DC police say robberies are down on U Street but their crime data suggests otherwise
Amid a surge in violent crime, fueled by rising homicides and carjackings, one D.C. police leader says his district's strategy for reducing robberies in a popular section of the city is working. But a check of the District's crime data suggests otherwise.
Amid a surge in violent crime, fueled by rising homicides and carjackings, one D.C. police leader says his district's strategy for reducing robberies in a popular section of the city is working. But a check of the District's crime data suggests otherwise.
'Operation Trident': DC leaders announce arrests of 48 individuals in 3-day sting targeting violent offenders
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and law enforcement leaders announced the arrests of 48 individuals in a three-day operation targeting violent offenders with outstanding warrants Thursday.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and law enforcement leaders announced the arrests of 48 individuals in a three-day operation targeting violent offenders with outstanding warrants Thursday.
Man dies at hospital after shot multiple times on street in Capitol Heights
A man is dead after police say he was shot multiple times on a street in Capitol Heights.
A man is dead after police say he was shot multiple times on a street in Capitol Heights.
Man who burned Falls Church mother to death convicted of first-degree murder
Richard Montano, 48, was found guilty of first-degree murder and arson of an occupied dwelling Thursday in connection to the 2022 death of Silvia "Kelly" Vaca Abacay, 40, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
Richard Montano, 48, was found guilty of first-degree murder and arson of an occupied dwelling Thursday in connection to the 2022 death of Silvia "Kelly" Vaca Abacay, 40, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
13-year-old Hyattsville girl shot while on trampoline; police searching for drive-by shooters
Just before 7 p.m. Thursday, the Prince George's County Police Department received a call notifying them that a young girl had been shot.
Just before 7 p.m. Thursday, the Prince George's County Police Department received a call notifying them that a young girl had been shot.
Truck driver injures teen in Alexandria hit-and-run; nearly strikes middle schoolers a mile away
The search is on for a driver who allegedly hit a teenager in Alexandria, and then nearly hit even more kids at a nearby school.
The search is on for a driver who allegedly hit a teenager in Alexandria, and then nearly hit even more kids at a nearby school.
Fatal Southeast shooting under investigation, suspect still at large
D.C. Police are searching for a murder suspect last seen wearing a school uniform.
D.C. Police are searching for a murder suspect last seen wearing a school uniform.
Adnan Syed goes before Maryland Supreme Court as brother of Hae Min Lee fights for retrial
The Maryland Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday morning in the case of Adnan Syed, who spent more than 20 years in prison fighting charges related to the murder of his high school girlfriend.
The Maryland Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday morning in the case of Adnan Syed, who spent more than 20 years in prison fighting charges related to the murder of his high school girlfriend.
Robbers raid trendy Silver Spring streetwear store; Do you recognize them?
A popular streetwear and sneaker store in Silver Spring was burglarized three times in less than two weeks last month.
A popular streetwear and sneaker store in Silver Spring was burglarized three times in less than two weeks last month.
3 Philadelphia officers expected to recover after shooting; suspect dead
Three Philadelphia police officers were ambushed by gunfire while responding to a shooting Wednesday night in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said.
Three Philadelphia police officers were ambushed by gunfire while responding to a shooting Wednesday night in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said.
4 juveniles crash stolen car in Bowie just days after similar incident left 4 other teens dead
Police in Bowie say four juveniles crashed a stolen car Thursday, just days after a similar incident ended with a fire that left the driver and all three passengers dead.
Police in Bowie say four juveniles crashed a stolen car Thursday, just days after a similar incident ended with a fire that left the driver and all three passengers dead.
Watch: Driver pulls gun on motorcyclist in road rage incident
Video shows the heated moment when a road rage confrontation turned violent.
Video shows the heated moment when a road rage confrontation turned violent.
Spotsylvania County deputies arrest 80-year-old man accused of fatally shooting wife
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says an 80-year-old man is in custody after shooting and killing his wife.
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says an 80-year-old man is in custody after shooting and killing his wife.
Graffiti near Annapolis playground contained racial and homophobic slurs, obscene drawings: police
Authorities in Annapolis say graffiti discovered near a playground over the weekend contained racial and homophobic slurs, as well as obscene drawings and offensive language.
Authorities in Annapolis say graffiti discovered near a playground over the weekend contained racial and homophobic slurs, as well as obscene drawings and offensive language.
Morgan State Shooting: Police search for 'persons of Interest' seen in video
Baltimore City police are asking the public for help identifying several individuals seen on video in connection to a shooting at Morgan State University that left five people injured and led to the cancelation of the school's homecoming week events and classes.
Baltimore City police are asking the public for help identifying several individuals seen on video in connection to a shooting at Morgan State University that left five people injured and led to the cancelation of the school's homecoming week events and classes.
Day care operator sentenced to prison after misusing child care subsidy and concealing millions from IRS
A Delaware day care operator lauded by supporters as a "pillar of the community" has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after overbilling the government for taxpayer-funded child care and concealing millions of dollars in income.
A Delaware day care operator lauded by supporters as a "pillar of the community" has been sentenced to six months in federal prison after overbilling the government for taxpayer-funded child care and concealing millions of dollars in income.
Trump's lawyers ask judge to postpone classified documents trial until after 2024 election
The presidential election is set for Nov. 5, 2024, with Trump currently leading the GOP field in the months before the primary season.
The presidential election is set for Nov. 5, 2024, with Trump currently leading the GOP field in the months before the primary season.
2-year-old murdered, mother's boyfriend arrested and charged in Prince George's County
Prince George’s County police have arrested a man for allegedly killing a 2-year-old girl.
Prince George’s County police have arrested a man for allegedly killing a 2-year-old girl.
Teen speaks after getting robbed, attacked inside DC library
A mother is outraged after she says two teens were attacked and robbed for their iPhone and Jordan sneakers inside a D.C. public library.
A mother is outraged after she says two teens were attacked and robbed for their iPhone and Jordan sneakers inside a D.C. public library.
Is DC a city under siege? Mayor Muriel Bowser responds
Facing a 38% increase in homicides, a 110% increase in carjackings, and D.C. crime in national headlines again with the carjacking of a congressman this week, FOX 5 asked D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser whether she believes there is a crime crisis and whether this is a city under siege?
Facing a 38% increase in homicides, a 110% increase in carjackings, and D.C. crime in national headlines again with the carjacking of a congressman this week, FOX 5 asked D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser whether she believes there is a crime crisis and whether this is a city under siege?