A three-hour hearing for an ex-Washington Redskins defensive back ended with a Fairfax, Virginia, judge's conclusion that the former pro ballplayer was competent to stand trial for drunk driving. The 68-year-old retired football player was arrested last winter for DUI, his alleged third alcohol-related traffic offense in five years.
Fairfax juvenile diversion program causes confusion for parents
The probation services director of the Fairfax County Juvenile Court reported that parents of children accused of juvenile drug crimes have a new resource for information about diversion programs after receiving complaints from worried parents.
Herndon family robbed and abandoned at Fairfax business park
Police in Herndon are still looking for a suspect in the abduction and robbery of a San Moritz Circle family. The Thursday night robbery incident started just after three family members and a friend were dropped off at the Dulles Green apartments.
Shopper slasher continues to elude Fairfax police
The Fair Oaks Mall is the latest in a series of public places where Fairfax County police report young women have become victims of physical violence. A man, dubbed as the "serial cutter," has been the subject of a police hunt since February.
