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Reston Zoo director charged with animal cruelty
Meghan Mogensen of Silver Spring was charged with animal cruelty and possession of a controllled substance after alleged improper treatment of a sick wallaby.
Gas pump catches fire at Bailey's Crossroads station
A gas pump and car caught on fire at a Fairfax County gas station on Saturday.
Defense lawyer convicted on obstruction charges
A defense lawyer has been convicted of making up evidence and promoting perjury in defending an alleged drug dealer.
Va. expands emerald ash borer quarantine
Six localities have been added to Virginia's emerald ash borer quarantine.
Another stay-away weekend on I-495 near Alexandria
Drivers are once again being warned this weekend to avoid the Capital Beltway's Outer Loop near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge leading from Virginia into Maryland because of construction work.
Facial models may unlock murder mysteries
Investigators hope facial models made from the skeletal remains of three men found in Northern Virginia will reignite the investigations into these cold cases.
Body found in Annandale
Police in the Mason District of Annandale in Fairfax County say a body has been found in a park.
Falls Church man with Alzheimer's is missing
A 68-year-old Falls Church man has been located.
Police ID man injured in Fairfax City hit-and-run
Fairfax City police have identified a man who was critically injured in a hit-and-run and are searching for his family.
Tysons Corner group calls for second area tax
Tysons Corner developers and landowners are proposing the creation of a second Tysons area tax that would contribute half of the $507 million needed for road improvements considered crucial to the growing area.
BB pellets hit students at middle school in Chantilly
A girl at Rocky Run Middle School in Chantilly, Va. was hit by what's believed to be a BB gun pellet, Fairfax County Police say.
Carbon monoxide puts 9 in the hospital
The group of nine people experienced the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning from a malfunctioning stove in their Oakton apartment.
Va. prep football coach charged in steroids case
A man who coached high school football in Fairfax County has been charged with conspiracy to distribute steroids.
Man arrested in Reston murder case
Abir Ali, 20, of Prince George's County was arrested in that case. He is being held in the Prince George's County jail.
Metallica helps FBI in trying to catch Va. killer
Metallica has recorded a public service video as part of a law enforcement publicity blitz to try to catch a man wanted in the death of a Virginia Tech student who disappeared after leaving one of the heavy metal band's concerts.
Fort Belvoir to break ground on brain treatment center
Military leaders are breaking ground at Fort Belvoir on an $11 million center to provide treatment for traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress.
Pranksters banned from Herndon graduation
A prank at Herndon High School could mean some seniors will be banned from Thursday's graduation ceremonies.
Fairfax Co. to target aggressive drivers all summer
Starting on Friday, June 15, Fairfax County Police will step up traffic enforcement in a new program called HEAT, short for "Help Eliminate Aggressive Traffic."
Debate continues on school start times in Fairfax
It's the third time in the last 15 years the issue has been brought to the table.
Civil War Trust honors 3 preservationists
Three people are being honored by the Civil War Trust for their efforts to preserve that war's battlefields.
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