Officers were asleep on the job when inmate escaped from VA hospital, officials say

Two Corrections Officers admitted to being asleep when an inmate escaped from a Virginia hospital in August, according to an investigation into the incident. 

Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom

A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.

Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb

The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.

Veronica Youngblood sentenced to 78 years in prison for killing daughters in Virginia

A northern Virginia mother who sedated her two daughters with melatonin-laced gummy bears before fatally shooting them was sentenced Friday to 78 years in prison.

Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.

Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection after progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis

Just months after Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia vowed to continue her work in Congress after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the congresswoman revealed she would not seek reelection after doctors modified her diagnosis to progressive supranuclear palsy.

Drowning death of former President Obama’s personal chef ruled an accident

The drowning death of former President Barack Obama’s personal chef near the family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard last month has been ruled an accident by the Massachusetts medical examiner.

Former Washington football star Fred Smoot arrested in Virginia

Former Washington football star Fred Smoot turned himself in to authorities in Virginia Thursday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Virginia 6-year-old said ‘I did it’ after shooting his teacher at school, warrants say

In the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom last January, the boy made statements including “I shot that (expletive) dead," and “I did it. I got my mom’s gun last night," according to recently unsealed police search warrants.

Spike strip depletes vehicle tires during pursuit in Stafford County

Police deployed spike strips on a vehicle that was being pursued by King George County Sheriff's and entered Stafford County.

Glendale man arrested in sex assault, beating of teenage girl

A Glendale man has been arrested nearly two decades after police say he beat and sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl.