MPD officer pens letter urging elected officials to ‘recognize officers’ actions’ during Capitol Riot

A Metropolitan Police Department officer is publicly reaching out to elected officials informing them of his experience during the Capitol Riot back in January and urging them to "fully recognize" the actions of the officers involved.

Store owner assault in northeast DC could have been motivated by hate, bias: police

A store owner was assaulted Tuesday at his business in northeast D.C. and it could have been motivated by hate or bias, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Robert Contee III officially confirmed as DC police chief

Months after assuming the helm of the law enforcement department tasked with protecting the nation’s capital, Robert Contee III has been officially confirmed as chief of police.

DC firefighters find unique solution for stolen doggie water bowls

At Engine Company 13 in Southwest D.C., they typically deal with fires or medical emergencies or maybe downed trees. But lately they’ve had to get creative to stop a thief.

Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite

Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.

Scooter rider ‘unconscious, not-breathing’ after DC hit-and-run

A scooter rider who was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in D.C. Thursday evening is neither conscious nor breathing, police say.

DC police officers’ information compromised during hack, chief says

Information on D.C. police officers was compromised when a ransomware group accessed department systems, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Officers have not been issued tickets in alleged drag racing incident

FOX 5 is continuing to push for answers after D.C. police officials say officers totaled two patrols cars when they decided to drag race with the government vehicles on Thursday. The officers have not yet been ticketed or charged with reckless driving, according to a police spokesperson.

New details emerge in murder of pregnant teenager in Capitol Heights

Prince George’s County investigators said they are still actively investigating the homicide of a pregnant woman and that there could be additional charges.

DC mayor responds; traffic report released in alleged DC police drag racing crash

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser used the words "dereliction of duty" when asked on Monday about the investigation into D.C. police officers drag racing in Northeast last week. 

DC police confirm hack attack

D.C. police confirmed for FOX 5 on Monday that they’d been targeted by hackers.

DC to pay $1.6M for 2 lawsuits over excessive force during Trump inauguration protests

The District will pay $1.6 million to settle to lawsuits over alleged excessive force and unlawful arrests by police during the 2017 protests following the inauguration of former President Donald Trump.