Maryland man charged with sending child pornography videos to undercover officer in DC

A Maryland man was arrested and faces charges after authorities say he used the internet to send child pornography to an undercover law enforcement officer in the District.

Adnan Syed calls for investigation into prosecutorial misconduct on protracted legal case

Adnan Syed, speaking a year after he was released from prison when a judge vacated his conviction in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, emphasized his innocence again Tuesday, as he faces another stage in a long and complex legal odyssey in Maryland’s Supreme Court after a lower court reinstated his conviction in March.

53-year-old killed after car theft, police say

Police are offering up to $25,000 for information in the death of a 52-year-old man last week in Capitol Heights. 

Tractor trailer crash causes traffic delays in Bowie

A crash involving a tractor-trailer caused major delays Tuesday morning in Prince George's County.

FOX 5 Exclusive: ICE officers arrest sex offenders in Maryland

Teams of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are out and about across the D.C. region daily arresting foreign nationals suspected or convicted of criminal activity.

New trial date set for former Montgomery County elementary school teacher accused of sexually abusing students

A new trial date has been set and additional allegations have come against a former Montgomery County elementary school teacher who was convicted on multiple sexual abuse charges and was released from prison earlier.

Columbia University student dies during kayaking trip on Potomac River

A Columbia University student was killed after she became trapped under a rock while kayaking in the Potomac River over the weekend.

Local police departments explore new recruiting efforts, look to Latino communities to pick up staff

Prince George’s County Police tells FOX 5 they’re planning to recruit in Puerto Rico as departments across expand their reach trying to compete for the best recruits amid staffing shortages and rising crime.

Teen accused of fatally shooting DuVal High School student denied bail

The 17-year-old suspect accused of shooting and killing a DuVal High School student after she left school has been ordered to remain in jail without bond.

Several suspicious fires in Gaithersburg under investigation, Montgomery County fire officials say

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue say a person of interest is in custody in connection to several suspicious fires that broke out in Gaithersburg Sunday morning, including vehicle fires and a structure fire.