Elissa Salamy
Elissa Salamy is the Digital Content Manager for FOX 5 DC.
Originally from the Philadelphia area, Elissa received a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Hofstra University's Honors College. She's been on the digital side at Newsday, amNewYork and The National Desk before joining FOX 5.
Outside the newsroom, Elissa runs a biweekly Spanish language meetup in D.C., dances salsa and bachata and loves to travel.
The latest from Elissa Salamy
Former Virginia officer who killed teen now charged with stealing drugs from evidence locker
A former Purcellville police officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old in May 2014 has now been indicted in West Virginia for stealing drugs from an evidence locker while serving as a police officer.
Suspect in custody after Springfield Mall shooting
A suspect is in custody after a shooting at the Springfield Town Center Friday evening.
Crystal City Metro station to close for ten weekends starting Saturday
Beginning this weekend, the Crystal City Metro station will be closed and rail service between Pentagon City and Reagan National Airport will be suspended for ten weekends as construction begins to build a second entrance.
WATCH: Maryland Governor Wes Moore delivers State of the State address
Maryland Governor Wes Moore delivered his 2026 State of the State address on Wednesday.
Suspect accused of threatening second student before Wootton High School shooting
Officials on Tuesday announced the identification of a second victim in the Wootton High School shooting – a 15-year-old girl. The suspect is accused of pointing a firearm at her earlier in the day on Monday, before the shooting that sent another student to the hospital.
16-year-old charged after shooting classmate at Wootton High School: police
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
FCPD officer involved in fatal crash in Alexandria
Fairfax County police officers are on the scene of a crash involving an FCPD cruiser and another driver in Alexandria, Virginia.
VIDEO: Surveillance footage captures alleged abuse of 13-year-old at Virginia psychiatric facility
A video obtained by the Winchester Gazette appears to show a 13-year-old psychiatric facility resident being dragged across a dorm room by his shirt wrapped around his neck. The footage is expected to play a key part in a trial scheduled to begin on Monday.