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LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A 17-year-old student at Academies of Loudoun faces a weapon charge after he brought a gun onto school property, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office said the school resource officer was alerted to the possibility of a gun on campus on Wednesday...

A state audit revealed the disbanded Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority failed to establish key agreements and oversight procedures during its existence, raising concerns over the management of tens of millions in public funds tied to the horse racing industry. The fiscal compliance probe, released...

Fairfax County Police have arrested a man named Marko Puskas, 40 for allegedly installing at least nine skimmers on ATMs and POS devices in Virginia, according to a report by WJLA. Six of the devices were installed on ATMs with miniature cameras to steal PIN numbers. Most of the skimmers...

The deadly shooting of an alleged burglar by a store owner in Canton has raised questions about when you can legally use lethal force if you believe you are in danger.

A Chantilly, Virginia, man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a jogger in 1998. Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced in a news release that Edward Pottmyer, 60, was determined as a suspect in the 27-year-old cold case after DNA evidence positively matched.

WASHINGTON (7News) — An AC unit caught fire at a Maryland elementary school on Friday. Greencastle Elementary School, located at 13611 Robby Road, had an AC unit that caught on fire, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer. No students were at the school...

WBFF-FOX Baltimore — Maryland's foster care system is facing increased scrutiny following the death of 16-year-old Kanaiyah Ward, who was found at a Baltimore City hotel where she had been living under the state's care. Recent findings reveal that some of the state's 3,700 foster children are occasionally placed...

MARYLAND (WBFF) — There's heightened frustration from Maryland drivers over the costs of hitting the road. The state's new vehicle registration fees have almost doubled in the past two years and have made Maryland the fifth most expensive state in the country for registering a vehicle. The new fee...

Alexandria police detectives are trying to identify the masked trio that terrorized a family in their home Tuesday night. In a Saturday news release, police said they are pursuing multiple, credible leads provided by community members, and "every tip is being thoroughly investigated." On Oct. 14, police were called...

According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Academies of Loudoun when the school’s resource officer (SRO) was alerted that a student may have been under the influence. During the investigation, deputies discovered that the 17-year-old male...