Virginia mother charged with homicide after 8-month-old infant drowns in bathtub

A northern Virginia mother faces homicide, child abuse charges and child endangerment charges after her 8-month-old infant was left unattended in a running bathtub and drowned, authorities said.

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ

Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.

FBI, postal service investigate suspicious letters sent to election offices with DSA return address

Federal authorities launched a nationwide investigation after envelopes with suspicious substances were sent to congressional offices on Capitol Hill and to election officials across the country.

Trump's proposed memorial arch faces lawsuit from Virginia county board

President Donald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch faces a new lawsuit from the Arlington County Board in Virginia, according to the Associated Press. 

Ex-federal employee pleads guilty to $194M fraud scheme

A former federal employee pleaded guilty for allegedly using his high-level security access to siphon over $100 million in government funds, using the stolen money to buy gold bullion, luxury real estate, and high-end vehicles.

Homeland Security and NCIS assist in major human trafficking raid in resort town

Three women face criminal charges after police raided several Virginia massage parlors in connection with a human trafficking and prostitution investigation.

Manassas shooting: 2 victims dead, suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

Two victims of a northern Virginia workplace shooting died Wednesday, while the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit, according to authorities.

Well-known Northern Virginia real estate agent found dead in her home, husband arrested in Pennsylvania

A well-known Northern Virginia real estate agent was allegedly killed by her husband in a domestic shooting.  The woman's husband, Roger Bradford, was arrested hours later in Pennsylvania, officials said.

1,328 undocumented immigrants arrested in Maryland, Virginia during 2-week ICE operation

More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

University says gunman's terrorism-related history was unknown before campus attack

A report released this week found that law enforcement officials did not inform Old Dominion University of a student’s terrorism-related criminal history before he began shooting at the Virginia campus. 

Eric Bieniemy’s wife shot in Virginia home, ESPN reports; police say son arrested

The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in their Virginia home, according to ESPN, and Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged, police said.

Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter

The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.

New Air Force One delivered to Joint Base Andrews

The plane still has to complete its commissioning flights, and will help " relieve pressure" on the currently fleet, which has been in operation since the George H.W. Bush administration.