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.

Human remains with unique tattoos found in Cape May County: police

The New Jersey State Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the remains of an individual found in Belleplain State Forest with two unique tattoos.

Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea kills 179 people

The Boeing jet was trying to land in Muan, South Korea when it collided head-on with a concrete wall, killing 179 of the 181 people on board.

Dayle Haddon, model and actress, found dead in home of Hallmark star

Canadian model and actress Dayle Haddon was found dead Friday morning in a suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said.

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.

Man accused of setting woman on fire in NYC subway faces multiple counts of murder

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says officials are still looking into surveillance footage in order to identify the woman who burned to death.

Bodycam footage reveals deadly attack on NY inmate

On Dec. 9, Brooks was transferred to Marcy Correctional Facility and on Dec. 10 he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Poll finds insurance profits, killer are to blame

A new poll shows most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. However, not as much responsibility as the person who shot him, a new poll shows. 

Oxford High School shooter's mom Jennifer Crumbley wants out of prison

As Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, works to appeal her sentence, her attorney is demanding she be released from prison.

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.

Suspect charged in NYC subway burning death appears in court

The suspect charged in the death of a woman who was set on fire Sunday inside a Brooklyn subway train made an initial court appearance Tuesday and will remain in custody.

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.