Parents outraged after 7-year-old with autism wanders from Reston elementary school alone
A Reston family was shocked and outraged to find that their seven-year-old son, who is non-verbal and has special needs, wandered off his elementary school campus and was found soaking wet in the rain.
Car stolen with 4-month-old child inside recovered in Fairfax County, police say
A 4-month-old child was found safe after being taken when a suspect stole a car in Fairfax County.
Woman hit by vehicle in life-threatening condition in Fairfax County
A woman in Fairfax County suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
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.
Trial for Fairfax County officer who shot, killed unarmed man accused of theft begins
A Fairfax County police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses from a department store at Tysons Corner is in court Wednesday evening.
Ex-Fairfax County police officer accused of killing shoplifting suspect goes on trial
A trial for a former northern Virginia police officer began Tuesday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man suspected of shoplifting a pair of sunglasses.
Virginia man charged in double homicide that left wife dead arraigned on charges
A Virginia man indicted for the murder of his wife and another man has been arraigned for the charges, nearly a year after the family’s au pair was also charged in the case.
Husband indicted in Virginia double homicide nearly a year after au pair’s arrest
Fairfax County authorities have arrested a man in connection with the deaths of his wife and another man, almost a year after the family’s au pair was charged in the case.
Husband indicted in Virginia double homicide as au pair faces murder charge
A Herndon man has been indicted in connection with a double homicide that claimed the lives of his wife and another man in 2023.
Fairfax County police officer shoots, kills woman in distress armed with knife
A police shooting in Fairfax County sent one person to the hospital with injuries that officials describe as life-threatening.
Traffic snarled after truck crashes, overturns on I-495 in McLean area
A portion of Interstate 495 is closed after a truck crashed and overturned in the McLean area on Monday morning.
Suspect flees on foot after fatal hit-and-run in Springfield
A suspect fled on foot after a deadly hit-and-run crash in Fairfax County on Friday morning.
Students at Virginia high school surprise custodian with dream car
A group of students at James Madison High School in Vienna surprised one of the custodians at their school with a very special birthday gift.
Homes evacuated in Herndon after arrest leads to chemical discovery
Authorities investigated a hazardous materials situation in Herndon after the arrest of a man wanted in Pennsylvania.
3 New Yorkers charged with stealing $20K of merchandise in Fairfax County
Three people have been arrested in connection to a retail theft crew responsible for stealing more than $20,000 worth of merchandise from multiple stores, Fairfax County police say.
Virginia’s new school rating system sparks controversy; Fairfax County warns of negative impact
Fairfax County officials are raising alarms over Virginia’s impending changes to school accreditation rankings, arguing that the new system could negatively impact the state’s largest school district.
Former Virginia after-school program contractor arrested for filming elementary girls; police
A former after-school program contractor has been arrested for unlawfully filming students, according to Fairfax County Chief Davis.
Mom, boyfriend charged after 2 children found chained up in Fairfax County home
Authorities are investigating a horrific case of child neglect after police officers allegedly found two young brothers chained at the ankles and restrained inside a home in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County Public Schools launch cell phone storage pilot program
As the new school year begins, Fairfax County Public Schools is implementing a new cell phone storage policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Starting today, students at 15 select schools will be required to store their phones during the school day.
Adult man shoots, grazes woman's arm in domestic dispute in Fairfax County
A domestic-related shooting incident left one woman injured in Fairfax County.