Virginia man arrested after FBI uncovers massive cache of explosives

A Virginia man has been arrested after federal agents discovered what may be the largest cache of explosives ever confiscated by the FBI, according to court documents. 

Crime in the DMV: Dec. 29, 2024
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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.

Reston electronics store burglarized by crooks on Christmas Eve

Detectives are asking for the community’s help identifying four thieves who broke into a business and stole electronics on Christmas Eve in Reston.

Maryland man arrested after pouring whiskey in holy water at Christmas Eve mass

A 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged after causing disturbances at two local churches on Christmas Eve, disrupting services and endangering parishioners, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.

Four Seasons Hotel conman wanted by DC Police

D.C. police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of committing fraud and theft at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown. 

Adnan Syed’s lawyers seek reduced prison sentence

Adnan Syed’s legal team is citing a Maryland law that allows individuals imprisoned for at least 20 years for crimes committed as minors to request a reduced sentence.

DC dispensary shut down; cops seize 60 pounds of weed, edibles

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, with support from the Metropolitan Police Department, shut down an illegal cannabis business in Northwest D.C. on Monday, citing public health and safety concerns.

Teen suspects arrested in shooting of Marine at Beltway Plaza Mall

Two teenagers are in custody, accused of an armed robbery and a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Beltway Plaza Mall in Greenbelt, according to police.

District Heights community shaken after third shooting in seven days

The shooting marked the third case on Walker Mill Road within a week and the second fatal one. A woman FOX 5 spoke with works in a shopping center nearby and said the amount of violence happening so close is unsettling.

Crime in the DMV: Dec. 22, 2024
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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.

Security tightened at GMU after student charged in alleged terror plot targeting NYC

Federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old George Mason University student accused of plotting an attack targeting the Israeli Consulate and Jewish communities in New York City.

Violent crime in DC drops 35% in 2024, US Attorney says

Violent crime in D.C. is showing a decline this year compared to 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Knock on door leads to threat at knifepoint in Silver Spring: police

Authorities have released an image of the person they say threatened a Montgomery County apartment resident with a knife in the building’s stairwell.

Stolen Budget van crashes into grandfather’s DC home

A Northeast D.C. grandfather’s Christmas plans were shattered Thursday when a stolen van crashed into his home, leaving it uninhabitable.

Baking behind bars offers a fresh start for inmates at Maryland correctional facility

Deep within a Maryland jail, a group of inmates are choosing to rise above their pasts, transforming simple ingredients into sweet possibilities, and baking their way toward a future sprinkled with hope. 

Karen Huger: Body camera video of Real Housewives of Potomac star released after verdict

In a series of wild videos showing the aftermath of her March arrest for driving under the influence, Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger verbally lashed out at first responders, name-dropped Andy Cohen, and identified herself as Thomas Jefferson’s concubine.

"That’s a failure in all of our parts": Alexandria mayor addresses student school altercations

"I think anytime our schools are closed, and they're not able to do their core mission, which is educating kids, that's a failure," said Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson on Thursday when he spoke with FOX 5.