12-year-old arrested for DC armed robbery: police

Authorities have arrested a 12-year-old in connection with an armed robbery in northwest Washington.

‘Life is broken now’: Mother says son was murdered in Silver Spring days before 19th birthday

The pain of a grief-stricken mother resonated in her trembling voice Wednesday morning as she spoke to FOX 5 about the death of her son who was gunned down in a Silver Spring park just two days before his 19th birthday.

Eddie Lacy, ex-NFL running back, accused of DUI in Arizona

Former National Football League running back Eddie Lacy was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Scottsdale.

Man found shot to death in Silver Spring park

Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead at a Silver Spring park.

Parents demand answers as Virginia bus aide faces charges for assaulting children with disabilities

A Virginia school district is reeling after a 22-year-old substitute bus aide was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting several young children with disabilities aboard a school bus.

OUC oversight roundtable hearing focuses on DC’s embattled 911 call center

Washington, D.C.’s embattled 911 call center is in the hot seat again and is expected to be the focus of an oversight roundtable hearing Tuesday. The hearing comes after several high-profile response issues including the death of a five-year-old and delays to advanced medical help when the baby's parents called for help. 

Man shot near Nationals Park during game against Phillies; police searching for suspect

Police are investigating a shooting that took place Friday evening near Nationals Park, where the Washington Nationals are currently playing against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Bond denied for Virginia man charged in double homicide that left wife, another man, dead

A Virginia man, Brendan Banfield, was denied bond on Friday after being indicted earlier this month for the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and another man, Joseph Ryan, at the couple’s Fairfax County home.

Teen found safe after AMBER Alert in DC; suspect escapes

A teenage girl at the center of an AMBER Alert issued Friday morning has been found safe, leading to the alert's cancellation, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

DC family grieves after mother of four killed in alleged murder-suicide; baby in her arms

A D.C. family is reeling after a mother of four was shot and killed while nursing one of her twin babies, in what Prince George’s County police are calling a murder-suicide linked to domestic violence.

Judge denies DC sniper Malvo's request to vacate Maryland murder convictions

Convicted sniper Lee Boyd Malvo’s attorneys are expected to argue Wednesday for the vacating of his six murder convictions in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Woman found shot dead inside Prince George’s County residence

Authorities say a woman is dead after she was found suffering from gunshot wounds Tuesday night inside a Prince George’s County residence.

Prince George's County police warn of online predators in lewd extortion scheme

Prince George’s County police are warning residents about a disturbing online extortion scheme where predators coerce victims into sending sexually explicit photos and videos, then threaten to expose the material unless money is paid.