Howard University student robbed near dorm; DC mom mugged by masked teens; double homicide in Spotsylvania Co.
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.
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.
16-year-old charged in Northwest DC homicide
A 16-year-old has been charged in a 2024 shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead, D.C. police say.
A 16-year-old has been charged in a 2024 shooting that left an 18-year-old man dead, D.C. police say.
Skydiver plummets to death in Arizona, marks second parachutist death in 8 days
The skydiver’s parachute did not deploy, local police said.
The skydiver’s parachute did not deploy, local police said.
Philly plane crash: 7 dead, including 6 aboard medical flight; 22 others injured
Officials have confirmed a total of seven people have died and 19 are injured after a jet rescue ambulance plane crashed in Northeast Philly Friday night. All six aboard the child patient's flight, including a pediatric patient, her mother, and four crew members were killed and one person on the ground also died.
Officials have confirmed a total of seven people have died and 19 are injured after a jet rescue ambulance plane crashed in Northeast Philly Friday night. All six aboard the child patient's flight, including a pediatric patient, her mother, and four crew members were killed and one person on the ground also died.
Philadelphia plane crash: Photos, videos show aftermath
Sunrise photos and videos from Saturday morning show the heartbreaking aftermath of a deadly plane crash in Philadelphia.
Sunrise photos and videos from Saturday morning show the heartbreaking aftermath of a deadly plane crash in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia plane crash: What we know about the victims
A medical plane carrying a child, her mother and four crew members crashed into a neighborhood in Philadelphia Friday night, killing everyone on board. A seventh person who was in a car also died.
A medical plane carrying a child, her mother and four crew members crashed into a neighborhood in Philadelphia Friday night, killing everyone on board. A seventh person who was in a car also died.
Alexandria man shoots, kills girlfriend's companion dog: police
An Alexandria man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty-felony, and reckless handling of a firearm-misdemeanor.
An Alexandria man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty-felony, and reckless handling of a firearm-misdemeanor.
Manhunt underway for woman linked to killing of Vermont Border Patrol agent: report
Law enforcement agencies in several states are reportedly searching for a woman believed to have supplied guns used in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent last week.
Law enforcement agencies in several states are reportedly searching for a woman believed to have supplied guns used in the fatal shooting of a Border Patrol agent last week.
Gym thief busted after crime spree across Northern Virginia
A Springfield man with a long history of larceny charges is back behind bars, accused of stealing from gym-goers across Northern Virginia.
A Springfield man with a long history of larceny charges is back behind bars, accused of stealing from gym-goers across Northern Virginia.
Florida woman who denied throwing brick through ex's window caught on camera
The woman tossed a brick through the window, which was reportedly a memento from the couple’s first date.
The woman tossed a brick through the window, which was reportedly a memento from the couple’s first date.
Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law
The law is named for Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who went out for a run and was killed by a Venezuelan national in the U.S. illegally.
The law is named for Laken Riley, a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who went out for a run and was killed by a Venezuelan national in the U.S. illegally.
Man arrested after stripping down in women's bathroom at Manassas Chuck E. Cheese: police
A man was arrested after reportedly walking into the women's restroom at a Chuck E. Cheese in Manassas and starting to take off his clothes.
A man was arrested after reportedly walking into the women's restroom at a Chuck E. Cheese in Manassas and starting to take off his clothes.
VA mom pleads guilty to brutally beating 10-year-old son with hot iron, chair, dresser drawers
A northern Virginia mother pleaded guilty Monday to the brutal assault of her 10-year-old child in which she used a hot iron, a chair, dresser drawers and more.
A northern Virginia mother pleaded guilty Monday to the brutal assault of her 10-year-old child in which she used a hot iron, a chair, dresser drawers and more.
Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills concealed in yarn seized at Dulles International Airport
Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills that were concealed in yarn were seized at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Nearly 70,000 Ambien pills that were concealed in yarn were seized at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Rhode Island man charged after attempt to bring explosives to Capitol Grounds
The man arrested Monday after admitting to carrying two Molotov cocktails and two knives onto the U.S. Capitol grounds has been identified as 24-year-old Ryan M. English from Rhode Island.
The man arrested Monday after admitting to carrying two Molotov cocktails and two knives onto the U.S. Capitol grounds has been identified as 24-year-old Ryan M. English from Rhode Island.
A$AP Rocky faces up to 24 years in prison: Breaking down the trial
Rapper A$AP Rocky’s trial for felony assault charges is underway. Here’s what you need to know about the case, the key players, and what’s at stake.
Rapper A$AP Rocky’s trial for felony assault charges is underway. Here’s what you need to know about the case, the key players, and what’s at stake.
Caught on camera: DC mom mugged by masked teens on bikes
A woman in Northwest D.C. is sharing her harrowing experience after being mugged in front of her neighbor’s house — the latest in a series of attacks that have left residents shaken and frustrated in the area.
A woman in Northwest D.C. is sharing her harrowing experience after being mugged in front of her neighbor’s house — the latest in a series of attacks that have left residents shaken and frustrated in the area.
Charges pending for 71-year-old accused in Arlington crash that left woman dead
Arlington County Police say charges are pending in a crash that killed a 32-year-old woman Tuesday.
Arlington County Police say charges are pending in a crash that killed a 32-year-old woman Tuesday.
Man, woman found dead in Spotsylvania County home were shot to death: Sheriff's Office
Two people found dead in a Spotsylvania County home were apparently shot to death, the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
Two people found dead in a Spotsylvania County home were apparently shot to death, the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump shot, killed by Indiana officer for allegedly resisting arrest
A man pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots was shot and killed by police Tuesday in Indiana after allegedly resisting arrest.
A man pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots was shot and killed by police Tuesday in Indiana after allegedly resisting arrest.