2 Guilty Pleas In Separate Manslaughter Cases In Fairfax

Two Fairfax County men pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges related to the fatal shooting of an 87-year-old woman and a 14-year-old boy.

Suspects Sought In Fatal Shooting In Hutchinson Area: FCPD

Investigators are seeking the public's help in identifying suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a juvenile male Wednesday night.

3 Sought In Burglary At Reston Retail Store: Police

Fairfax County police are trying to identify three people they say stole vapes and other merchandise from a store in Reston.

MD Man Who Punched Flight Agent At VA Airport Sentenced

A Maryland man convicted in federal court of punching a flight agent at a Virginia airport was recently sentenced, according to reports.

Driver In Herndon Hit And Run Flees To Fairfax Co.

A pedestrian was seriously injured when they were struck by a black sedan early Thursday on Van Buren Street in Herndon, police say.

Herndon Man Killed, Suspected Shooter Identified: Police

Fairfax County police arrested a 45-year-old man who they say fatally shot a Herndon man near Dranesville early Monday morning.

$10K Raised To Rebuild Great Falls Farm Stand Destroyed By Fire

Nearly a week after fire destroyed a Great Falls farm stand, a GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $10,000 to help rebuild it.

Dranesville Fatal Shooting Suspect In Custody; 2nd Man Sought: Police

A suspect accused of fatally shooting another man in the Dranesville area on Monday morning has surrendered to police, officials say.

Great Falls Farm Stand Fire Draws Multiple Departments

Units from multiple Northern Virginia jurisdictions responded to a fire Tuesday night at Krops Crops in Great Falls, reports say.

Conviction In Beating Of Deaf Passenger On VA Flight Appealed

A Stafford man sentenced for beating a deaf passenger on a flight to Virginia filed an appeal in federal court on Thursday, reports say.

Au Pair Reveals New Grisly Details Of Herndon Double Murder

Juliana Peres Magalhaes was one of two people charged in the February 2023 deaths of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.

Former FAA Contractor Who Leaked Sensitive Information To Iran Sentenced

A 43-year-old Great Falls man who admitted to leaking sensitive information to the Iranian government was sentenced in federal court.

$20K In Merchandise Stolen By Organized Retail Theft Ring

Seven people who were part of a retail theft ring stole more than $20,000 in merchandise from a Reston store, police say.

$90K In Marijuana Found In Baggage At Dulles Airport

Customs and Border Protections officers at Dulles Airport seized two large shipments of marijuana from the baggage of two travelers.

VA Sex Tourist With Child Porn Images Sentenced

A Virginia man who pleaded guilty to possessing hundreds of photos and videos of child pornography was sentenced, authorities say.

$240K In Marijuana Seized By Customs Officers At VA Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents found more than 59 pounds of marijuana in the bags of a woman traveling to Germany, officials say.

$60K In Fire Damage Blamed On Solar Panels: Inspectors

Fairfax County inspectors are blaming an electrical event in the solar panels of a Reston home for causing more than $60,000 in damage.

Smuggling Cocaine Conviction For VA Airport Worker

Customs officers recovered 1.95 kilograms of cocaine in an airport services employee's baggage at Dulles Airport in April, authorities say.

Smoke From Solar Panels Prompts Fairfax Co. Fire & Rescue Response

Fairfax County fire and rescue personnel were called to a home after a receiving reports that smoke was seen coming from its solar panels.

Judge In Au Pair Double Murder Case Denies Interview Evidence

A move by the prosecution to introduce interview evidence in a 2023 double homicide case was denied by a Fairfax County Circuit Court judge.

MD Man Who Punched Flight Agent At VA Airport Pleads Guilty

After consuming multiple alcoholic beverages, a Maryland man argued with and punched out an airport gate agent in Virginia, authorities say.

Dog Kicked By Flier At Dulles Airport In June Returns To Work

Following several weeks of recovery, Freddie the detector dog returned to his job with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Virginia.

Husband In Au Pair Double Murder Refutes Police Evidence

Brendan Banfield, who is charged with murder in the deaths of his wife and a NoVA man, says police have not shared exculpatory evidence.

K-9 Kicked At VA Airport Gets Gifts From PETA

PETA is sending gifts to the Customs detector dog who was kicked by a traveler at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Man Who Kicked Customs Beagle At VA Airport Deported

A detector dog at a Dulles Airport was kicked by a traveler after the beagle alerted to prohibited items in the man's luggage.

Inappropriate Actions With Child Lead To Arrest Of 80-Year-Old: Police

An 80-year-old man was arrested for inappropriately touching a child Monday morning in a Virginia neighborhood, police say.

Sexual Assault Suspect Found Hiding In Clothing Rack At Target

A man charged with sexual battery of a child was found hiding in a clothing rack at a Reston Target store, according to Fairfax Co. police.

$5K Damage Caused By Vandals At NOVA Wild Zoo

After breaking into NOVA Wild Zoo and Wildlife Park, four suspects took joyrides in utility vehicles, causing $5,000 in damage.

Former FAA Contractor From VA Leaked Sensitive Information To Iran

A Great Falls man pleaded guilty to sharing sensitive information about the aviation sector and solar energy industry with Iran.

Man Accused Of Child Sex Offenses Arrested By ICE

ICE arrested a Herndon man accused of sexual battery and incest who was out on bail. He had previously been deported to Honduras.

Heroic Acts By Officers On Duty, On Vacation Honored At Valor Awards

These Fairfax County public safety personnel were recognized for going above and beyond on duty and on vacation.

Downloading Child Porn Leads To Prison Sentence For Reston Man

A 49-year-old IT specialist, who was convicted of downloading child pornography, worked for the German Armed Forces Command in Reston.

3rd Loaded Gun In 5 Days Seized At Dulles Airport Checkpoint

TSA stopped three travelers from bringing loaded handguns onto flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport within five days.

Heroic Response To Home Explosion By Fairfax Co. Fire & Rescue Honored

Twenty-six members of Fairfax County Fire & Rescue received Medals of Honor for their heroic efforts during a 2024 home explosion.

2nd Loaded Gun In 3 Days Found In Carry-On Bag At Dulles Airport

TSA officers stopped a Sterling man from bringing a loaded handgun onto a flight leaving Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday.

Kenyan Woman Who Used Sister's Documents To Enter US Deported

Customs officers deported a 33-year-old Kenyan woman who they said tried to use her sister's documents to enter the U.S. in February.

Loaded Gun In Carry-On Bag Surprised Leesburg Traveler: TSA

A Leesburg man told customs officers that he was unaware that his carry-on bag contained a loaded handgun, according to TSA.

2 Whistleblowers To Get Share Of $1.95M False Claims Act Settlement

Two former employees of a Reston-based defense contractor filed a False Claim Act lawsuit and will receive a percentage of the settlement.

Sentencing For Ex-Au Pair In Double Homicide Delayed

Sentencing has been pushed back for the former au pair who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her role in a 2023 double homicide in Herndon.

VA Man Brought Loaded Gun To Dulles Airport: TSA

TSA officers found a loaded firearm in a Harrisonburg man’s carry-on bag Sunday at Washington Dulles International Airport, officials said.