Montgomery County mom starved toddler, then put her body in a dumpster, police say

A Montgomery County mother is facing first-degree murder charges after she allegedly starved her 15-month-old daughter and then placed her body in a dumpster.

Silver Spring's own Dave Chappelle speaks on George Floyd in new Netflix special

An angry and emotional Dave Chappelle spoke on the killing of George Floyd in a surprise Netflix special, saying America was being punished for its mistreatment of black men.

Coast Guard officer from Silver Spring who pleaded guilty to guns, drug charges wants to withdraw plea

A former Coast Guard lieutenant from Silver Spring accused of plotting politically motivated killings inspired by a far-right mass murderer asked a federal appeals court on Monday to let him withdraw his guilty plea or else throw out his sentence of more than 13 years in prison.

Man charged in deadly stabbing of 23-year-old woman in White Oak

A 63-year-old man is facing murder and assault charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old woman in White Oak.

26-year-old released after overnight deadly shooting in White Oak

A 26-year-old who was taken into custody after a deadly shooting in White Oak Monday night has been released, according to Montgomery County police.

Montgomery County Police investigating 2 homicides in White Oak area

Police in Montgomery County are investigating two homicides in the White Oak area. Officerssay they found a man dead in a home on February Circle around 10 p.m. Monday. Authorities say one suspect is in custody in this incident.

New COVID-19 testing sites open in Wheaton, Germantown

Two additional COVID-19 testing sites have already opened or will soon open in Montgomery County, health officials announced Tuesday. 

Some small businesses say ‘no’ to Paycheck Protection Program funding

The Paycheck Protection Program ran out of its $349 billion fund in just two weeks. Recently, the Senate passed an additional $300 billion in funding for the program.

FOX 5 found toilet paper in Silver Spring

The owners of a mom and pop-style grocery store in Montgomery County, Maryland, told FOX 5 they have toilet paper and are ready to serve the community with what it needs. 

Man arrested for making threats against Kennedy High School in Wheaton

A Takoma Park man is facing multiple charges for making threats of mass violence against students, staff and teachers at John F. Kennedy High School in Wheaton earlier this month. 

Silver Alert issued for missing Silver Spring woman

Police in Montgomery County have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 68-year-old woman. 

Two girls struck by vehicle in Montgomery County, police say

Two high school-aged girls were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Wheaton-Glenmont on Wednesday. 

Silver Spring man accused of peering into woman’s window while she undressed

A 43-year-old Silver Spring man is facing charges after he allegedly peered inside a woman’s window while she undressed, and also tried to record video of her.

Carbon monoxide leak sparks Silver Spring high-rise evacuation

Emergency crews evacuated a high-rise apartment building in Silver Spring after a carbon monoxide leak was identified on Monday.