Man kills girlfriend in Lorton, woman robbed of $1200 at Citibank, 5 teens shot at Senior Skip Day gathering
FOX 5 is keeping an eye on crime in your community. Here's a look at some of the most notable stories from across the DMV this week.
Police release identity of woman shot to death in Lorton; boyfriend charged with murder
A man who shot his girlfriend in Lorton and brought her to a hospital where she later died has been charged, Fairfax County police say.
Driver killed in crash with dump truck in Lorton
Fairfax County police say a driver was killed after a crash involving a dump truck on Wednesday morning in Lorton.
Hit-and-run suspect with long rap sheet arrested for breaking into cars in Lorton
A car break-in investigation in Fairfax County led police to a suspect wanted for several crimes in 2023, including a hit-and-run that caused a house fire.
Fairfax County Fire units respond to large scrap pile fire in Lorton area
Fairfax County Fire units are on the scene of a large fire outside in the Lorton area.
Lorton man allegedly assaults dog, rams cars, and leads police on wild 12-mile chase before crashing
A Lorton man is behind bars after police say he assaulted a dog, threatened to kill its owner and sped away, ramming several cars in a residential neighborhood.
Prison transformed into preschool in Lorton
Where life once ended for many people is where it is just getting started for our most precious population — children.
Man arrested in Florida after stabbing mom, fleeing Virginia: police
A 27-year-old Virginia man was arrested in Florida after stabbing his mother and then fleeing the state on Friday.
Stolen car bursts into flames after crashing into home in Lorton sparking fire
Authorities have taken a suspect into custody after a stolen car plowed into a home in Fairfax County early Thursday morning.
Virginia landfill fire sends flames, smoke into sky
A massive fire at a landfill in Virginia sent smoke and flames into the sky overnight into Tuesday morning.
Fatal motorcycle crash highlights Fairfax County neighbors' calls for change
One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle on Route 1 in Lorton on Saturday.
Fairfax Co. Police investigate suspicious buses attempting to pick up students
An investigation is underway after two suspicious buses attempted to pick up students at two Fairfax County bus stops on Thursday morning.
Some Fairfax County residents shelter in place as police search for suspect in stabbing
Authorities are continuing to ask residents living on Hagel Circle near the Lorton Library in Fairfax County to shelter in place as they search for a man they say was involved in a stabbing.
Lorton man sentenced for distributing fentanyl that led to fatal overdose
A Lorton man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a young woman.
Taekwondo instructor arrested for aggravated sexual assault at Lorton business
Fairfax County Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for a sexual assault that occurred in 2019 at Kong’s Taekwondo Learning Center in Lorton.
"We want her home safe": Family, police ask for public's help locating missing Lorton woman
Fairfax County Crimesolvers are offering a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the disappearance of a 72-year-old Lorton woman who has been missing since June 4.
Fairfax County Police suspect foul play in disappearance of 72-year-old Lorton woman
Fairfax County police say they suspect foul play in the disappearance of a 72-year-old Lorton woman last seen a week and a half ago.
Vienna dad shot son to death, turned gun on himself at Sharpshooters Range in Lorton: police
A Vienna father shot his son to death and then turned the gun on himself last week while they sat in a car outside of a Lorton shooting range, according to Fairfax County investigators.
2 men sustain ‘life-threatening’ injuries after Fairfax County shooting range incident
Two men were hospitalized with injuries that police described as “life-threatening” after a double shooting at the Sharpshooter Range in Lorton Wednesday night.
Fairfax County police ID victim in deadly double shooting
Fairfax County police have identified a man who was killed in a deadly double shooting in Lorton Monday night.