Illegal alien with former DACA status accused in Iwo Jima statue attack: sources

The man arrested for allegedly using a sledgehammer to behead a Marine figure on an Iwo Jima monument near Quantico, Virginia, is a Mexican illegal alien and former Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient who lost his status this year, federal sources told Fox News.

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.

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.

Ex-Atlanta minister arrested in multi-state child grooming probe

A former Atlanta youth minister faces federal child exploitation charges after allegedly abusing and grooming minors across nearly two decades, federal authorities announced.

Appalachian Trail record: 91-year-old hiker reclaims title

Dale Sanders completed the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail hike to reclaim his spot as the oldest thru-hiker.

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.

'Screw scam' spurs new fears for drivers when filling their tanks

EDITORS NOTE: More questions have been raised after a small town police department in Virginia posted on social media about an apparent "screw scam" involving a gas pump. Since then, some have said what was alleged as a potential scam is not possible or highly unlikely. FOX Television Station reporters have reached out to various government agencies across the country.An inspector with the Minnesota Department of Commerce Weights and Measures Division provided the following statement:"The few videos I have seen show someone jamming a screw into the boot of the dispenser, causing the internal activator to be pinned in an upward position. If this is truly how it’s done, then I am skeptical because the dispenser shuts off when you place the nozzle back into the boot. So, if I jammed something in there to make that internal valve stay up, then wouldn’t it behave as if the nozzle had been hung up? I would think you need the pump activated to do this. That said, we do have a tip for people so they don’t fall victim to this scam if it’s happening: Get a receipt. A receipt cannot be generated until the pump has been deactivated after fueling."FOX Television Station reporters also reached out to Gas Buddy, a popular mobile and web platform that helps drivers find the cheapest gas prices.