Tyler Thrasher
Tyler Thrasher is a Regional Digital Content Creator for FOX 5 NY, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Tyler started his news career at WRIC ABC 8News in Richmond, Virginia, as a photojournalist after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017.
Also affectionately known as "Thrash" — Tyler worked his way up through the newsroom, becoming a news reporter in Nov. 2019, right before the coronavirus pandemic hit. He covered events ranging from Richmond social justice movements, critical election cycles, and extensive coverage of efforts to change hazing laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also served as one of the team's sports anchors for local coverage.
After a few years, he ultimately stepped into a leadership role at 8News, serving as the station's Digital Executive Producer.
He is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree at University of Florida Online, studying Mass Communications in Digital Strategy.
Tyler has many hobbies like writing music, playing soccer, signing up to run local races and playing with his rescue dog, Bella.
The latest from Tyler Thrasher
Man accused of shootings, carjackings across Prince George’s County faces 66 charges
Police say a Glen Burnie man is facing 66 charges after a violent crime spree across Prince George’s County that included shootings and carjackings.
Free official World Cup watch parties coming to DC's Franklin Park, Navy Yard
D.C. is getting its own World Cup celebration, with free watch parties, music, food vendors, youth soccer activities and live match viewings planned this summer.
Pirro announces tougher DC curfew enforcement, death penalty effort in embassy staffer shooting
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced new D.C. juvenile curfew enforcement efforts and said prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty in the Israeli Embassy staffer shooting case.
Why are flags at half-staff today in the US? What to know
Flags are flying at half-staff across the country today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, which recognizes law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?
Players could see red for more than dangerous tackles at the 2026 World Cup, with new rules targeting mouth-covering confrontations and protest walkouts.
Suspect wanted on attempted murder charges after Cinco de Mayo triple shooting; armed, dangerous
Police say a suspect is wanted on attempted murder charges after three adults were shot in Laurel earlier this month.
Second victim dies weeks after Southeast DC shooting, case now a double homicide
A second victim has died weeks after a Southeast DC shooting, now being investigated as a double homicide.
Driver killed after car hits pole, tree in Bethesda crash
One person died and another was seriously injured in a crash overnight in Bethesda, officials said.
DC police lieutenant arrested in child exploitation investigation tied to Chris Hansen sting
A Metropolitan Police lieutenant has been arrested in a child exploitation investigation tied to a Chris Hansen operation.
Man killed in stabbing in Huntington, police investigate
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in the Huntington area of Fairfax County.