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Virginia mother urges safe driving for Labor Day Weekend after son's fatal traffic accident
September 5, 2026, 4:41 pm | Source
A Virginia mother is urging parents to talk with their teens about safe driving this holiday weekend. Her son, Connor, passed away at 16 in an accident.
Arlington Police to investigate alleged ICE attack that left man with serious injuries, brain hemorrhage
September 5, 2026, 1:39 am | Source
Both Virginia senators and two congressmen said they support the investigation to figure out what happened to Jose Mejia Hernandez.
Virginia man sexually assaulted massage workers in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, cops say
September 4, 2026, 6:49 pm | Source
Cesar Mario Torres Juarez is suspected in two separate assaults at massage therapy businesses in March and August.
Worker crushed by tour bus ahead of concert at Wolf Trap venue in Vienna, police say
September 4, 2026, 3:55 am | Source
Officials say a support apparatus apparently failed, and the bus collapsed onto an individual who was working underneath it.
Search for man accused of sexually assaulting massage workers continues
September 3, 2026, 9:00 pm | Source
Cesar Mario Torres Juarez is suspected intwo separate assaults at massage therapy businesses in March and August.
Arlington overdose death leads to charges against two Florida brothers
September 3, 2026, 5:45 pm | Source
Prosecutors say the brothers sold counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with nitazenes, synthetic opioids that can be more potent than fentanyl.
Passenger dies in fiery Richmond Highway crash
September 3, 2026, 3:40 pm | Source
Stafford County deputies say a passerby pulled the driver to safety.
Trial for bus driver involved in deadly I-95 crash moved to 2027
September 3, 2026, 2:48 pm | Source
Jing Sheng Dong's trial was initially scheduled to begin in October. After Wednesday's status hearing, the court is moving it to early next year.
'Preparing in case the worst happens' | Thousands of Salvadorans at risk of deportation if Temporary Protected Status is not extended
September 2, 2026, 11:05 pm | Source
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is set to expire for El Salvador on Sept. 9 if the Trump administration does not decide to extend the program.
Town of Dumfries puts the brakes on Flock cameras for now
September 2, 2026, 4:42 pm | Source
In a council meeting Tuesday, Mayor Derrick Wood warned that "technology should never move faster than public trust."
Loudoun County weighs decision that would reverse grandfathering more than a dozen data center applications
September 2, 2026, 3:48 pm | Source
The board asked the county attorney to review whether reversing their 2025 decision is legally an option.
Thousands of Alexandria residents billed for parking passes never received, mayor apologizes
September 2, 2026, 10:57 am | Source
8,700 Alexandria residents faced confusion after receiving car tax bills before their parking permits, due to vendor issues, Mayor Alyia Gaskins reports.
2 seriously hurt in head-on crash on GW Parkway
September 1, 2026, 10:41 am | Source
US Park Police says one driver was airlifted to the hospital for treatment.
Woman charged with child neglect after leaving 3 children alone to attend an event
August 31, 2026, 9:51 pm | Source
Genea Samantha King, 30, faces multiple charges after leaving three children in unsafe conditions and assaulting police during her arrest, police say.
Prosecutors allege Great Falls murder suspect lured victim after she revealed their affair to his girlfriend
August 31, 2026, 8:52 pm | Source
Alexis Cedillos-Campos, 19, is accused of stabbing and killing 42-year-old Carmen Puch on Aug. 17 at Great Falls Park
Pedestrian killed in Sterling crash
August 31, 2026, 11:25 am | Source
Shawneil Clarke Alexander, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said.
Fairfax County daycare teacher accused of hitting and shoving 2 toddlers
August 29, 2026, 10:51 pm | Source
The 61-year-old employee is charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault and battery.
Arlington Community High School gets permanent home at Amazon HQ2 after 96 years
August 29, 2026, 3:21 am | Source
The nontraditional high school, which serves about 300 students working toward their high school diplomas, is moving into a new space at Amazon’s second HQ
Man convicted of murder for shooting teen during ding-dong ditch prank
August 28, 2026, 5:00 pm | Source
The shooting left 18-year-old Michael Bosworth Jr. dead.
Virginia man searching for missing father in Nepal flood aftermath
August 28, 2026, 12:16 pm | Source
Anil Goel, from Centreville, had just arrived at an immigration post on the Nepal-China border when floodwaters raged through the area, and his son lost contact.
Manassas Park High School teacher accused of showing up to work 'highly intoxicated'
August 28, 2026, 11:17 am | Source
Shannon Sanders, 40, was arrested and charged with being drunk in public.
'Ghostface' caught red-handed in Lorton
August 28, 2026, 3:33 am | Source
Police say a Lorton man damaged a community center six times while wearing a costume from the movie "Scream."
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia
August 28, 2026, 3:29 am | Source
Virginia health officials are investigating a potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia linked to an infected out-of-state traveler.
Virginia Lottery warns of scam offering cash for driver's licenses and personal data
August 27, 2026, 11:33 pm | Source
Officials say scammers claiming a connection to the Virginia Lottery are offering money for sensitive personal information.
Woodbridge man was suspected of fraud when police discovered he had secretly recorded minors for 17 years
August 27, 2026, 9:46 pm | Source
The former Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration worker used hidden cameras to record minors between 2008 and 2015.
Spotsylvania man accused of threatening children to send nude photos on Snapchat
August 27, 2026, 9:45 pm | Source
Keynin Burgess, 24, of Spotsylvania faces charges relating to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), commonly known as child pornography, after threatening girls.
9 men who thought they were meeting up with children find Fairfax Police instead
August 27, 2026, 9:20 pm | Source
The nine men range from 21 to 48 years old and collectively face 20 criminal charges.
Search efforts ramp up for missing Loudoun County woman
August 27, 2026, 8:53 pm | Source
Carolyn Taylor was last seen Sunday morning in Purcellville.
'Pervteach' | Former elementary teacher's brazen Snapchat handle factors in child sex abuse sentencing
August 27, 2026, 6:11 pm | Source
The former elementary school teacher sent messages with the 'pervteach' account to whom he thought was a 14-year-old boy, but was actually undercover detectives.
Man charged in machete attack in Hybla Valley
August 27, 2026, 12:44 pm | Source
Officers recovered a 22-inch blade when they arrested Santiago Castellanos Chavez in connection with the attack.
Virginians can now add IDs to Apple Wallet
August 27, 2026, 3:35 am | Source
Virginia residents can now carry a digital ID in Apple Wallet, allowing for secure use at TSA checkpoints nationwide, marking a tech-forward shift.
Harris Teeter delivery truck sparks Alexandria alley blaze
August 26, 2026, 10:21 am | Source
Firefighters say flames damaged multiple dumpsters and a vehicle, but no one was hurt.
Prison officials intercept drone delivery of contraband to Sussex state prison
August 26, 2026, 1:25 am | Source
Virginia officials are investigating a drone-delivered contraband package at Sussex state prison, containing meth and cellphones valued at $324,000.
DC remembers Dolly | Looking back on the country music icon's DMV legacy
August 26, 2026, 1:09 am | Source
Country music star, philanthropist and entrepreneur Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday. She was 80 years old.
Missing 15-year-old found safely
August 25, 2026, 11:05 pm | Source
Virginia State Police have located the 15-year-old teen previously reported missing, who was last seen in Arlington County.
Suspect linked to multiple burglaries and thefts in Fairfax County identified through community tip
August 25, 2026, 9:16 pm | Source
A resident was able to tip off police during National Night Out about a suspect who was linked to multiple robberies and thefts.
Wandering bison returned to owner in Loudoun County
August 25, 2026, 2:05 pm | Source
Community members and animal services officers helped get the bison to safety.
Child dies after being rescued from Fauquier County pond
August 24, 2026, 11:10 pm | Source
The 4-year-old boy died Sunday, six days after being placed on life support.
Deputies search for missing 81-year-old woman in Loudoun County
August 24, 2026, 2:41 pm | Source
The sheriff's office says Carolyn Taylor is known to nap outdoors, particularly in grassy or wooded areas.
Attorney for Virginia man attacked by ICE details incident, gives update on his current condition
August 22, 2026, 3:22 am | Source
Jose Mejia Hernandez is accusing U.S. Immigration and Enforcement officers of brutally attacking him while attempting to arrest him Aug. 11.
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