Frederick County sheriff’s investigators say teen’s death was ‘suspicious’
A family’s frantic search for a missing teenager ended in tragedy Sunday when Curtis "Mason" Smith was found dead inside a car on an abandoned property.
A family’s frantic search for a missing teenager ended in tragedy Sunday when Curtis "Mason" Smith was found dead inside a car on an abandoned property.
Frederick substitute teacher arrested on child porn charges
A substitute teacher in Frederick is behind bars without bond after Maryland State Police arrested him on child pornography charges.
A substitute teacher in Frederick is behind bars without bond after Maryland State Police arrested him on child pornography charges.
County health officials warning public after rabid cat was found in Frederick
County health officials are warning the public after a rabid cat was found in Frederick this week.
County health officials are warning the public after a rabid cat was found in Frederick this week.
Short-eared owls make farm in Maryland’s Frederick County their temporary winter home
Western Maryland hit the snowfall jackpot this winter and for one farm in Frederick County the cold temperatures and snowflakes also marked the arrival of a welcomed guest -- the short-eared owl.
Western Maryland hit the snowfall jackpot this winter and for one farm in Frederick County the cold temperatures and snowflakes also marked the arrival of a welcomed guest -- the short-eared owl.
Frederick County fox that attacked person on a trail tested positive for rabies
Frederick County health officials are warning residents after a fox that attacked one person and chased several others on a trail near Foxville Road tested positive for rabies.
Frederick County health officials are warning residents after a fox that attacked one person and chased several others on a trail near Foxville Road tested positive for rabies.
Rockville police officer charged with child pornography
The suspect is also a Maryland national guardsman.
The suspect is also a Maryland national guardsman.
Parents question school protocols regarding common children’s ailments overlapping with COVID symptoms
As most students in the D.C. region return to in-person learning, many parents are wondering how will schools handle the usual sniffles, colds and allergies in COVID-19 times?
As most students in the D.C. region return to in-person learning, many parents are wondering how will schools handle the usual sniffles, colds and allergies in COVID-19 times?
Man injured, 10 displaced in Libertytown after house explosion
A man was found in a yard with significant burn injuries Monday after a house explosion in Libertytown.
A man was found in a yard with significant burn injuries Monday after a house explosion in Libertytown.
Frederick man who left threatening letter for Biden, Harris convicted of voter intimidation
A Frederick man who left a threatening letter in a Joe Biden supporter’s mailbox was found guilty of voter intimidation on Wednesday.
A Frederick man who left a threatening letter in a Joe Biden supporter’s mailbox was found guilty of voter intimidation on Wednesday.
Frederick County eases COVID-19 restrictions on dining
Frederick County eased restrictions on indoor dining this week after improved COVID-19 metrics paved the way.
Frederick County eased restrictions on indoor dining this week after improved COVID-19 metrics paved the way.
Frederick County sheriff’s deputy involved in multiple vehicle crash in New Market
The Frederick County sheriff’s office says a deputy’s condition is “unknown” after a crash involving multiple vehicles in New Market Monday morning.
The Frederick County sheriff’s office says a deputy’s condition is “unknown” after a crash involving multiple vehicles in New Market Monday morning.
Frederick County sheriff’s office looking for pair who robbed New Market McDonalds
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man and a woman robbed a McDonald's location in New Market at gunpoint Sunday night.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man and a woman robbed a McDonald's location in New Market at gunpoint Sunday night.
Local breweries highlight FeBREWary offers
You can take a tour of local breweries and try some new flavors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O canal. A new trail takes you to places in Montgomery County, Frederick County and more. Smoketown Brewery's Jake Blackmon joined Fox 5 DC
You can take a tour of local breweries and try some new flavors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O canal. A new trail takes you to places in Montgomery County, Frederick County and more. Smoketown Brewery's Jake Blackmon joined Fox 5 DC
Bar in Frederick County town staying open past 10 p.m., despite county executive's order
It’s a controversial topic all over D.C., Maryland, and Virginia – how late should bars and restaurants be able to stay open during the pandemic?
It’s a controversial topic all over D.C., Maryland, and Virginia – how late should bars and restaurants be able to stay open during the pandemic?
Frederick Co student athletes return to play
Kevin Kendro, Supervisor of Athletics & Extracurricular Activities System Accountability & School Administration for Frederick County Public Schools, joined Fox 5 DC to discuss the return of winter sports.
Kevin Kendro, Supervisor of Athletics & Extracurricular Activities System Accountability & School Administration for Frederick County Public Schools, joined Fox 5 DC to discuss the return of winter sports.
Frederick County sheriff settles ACLU lawsuit over detained Latina woman
The American Civil Liberties Union announced this week that a settlement had been reached in a lawsuit accusing Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and his office of racial profiling.
The American Civil Liberties Union announced this week that a settlement had been reached in a lawsuit accusing Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and his office of racial profiling.
Frederick County schools suspend in-person learning, winter sports due to 'worsening health metrics'
Frederick County Public Schools says it is suspending in-person instruction and winter sports practices starting Monday due to "worsening health metrics" in the area.
Frederick County Public Schools says it is suspending in-person instruction and winter sports practices starting Monday due to "worsening health metrics" in the area.
Frederick County in Maryland declares snow emergency
Frederick County could see more than half a foot of snow and as a precaution, the city of Frederick declared a snow emergency Tuesday evening closing all city offices and non-essential operations. County schools are all virtual.
Frederick County could see more than half a foot of snow and as a precaution, the city of Frederick declared a snow emergency Tuesday evening closing all city offices and non-essential operations. County schools are all virtual.
Child sexual exploitation cases have been surging online
In March, reports of suspected child sexual exploitation online were up 106 percent nationwide. That is pre-COVID. With children practically living virtually these days, it’s only getting worse.
In March, reports of suspected child sexual exploitation online were up 106 percent nationwide. That is pre-COVID. With children practically living virtually these days, it’s only getting worse.
Police in Maryland conducting business compliance checks as coronavirus cases surge
The night before Thanksgiving typically brings out the nightlife crowds, and state and local police were out making sure that didn’t happen this year.
The night before Thanksgiving typically brings out the nightlife crowds, and state and local police were out making sure that didn’t happen this year.