Herndon police officer involved in shooting while responding to armed robbery
A Herndon Police officer was involved in a shooting while responding to the report of an armed robbery Monday night.
'Conservative' string attached to $50 million college gift
A $50 million gift made earlier this year to Virginia's largest public university was given specifically to "promote the conservative principles of governance," newly released documents show, raising concerns from critics that it compromises academic freedom at the school.
Police locate 12-year-old girl reported missing in Fairfax County
UPDATE: Police say they have safely located 12-year-old Ana Ayala Lemus.
Missing woman from Fairfax County found safe
Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman from Fairfax County.
Annandale woman arrested and charged for 'destroying’ and 'mutilating' US flags in several neighborhoods
Fairfax County Police have charged a 39-year-old woman after they said she destroyed, cut and ripped U.S. American flags and some welcome signs in several neighborhoods in Annandale and Falls Church.
Insanity defense considered for McLean mom accused in kids' deaths
A Virginia woman who allegedly confessed to killing her daughters may plead insanity, but she needs the state to pay for a psychiatric evaluation to help her case.
One dead after fiery crash on Interstate 66
UPDATE (2:27 P.M.): Virginia State Police confirmed that today's fiery crash on Interstate 66 killed one person and injured several others.
Police responding to deadly Fairfax County motorcycle crash
Police and emergency crews are on the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash in a wooded area near Fairfax County Parkway and Lee Highway.
Fairfax County police looking for 2 men who watch boy through a Macy’s bathroom stall door
Fairfax County police are looking for two men who allegedly watched a teenage boy through a Macy’s bathroom stall door in the Springfield Town Center.
Fairfax County juvenile detention officer accused of rape, sex offenses against minor he knew
A Fairfax County juvenile detention officer has been charged in Loudoun County with sex offenses against a minor he allegedly knew.
Freight train derailment shuts down portion of Industrial Road in Springfield
A derailed freight train shut down a portion of the 5600 block of Industrial Road in Springfield on Wednesday afternoon.
Virginia Boy Scout troop restoring historic black cemetery
A Virginia teen volunteering at the Alexandria National Cemetery three years ago noticed a rundown plot nearby where overgrown trees blocked the signed marking it as the Douglass Memorial Cemetery.
Fairfax County slaying suspect: Teen used 'black magic' on girl
Virginia police testimony alleges a teenager was slain because the suspects thought he was a gang member who used black magic on his girlfriend.
Pedestrian hospitalized with ‘life-threatening injuries’ after being struck by vehicle, Fairfax County police say
A pedestrian was rushed to a local hospital with injuries that police described as “life threatening” Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Bailey’s Crossroads.
Several pools vandalized in Reston over the weekend, officials say
It’s happened again — several cases of gross vandalism at some Northern Virginia pools.
Fairfax County Police launches first service dog program to support for cops, first responders
Fairfax County Police has launched a new furry and cuddly program.
One dead after GW Parkway crash
A person is dead after a single-car crash that has closed a section of the GW Parkway on Sunday morning.
FOX 5 Zip Trip to Merrifield!
This week's FOX 5 ZIP TRIP takes us to MERRIFIELD! Located in Fairfax County, Merrifield is a great place for fun, food and more!
Police looking for person of interest accused of filming 16-year-old boy in Macy's bathroom at Springfield Town Center
Police in Fairfax County are seeking the public's assistance in locating a person of interest accused of unlawfully filming inside a department store bathroom at Springfield Town Center.
No threat found after Gannett Building evacuated in McLean, police say
Fairfax County police are investigating after receiving a report of an armed ex-employee inside the Gannett building in McLean Wednesday morning. The building houses the headquarters of the national newspaper USA Today.