Inmate charged in shooting death of 10-year-old Arianna Davis

A 24-year-old man, who was already in custody at the D.C. Jail, is being charged with the murder of 10-year-old Arianna Davis. 

Man found shot dead outside DC day care as crime bill passes first reading

A man found dead in the parking lot of a day care on Tuesday became the most recent homicide victim in a city grappling with ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime.

Justice Department announces new resources to combat violent crime in DC

The Justice Department announced Friday a set of new resources to help combat violent crime in Washington, D.C., where crime rates have surged in recent years.

DC assistant police chief retiring: MPD

Metropolitan Police Department Assistant Chief Morgan Kane has announced her retirement, officials say. 

Anacostia gas explosion under investigation

The Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Investigations Unit has opened an investigation into the gas leak that caused a series of explosions Thursday morning in Anacostia.  

Judge in Trump’s DC election case targeted in false shooting report in latest high-profile swatting

A home owned by the judge overseeing the federal election subversion case against former president Donald Trump was targeted by a fake emergency call Sunday night, the latest in a spate of similar false swatting reports at the homes of public officials in recent days.

Are street vendors selling stolen goods in DC?

During FOX 5's Wednesday night broadcast, we showed you the bare shelves at a CVS in Northwest D.C.'s Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Body cam footage released of MPD shooting in Penn Quarter

On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police Department released body worn camera footage from a December 18 officer-involved shooting. 

New training program helps DC police officers diffuse tense situations

The Metropolitan Police Department has announced a new training, beginning in January 2024, that will teach officers how to better handle tense situations involving a person in crisis. 

More Black female cops allege harassment, mistreatment, retaliation in DC police department

Inappropriate behavior, unwanted sexual advances, and fear of retaliation are just a few of the many terms being described in a recent lawsuit brought against the Metropolitan Police Department.

Police release photos of suspect in Petworth Metro shooting

Police are offering $1,000 for information on a shooting at the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station Friday.