TOP STORIES | DC safety surge, Prince George’s shooting arrest and early heat wave
FOX 5’s top stories include a new public safety push in D.C. ahead of America 250 events, an arrest following a shooting spree in Prince George’s County, and a warming trend that could bring the region its first official heat wave of 2026. Plus, drivers are facing new commuter changes tied to Roosevelt Bridge repairs.
FOX 5’s top stories include a new public safety push in D.C. ahead of America 250 events, an arrest following a shooting spree in Prince George’s County, and a warming trend that could bring the region its first official heat wave of 2026. Plus, drivers are facing new commuter changes tied to Roosevelt Bridge repairs.
Crime spree across Prince George's County; MCPS budget approved
Two people were injured, one critically after a man led police on a crime spree across Prince George's County. Plus, the Montgomery County Council approved an additional $143 million for Montgomery County Public Schools, but officials say the total falls short, and cuts will need to be made.
Two people were injured, one critically after a man led police on a crime spree across Prince George's County. Plus, the Montgomery County Council approved an additional $143 million for Montgomery County Public Schools, but officials say the total falls short, and cuts will need to be made.
SCOTUS rejects bid to restore VA's redrawn congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Virginia's bid to restore a newly-drawn congressional map that voters approved in a recent referendum.
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Virginia's bid to restore a newly-drawn congressional map that voters approved in a recent referendum.
Carjacking suspect leads shooting spree across Prince George's County
Police arrested one man accused of carjacking and shooting multiple people across Prince George's County. An off-duty police officer helped track down the suspect before other officers could come and arrest him.
Police arrested one man accused of carjacking and shooting multiple people across Prince George's County. An off-duty police officer helped track down the suspect before other officers could come and arrest him.
Off-duty officer followed shooting, carjacking suspect, helping lead to arrest
One person is in custody after allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint and shooting at multiple people across Prince George's County. Police said an off-duty officer who witnessed the carjacking followed the suspect and helped officers find and arrest him.
One person is in custody after allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint and shooting at multiple people across Prince George's County. Police said an off-duty officer who witnessed the carjacking followed the suspect and helped officers find and arrest him.
Virginia doctor accused of sexually assaulting patient
Prince William County police are searching for Dr. Pascal Bobga Ngongmon, who is accused of sexually assaulting a patient at a Woodbridge clinic.
Prince William County police are searching for Dr. Pascal Bobga Ngongmon, who is accused of sexually assaulting a patient at a Woodbridge clinic.
Montgomery Co. Public Schools get $143M boost, staff cuts still possible
The Montgomery County Council voted to approve an extra $143 million for the Montgomery County Public Schools budget in fiscal year 2027. The total is nearly $40 million short of what the district requested, and school officials say they'll have to make several staff cuts.
The Montgomery County Council voted to approve an extra $143 million for the Montgomery County Public Schools budget in fiscal year 2027. The total is nearly $40 million short of what the district requested, and school officials say they'll have to make several staff cuts.
Prince George's County shootings injure 2; Suspect in custody
Prince George's County Police are investigating multiple shooting scenes across the county. One person has been taken into custody, and at least two people were injured.
Prince George's County Police are investigating multiple shooting scenes across the county. One person has been taken into custody, and at least two people were injured.
Multiple reported shooting scenes in Prince George's County: 1 in custody
One person is in custody after multiple reported shooting scenes across Prince George's County. Police also report one victim. Several area schools have been locked down.
One person is in custody after multiple reported shooting scenes across Prince George's County. Police also report one victim. Several area schools have been locked down.
Parents face charges for DC 'teen takeovers'; DOJ seeks death penalty in Israeli staffer murders
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says that parents will face charges for "teen takeovers" in the District amid a crackdown on summer crime. Meanwhile the DOJ is seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staff members.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says that parents will face charges for "teen takeovers" in the District amid a crackdown on summer crime. Meanwhile the DOJ is seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staff members.
Crowd erupts at Montgomery County council meeting over MCPS budget
Protests and chants erupted Thursday night after the Montgomery County Council postponed a straw vote on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
Protests and chants erupted Thursday night after the Montgomery County Council postponed a straw vote on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
TOP NEWS AT 6AM: Man wanted for Cinco De Mayo triple shooting
Police have identified a suspect in the triple shooting in Laurel, Maryland, during a Cinco de Mayo celebration and are asking for the public’s help locating him.
Police have identified a suspect in the triple shooting in Laurel, Maryland, during a Cinco de Mayo celebration and are asking for the public’s help locating him.
72-year-old grandmother graduates from GMU
Irma Garcia of Woodbridge is graduating from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree decades after first putting her education on hold to raise her family.
Irma Garcia of Woodbridge is graduating from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree decades after first putting her education on hold to raise her family.
Man shot and killed in hotel parking lot; 16-year-old arrested for fatal stabbing | TOP STORIES
Police in North Bethesda are searching for the man who shot and killed another man in a hotel parking lot. Plus, a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder for a stabbing attack in Huntington.
Police in North Bethesda are searching for the man who shot and killed another man in a hotel parking lot. Plus, a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with murder for a stabbing attack in Huntington.
SCOTUS abortion pill ruling; Arrest warrant issued for Cinco de Mayo shooting
TOP HEADLINES: Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill. Plus, an arrest warrant has been issued for a Cinco de Mayo shooting.
TOP HEADLINES: Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill. Plus, an arrest warrant has been issued for a Cinco de Mayo shooting.
New Smithsonian exhibit celebrates America's 250th birthday
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is already celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with a new exhibit, putting the United States' origins on display.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is already celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with a new exhibit, putting the United States' origins on display.
Montgomery County rewriting gun laws after Supreme Court ruling
Montgomery County lawmakers are revising a 2022 gun control law after the Maryland Supreme Court ruled its restrictions on firearms near hospitals and childcare centers were too broad.
Montgomery County lawmakers are revising a 2022 gun control law after the Maryland Supreme Court ruled its restrictions on firearms near hospitals and childcare centers were too broad.
Montgomery County delays budget vote amid protests
The Montgomery County Council delayed a straw poll vote on a portion of the 2027 budget that focuses on funding for county schools.
The Montgomery County Council delayed a straw poll vote on a portion of the 2027 budget that focuses on funding for county schools.
Fairfax Co. leaders grilled on Capitol Hill over immigration policies
Fairfax County leaders were grilled by a House subcommittee over immigration policies Thursday. Republicans allege Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano showed preferential treatment to undocumented defendants, citing the tragic death of Stephanie Minter. Descano defended his record.
Fairfax County leaders were grilled by a House subcommittee over immigration policies Thursday. Republicans allege Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano showed preferential treatment to undocumented defendants, citing the tragic death of Stephanie Minter. Descano defended his record.
Montgomery County Council delays budget vote; Fairfax prosecutor testifies
TOP HEADLINES: The Montgomery County Council has pushed their budget vote to tomorrow. Plus, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano testifies on Capitol Hill.
TOP HEADLINES: The Montgomery County Council has pushed their budget vote to tomorrow. Plus, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano testifies on Capitol Hill.