Today’s news
Fairfax Man Recounts Meat Cleaver Attack by Father-in-Law
Santosh Basnet speaks out after his father-in-law killed two family members and attacked him in their apartment.

Fairfax Police Warned About Stabbing Suspect Before Woman's Death
Emails show authorities pressed to keep Abdul Jalloh locked up, but he was repeatedly released on probation violations.
Police Warned Prosecutor About Illegal Immigrant Accused of Murder, But He Was Released Anyway
Authorities say they alerted the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's office that the suspect had a history of violent offenses and could commit murder if released, but he was freed regardless.
Recent news
Mar. 5, 2026
State Department Diplomat Accused in Deadly Virginia Road Rage Stabbing
Jared Llamado, 32, allegedly killed one and injured three others in highway attack before being shot by police
Mar. 4, 2026
Foreign Service Officer Suspected in Virginia Mass Stabbing
Incident leaves one woman and a dog dead in road rage attack
Mar. 3, 2026
Sierra Leone Man Charged in Fatal Fairfax Bus Stop Stabbing
Suspect with over 30 prior arrests accused of killing 41-year-old mother at Virginia bus stop
Mar. 3, 2026
Expert Warns Social Media Fueling School Violence Threats
Threats of violence in schools are raising fresh concerns for parents and administrators across the DMV region.
Mar. 3, 2026
State Dept. staffer shot to death after four women and dog stabbed
Incident on Virginia interstate stemmed from traffic accident, not terrorism
Mar. 2, 2026
2 Dead, Suspect Killed in Virginia Highway Stabbing
Incident highlights growing concerns about road rage violence
Mar. 2, 2026
Juvenile Suspect Arrested for Violent Fairfax City Convenience Store Robbery
Clerk suffered serious injuries during the attack and robbery incident.
Mar. 2, 2026
Trooper Kills Suspect After I-495 Stabbing Incident
Two dead, three injured in road-rage stabbing on Virginia interstate
Mar. 2, 2026
Irate Driver Stabs Three at Crash Site Before Trooper Shoots Him
Violent confrontation on Virginia highway leaves multiple victims injured
Mar. 2, 2026
Chaotic Scene on DC Beltway Leads to Stabbings, Police Shooting
Multiple incidents unfold after initial highway crash in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Mar. 2, 2026
Illegal Migrant Accused of Murdering Woman at Bus Stop
Suspect has extensive criminal record but was repeatedly released by Democrat prosecutors
Feb. 28, 2026
Fairfax Woman Killed in Random Bus Stop Stabbing
Suspect with long criminal history arrested for attack
Feb. 28, 2026
Repeat Offender Charged in Fairfax Bus Stop Stabbing
Suspect has history of violent crimes despite being in the country illegally
Feb. 27, 2026
Father Kills Wife and Daughter in Brutal Stabbing Attack
Crazed father used massive curved dagger to murder family members in Virginia home
Feb. 25, 2026
Fairfax Police Respond to Deadly Domestic Attack with 'Meat Cleaver'
Two killed, one critically injured in violent family dispute
Feb. 23, 2026
Fairfax County Police Kill Man Attacking Family With Cleaver
A 1-year-old baby was unharmed in the incident, authorities say.
Feb. 14, 2026
Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years for Virginia Double Murder
Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her role in the killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.
Feb. 14, 2026
Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years in Virginia Double Murder
Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her role in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.
Feb. 14, 2026
Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years for Role in Virginia Double Murder
Judge rejects lenient plea deal, gives maximum sentence to Juliana Peres Magalhaes
Feb. 14, 2026
Brazilian Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years for Murder Plot
Juliana Peres Magalhães schemed with lover to kill his wife and another man.