Lindsay Watts
Sometimes life comes full circle! I did a college internship at FOX 5, and it was when I realized I wanted to pursue a career in journalism.
I went from that internship to graduate school in Los Angeles, to Yakima, Washington, to Colorado Springs, to Denver, and now, I’m back in DC, working with some of the same people from my intern days!
I returned to FOX 5 as a freelance reporter in April 2016 and was thrilled to transition to a staff position in early 2017.
FOX 5 has a fabulous team, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. I look forward to coming to work!
I grew up in south Jersey, and my family is still there. I went to college at The George Washington University and earned a master's degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Southern California.
The stories I've focused on in my career are the ones that help people, bring positive change, or expose wrongdoing. I was the Trouble Shooter reporter at my station in Yakima and part of the investigative team at my station in Colorado Springs.
I was honored with an Associated Press award for investigative reporting.
I would say my main hobbies in life are running and eating. They complement each other nicely! I’ve completed two marathons and a triathlon.
From my six years in Colorado, I became a big fan of snowboarding, yoga, hiking and craft beer. I would love to hear your news tips and story ideas and hope we can connect on social media!
The latest from Lindsay Watts
Fairfax County judge slams prosecutor, dismisses child sex assault case
A Fairfax County judge threw out a child sex assault case after criticizing the prosecutor and saying he’s never seen a case handled like this one before.
Nonprofit CEO mysteriously found dead in Fairfax home
Police said Monday they don’t believe there’s a wider threat to the community after the CEO of a nonprofit was found dead in his Fairfax home early Friday.
Fire, graffiti found at Reston church in response to Roe v. Wade ruling, police say
Fairfax County police are investigating vandalism and arson at a Catholic church in Reston tied to the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Montgomery County families reeling from skyrocketing rent increases
Rent is on the rise across our region, and some have been stunned by their renewal notices.
DC officials weigh solutions to illegal dirt bike riding
New York Mayor Eric Adams is getting praise and backlash for coming down hard on illegal dirt bikes.
DC rapper No Savage wanted by Fairfax County Police
A popular D.C. rapper is wanted in connection to Saturday's shooting inside Tysons Corner Mall.
Loudoun County commonwealth's attorney's office also removed from sex assault case
After a Loudoun judge removed the county commonwealth’s attorney’s office from a burglary case, FOX 5 has learned a different judge removed the office from a sex assault case six months prior.
Virginia Supreme Court to hear appeal in Loudoun County prosecutor's criminal case
The defense attorney for the man accused in a burglary case that was removed from the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that what’s happening is unfair to his client.
Loudoun Prosecutor Buta Biberaj breaks silence after case removal
The top prosecutor in Loudoun County broke her silence Tuesday discussing issues plaguing her office at a press conference that was at times combative.
Virginia AG prepared to take over Loudoun prosecutor's serial burglar case
After a Loudoun County judge removed the local Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office from a case, the Virginia attorney general says his office is prepared to step in.