Convicted rapist seeks sentence reduction; MD teen brutally assaulted at school; man kidnapped in DC
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.
Arrest made in brutal 2005 Thanksgiving Day murder in DC
Nearly two decades after the tragic death of a young woman on Thanksgiving Day, authorities have made an arrest in the long-cold case.
DC woman accuses UPS drivers of stealing wallet, $2,000 in cash
A D.C. woman is calling out UPS after accusing two of its drivers of stealing her wallet from her driveway during a delivery.
Two deadly hit-and-runs leave Prince George’s County residents grieving
Tragedy has struck twice along Saint Barnabas Road, where two deadly hit-and-run incidents have occurred in the past month, leaving families devastated and a community calling for justice.
12 Salisbury University students see hate crime charges dropped in assault case
Prosecutors have dropped hate crime charges against 12 of the 15 Salisbury University students arrested in connection with an October assault in which a man was allegedly lured to an off-campus apartment, beaten, and subjected to a homophobic slur.
4 arrested after armed suspects force way into Navy Yard apartment, barricade inside: police
Authorities have arrested four people who they say were armed when they forced their way into a D.C. apartment unit and barricaded themselves inside.
Committee to deliberate after report finds Trayon White violated DC Council's Code of Conduct
The fate of D.C. Councilmember Trayon White hangs in the balance as the findings of an independent investigation into federal bribery charges head to the D.C. Council. A watchdog committee alleges he violated multiple parts of the District's Code of Conduct.
Rep. Nancy Mace allegedly attacked on Capitol Hill; Suspect arrested
United States Capitol police officers arrested a man Tuesday evening following an alleged assault on U.S. Representative Nancy Mace inside the Rayburn House Office Building.
Victim shot during attempted robbery near Dunbar High describes attack
D.C. police are still searching for three teenagers accused of shooting a man during an attempted robbery near Dunbar High School.
Video shows violent car break-ins in Silver Spring
Police in Montgomery County are searching for four suspects who they say broke into 21 vehicles in Silver Spring.
Man serving life for 1982 murder of Stephanie Roper seeks sentence reduction
A man convicted for his role in a deadly kidnapping and rape of a college student could have his sentence reduced.
Trial set for Manassas Park man accused of killing wife; woman randomly punched in DC; mail bandit caught
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.
Community activist to be remembered with vigil a week after he was killed
Saturday will mark one week since beloved activist Cornelius "Neal" McDonald was shot and killed outside a Largo restaurant. Now his friends and family plan to remember him with a vigil.
Police release ‘person of interest’ photos in deadly Denny’s shooting
Authorities have released images they say show a ‘person of interest’ in connection with the shooting death of a teen at a Denny’s restaurant in D.C. earlier this week.
‘Leave your guns at home’: Braveboy, family plead for end to violence after activist killed
Leaders and family members are calling for an end to the violence after community activist Cornelius McDonald was killed outside a popular Largo restaurant over the weekend.
Trial set for husband charged with murder of missing Manassas Park mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt
The murder trial of Naresh Bhatt who is accused of killing his wife, missing Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt, is expected to begin in September 2025.
Police ID teen gunned down at DC Denny's restaurant; $25K reward offered
Authorities have identified the teen shot and killed at a Washington, D.C. Denny's restaurant.
String of morning robberies across DC leaves residents shaken
D.C. police are asking the public for help tracking down those suspects responsible for the string of early morning robberies in the nation’s capital.