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. 

Upper Marlboro homicide: Man found shot in woods, police investigating

A homicide investigation is unfolding in Prince George's County after a man was found shot to death in a wooded area in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Authorities are investigating the scene, which was discovered hours after nearby residents reported hearing gunfire late Tuesday night.

This is where Maryland ranks in the 'Top 10 Happiest States in the US'

Maryland's blend of coastal culture and urban charm has long been a source of pride for its residents. And it seems that unique character has a lot to do with the state's overall happiness. With how good those crabs taste, it is no wonder residents have a smile on their faces.

Dacara Thompson murder case: Hugo Hernandez-Mendez held without bail

The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson will remain behind bars after appearing in court Monday. Thompson was reported missing on August 23 and wasn’t found until nearly two weeks later, when her body was discovered in Anne Arundel County.