Silver Spring drug bust: Police arrest two, recover cocaine and stolen handgun

Montgomery County police arrested two men in Silver Spring on Monday night after a suspected drug deal led to a violent confrontation and the recovery of a stolen firearm.

4 detained after woman injured in shooting at Waterfront Metro station, police say

A woman is in the hospital after police say she was hit by a bullet at the Waterfront Metro station Tuesday night. Police say the shots were fired during an attempted robbery and the woman was not the intended victim. 

DC police release body camera footage from 2 officer-involved shootings

D.C. police Tuesday night released body-worn camera footage from two separate police-involved shootings that happened just hours apart in the same area of Northwest D.C. 

Counterfeit cash used at Girl Scout cookie stands in Maryland: sheriff

Authorities are investigating reports that counterfeiters used fake cash to buy Girl Scout cookies at stands in southern Maryland. Deputies in St. Mary’s County say the bogus bills were passed in at least two separate booths in the area.

Spring break warning: What to know about crime in these tourist hot spots

Travelers will start making plans for a getaway with spring break coming up, and here’s what you need to know before visiting these popular tourist destinations.

UVA shelter in place lifted, suspect remains at large: police

UVA was placed under a shelter in place earlier Tuesday afternoon, due to a potential armed suspect in the area. 

Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries

Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.

Howard County, once among safest, confronts rising violence after shootings

A string of violent crimes, including multiple shootings and a tragic double homicide, has shaken Howard County in recent weeks, prompting local officials to reaffirm their commitment to public safety.

Montgomery County police searching for suspect in multiple gas station robberies

Montgomery County police are investigating several armed robberies. Investigators say the suspect has been using a kitchen knife, hitting local gas stations.

Manassas woman charged with murdering estranged husband claims self-defense

A Manassas woman charged with shooting and killing her estranged husband spoke to FOX 5 on Monday, saying she was only defending herself and that her side of the story should be heard. 

Freight train thefts: Thieves make off with $2M worth of Nikes

Thieves are targeting freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to court documents.