House Oversight Committee accuses DC police chief of manipulating crime data in new report
A new interim report released Sunday by the House Oversight Committee alleges that D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith pressured senior commanders to manipulate crime data, directed them to downgrade offenses and fostered a culture of retaliation that undermined the accuracy of public crime reporting in the nation’s capital.
Snow totals across the DC, Maryland and Virginia region
Snow fell across the Washington, D.C., region this Sunday morning, and new snowfall reports from the National Weather Service show a wide range of totals across Maryland, Virginia and the District as the storm progresses.
Woman found dead in Temple Hills home identified, suspect arrested: police
Prince George’s County homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found shot to death inside her Temple Hills home Thursday morning.
Residents escape as firefighters battle snowy multi-level house fire in Northwest DC
Firefighters battled an early-morning house fire Sunday in Northwest D.C., where flames tore through multiple levels of a two-story home on the 2300 block of Nebraska Avenue NW, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
Internal probe into Frederick police chief ends as he departs for Pittsburgh chief role
FOX 5 DC has learned that City of Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando was under investigation when he resigned earlier this week to take a position as the next police chief of Pittsburgh.
DC high school teacher charged with sexually abusing student, sneaking into her house at night
Officials say John Gass, a history D.C. International School, has been abusing a student at the school since last spring.
Dulles Expo Center hosting final events before closure; IKEA set to take over site
The Dulles Expo Center is preparing to host its final events before closing at the end of the year, clearing the way for the space to be converted into a new IKEA store.
Trump sued by preservationists seeking architecture review of White House ballroom project
President Donald Trump was sued Friday by preservationists who want his White House ballroom project stopped until it undergoes a full architectural review and receives congressional approval.
Annapolis man arrested in online sexual solicitation of a minor case, police say
An Annapolis man was arrested and charged after investigators said he sexually solicited a minor online.
Judge issues temporary order blocking ICE from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Protest tents removed from outside Union Station
Tents set up near Union Station by a group of anti‑Trump protesters have been removed. U.S. Park Police told the group they needed to clear the area.
Death investigation after man’s body found in Fairfax County lake
Authorities are investigating after a man’s body was found in a Fairfax County lake Thursday morning.
Report: AI increasingly being used to target small businesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to target small businesses, according to a new annual report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
Judge rules Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial in missing children case
A Montgomery County judge decided Wednesday that Catherine Hoggle is competent to stand trial in the disappearance of her two young children.
California man pleads guilty in Virginia Pokémon card robbery scheme
A California man arrested in Virginia over the summer in connection with an armed robbery scheme to steal high‑priced Pokémon cards has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of grand larceny.
Man dead after shooting in Prince George’s County
A man is dead after a shooting Tuesday night in Prince George’s County, police said.
Proposed Tysons casino faces new setback as county board voices opposition
Leaders in Fairfax County made it clear Tuesday that they are against a proposed casino in Tyson's, as the board publicly opposed the plan.