WATCH: Discarded cigarette causes two cars to catch on fire in Frederick

A carelessly discarded cigarette caused two cars at an apartment complex in Frederick to go up in flames and it was all captured on security camera video.

Former Prince George’s councilman to serve year in jail for felony theft, perjury

Former Prince George’s County Councilman Jamel Franklin was sentenced to one year in prison for embezzling campaign funds to support a lavish lifestyle during a court appearance in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday. 

Maryland man arrested after cops find 80 illegal guns, ammo in home

A 39-year-old man suspected of amassing an arsenal of firearms, including untraceable "ghost guns," has been taken into custody by St. Mary’s County authorities following a weeklong search.

DC forecast: Chilly Wednesday with rain expected Thursday

Bundle up! A dry and chilly Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region with morning temperatures in the 30s to low 40s and highs reaching only the 50s by the afternoon.

Family mourns loved one killed during vigil at Prince George's County park

A man was fatally shot during a candlelight vigil in Prince George’s County last Friday, leaving his family heartbroken and searching for answers.

Cases of walking pneumonia spike drastically across DMV

As the cold weather moves in, doctors are sounding the alarm over near-record-level pneumonia cases across the country and here in the DMV. 

Police identify man killed after shots fired at vigil in Prince George's County park

Maryland National Capital Park Police and the Prince George's County Police Department are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition Friday. 

How to protect veterans from scams and fraud

Veterans can be a vulnerable population that are susceptible to scams. Carroll Harris, Inspector in Charge at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, says sometimes scammers specially target the veteran population.

Rabies alert issued after rabid raccoon found in Severna Park area

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon in the Severna Park area after the animal that was found on November 7 tested positive for rabies.