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Dating Fraud Indictment Sought Before Man Jumped To Death

An online dating fraud indictment was the reason for the FBI's attempted arrest before the suspect jumped to his death off an apartment balcony, court documents say.

'Setting Precedents': Neighbors Fight New Power Line Route Proposal

Neighbors feel blindsided by a new electric line route proposed by Dominion Energy that's on or near their properties. Six other homes are directly impacted, but the neighbors say additional homes are affected, with the power lines in close proximity.

Deaths Of 2 Dogs In Hot Car Leads To Charges

A man has been charged with animal cruelty after the death of two dogs in a hot car, according to County Animal Services.

Former Teacher Charged In Undercover Child Exploitation Case

A man was arrested by police in an undercover child exploitation case online. Police say he was formerly a teacher at a private school.

Trump Declares D.C. Emergency To Deploy National Guard, Control Police

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he was placing the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to "reestablish law, order and public safety in Washington, D.C., and they're going to be allowed to do their job properly."

Former City Councilmember Enters 8th District Congressional Race

A former City Council member will seek to re-enter politics with a run at the eighth congressional district seat.

Former Mayor Named Director Of NOVA Parks

The former mayor will be stepping into a new role after his city government service has ended.

5-Year-Old Extricated From Vehicle During DWI Crash: Police

A 5-year-old child was injured in an intoxicated driving crash in Friday night, according to police.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Still At-Large; Associates Arrested: Sheriff

Investigators with the sheriff's office are still looking for a 21-year-old woman wanted in connection to last week's fatal pedestrian-involved crash, authorities said Thursday.

Indecent Exposures Lead To 10 Charges For Man: Police

Police have made an arrest in a string of indecent exposures that happened over two months.

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• Man Exposes Himself To Woman: Police
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• Construction Worker Death Reported At Site: Police
• New Chief Of Police Lauded As Man Of Character
• Mass Abductions Of VA Children Rumors Spread Online: State Police
• VA Ends Union Contracts For Thousands Of Employees, Citing Focus On Veterans
• Va. Dems Will Again Try To Replace Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples Day
• Man Shot In Dale City Apartment Parking Lot: Police
• Former Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson Named Director Of NOVA Parks
• Youngkin Touts Va.'S $4.7 Billion Cash Cushion, Downplays Medicaid, Federal Workforce Changes
• In Chesterfield, Earle-Sears Slams Spanberger, Revives Youngkin's Winning Campaign Slogans
• Fatal Shooting In Bull Run Area Leads To Prison Sentence
• Colonial Downs To Close Rosie’s Gaming Emporium
• Man Hospitalized Following Arna Valley Shooting: ACPD
• Possibly Armed Man Flees Traffic Stop In Fredericksburg: Police

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