Lawmakers look to crack down on fraud, public corruption with new whistleblower program

There’s a new effort to crack down on fraud and public corruption. Federal officials in Virginia say they won’t people involved in the crimes if they admit what they did through a new whistleblower program.

DC lawmakers once again take aim at illegal weed businesses

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are cracking down on illegal weed businesses that have been operating unlicensed for years.

Trial for Fairfax County officer who shot, killed unarmed man accused of theft begins

A Fairfax County police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses from a department store at Tysons Corner is in court Wednesday evening. 

Uber Eats driver’s viral encounter with DC coffee shop owner sparks hate crime investigation

A viral video showing a Washington, D.C. business owner allegedly berating an Uber delivery driver for speaking Spanish has sparked a police investigation into a potential hate crime and simple assault.

DC woman survives shooting in Columbia Heights; aunt recovering

A woman is speaking out exclusively with FOX 5 after surviving a shooting that took place in Northwest, D.C. late last month. 

DC Council removes Trayon White from committee leadership role

D.C. Ward 8 Councilman Trayon White was booted from his committee chairmanship position by the D.C. Council on their first day back from summer recess. 

12-year-old accused of serial car thefts in Montgomery County also reported missing 3 times

FOX 5 has learned new information about a 12-year-old boy accused of stealing multiple cars and scooters across Montgomery County.  It turns out that he's apparently the same boy that D.C. police have reported missing several times over many months.  

Virginia man charged in double homicide that left wife dead arraigned on charges

A Virginia man indicted for the murder of his wife and another man has been arraigned for the charges, nearly a year after the family’s au pair was also charged in the case.

Donald Trump meets with Florida deputies who detained alleged assassination suspect: 'I'm still here'

Former President Donald Trump met with the Florida deputies who helped detain Ryan Wesley Routh, the man suspected in a foiled assassination attempt of Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course.

Florida deputies who captured Trump's accused would-be assassin meet with former president

Deputies from the Martin County Sheriff's Office met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following the capture of a man who allegedly attempted to assassinate him.

Humane Rescue Alliance investigating after dog shot in head in Southeast DC

The Humane Rescue Alliance is offering a reward for information about the person responsible for shooting a dog in the head last week. 

Husband indicted in Virginia double homicide nearly a year after au pair’s arrest

Fairfax County authorities have arrested a man in connection with the deaths of his wife and another man, almost a year after the family’s au pair was charged in the case.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested following raids, human trafficking investigation

Authorities say they will unseal the indictment against hip-hop legend and music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs on Tuesday morning, after Combs was taken into federal custody in Manhattan Monday evening.

6-year-old brings loaded gun to Virginia elementary school

A 6-year-old child brought a gun to their elementary school in Virginia Monday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Second Trump assassination attempt puts renewed scrutiny on Secret Service

With two assassination attempts against Donald Trump in just over two months, new questions and concerns are being raised about the Secret Service. There have been calls for reform all summer and that drumbeat is getting louder.