WATCH: Black bear spotted in tree in Herndon
A male yearling black bear wearing a tracking collar was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in Herndon Monday morning, according to local authorities.
Herndon mother claims daughter was injured by teens using 'gel blaster' guns
A Herndon mother is warning others about what she describes as a dangerous TikTok challenge involving "orbital blasters." It’s a type of toy gun filled with gel bullets.
Herndon woman building tunnel system at home now selling 'underground' merchandise
A woman from northern Virginia is busy digging a tunnel under her home and she's gained so many fans, they're even willing to pay for tunnel merch.
Herndon introduces new tool to help with parking complaints
Herndon’s Police Chief Steven Pihonak tells FOX 5 most of the 500 complaints they received in the last year are in residential areas.
TikTok 'Tunnel Girl' gets permit to continue digging underneath Herndon home
TikTok's tunnel girl has finally been granted a permit to continue her work.
Teen shot in Fairfax County rushed to hospital by family member, 17-year-old arrested
Authorities say a teenager who was shot Monday night in Fairfax County was rushed to the hospital by a family member.
Honduran migrant accused of rape was arrested for sex crimes, released multiple times
Another woman says she was attacked by the same man accused of raping a woman on a popular walking trail in downtown Herndon.
Honduran migrant arrested for rape on popular Virginia trail
A woman was allegedly raped Monday night while walking on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, and police fear there may be additional victims. Authorities quickly arrested the suspect, who is described as a repeat offender with a troubling history.
Au pair faces up to 10 years in prison for downgraded charge in Herndon double homicide
A northern Virginia au pair charged in connection to a deadly love affair has accepted a plea deal under a lesser charge.
New 911 call released in Virginia double homicide that left wife dead
The 911 call made on the day of a double homicide in Virginia has been released in the case of a man murdering his wife and another man.
Suspect linked to shooting at busy Virginia shopping center in custody
Police in Northern Virginia say the suspect wanted in connection to a shooting outside a shopping center in Herndon on Sunday night is now in custody.
Bond denied for Virginia man charged in double homicide that left wife, another man, dead
A Virginia man, Brendan Banfield, was denied bond on Friday after being indicted earlier this month for the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and another man, Joseph Ryan, at the couple’s Fairfax County home.
Trial set for Virginia husband indicted in double homicide of wife, another man
The trial for Brendan Banfield, a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and another man at the married couple's Fairfax County home, has been scheduled for February 3 of next year.
Virginia man charged in double homicide that left wife dead arraigned on charges
A Virginia man indicted for the murder of his wife and another man has been arraigned for the charges, nearly a year after the family’s au pair was also charged in the case.
Husband indicted in Virginia double homicide nearly a year after au pair’s arrest
Fairfax County authorities have arrested a man in connection with the deaths of his wife and another man, almost a year after the family’s au pair was charged in the case.
Husband indicted in Virginia double homicide as au pair faces murder charge
A Herndon man has been indicted in connection with a double homicide that claimed the lives of his wife and another man in 2023.
Homes evacuated in Herndon after arrest leads to chemical discovery
Authorities investigated a hazardous materials situation in Herndon after the arrest of a man wanted in Pennsylvania.
1 man dead in fatal motorcycle collision, multiple lanes shut down in Virginia
A fatal motorcycle collision in Herndon, Virginia has shut down several lanes and left one man dead.
Herndon votes to approve 'streetery' pilot program for outdoor dining
Lawmakers in Herndon voted 6-0 Tuesday night to bring streeteries back to the town.
Trial date for au pair charged in Herndon double homicide expected Thursday
The trial date for a northern Virginia au pair accused in the shooting death of a man inside her employers’ family home, where one of them was found stabbed, will be set Thursday.