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.
Man accused in Fairfax bus stop killing entered US illegally, had previous violent charges dropped
The man accused of stabbing a woman to death at a bus stop in Fairfax County is in the U.S. illegally, according to the Department of Homeland Security, and has been charged with dozens of crimes including rape, assault and drug possession.
The man accused of stabbing a woman to death at a bus stop in Fairfax County is in the U.S. illegally, according to the Department of Homeland Security, and has been charged with dozens of crimes including rape, assault and drug possession.
Fairfax casino could now be built anywhere after Tysons requirement removed
There’s a major twist tonight in the proposal to bring a gaming casino to Fairfax County. State lawmakers have taken away a provision requiring the casino to be built specifically in Tysons, and now it’s set to head to the Senate floor.
There’s a major twist tonight in the proposal to bring a gaming casino to Fairfax County. State lawmakers have taken away a provision requiring the casino to be built specifically in Tysons, and now it’s set to head to the Senate floor.
Youngkin pardons ex-Fairfax officer in fatal shooting of shoplifting suspect
Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin pardoned a former Fairfax County police officer who was convicted in a fatal shooting of an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses at a mall days before his term ended, report says.
Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin pardoned a former Fairfax County police officer who was convicted in a fatal shooting of an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses at a mall days before his term ended, report says.
Fairfax Connector suspends service ahead of winter storm
Fairfax Connector has halted all bus service Saturday as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, officials said.
Fairfax Connector has halted all bus service Saturday as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, officials said.
Brendan Banfield Trial: Opening statements Tuesday in murder case tied to alleged au pair affair
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday.
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday.
Fairfax County parents voice concern after boundary review changes
The Fairfax County School Board meets Tuesday to review the district’s Capital Improvement Program, and parents are expected to speak out about proposed boundary changes the board will vote on later this month.
The Fairfax County School Board meets Tuesday to review the district’s Capital Improvement Program, and parents are expected to speak out about proposed boundary changes the board will vote on later this month.
Husband charged in double homicide after alleged affair with au pair on trial in Virginia
A Virginia man who had a relationship with a Brazilian au pair goes on trial Monday in what prosecutors describe as an elaborate double‑murder plot to frame another man for stabbing his wife.
A Virginia man who had a relationship with a Brazilian au pair goes on trial Monday in what prosecutors describe as an elaborate double‑murder plot to frame another man for stabbing his wife.
Two-alarm house fire breaks out on Castle Hill Road in Fairfax County
A two-alarm house fire erupted early Saturday morning in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response in the South Run neighborhood.
A two-alarm house fire erupted early Saturday morning in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response in the South Run neighborhood.
Virginia mosque attacked, Muslim advocates call for hate crime charges
Community members are calling for the man accused of attacking a Muslim community center in Virginia to be charged with hate crimes after he was recently arrested. The mosque says the man has attacked its members multiple times.
Community members are calling for the man accused of attacking a Muslim community center in Virginia to be charged with hate crimes after he was recently arrested. The mosque says the man has attacked its members multiple times.