Herndon house fire leaves 2 dead; neighbors tried to help with garden hose
FOX 5 has confirmed that two adults were found dead following a house fire in Herndon.
Residents escape Herndon house fire unharmed, officials say
Fairfax County firefighters responded to a blaze in Herndon Monday afternoon.
Virginia prosecutor in ‘au pair’ affair case served summons for drinking in public: police
Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Clingan, the lead prosecutor in a Virginia double-murder case involving a Brazilian au pair, was served a summons for drinking alcohol in public, according to Fairfax County police.
Au pair double murder: Judge denies daughter interview in trial of Brendan Banfield
A Fairfax County judge has denied a critical request by prosecutors in the double murder case against Brendan Banfield — rejecting their attempt to introduce a recorded interview with Banfield’s young daughter as evidence in his upcoming trial.
Nysmith School faces new allegation of expelling bullied student
Another parent claims her child was expelled from the Nysmith School after he was the victim of bullying.
Husband charged with killing wife and another man back in Virginia court Thursday
A Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man at their Herndon home is expected in court Thursday.
Mother of VA teen killed in shooting speaks out as jury deliberates fate of alleged gunman
The mother of a 14-year-old that was shot and killed spoke exclusively to FOX 5 as a jury deliberated the fate of her son's alleged killer.
WATCH: Black bear spotted in tree in Herndon
A male yearling black bear wearing a tracking collar was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in Herndon Monday morning, according to local authorities.
Herndon mother claims daughter was injured by teens using 'gel blaster' guns
A Herndon mother is warning others about what she describes as a dangerous TikTok challenge involving "orbital blasters." It’s a type of toy gun filled with gel bullets.
Herndon woman building tunnel system at home now selling 'underground' merchandise
A woman from northern Virginia is busy digging a tunnel under her home and she's gained so many fans, they're even willing to pay for tunnel merch.
Herndon introduces new tool to help with parking complaints
Herndon’s Police Chief Steven Pihonak tells FOX 5 most of the 500 complaints they received in the last year are in residential areas.
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.
Teen shot in Fairfax County rushed to hospital by family member, 17-year-old arrested
Authorities say a teenager who was shot Monday night in Fairfax County was rushed to the hospital by a family member.
Honduran migrant accused of rape was arrested for sex crimes, released multiple times
Another woman says she was attacked by the same man accused of raping a woman on a popular walking trail in downtown Herndon.
Honduran migrant arrested for rape on popular Virginia trail
A woman was allegedly raped Monday night while walking on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, and police fear there may be additional victims. Authorities quickly arrested the suspect, who is described as a repeat offender with a troubling history.
Au pair faces up to 10 years in prison for downgraded charge in Herndon double homicide
A northern Virginia au pair charged in connection to a deadly love affair has accepted a plea deal under a lesser charge.
New 911 call released in Virginia double homicide that left wife dead
The 911 call made on the day of a double homicide in Virginia has been released in the case of a man murdering his wife and another man.
Suspect linked to shooting at busy Virginia shopping center in custody
Police in Northern Virginia say the suspect wanted in connection to a shooting outside a shopping center in Herndon on Sunday night is now in custody.
Bond denied for Virginia man charged in double homicide that left wife, another man, dead
A Virginia man, Brendan Banfield, was denied bond on Friday after being indicted earlier this month for the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and another man, Joseph Ryan, at the couple’s Fairfax County home.
Trial set for Virginia husband indicted in double homicide of wife, another man
The trial for Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man at the married couple's Fairfax County home, has been scheduled for February 3 of next year.