Trump proposes death penalty for murder convictions after father of 2 killed in DC
D.C.'s homicide-free streak came to an end this week after a man was killed in Southeast.
D.C.'s homicide-free streak came to an end this week after a man was killed in Southeast.
Cold case killer of Chevy Chase mom sentenced to 22 years in prison
Eugene Teodor Gligor, 45, who pleaded guilty to the killing of Leslie Preer earlier this year, was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison by a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge in Rockville. FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard has the story.
Eugene Teodor Gligor, 45, who pleaded guilty to the killing of Leslie Preer earlier this year, was sentenced Thursday to 22 years in prison by a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge in Rockville. FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard has the story.
DC mayor faces backlash after expressing "great appreciation" for Trump federal surge
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has drawn criticism from several council members following a Wednesday briefing on crime numbers during the federal surge.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has drawn criticism from several council members following a Wednesday briefing on crime numbers during the federal surge.
Annunciation Church school shooting: What we know about the victims
A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday left two children, ages 8 and 10, dead.
A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday left two children, ages 8 and 10, dead.
What is ‘pig butchering’? Virginia woman scammed out of $1.3M in crypto fraud
A Virginia woman lost more than $1 million in a crypto scam known as "pig butchering."
A Virginia woman lost more than $1 million in a crypto scam known as "pig butchering."
Annunciation mass shooting: What we know about the shooter's motive
Authorities revealed more about the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooter's motives on Thursday, saying the shooter was “full of hate" and expressed hate toward many groups.
Authorities revealed more about the Annunciation Catholic Church and School shooter's motives on Thursday, saying the shooter was “full of hate" and expressed hate toward many groups.
Annunciation Church shooting: Who was Robin Westman?
A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school. Here's what we know about the suspect, Robin Westman.
A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school. Here's what we know about the suspect, Robin Westman.
Mpls ICU nurse was working when daughter arrived 'critically injured' from school shooting
A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after being wounded in the Annunciation Church mass shooting.
A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after being wounded in the Annunciation Church mass shooting.
Suspects sought in Virginia Walmart armed abduction, robbery: police
Authorities in Virginia are searching for a man and woman accused of abducting a driver from a Walmart parking lot in Culpeper and forcing them to drive to a residence where cash and personal items were stolen.
Authorities in Virginia are searching for a man and woman accused of abducting a driver from a Walmart parking lot in Culpeper and forcing them to drive to a residence where cash and personal items were stolen.
Virginia prosecutor in ‘au pair’ affair case served summons for drinking in public: police
Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Clingan, the lead prosecutor in a Virginia double-murder case involving a Brazilian au pair, was served a summons for drinking alcohol in public, according to Fairfax County police.
Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Clingan, the lead prosecutor in a Virginia double-murder case involving a Brazilian au pair, was served a summons for drinking alcohol in public, according to Fairfax County police.
Menopausal Marine
Eric Rittmeyer joined Fox 5 DC to talk all things hormones... take a look and learn.
Eric Rittmeyer joined Fox 5 DC to talk all things hormones... take a look and learn.
Bicyclist killed in Prince George’s County collision
A man riding a bicycle was killed Wednesday evening in a collision with a vehicle in Prince George’s County.
A man riding a bicycle was killed Wednesday evening in a collision with a vehicle in Prince George’s County.
Wawa ‘fraud hopping’ suspect hit with 67 charges in Virginia: sheriff
A New York man is facing 67 charges after allegedly carrying out an identity theft scheme at multiple Wawa stores in Stafford County, Virginia, authorities say.
A New York man is facing 67 charges after allegedly carrying out an identity theft scheme at multiple Wawa stores in Stafford County, Virginia, authorities say.
Violent crime down 58% in DC amid federal crackdown, JTF-DC says
The Joint Task Force District of Columbia says violent crime in D.C. dropped nearly 60% during a one-week span amid President Donald Trump’s federal law-enforcement crackdown.
The Joint Task Force District of Columbia says violent crime in D.C. dropped nearly 60% during a one-week span amid President Donald Trump’s federal law-enforcement crackdown.
Maryland man charged after pointing firearm at another driver in road rage incident: police
Maryland State Police have arrested a Bowie man and seized multiple firearms following an alleged road rage incident on Central Avenue in Prince George?s County. According to a press release, on August 7, 2025, a motorist called the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack to report that another motorist had pointed a firearm at them while traveling on Central Avenue. An investigation was initiated by the Maryland State Police Highway Gun Crimes Initiative, and Justus McDougal, 24, of Bowie, was identified as the suspect.
Maryland State Police have arrested a Bowie man and seized multiple firearms following an alleged road rage incident on Central Avenue in Prince George?s County. According to a press release, on August 7, 2025, a motorist called the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack to report that another motorist had pointed a firearm at them while traveling on Central Avenue. An investigation was initiated by the Maryland State Police Highway Gun Crimes Initiative, and Justus McDougal, 24, of Bowie, was identified as the suspect.
Mayor Bowser: Crime down, homeless census coming
New data from President Trump?s federal takeover of D.C. shows a sharp drop in crime and a rise in arrests. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city is also preparing a new homeless census. FOX 5?s Melanie Alnwick has the latest.
New data from President Trump?s federal takeover of D.C. shows a sharp drop in crime and a rise in arrests. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city is also preparing a new homeless census. FOX 5?s Melanie Alnwick has the latest.
2 separate animal cruelty cases under investigation in DMV
There are two separate cases of severe animal cruelty under investigation in the DMV tonight. One involves a severely emaciated dog dumped in Prince William County and in D.C. another dog was shot and killed. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
There are two separate cases of severe animal cruelty under investigation in the DMV tonight. One involves a severely emaciated dog dumped in Prince William County and in D.C. another dog was shot and killed. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
DC mom killed after teens crash stolen car in Prince George's Co.
A D.C. mother was killed and her child was injured after a stolen car crashed into her in Prince George's County. The car had four teens inside, all of whom were hospitalized with injuries.
A D.C. mother was killed and her child was injured after a stolen car crashed into her in Prince George's County. The car had four teens inside, all of whom were hospitalized with injuries.
Robin Westman: What we know about the Minneapolis school shooter
Two children were killed and 17 other people were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. The suspect, who has been identified as Robin Westman, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting through the church windows as children worshiped during their first week of school mass.
Two children were killed and 17 other people were injured in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. The suspect, who has been identified as Robin Westman, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting through the church windows as children worshiped during their first week of school mass.
Man sentenced for Montgomery County crash that left officer without legs
A Montgomery County judge has imposed the maximum possible sentence for a driver who was convicted of hitting a police officer in a 2023 crash.
A Montgomery County judge has imposed the maximum possible sentence for a driver who was convicted of hitting a police officer in a 2023 crash.