DC Attorney General honors teens rising above violence, hardship and stereotypes
On Thursday, more than two dozen D.C. teens and young adults were celebrated not for the headlines that often dominate conversations about youth — but for their resilience, leadership, and the powerful ways they’re making their communities safer.
On Thursday, more than two dozen D.C. teens and young adults were celebrated not for the headlines that often dominate conversations about youth — but for their resilience, leadership, and the powerful ways they’re making their communities safer.
Delonte West arrested in Virginia after showing signs of intoxication: police
Authorities say former NBA player Delonte West was arrested “for his own safety" earlier this month after showing signs of intoxication at a northern Virginia intersection.
Authorities say former NBA player Delonte West was arrested “for his own safety" earlier this month after showing signs of intoxication at a northern Virginia intersection.
Suspect in 1998 cold case homicide of Sheryl Crandel died decades after crime, police say
Authorities say the suspect identified in the decades‑old killing of hospital administrator Sheryl Crandel died in 2019.
Authorities say the suspect identified in the decades‑old killing of hospital administrator Sheryl Crandel died in 2019.
Montgomery County gun buyback targets firearms, ghost guns
Montgomery County will host its fourth annual Gun Buyback Event Saturday, Nov. 15, at RedGate Park in Rockville, aiming to reduce the number of firearms on community streets.
Montgomery County will host its fourth annual Gun Buyback Event Saturday, Nov. 15, at RedGate Park in Rockville, aiming to reduce the number of firearms on community streets.
Former teacher shot by 6-year-old student wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal
A Virginia jury on Thursday awarded $10 million to a former teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student and later accused a former school administrator in a lawsuit of ignoring warnings that the child had a gun, according to the Associated Press.
A Virginia jury on Thursday awarded $10 million to a former teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student and later accused a former school administrator in a lawsuit of ignoring warnings that the child had a gun, according to the Associated Press.
Suspect charged in DC beltway road rage killing; $30K rewards offered in other cases
Authorities have charged a man in connection with the road rage killing of a 20-year-old woman on the Capital Beltway last year.
Authorities have charged a man in connection with the road rage killing of a 20-year-old woman on the Capital Beltway last year.
DC Council to vote on extending juvenile curfew zones
D.C.’s juvenile curfew remains in effect Monday morning following a weekend of violence and vandalism that led to dozens of arrests.
D.C.’s juvenile curfew remains in effect Monday morning following a weekend of violence and vandalism that led to dozens of arrests.
Prince George’s County armored truck robbery; undisclosed amount of money taken
Authorities say an undisclosed amount of money was taken in an armored truck robbery in Prince George’s County.
Authorities say an undisclosed amount of money was taken in an armored truck robbery in Prince George’s County.
Halloween candy needle scare in Rockville was a hoax: police
A report of sewing needles found in Halloween candy while trick-or-treating in Rockville has been deemed a hoax, police said Monday.
A report of sewing needles found in Halloween candy while trick-or-treating in Rockville has been deemed a hoax, police said Monday.
DC enacts youth curfew after Navy Yard fight
Mayor Muriel Bowser enacted an emergency curfew for anyone under 18, a night after hundreds of teens got out of control in Navy Yard on Halloween.
Mayor Muriel Bowser enacted an emergency curfew for anyone under 18, a night after hundreds of teens got out of control in Navy Yard on Halloween.
Mothers share tearful meeting after man accused of killing intern, teen girl is arrested
Two mothers share an emotional meeting after the arrest of the man accused of killing their children.
Two mothers share an emotional meeting after the arrest of the man accused of killing their children.
Naked man arrested after chasing customers inside Dumfries Walmart, police say
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after authorities say he ran naked through a Walmart in Dumfries, chasing customers.
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after authorities say he ran naked through a Walmart in Dumfries, chasing customers.
3rd suspect arrested in killing of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and teen girl: sources
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and a teen girl, sources confirm to FOX 5.
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Capitol Hill intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym and a teen girl, sources confirm to FOX 5.
Man disguised as woman allegedly recorded women in Maryland gym showers: police
A Takoma Park man is facing Peeping Tom charges after allegedly disguising himself as a woman to secretly record women in gym locker rooms in Montgomery County.
A Takoma Park man is facing Peeping Tom charges after allegedly disguising himself as a woman to secretly record women in gym locker rooms in Montgomery County.
Former mental health worker charged with raping patient at Maryland psychiatric hospital: police
A former mental health worker has been arrested and charged for allegedly raping a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Maryland.
A former mental health worker has been arrested and charged for allegedly raping a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Maryland.
1 dead, 1 injured in Charles County gas station shooting
One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a double shooting early Wednesday in the parking lot of a Charles County convenience store and gas station.
One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a double shooting early Wednesday in the parking lot of a Charles County convenience store and gas station.
Man suspected in attack dead from apparent overdose after arrested by police, authorities say
A man suspected in an assault died Sunday from an apparent overdose after he was detained by police and taken to the hospital, according to Fairfax County authorities.
A man suspected in an assault died Sunday from an apparent overdose after he was detained by police and taken to the hospital, according to Fairfax County authorities.
DC barricade situation connected to nearby shooting, police say
Police are investigating a barricade situation in southeast Washington, D.C. they believe is connected to a nearby shooting.
Police are investigating a barricade situation in southeast Washington, D.C. they believe is connected to a nearby shooting.
Masked trio in Alexandria attempted break-in scare were family members pulling prank, police say
The masked suspects seen in a viral security video attempting to enter an Alexandria home were actually family members of the victim, pulling what police now say was a prank.
The masked suspects seen in a viral security video attempting to enter an Alexandria home were actually family members of the victim, pulling what police now say was a prank.
Masked suspects attempted Alexandria break-in; police to provide update
FOX 5 is expecting to learn more about a viral Ring camera video that shows three masked individuals demanding to be let inside an Alexandria home.
FOX 5 is expecting to learn more about a viral Ring camera video that shows three masked individuals demanding to be let inside an Alexandria home.