Maryland man arrested after machete attack; Virginia thrift store burglarized; serial peeping Tom arrested
WASHINGTON - FOX 5 is keeping an eye on crime in your community. Here's a look at some of the most notable stories from across the DMV this week.
Montgomery County man arrested after attempting to assault random people with machete: police
A Montgomery County man was arrested after attempting to assault three random people with a machete, police say.
According to police, around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, officers responded to the area of Broadbirch Drive and Tech Road for the reports of a male armed with a machete.
Rockville teen found guilty of planning school shooting
A Montgomery County judge on Wednesday found an 18-year-old guilty of threatening to commit an act of mass violence.
Andrea Ye, who went by Alex, was arrested on April 16 after police determined that he made threats to commit shootings at Wooten High School and Lakewood Elementary.
Virginia thrift store burglarized: Thief steals clothes, jewelry, TV
A man caught on camera smashing his way into a Northern Virginia thrift store last week made off with more than $2,500 in stolen goods, leaving the small business owner shaken and facing significant damage costs.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing a hooded sweatshirt shattering the "Thrift Lordes" window around 9:45 p.m. and taking off with the merchandise.
After Maryland parole agent's death, family and union push for change
The family of a Maryland parole agent killed during a home visit continues to fight for justice and accountability.
Agent Davis Martinez, 33, was found in a Chevy Chase apartment on May 31, 2024 after a home visit for 54-year-old Emanuel Sewell.
Man accused in 8 peeping Tom incidents in Fairfax County neighborhood arrested
The suspect in a series of peeping Tom incidents in Fairfax County has been arrested, police say.
Jose Ramirez, 49, has been linked to eight peeping cases that took place in the same Idylwood neighborhood between April and December 2024.