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.
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.
Trash truck driver charged with unknowingly hitting, killing 13-year-old riding bike in Virginia
A trash truck driver is facing charges after Fairfax police said he unknowingly hit and killed a 13-year-old who was riding a bike.
A trash truck driver is facing charges after Fairfax police said he unknowingly hit and killed a 13-year-old who was riding a bike.
Man convicted of attempted rape after attack on Northern Virginia motel housekeeper
An Alexandria man was convicted of attempted rape after he attacked a housekeeper at a Northern Virginia motel in October 2025, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney.
An Alexandria man was convicted of attempted rape after he attacked a housekeeper at a Northern Virginia motel in October 2025, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney.
Northern Virginia community mourns 13-year-old student struck and killed while riding bike
A northern Virginia community is mourning after a 13‑year‑old middle school student was struck and killed while riding a bike near a shopping center.
A northern Virginia community is mourning after a 13‑year‑old middle school student was struck and killed while riding a bike near a shopping center.
13-year-old killed after being struck by truck while riding bike in Northern Virginia
A 13-year-old middle school student died after being struck by a truck while riding his bike in Fairfax Wednesday evening, police said.
A 13-year-old middle school student died after being struck by a truck while riding his bike in Fairfax Wednesday evening, police said.
Two drivers charged with reckless driving after fiery crash on I-66 Express Lanes kills 3
Two drivers face reckless driving charges after a stopped truck carrying oxygen tanks was hit on I-66 in Fairfax County, killing three people.
Two drivers face reckless driving charges after a stopped truck carrying oxygen tanks was hit on I-66 in Fairfax County, killing three people.
Accused murderer boards flight out of U.S. on weekend pass from Virginia mental health facility
An accused murderer who was committed to a Virginia mental health facility left the country on a flight while out on a weekend pass, according to court documents.
An accused murderer who was committed to a Virginia mental health facility left the country on a flight while out on a weekend pass, according to court documents.
Charges filed against knife-wielding suspect shot by officer at Fairfax Wawa
A knife-wielding suspect shot by police at a Fairfax Boulevard Wawa is now facing charges as the officer-involved shooting investigation continues.
A knife-wielding suspect shot by police at a Fairfax Boulevard Wawa is now facing charges as the officer-involved shooting investigation continues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen in US illegally sentenced to nearly a year in jail for groping girls at Fairfax High School
An 18-year-old Fairfax High School student found guilty of groping several female classmates in school hallways earlier this year has been sentenced to nearly a year in jail.
An 18-year-old Fairfax High School student found guilty of groping several female classmates in school hallways earlier this year has been sentenced to nearly a year in jail.
2-alarm apartment fire in Annandale leaves 1 with life-threatening injuries
A fire broke out at an Annandale apartment building Saturday morning, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries.
A fire broke out at an Annandale apartment building Saturday morning, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries.
Route 50 construction to cause major traffic delays in Fairfax
Drivers in Fairfax should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as a major construction project along Route 50 begins Friday night.
Drivers in Fairfax should prepare for significant traffic disruptions as a major construction project along Route 50 begins Friday night.
18-year-old accused of groping classmates in Fairfax County found guilty on 9 counts
An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts. He was originally charged with 13, but was found not guilty on three counts, and one was dropped.
An 18-year-old student accused of groping classmates at Fairfax High School has been found guilty on nine counts. He was originally charged with 13, but was found not guilty on three counts, and one was dropped.
House panel summons Soros-backed Fairfax prosecutor over releases tied to violent illegal immigrant cases
House Republicans are hauling in two top Fairfax County law enforcement officials, including a Soros-backed prosecutor, after violent crimes involving illegal immigrants released from custody intensified federal scrutiny of the county’s sanctuary-style policies.
House Republicans are hauling in two top Fairfax County law enforcement officials, including a Soros-backed prosecutor, after violent crimes involving illegal immigrants released from custody intensified federal scrutiny of the county’s sanctuary-style policies.
Fairfax County casino proposal moves to governor’s desk
The fate of a casino in Fairfax County is sitting on Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk, where she could sign, amend or veto the casino bill.
The fate of a casino in Fairfax County is sitting on Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk, where she could sign, amend or veto the casino bill.
Second-degree murder charge dropped in deadly bus stop stabbing case; Fairfax County CA in spotlight
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again.
The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney is in the spotlight again.