Video appears to show former Maryland principal stomping on foot of kindergartner with autism

A new video has surfaced allegedly showing a principal stomping on the foot of a kindergarten student with autism. The incident reportedly occurred last year at Ritchie Park Elementary School in Montgomery County. Andrew Winter, who was reassigned to Rock Creek Valley Elementary before withdrawing, is now at the center of controversy.

Robbery attempt at Maryland Chipotle leads to gunfire

A tense confrontation outside a Chipotle restaurant in Bowie on Monday evening resulted in one shot being fired, though no one was injured, police said.

3 officers shot, suspect dead in DC shooting: police

D.C. police say three officers were shot and injured after a shooting in northeast Washington.

9 charged with looting in LA fires, 1 with arson, DA Hochman says

Nine suspects have been charged with looting and one suspect charged with arson not linked to either the Palisades or Eaton fires, according to LA County DA Nathan Hochman.

Crime in the DMV: Jan. 12, 2025
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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.

Feds take lead in determining cause of California fires

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will take the lead in investigating the exact cause of multiple fires that have swept through the Los Angeles area.

Karon Blake shooting: Former DC employee sentenced for killing teen

A former D.C. government employee was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for the shooting death of 13-year-old Karon Blake.

Kyren Lacy, LSU WR and NFL Draft prospect, wanted for negligent homicide

Kyren Lacy, LSU wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect, is wanted by the Louisiana State Police for negligent homicide after his alleged involvement in a deadly crash.

New Orleans attack: Bodycam video shows shooting between police, attacker

The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year’s Day in New Orleans shot at police from inside his truck before officers fatally shot him, police bodycam footage released Friday shows.

Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser granted conditional release

Morgan Geyser, convicted of stabbing a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man, was granted conditional release.