Man dies in Alexandria police custody after being arrested for public intoxication
An adult man has died in Alexandria police custody after being arrested for public intoxication on Friday afternoon.
An adult man has died in Alexandria police custody after being arrested for public intoxication on Friday afternoon.
32 people stuck on ride, rescued at Six Flags America in Maryland
A technical rescue was underway at Six Flags America after a ride malfunctioned, leaving approximately 32 riders stuck.
A technical rescue was underway at Six Flags America after a ride malfunctioned, leaving approximately 32 riders stuck.
5 Virginia school districts stand firm against federal transgender bathroom policy demands
Five Virginia schools are choosing to defy federal law on transgender student bathroom policies after the U.S. Department of Education gave until Friday to comply with Title IX.
Five Virginia schools are choosing to defy federal law on transgender student bathroom policies after the U.S. Department of Education gave until Friday to comply with Title IX.
Federal sweep of DC homeless encampments sparks tension as Trump takeover continues
A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear homeless residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Donald Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.
A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear homeless residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Donald Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.
DC Mayor Bowser picks up daughter in Martha's Vineyard while city is under federal control
Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha's Vineyard Thursday to pick up her daughter from camp, and is expected to return to the District Friday afternoon, sources confirm to FOX 5 DC.
Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha's Vineyard Thursday to pick up her daughter from camp, and is expected to return to the District Friday afternoon, sources confirm to FOX 5 DC.
Virginia State Police say they are not investigating mass child abductions after viral social media claims
Virginia State Police are pushing back against a wave of social media posts claiming there has been a spike in mass child abductions across the Commonwealth, saying there is no evidence to support those claims.
Virginia State Police are pushing back against a wave of social media posts claiming there has been a spike in mass child abductions across the Commonwealth, saying there is no evidence to support those claims.
Overturned tractor-trailer ties up traffic on I-495 in Oxon Hill
An overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 495 in Oxon Hill is causing significant delays on Thursday morning.
An overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 495 in Oxon Hill is causing significant delays on Thursday morning.
'I’m the mayor and he’s the president': Bowser navigates Trump’s DC takeover in FOX 5 exclusive
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith said Wednesday that the city is working closely with federal law enforcement following President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration and takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith said Wednesday that the city is working closely with federal law enforcement following President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration and takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Trayon White says Trump 'not totally wrong' as federal control of DC police begins
Councilmember Trayon White, who was recently reinstated after a five-month suspension surrounding a federal bribery probe, said President Donald Trump isn’t entirely off base in ordering a federal takeover of the D.C. police department.
Councilmember Trayon White, who was recently reinstated after a five-month suspension surrounding a federal bribery probe, said President Donald Trump isn’t entirely off base in ordering a federal takeover of the D.C. police department.
When was the last time the National Guard was deployed to DC? A look back at recent deployments
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.
Fatal crash under investigation in Bowie
Authorities are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 11400 block of Laurel Bowie Road.
Authorities are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 11400 block of Laurel Bowie Road.
Power washer fumes hospitalize 2 in downtown DC parking garage
Two people were hospitalized and three others treated early Tuesday after carbon monoxide exposure from power washers operating in an unventilated parking garage in downtown D.C.
Two people were hospitalized and three others treated early Tuesday after carbon monoxide exposure from power washers operating in an unventilated parking garage in downtown D.C.
Trump federalizes DC police despite drop in crime rates
After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.
After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.
'We're sending a message': DC US Attorney General Jeanine Pirro talks federal takeover
D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro spoke with FOX 5 on Monday about how President Donald Trump's takeover in the District will work in her office.
D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro spoke with FOX 5 on Monday about how President Donald Trump's takeover in the District will work in her office.
Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
Elderly woman's purse stolen as she and husband visited son's grave at Suitland cemetery
An elderly woman says she was targeted by thieves at a cemetery in Prince George’s County. She and her husband were there visiting their son’s gravestone when the suspects went after her car.
An elderly woman says she was targeted by thieves at a cemetery in Prince George’s County. She and her husband were there visiting their son’s gravestone when the suspects went after her car.
Man jumps to death from Alexandria high-rise while fleeing arrest warrant: FBI
A man died early Friday after jumping from a high-rise balcony in Alexandria as FBI agents attempted to serve him an arrest warrant, authorities said.
A man died early Friday after jumping from a high-rise balcony in Alexandria as FBI agents attempted to serve him an arrest warrant, authorities said.
Trump increases federal law enforcement in DC amid crime concerns
The White House has increased the federal law enforcement presence in the nation’s capital for at least a week to combat crime, following President Donald Trump’s suggestion that his administration could take full control of the city.
The White House has increased the federal law enforcement presence in the nation’s capital for at least a week to combat crime, following President Donald Trump’s suggestion that his administration could take full control of the city.
VA schools grapple with federal threats over transgender student bathroom policies
Prince William School District Board members met privately with district attorneys Thursday night amid pressure from the Department of Education to reverse its policy that allows transgender students to use the restroom consistent with their gender identity.
Prince William School District Board members met privately with district attorneys Thursday night amid pressure from the Department of Education to reverse its policy that allows transgender students to use the restroom consistent with their gender identity.
DC, Baltimore among top sweatiest cities in US
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are among the top sweatiest cities in the U.S. in 2025, according to a new report from home improvement tech website, Thumbtack.com.
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are among the top sweatiest cities in the U.S. in 2025, according to a new report from home improvement tech website, Thumbtack.com.