Record number of tips helps Fairfax County police solve crimes
In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the details.
In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the details.
2 charged with murder after Gaithersburg teen killed over Moose Knuckles coat
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month. Police identified the suspects as 16‑year‑old Wisdom Da‑Silva Baptista, of Gaithersburg, and 20‑year‑old Kevin Jesus Perez Fierro, of Montgomery Village. Both are charged with first‑degree murder and armed robbery in the killing of 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather.
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month. Police identified the suspects as 16‑year‑old Wisdom Da‑Silva Baptista, of Gaithersburg, and 20‑year‑old Kevin Jesus Perez Fierro, of Montgomery Village. Both are charged with first‑degree murder and armed robbery in the killing of 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather.
Kiefer Sutherland accused of attacking ride-share driver in Hollywood
"24" star Kiefer Sutherland is accused of attacking a ride-share driver in Los Angeles.
"24" star Kiefer Sutherland is accused of attacking a ride-share driver in Los Angeles.
ICE says it’s illegal to record agents, but is DHS policy actually unlawful?
Several videos posted to social media show ICE agents in Minnesota telling observers to stop recording. Some observers say they've been detained simply for filming. A federal judge recently found DHS has adopted an unlawful policy that suppresses First Amendment rights.
Several videos posted to social media show ICE agents in Minnesota telling observers to stop recording. Some observers say they've been detained simply for filming. A federal judge recently found DHS has adopted an unlawful policy that suppresses First Amendment rights.
‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in amid child sex abuse allegations
A warrant for the Emmy Award-winning actor's arrest was issued on Friday.
A warrant for the Emmy Award-winning actor's arrest was issued on Friday.
Two charged with murder after Gaithersburg teen killed in Moose Knuckles trade
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month.
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month.
6 MN federal prosecutors resign amid investigation into Renee Good's widow: report
Six prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota have resigned in the wake of a reported investigation into the widow of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Six prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota have resigned in the wake of a reported investigation into the widow of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
No charges for officer who shot, killed man armed with spear, AG says
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown says no charges will be filed against the officer who shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with a spear.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown says no charges will be filed against the officer who shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with a spear.
Brendan Banfield Trial: Opening statements Tuesday in murder case tied to alleged au pair affair
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday.
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday.
Former congressional aide accused of stealing 240 government phones, selling them at pawn shop
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
A former congressional aide is accused of stealing 240 government cellphones worth $150K and selling them at a pawn shop. Here’s what we know.
911 call from Banfield, au pair captures moments after murder: 'I shot him'
The 911 call from Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães following the murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan was played during the ongoing murder trial Tuesday morning.
The 911 call from Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães following the murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan was played during the ongoing murder trial Tuesday morning.
Drunk woman assaulted officer after hit-and-run in Arlington: police
A DC woman has been arrested and charged after a hit-and-run ended escalated into an altercation with an officer while under the influence of alcohol.
A DC woman has been arrested and charged after a hit-and-run ended escalated into an altercation with an officer while under the influence of alcohol.
73-year-old woman dies after being hit by multiple cars in Montgomery County: police
A woman is dead after police say at least two vehicles hit her and kept on going in Montgomery County.
A woman is dead after police say at least two vehicles hit her and kept on going in Montgomery County.
73-year-old woman dies after being hit by multiple cars in Montgomery County
A woman is dead after police say at least two vehicles hit her and kept on going in Montgomery County.
A woman is dead after police say at least two vehicles hit her and kept on going in Montgomery County.
Maryland State Police break up multiple illegal car meet-ups
Maryland State Police have announced that they stopped more car meet-ups over the weekend.
Maryland State Police have announced that they stopped more car meet-ups over the weekend.
Maryland State Police break up multiple illegal car meet-ups
Maryland State Police have announced that they stopped more car meet-ups over the weekend. The news comes as officials have touted a law and task force to help them stop so-called exhibition driving. FOX 5's David Kaplan is live in Lanham with more on this latest bust and why this law has become an important tool for police.
Maryland State Police have announced that they stopped more car meet-ups over the weekend. The news comes as officials have touted a law and task force to help them stop so-called exhibition driving. FOX 5's David Kaplan is live in Lanham with more on this latest bust and why this law has become an important tool for police.
4 teens injured in 2 separate shootings in Prince George's County, police say
Four teens were injured in two separate shootings within a 30-minute span in Prince George's County, police say.
Four teens were injured in two separate shootings within a 30-minute span in Prince George's County, police say.
4 masked suspects wanted after robbing 25 stores at Wheaton Mall on Christmas: police
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying four masked suspects accused of breaking into 25 businesses during a commercial burglary at a Montgomery County shopping center overnight on Christmas Day.
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying four masked suspects accused of breaking into 25 businesses during a commercial burglary at a Montgomery County shopping center overnight on Christmas Day.
Attorney says accused DC pipe bomber voted for Trump, qualifies for J6 parson
The lawyer representing the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside both the RNC and DNC ahead of Jan. 6, 2021 says the suspect voted for President Donald Trump twice. His lawyer also argues that the president's pardon for all Jan. 6 defendants applies to Cole. FOX 5's Katie Barlow explains.
The lawyer representing the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside both the RNC and DNC ahead of Jan. 6, 2021 says the suspect voted for President Donald Trump twice. His lawyer also argues that the president's pardon for all Jan. 6 defendants applies to Cole. FOX 5's Katie Barlow explains.
Jury seated for trial of Herndon man accused in wife's murder
he murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County after jury selection Monday. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man — all amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair.
he murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County after jury selection Monday. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man — all amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair.