Goldendoodle 'Kodi' reunited with owner after being taken in DC

A dog owner in Northeast D.C. is overjoyed after being reunited with her beloved goldendoodle, Kodi, days after he went missing.

Virginia homeowner shoots intruder during attempted break-in

A Fairfax County homeowner shot a man attempting to break into his home early Wednesday morning, authorities said. 

DC police search for gunman in deadly apartment building shooting

D.C. police are searching for a gunman after an argument turned deadly inside an apartment building in the northwest.

Scammers exploiting California wildfire relief efforts, officials warn

As devastating wildfires force thousands of Los Angeles residents from their homes, scammers are preying on the goodwill of those eager to help.

Goldendoodle 'Kodi' stolen in broad daylight in DC

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in finding Kodi, a Goldendoodle support dog, who was stolen Sunday afternoon in Northeast D.C.

DC couple survives violent carjacking attempt

A couple is in the hospital recovering from serious injuries after an attempted carjacking in Northwest D.C. on Monday night.

Video appears to show former Maryland principal stomping on foot of kindergartner with autism

A new video has surfaced allegedly showing a principal stomping on the foot of a kindergarten student with autism. The incident reportedly occurred last year at Ritchie Park Elementary School in Montgomery County. Andrew Winter, who was reassigned to Rock Creek Valley Elementary before withdrawing, is now at the center of controversy.

Robbery attempt at Maryland Chipotle leads to gunfire

A tense confrontation outside a Chipotle restaurant in Bowie on Monday evening resulted in one shot being fired, though no one was injured, police said.

3 officers shot, suspect dead in DC shooting: police

D.C. police say three officers were shot and injured after a shooting in northeast Washington.

Crime in the DMV: Jan. 12, 2025
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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.

Karon Blake shooting: Former DC employee sentenced for killing teen

A former D.C. government employee was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for the shooting death of 13-year-old Karon Blake.

Maryland Uber driver dies one week after New Year's Day shooting

An Uber driver who was shot multiple times on New Year’s Day in Cottage City has died from his injuries, authorities said. 

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.

Father of injured newborn speaks out as Virginia nurse faces charges

The father of a Virginia toddler who suffered a mysterious bone fracture as a newborn in a Richmond hospital's neonatal intensive care unit says the victims all shared one common trait, even as a motive remains unclear.

Driver hides in Virginia storm drain after hit-and-run crash on I-495

Virginia State Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of several crashes on Interstate 495 Monday afternoon near Eisenhower Avenue.