DC man charged with murder in death of MPD Officer Terry Bennett

A Washington, D.C. man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed in the vehicular death of Metropolitan Police Department Officer Terry Bennett, federal prosecutors announced.

Seven people taken to hospitals after bus, van crash in Montgomery County

Emergency crews responded to a collision involving a Ride On bus and a van in Montgomery County that sent seven people to hospitals as a precaution, officials said.

DC man charged with second-degree murder in pedestrian’s death near White House

A Washington, D.C. man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection with a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian near the White House on January 7, federal prosecutors announced.

Woman killed in crash on Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield

Police are investigating a fatal crash that shut down part of Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield after a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two new charges for alleged gunman in National Guard shooting

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced two new charges against Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard as they were patrolling in Washington, D.C. in November. 

Human remains found in DC park

During construction at Volta Park this summer, crews uncovered human remains. Now, residents are concerned about how the area will be secured. 

DC photojournalist killed in crash mourned by community

26-year-old Aaron Marckell Williams was fatally struck in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon while he was crossing the street. He's remembered as “a talented photographer, storyteller and beautiful soul.” 

DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges

Brian Cole Jr., the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021, pleaded not guilty in court on Friday. 

Man sentenced to 10 years in killing of 14-year-old Michai Malave

A northern Virginia man accused of fatally shooting 14-year-old Michai Malave was sentenced on Friday to the maximum sentence of ten years behind bars.

Man charged with second-degree murder in death of DC Officer Terry Bennett

A man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Officer Terry Bennett, who was struck by a vehicle on I‑695 just two days before Christmas.

Woman injured in DC apartment fire; neighbors suspect blaze was intentionally set

A woman was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a fire tore through an apartment building in D.C.’s Petworth neighborhood Friday morning. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reports that neighbors believe the blaze was intentionally set.

More frustrations with FCPS’ school boundary review

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid presented her recommended School Boundary Review changes to the school board Thursday night. However, parents trying to participate didn’t get to hear the presentation until closer to 10 p.m., when many need to get themselves and their families out the door early the next day.

Parents, community members continue to voice concerns about MCPS redistricting

Parents and community leaders voiced strong opposition Thursday during a Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education working meeting over a controversial redistricting proposal known as "Option H."

Man charged with murder in fatal pedestrian crash

A man has been arrested for murder in a five-car crash that killed a pedestrian on Wednesday. 

Renee Nicole Macklin Good, Old Dominion graduate, mourned by Virginia university community

The woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday was identified as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a 37‑year‑old mother of three who was also a graduate of Old Dominion University in Virginia.