Maryland man arrested after cops find 80 illegal guns, ammo in home
A 39-year-old man suspected of amassing an arsenal of firearms, including untraceable "ghost guns," has been taken into custody by St. Mary’s County authorities following a weeklong search.
Trial date set for DC councilmember Trayon White in federal bribery case
A trial date has been set for D.C. Councilmember Trayon White in his federal bribery case. Arguments are scheduled to begin on January 12, 2026.
Family mourns loved one killed during vigil at Prince George's County park
A man was fatally shot during a candlelight vigil in Prince George’s County last Friday, leaving his family heartbroken and searching for answers.
DOJ drops firearms charges against Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins
Charges have been dropped against Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, who had been facing federal firearms charges.
Thieves plow stolen pickup truck into Virginia 7-Eleven, steal money from ATM: police
Authorities are searching for thieves who smashed a stolen pickup truck into a Virginia 7-Eleven store and stole money from an ATM inside.
DC police locate missing 1-year-old girl last seen on Halloween
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing one-year-old, Morgan Carter, who was reported missing Monday.
Man shot in DC during robbery attempt; two teens identified as suspects
Detectives are searching for two juveniles they believe shot a man Monday afternoon during an attempted robbery in D.C.
Dozens gather at Salisbury University in response to alleged hate crime
A wave of emotion swept across the Salisbury University campus Monday as dozens gathered for a unity walk and vigil following a violent attack that has left the community shaken.
Brothers bitten, shot by armed suspects on rideshare bikes in DC: police
Authorities say two brothers were shot and bitten by armed suspects who were on rideshares bikes in northwest Washington over the weekend.
DJ dead following DC attack; teen shot in Gaithersburg; 2 charged in murder-for-hire plot | Crime in the DMV
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.
Shooting outside United Medical Center leaves 1 man dead; woman injured
A man was shot and killed outside United Medical Center on Friday afternoon, and D.C. police are investigating whether the shooting was connected to another one earlier in the day.
Street racing in Virginia brings big money and big risks, police warn
Street racing in the DMV area is turning into a high-stakes, money-making venture as social media influencers and organizations profit from viral posts showcasing these illegal events.
Teen shot in Gaithersburg, suspects arrested after police chase
Authorities have identified the three suspects charged in connection with the shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Montgomery Village.
Arrest made in shooting that left 2 men dead, toddler injured in Southeast DC
An arrest has been made in a Southwest D.C. shooting that left two men dead and a toddler injured in July of this year.
Georgetown Optician employee speaks out after thief steals $30K in Cartier glasses
An employee at a Georgetown Optician’s store is speaking out exclusively with FOX 5's Shomari Stone after a masked thief stole over $30,000 worth of Cartier eyeglasses in a daring midday robbery last month.
Maryland child hospitalized after accidental shooting; 18-year-old facing charges
Prince George’s County Police announced the arrest of a man in connection with an accidental shooting that left a 5-year-old girl injured after she found an unsecured firearm in a Bowie home on Sunday.
MD woman found guilty of murdering mom; DJ attacked by robbers in DC; hitmen paid to kill VA woman
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.
Police drone helps convict man in Silver Spring stabbing
A Montgomery County jury found 45-year-old Jovan Ali guilty of second-degree assault this week. Officials said the conviction would not have happened without the help of a police drone.