Fairfax News

Man Charged with Two Restaurant Burglaries in McLean

McLean Police District– Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division have charged a man responsible for two commercial burglaries in McLean. On August 23, 2025, at approximately 1:17 p.m., officers were…

Avoid the Trap: Toll Payment Text Scam Circulating

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is alerting residents about a text message scam falsely claiming to be from Virginia toll services. Residents have reported receiving fraudulent…

Inclusion starts on our streets

In every community, there are moments when neighbors come together not just to gather, but to affirm what they believe in.

Cherry blossoms will bloom on

Now in its fifth year, George Mason University’s Cherry Blossom Prediction contest again received entries from around the world, with teams attempting to predict peak bloom in five different locations.…

Starwood proposal shrouded in secrecy

Earlier this month, several local environmental groups revealed in a letter that Fairfax County and the Board of Supervisors were “seriously” considering a proposal to sell 41.7 acres of county-owned…

Fairfax casino bill heads to governor’s desk

A bill that would allow a casino to be built in Fairfax County is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk. Vienna officials and community organizations opposed to the bill…

Kingstowne Man Arrested for Possession of CSAM

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Exploitation Unit have arrested a Hayfield Secondary School Assistant Track Coach on ten counts of possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material…