Germantown sewer collapse update: Bypass system active, school to reopen

Repairs continue after a Germantown sewer collapse, but a newly activated bypass system is keeping wastewater flowing and allowing a school to reopen.

Germantown sinkhole repairs continue; sewer bypass system expected by Monday

Crews in Montgomery County are working around the clock to repair a massive sinkhole in Germantown and build a temporary sewer bypass system that officials say could be operating by Monday.

Gas leak and sinkhole cause road closures in Germantown

A gas leak and sinkhole in Germantown prompted multiple road closures Thursday morning, slowing traffic across the area.

Germantown homeowner speaks out after speeding car ran through living room
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A couple has been displaced after a speeding car crashed into their Germantown home Friday night. The car, traveling more than 100 miles per hour, slammed into their living room just as the couple was preparing for bed. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson reports.

Vehicle crashes into living room of Germantown home

A Germantown family escaped without injury after a car slammed into their living room while they were home late Thursday night.

Mobile fingerprinting unit for background checks going to Maryland high school Thursday

FOX 5 learned a mobile fingerprinting unit will be making its way to Northwest High School Thursday as part of the county-wide "surge" to update background checks and clearances after a damming Montgomery County Inspector General report released over the summer accused Maryland's largest school system of not properly vetting hundreds of thousands of school employees. 

Alligator reportedly spotted in Maryland

A FOX 5 viewer shared video of what appears to be an alligator in a small pond in Germantown. 

Ride On Bus crash leaves 1 dead in Germantown

A person was fatally struck by a Ride On bus in Germantown Thursday evening, prompting a road closure and significant traffic delays in the area.

Mom claims Northwest High School ignored bullying before teen’s death: lawsuit

The mother of a Northwest High School student has filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging the school system failed to protect her son, whose body was found in early 2022.

Police search for suspects in Germantown ATM thefts

Montgomery County Police are searching for suspects accused of stealing ATMs from two gas stations overnight.

Maryland judge finds evidence for probable cause, holding student in attempted murder case

A Maryland judge ruled on Friday that there is sufficient evidence to hold 16-year-old Jaiden Ochieng on attempted murder charges related to a March incident in Germantown.

Thieves crash car into Germantown grocery store in attempt to steal ATM

Montgomery County police are searching for a pair of thieves, accused of crashing a car into a Giant supermarket in an attempt to steal an ATM from the store.  

Parents confront Northwest High School officials over delayed notification of student’s gun arrest

Parents in Montgomery County expressed frustration during a heated meeting Tuesday with Northwest High School officials after a student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school. 

Maryland Islamic tutor accused of sexually abusing teen while she read the Quran

A 65-year-old Islamic tutor is accused of sexually abusing a teenager he was hired to teach. Detectives believe there may be more victims out there who have yet to come forward.