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US Park Police Officer 'Unintentionally' Kills Fellow Officer: Police

An off-duty U.S. Park Police officer has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatally shooting another off-duty U.S. Park Police officer.

Student 'Humanitarian Walkout' For Palestine Planned

Students at Robinson Secondary School planned a “humanitarian walkout” in solidarity with Palestinians, an action similar to walkouts held at other schools over the past two weeks.

• Student Walkout On Israel-Hamas War Being Held

Explosion Happens During Fire Response In Bailey's Crossroads

While many residents were voting in elections Tuesday evening, firefighters had a close call with an explosion during a response.

License Plate Technology Helps Resolve Crimes

As law enforcement agencies increasingly use license plate readers, police said hundreds of cases have been addressed during the first year of the technology.

Man Charged With Public Masturbation At Pickleball Courts

A man has been charged with public masturbation and peeping at a business and has been identified as a suspect in a separate public masturbation incident at the pickleball courts at a community center, according to police.

Woman With Gun Yelling At Pedestrian Taken Into Custody: Police

A woman was accused of brandishing a firearm after she approached a pedestrian and began yelling and filming her, according to police.

New FBI Headquarters Headed To MD, Dealing Blow To VA Officials

Federal officials have chosen a site in Prince George’s County, Maryland, over a site in Virginia, to build a new FBI headquarters that will replace the agency’s downtown D.C. location, according to reports.

'I Can't Breathe' Display In Cop Car Violated City Policies: Police

The investigation into a display with a pig wearing an "I Can't Breathe" shirt inside a police cruiser found no criminal act, according to police.

Student Collapsed After High School Assault: Police

A student collapsed after an assault at a high school and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

31st Gun Caught By TSA In 2023 Sets Record At Airport

A Virginia man was caught by Transportation Security Administration officers early Monday morning with trying to bring a loaded handgun onto an airplane at an airport, according to officials.

Former FBI Contractor Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges: Feds

A man who worked as a contractor for the FBI pleaded guilty on Tuesday to child pornography and child sexual exploitation charges, according to federal prosecutors.

El Niño Strengthening: How That Could Affect Snowfall In Northern VA

Meteorologists are saying with confidence that the El Niño climate pattern is strengthening and will last through spring, but does that mean we’ll have to shovel massive amounts of snow in Northern Virginia this winter?

Virginia’s Safest Hospitals: Fall 2023 Leapfrog Group Ratings Released

Hospitals in Virginia and nationwide made significant improvements in preventing a “disturbing” increase in hospital infections during the coronavirus pandemic, The Leapfrog Group said with the release Monday of its Fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grades Report.

VA Democrats Win Full Control Of Statehouse In Setback For Youngkin

Virginia Democrats retained control of the state Senate and won back a majority in the House of Delegates Tuesday in a setback for Gov. Glenn Youngkin's conservative agenda.

• Youngkin 'Optimistic' To Find Common Ground With Democratic Majority

Roem Makes History Claiming VA State Senate District 30 Victory

Danica Roem has claimed victory in the race for Virginia's 30th State Senate District, she wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Unofficial results showed Roem with a substantial lead with all precincts reporting.

Anderson Claims Victory, Biberaj Won't Concede Loudoun Prosecutor Race

Republican challenger Bob Anderson is claiming victory in the race to be Loudoun County's Commonwealth's Attorney. However, incumbent Buta Biberaj is not conceding. She says the race is too close to call.

• Loudoun Co. Supervisor Election Results: Incumbents Lead Races
• Loudoun School Board Results: Incumbents Trail In Reelection Efforts

Arlington Election Results: Favola Easily Wins Re-Election To Senate

Arlington Democrats swept their way to victory in the races for Virginia Senate and House of Delegate seats.

• Cunningham, Coffey Win: Arlington County Board Election Results
• Arlington Commonwealth's Attorney Dehghani-Tafti Wins Re-Election
• 2023 Arlington County Sheriff Election Results: Jose Quiroz Wins

Unofficial Results: All Incumbent Fairfax County Supervisors Reelected

All of the incumbent candidates on the ballot in Tuesday's election to serve on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors were reelected, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Board of Elections.

• Keys-Gamarra, Alcorn, Meren, Boysko Elected To Represent Reston
• Salim, Bulova, Palchik, Frisch Elected By Providence District Voters
• Herndon Elects: Boysko, Shin, Dranesville Supervisor, School Board Rep
• Vienna Town Council Election: Write-In Tallies Continue
• 2023 Fairfax Co. Sheriff Election Results: Kincaid Wins Re-Election
• Fairfax County Clerk Of Court Election Results: Chris Falcon Wins

PWC Supervisor Election Results: Jefferson Claims Victory

Democrat Deshundra Jefferson has claimed victory over Republican Jeanine Lawson in the race for at-large chair on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. Unofficial results showed Jefferson with a large lead on election night.

• PWC Prosecutor Results: Lowery Concedes Race To Ashworth

Fredericksburg Council Election Results: Mackintosh, Holmes Lead

Unofficial election results show a pair of challengers leading incumbent Matthew Kelly in the race for Fredericksburg City Council.

• Fredericksburg School Board Results: McFadden, Bailey Lead Over Lucas

Falls Church City Council Election Results: 3 Candidates Lead

The Falls Church City Council was one of the races on the ballot for City of Falls Church voters on Tuesday, and unofficial vote tallies show Vice Mayor Letty Hardi, Erin Flynn and Justine Underhill leading.

• Falls Church School Board Election Results: 3 Candidates Lead

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