Crime & Safety

VA Abduction, Carjacking, Chase | Deadly Hit And Run | Kitten Rescued: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Virginia.

Herndon police said a wanted man faces robbery, carjacking and abduction charges, with more charges pending.
Herndon police said a wanted man faces robbery, carjacking and abduction charges, with more charges pending. (HPD)

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Virginia over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Herndon Man Wanted, Armed And Dangerous After Abduction, Carjacking: Police

Herndon police said a wanted man faces robbery, carjacking and abduction charges, with more charges pending.

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Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash On Columbia Pike In Arlington

A passing motorist alerted Virginia State Police when they spotted the tiny bundle of fluff on the roadway.

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A Langley High School math teacher was charged after police investigated alleged inappropriate contact with a student.

VA Troopers Rescue Kitten Found On Interstate 395

A passing motorist alerted Virginia State Police when they spotted the tiny bundle of fluff on the roadway.

Fairfax Schools Employee Stole From Classroom, Charged With Grand Larceny: Cops

He has been employed with Fairfax County Public Schools since 2022 but is suspended from his position following his arrest, police said.

FCPS Employee Accused Of Embezzling From Alexandria School

A Fairfax County Public Schools employee is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the school system.

Fredericksburg Nationals Clinch Carolina League North First-Half Title With 8-6 Win

The FredNats beat Hill City 8-6 to clinch the Carolina League North first-half title.

Chesterfield County Woman Dies In Crash; 3 Others Hurt: Report

A sedan hit a pickup Friday night in Chesterfield County, leaving one passenger dead, according to authorities.

GMU Scholar Combines Art And Conflict Resolution To Build Bridges

George Mason University graduate says the fusion of the two majors, graphic design and conflict resolution, was a natural pairing.

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