FBI solves Colonial Parkway murders thanks to new technology, bureau says
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
Federal investigators say advances in forensic science have solved one of Virginia’s most notorious cold cases, linking the 1986 Colonial Parkway murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski to Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who died in 2017.
Delonte West arrested again in Virginia; charged with robbery and assault
Former NBA star Delonte West recently found himself in police custody in Virginia for the second time in two months.
Former NBA star Delonte West recently found himself in police custody in Virginia for the second time in two months.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
Missing Virginia football coach wanted on child pornography charges
A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges.
A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges.
Virginia football coach suddenly goes missing amid team's undefeated season
Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20.
Travis Turner, 46, was last seen on Nov. 20.
Virginia woman wins lottery, donates it all to charity: 'I feel blessed'
One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.
One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.
Possible plane wreckage found in Potomac may be from deadly DC crash
Alexandria police are investigating if possible wreckage found recently found in the Potomac River could be tied to the deadly midair collision in DC this past January.
Alexandria police are investigating if possible wreckage found recently found in the Potomac River could be tied to the deadly midair collision in DC this past January.
City council cracks down on ‘vulgar’ merchandise at popular beach destination
Officials said the "vulgar merchandise" is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image.
Officials said the "vulgar merchandise" is tarnishing the area’s family-friendly image.
VIDEO: Alleged attempted kidnapper picks up toddler girl at shopping mall
Police shared a video of a man picking up a toddler at a shopping center.
Police shared a video of a man picking up a toddler at a shopping center.
Virginia councilman set on fire with gasoline by attacker at his workplace office
The suspect allegedly poured a 5-gallon bucket of gasoline on the councilman before setting him on fire.
The suspect allegedly poured a 5-gallon bucket of gasoline on the councilman before setting him on fire.
Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year
The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.
The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.
20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV
At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.
At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.
Delivery truck fire in Virginia under investigation
A sprinter van fire in Arlington, Virginia emitted a large amount of black smoke.
A sprinter van fire in Arlington, Virginia emitted a large amount of black smoke.
Alligator found outside Virginia motel room escorted away by Fairfax County Police
Fairfax County Police removed an alligator from outside a Virginia motel early Monday after a caller reported spotting the reptile near their room.
Fairfax County Police removed an alligator from outside a Virginia motel early Monday after a caller reported spotting the reptile near their room.
Airshow pilot killed when stunt plane crashes at Virginia Air Force base
A stunt plane crashed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia ahead of a planned air show there this weekend, killing an accomplished aerobatic pilot.
A stunt plane crashed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia ahead of a planned air show there this weekend, killing an accomplished aerobatic pilot.
DOJ moves to drop Virginia case against Salvadoran alleged MS-13 gang leader
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion to dismiss its case against Henrry Jose Villatoro Santos, a Salvadoran national living in Virginia who was accused of being an MS-13 leader.
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion to dismiss its case against Henrry Jose Villatoro Santos, a Salvadoran national living in Virginia who was accused of being an MS-13 leader.
Identity of MS-13 top leader arrested in Virginia released
The identity of the top MS-13 gang leader who was arrested on Thursday morning in Dale City has been released.
The identity of the top MS-13 gang leader who was arrested on Thursday morning in Dale City has been released.
Jessica Aber, former US attorney, found dead at home in Virginia
Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, was described by DOJ colleagues as “irreplaceable as a human being."
Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, was described by DOJ colleagues as “irreplaceable as a human being."
Suspect surrenders in CIA headquarters barricade incident
A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police.
A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police.