Virginia AG confirms investigation into Thomas Jefferson High due to merit recognition controversy
Virginia AG Jason Miyares has confirmed he will be moving forward with investigating Thomas Jefferson High School after students were allegedly not notified of their national merit recognitions until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed.
Special needs student's alleged abuser charged in Fairfax Co.
A Fairfax County Public Schools instructional assistant who police believe assaulted a special needs student has turned herself in.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls for investigation into Thomas Jefferson High over awards controversy
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling for an investigation into allegations that Thomas Jefferson High School deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed.
Smash-and-grab investigation at Tysons Corner Center after jewelry cases busted with hammer: police
Authorities are investigating after they say a suspect smashed cases at a Tysons Corner Center jewelry store with a hammer Sunday night.
3 shootings near car meet-ups in Bailey's Crossroads under investigation
Fairfax County police are investigating three instances in which gunshots were fired in the Bailey’s Crossroads area over the last six months.
Parents want Thomas Jefferson High School leaders fired over awards controversy
Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.
Senior dogs find forever home in Alexandria after forming lifelong bond
A pair of senior dogs have found a new family just in time for the new year in Alexandria!
Bank robbery suspect arrested in Fairfax County, connected to multiple crimes in Virginia
A bank robbery suspect has been arrested in Fairfax County with the help of an off-duty officer and is believed to be connected to multiple robberies across the region.
Top-ranked Virginia high school accused of depriving students of merit awards
Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in Northern Virginia, deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned, according to a parent whose son was affected.
Hostage escapes from barricade situation at Herndon home; subject arrested
The subject of a nary 12-hour long barricade situation in Herndon has been arrested after a lone hostage safely escaped the home early Wednesday morning.
New law proposed after Fairfax Co. counselor convicted of sex crime kept job
A Fairfax County guidance counselor kept his job after being convicted of sex crimes. Now, a new law in Virginia could prevent that from ever happening again.
Llama on the loose in Fairfax County, VA reunited with owner
A llama found loose in Fairfax County on Tuesday has been reunited with its owner, according to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
Massive fire engulfs Fairfax County home
A massive fire engulfed a home in Fairfax County early Tuesday sending smoke and flames shooting out of all sides of the structure.
Teenager charged after chase through Tysons Corner Center: police
A 16-year-old from Centreville, Virginia has been charged after police say he brought a gun to Tysons Corner Center Mall Sunday night.
Amber Heard settles defamation claim with Johnny Depp, agrees to pay $1M
Actress Amber Heard announced Monday that she has settled her defamation claim against her ex-husband Johnny Depp.
DNA links man to second sexual assault offense
Police have connected a 42-year-old man who is already being held on child sexual exploitation charges in Tennessee to another sexual assault.
'It’s crazy and it’s scary:' Neighbors concerns grow as trash piles up
Neighbors in one Fairfax community are fed up over a trash issue.
Rape victim says she's 'disgusted' after her accused rapist walked free
A man accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in Fairfax County is free after the prosecution failed to submit their evidence on time.
Fairfax County leaders discuss idea to turn vacant office spaces into homeless shelters
Fairfax County leaders have a plan to solve two problems at once: vacant office spaces and homelessness.
PHOTOS: 25 puppies born at Homeward Trails animal shelter this week
A whopping 25 puppies were born this week at Homeward Trails animal shelter, setting a new record for dogs born in a week at the rescue.