Arrest made in $2.3M gold bar scam targeting elderly women in Maryland
Another arrest has been made in connection to the infamous gold bar scheme defrauding seniors in Montgomery County.
Man arrested in North Carolina for St. Patrick's Day murder of Maryland mother: police
A Maryland man was taken into custody in North Carolina for allegedly shooting and killing a young mother on St. Patrick's Day in Prince George's County.
Robbery crew busted in Dunn Loring linked to other crimes across Virginia
Detectives have arrested four suspects after they allegedly stormed a Dunn Loring store, stealing merchandise, and threatening an employee with pepper spray before making a getaway.
Armed suspects target jackets, shoes from victims in DC robbery spree: police
Police are on the lookout for suspects involved in a robbery spree across several neighborhoods in the District on Wednesday afternoon.
UVA Shooting: Former student pleads guilty to killing 3 football players in 2022
A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the Charlottesville campus in 2022.
Head of DC preschool arrested after attempting to get video of man sexually abusing child
The head of a D.C. Early Education Center was arrested after investigators say he attempted to obtain sexually explicit content involving a minor.
Rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger in Virginia
A rideshare driver has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a passenger in his vehicle over the summer, authorities said.
I-95 reopens after early morning shooting shuts down highway for hours
Interstate 95 in Maryland has reopened after a Monday morning shooting closed the highway for much of the early commute.
Loaded handgun found in flight crew’s carry-on at Reagan National Airport: TSA
A loaded 9mm handgun was confiscated by Transportation Security Administration officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Friday after it was found in a flight crew member’s carry-on bag at a checkpoint.
Parents demand answers after 2nd grader hurt in Charles County school bathroom
A second-grader at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in Charles County was allegedly injured in a school bathroom incident, prompting his parents and advocacy groups to demand answers.
Brothers attacked by bike riders in DC; teacher indicted on drug charges; 12 students charged in hate crime
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.
Thieves steal Maltipoo from Chantilly pet store
Fairfax County police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects who stole a female Maltipoo from a Chantilly pet store.
DC police arrest 14-year-old, 16-year-old in connection with robbery that left DJ dead
D.C. police have arrested two teens in connection with a brutal attack and robbery that left a well-known DJ dead.
FBI investigating hateful texts targeting Black, LGBTQIA+, and Hispanic communities
The messages, described as hateful and distressing, have reached Hispanic, LGBTQIA+, and high school communities, escalating concerns about their scope and intent.
Maryland teacher indicted on federal drug charges
A Montgomery County first-grade teacher is facing federal drug charges after being accused of selling fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose earlier this year.
Woman put into chokehold, gun held to her head, during violent robbery in northwest DC
A woman was shaken after a frightening attack in northwest D.C. that was caught on camera.
1 remains hospitalized after gunfire erupts at Metro station in Capitol Heights
One person remains in critical condition Thursday after gunfire erupted at a Metro station in Capitol Heights.
Police turn to community for leads on Tysons Exxon robbery suspect
Fairfax County Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man who allegedly robbed a gas station near Tysons Corner Center at gunpoint last month.
Former Prince George’s councilman to serve year in jail for felony theft, perjury
Former Prince George’s County Councilman Jamel Franklin was sentenced to one year in prison for embezzling campaign funds to support a lavish lifestyle during a court appearance in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday.