Man wanted on multiple warrants in custody after hours-long standoff in Damascus
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
Local authorities stepping up DUI enforcement, monitoring for potential threats on NYE
A new warning regarding possible vehicle attacks on New Year's Eve has been issued by federal law enforcement officials.
Montgomery County man with multiple warrants taken into custody after hours-long standoff
A Montgomery County man is in custody following a standoff that lasted several hours from Monday into the early morning hours of Tuesday, authorities say.
140 DUI arrests since Thanksgiving as Montgomery County ramps up New Year’s Eve patrols
Montgomery County police say they will have extra officers on the roads and in communities ahead of New Year’s Eve, with a focus on stopping drunk drivers and keeping celebrations safe.
Maryland man accused of kidnapping 13-yeaar-old girl from Kentucky
A Silver Spring man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from Kentucky will be extradited there to face charges. The suspect appeared in court in Montgomery County on Monday, saying the entire incident was a "misunderstanding." FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
Maryland man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Kentucky girl says it was a 'misunderstanding'
A Silver Spring man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from Kentucky will be extradited there to face charges.
Missing Kentucky teen found in Maryland; kidnapping charge raises questions
A missing Kentucky teenager has been found in Silver Spring, leading to a kidnapping charge against the man she was living with — though relatives of the suspect say the circumstances may be more complicated.
Bethesda Christmas tree fire leaves 5 injured
Firefighter were also able to rescue a large dog and resuscitate the animal.
Attorneys continue to fight for Maryland woman they say was wrongfully detained by ICE
New details have emerged in the story of a Silver Spring woman and American citizen who was allegedly taken into ICE custody.
Silver Spring woman, a legal US citizen, wrongfully detained by ICE: attorneys
New details have emerged in the story of a Silver Spring woman and American citizen who was allegedly taken into ICE custody. Her immigration attorney's TikTok is going viral. In it, the lawyers allege that her client is an American citizen being detained by ICE. FOX 5's David Kaplan has more.
Montgomery County restaurant openings outpace closures, data shows
Another beloved Montgomery County restaurant closed its doors in December. It follows a string of well-known spots shutting down, citing economic pressures.
Several Montgomery County restaurants close, citing high operating costs
Another beloved Montgomery County restaurant closed its doors in December. It follows a string of well-known spots shutting down, citing economic pressures. But new data obtained by FOX 5 reveals restaurant openings in the county are outpacing closures by far.
ICE disputes claim that Maryland woman arrested in viral case is US citizen
A Silver Spring attorney went viral on TikTok after claiming her client was taken into United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody despite being an American citizen born in Maryland.
Melanie Diaz Act: Montgomery County strengthens fire safety laws after Silver Spring death
Melanie Diaz was killed in an apartment fire in Silver Spring in 2023. Her family is now helping improve fire safety legislation in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1
Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding starting on Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work.
Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1
Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding come Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work. The “Bring Your Own Bag” law was passed early this year. It repeals the 5-cent tax on plastic bags and implements a ban on plastic carry-out bags in Montgomery County.
Debate over MCPS boundaries, Crown High School continues
The battle over redistricting in Maryland’s largest school district is still underway.
West Virginia man found guilty in 2018 deadly double shooting
A jury has found a West Virginia man guilty of murder and other charges in a 2018 double shooting in Montgomery County.
Man removed girl’s shoes, smelled her feet at Silver Spring Dave & Buster’s, police say
Authorities are searching for a man who they say approached a 10‑year‑old girl, took off her shoes and socks, and smelled her feet at a video‑game arcade in Montgomery County.
Man dead, child injured in head-on crash in Silver Spring
A man is dead and two others, including a child, were injured after a head‑on crash Friday in Silver Spring.