Crimes
- Virginia Democrats Win the Vote of Felons with Constitutional Amendment
The proposed amendment would grant automatic voting rights to ex-criminals.
- These Are the Neighbors Parents Fear: House Report Names Criminal Aliens Arlington Released Instead of ICE
Judiciary staff detail Ricardo Castro Ramirez, Soukouly Mohammad Hashi, Johslin Ariel Lopez-Rodas, a gang member with a 57-page history, a felony hit-and-run case, and an abduction/family-assault defendant released under Democrat sanctuary rules.
- 41,085 Declined ICE Detainers Nationwide — Democrat Arlington Held Up as Virginia Case Study
House Judiciary: sanctuary jurisdictions declined at least 41,085 ICE detainers Oct. 2022–early 2026 and 17,864 in Trump’s first 12 months back; Arlington’s Democrat Trust Policy is the Virginia deep dive for families living with the risk.
- Two-Tier Justice in Arlington: Democrat Prosecutor Weighs Immigration Status Even in Some Child-Victim Cases
House Judiciary report cites Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti’s deposition: office considers immigration status, uses “lateral” DWI charges for DACA recipients, and says child-victim cases “depend on what the charge is.”
- Leniency That Put a Woman in Danger: House Report Ties Arlington Democrat Underprosecution to Attempted-Rape Case
Judiciary staff: after years of light handling by Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti’s office, Guatemalan national Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran was charged in an April 2026 Arlington attempted rape — despite prior warnings he was a danger.
- Democrat Trust Policy Leaves Arlington Families Exposed — Police Barred From Calling ICE Even for Felons, Gangs, Traffickers
House Judiciary report: Democrat Arlington County Board Trust Policy blocks ACPD from contacting ICE for violent felons, gang members, traffickers, or terrorists; sheriff honored only 2 of 310 ICE detainers (0.65%).
- Virginia Democrats Push Bill to Release Thousands of Violent Offenders
Virginia lawmakers in the Democratic majority have introduced legislation that would result in the immediate release of more than 2,500 inmates classified as violent offenders.
- Virginia HB21 Advances in Senate Committee Amid Concerns Over Firearm Industry Liability
RICHMOND, Va. — House Bill 21, sponsored by Delegate Dan Helmer, has cleared a key hurdle in the Virginia Senate, advancing from the Courts of Justice Committee on a 9-5 party-line vote.
- Republicans Rally to Defend Second Amendment Against House Bill 27 in Virginia House
RICHMOND, VA – As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 27 has emerged as a focal point for Republican delegates determined to safeguard Second Amendment rights from what they describe as a dangerous overreach by litigation against the firearm industry.
- Fairfax County in Virginia is the Third Most Prolific Sanctuary Jurisdiction According to a Study
- Felony Voting Guidance Narrows Bars After Court Says State Lagged Egregiously
Only murder and manslaughter remain disqualifying for nonincarcerated Virginians days before early voting opens.
- Senators From Both Parties Float Statewide Ban on Flock Style Surveillance
Martinsville's decision to walk away highlights a bipartisan Capitol push as localities ditch license-plate networks.
- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones Targets Greene County Sheriff Steven Smith for Upholding Immigration Law
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has launched an inquiry into Greene County Sheriff Steven Smith for the office’s participation in joint operations with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Law Firm Williams Mullen Clark & Dobbins Backs Spanberger PAC with $10,000 Donation
Williams Mullen Clark & Dobbins donated $10,000 to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on August 3, 2026. The contribution supports the Democratic leadership PAC founded by Abigail Spanberger.
- Zeneca Inc. Backs Democratic PAC Tied to Spanberger
Zeneca, Inc. contributed $10,000 to United for Virginia’s Future PAC on August 4, 2026. The donation supports the Democratic leadership PAC launched by Abigail Spanberger to recruit and back candidates in Virginia elections.
- Bon Air Facility Holds 29 Youth Charged with Murder Amid Rehabilitation Debates
These figures highlight how a small number of serious cases like those at Bon Air stand out within a much larger framework of juvenile intakes and placements. The 173 committed youth admissions include individuals facing significant charges such as murder.
- Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano Accused of Undermining Justice System
Multiple instances highlight how sentencing recommendations deviate from standard expectations for violent offenses. The approach reportedly involves preferential considerations that affect outcomes for those convicted of major crimes.
- Steve Descano Faces Scrutiny Over Reduced Charge in Child Abduction Case
The case against Jose Rodriguez centered on allegations that he abducted a four-year-old girl with the intent to commit further crimes. Rodriguez, who had prior arrests for indecent liberties, was identified as the suspect after authorities responded to a burglary and discovered bruising on the young victim’s torso.
- Stacey Kincaid and Steve Descano Fairfax Sanctuary Policies Fuel Preventable Crimes by Illegal Aliens
In December 2025 a man identified as an illegal alien broke into the community after Fairfax failed to notify ICE. This failure allowed the individual to remain and commit further offenses.
- Fairfax County Releases Fuel Violent Crime Wave
Fairfax County has experienced a troubling pattern of preventable violent crimes directly tied to policies in Steve Descano’s office. In December 2025, a man who had been shot was released from jail despite an immigration enforcement request.
- Jason Miyares Challenges Fairfax Prosecutor Steve Descano on Sanctuary Policies Amid Public Safety Concerns
The exchange highlighted differences in how local officials handle immigration enforcement and its impact on community safety. Miyares emphasized the need to prosecute all crimes without exception, noting that certain policies create distinctions in enforcement.
- Jason Miyares Highlights Deadly Consequences of Sanctuary Policies in Fairfax
Miyares described a clear pattern of criminal activity associated with individuals released under these policies. He noted that the refusal to cooperate with federal authorities allowed offenders to remain in the community and continue committing crimes.
- Concerns Mount Over Scott Surovell Senate Leader’s Background in Judicial Selections
This background, conservatives argue, could cloud his judgment when it comes to selecting judges who must uphold law and order without bias.
- Jason Miyares asks Virginia prosecutor to quit for failing to prosecute “heinous” crimes
Jason Miyares (a Republican from Virginia) called for Fairfax County Commonwealth attorney Steve Descano’s resignation, accusing the office of numerous cases and giving out lenient deals.
- FBI: Armed citizens are more effective than FBI in stopping shootings
Americans with guns have prevented active shootings by at least ten times the number of incidents that the FBI has recorded. This shows how much more often armed citizens save lives than liberal anti-gun media claims.
- Criminal Illegal Immigrants Walk Free in Fairfax as Abigail Spanberger Proudly Campaigns with Sheriff Who Refuses to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Authorities
Shortly after Spanberger embraced Sheriff Stacey Kincaid, three violent illegal immigrants were arrested in Fairfax—including a convicted child sex offender who Kincaid had released
- Loudoun Democrats demand the Sheriff’s Office Stop Following the Law
On April 1, 2025, the Loudoun County Democratic Committee issued a press release condemning Sheriff Mike Chapman’s decision to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Jason Miyares, Virginia AG Calls On Fairfax County CA Steve Descano To Resign After Herndon Rape Case
This comes after Herndon police said 31-year-old Denis Humberto Navarette Romero raped a woman on the popular W&OD trail in Herndon.