.
Au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter in Virginia double homicide
Juliana Peres Magalhães, 24, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Tuesday in connection with the February 24, 2023, shooting death of Joseph Ryan, 39, in Herndon, Virginia.
Jury finds ex-Fairfax officer Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter
A jury has found former Fairfax County police sergeant Wesley Shifflett not guilty of involuntary manslaughter but guilty of reckless handling of a firearm.
Closing argument prompts mistrial request from lawyers for ex-Fairfax Co. police officer
Defense lawyers say they will seek a mistrial for a former police officer on trial in the fatal shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy northern Virginia mall after prosecutors’ closing argument Wednesday included evidence that was never introduced at trial.
Fairfax County Public Schools launch cell phone storage pilot program
As the new school year begins, Fairfax County Public Schools is implementing a new cell phone storage policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Starting today, students at 15 select schools will be required to store their phones during the school day.
Daycare provider arrested after allegedly restraining children with tape: police
A 47-year-old woman was arrested earlier this month for allegedly assaulting two children in her at-home daycare in Bailey's Crossroads, police say.
Viral food critic Keith Lee visits Fairfax restaurant
Viral TikToker and food critic Keith Lee stopped by a restaurant in Fairfax, Virginia.
Back to class for Fairfax, Prince William County Public Schools
It’s a big day for Virginia, where close to 300,000 students went back to class on Monday. August 19th is the first day of school for both Prince William County and Fairfax County’s public school systems! FOX 5 spent the morning with the West Potomac High School Wolverines, speaking with students and FCPS leadership on all the exciting plans for this 2024-2025 school year.
Virginia teen named 'TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year'
A 15-year-old Virginia student has been named 'TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year' after he developed a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer.
Fairfax restaurant owner offers up reward for information on repeat dine-and-dasher
A Fairfax County restaurant owner has taken to social media in hopes of catching a thief who has been stealing food using DoorDash.
Fairfax County to restrict student cellphone access at several schools as part of pilot program
A new pilot program will restrict student cellphone access at several Fairfax County Public Schools beginning in the fall of the 2024-25 school year.
2 officers involved in Bijan Ghaisar killing sue department: report
Two U.S. Park Police officers involved in the 2017 deadly shooting of Bijan Ghaisar are suing the interior department, according to a report on the Washington Post.
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientist convicted on child pornography charges
A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory research scientist and former assistant professor at George Mason University was sentenced Wednesday to over two decades in prison on charges relating to child sexual abuse material and coercion and enticement of minors.
Bullet strikes home with resident inside asleep in Fairfax County
A bullet struck the home of a Fairfax County resident while they were sleeping.
62-year-old employee killed, 2 injured at carwash vehicle crash in Fairfax
A fatal vehicle crash left one pedestrian dead and two injured in Fairfax.
Chanel store robbery suspects and get-away car spotted on surveillance camera in Tysons Galleria
Four suspects believed to be involved in a recent robbery at the Chanel store in Tysons Galleria were spotted on surveillance camera.