US Attorney Pirro seems to walk back threats to arrest lawful gun owners following backlash

During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.

Funeral home owner gets 40 years in prison for abusing corpses: 'Monster'

Jon Hallford, owner of a Colorado funeral home, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stashing decomposing bodies and giving families fake ashes.

Two teens arrested after 15-year-old shot near Union Station in DC

A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Northeast Washington, D.C., leading to the arrest of two teenage suspects, according to police.

38-year-old man killed in DC-295 motorcycle crash: MPD

A motorcyclist has died following a multi-vehicle crash on DC-295 in southeast Washington, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

FCPD officer involved in fatal crash in Alexandria

Fairfax County police officers are on the scene of a crash involving an FCPD cruiser and another driver in Alexandria, Virginia. 

Virginia Democrats release proposed new congressional district map

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a bill on Friday, sending four constitutional amendments to voters — one of which concerns congressional map redistricting.

Montgomery County police searching for suspects in series of home burglaries

Police in Montgomery County are issuing a warning to homeowners as they search for suspects in a string of home break-ins in the Cabin John neighborhood. 

2 juveniles detained after man injured in Springfield shooting
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A shooting inside a home Friday afternoon in Springfield, Virginia, left one victim in life-threatening condition, officials say. Police say two juveniles were detained following the shooting.

Snow and ice-related emergency room visits spike in Montgomery County
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The snow is still on the ground, sidewalks are still slick and colder temperatures this weekend could make things even worse. Across Montgomery County, dangerous walking conditions are sending people to the emergency room in big numbers with hospital seeing a sharp spike and injuries. FOX 5's Syeda Abbas joins us now with the concerns.

Buddhist monks make their way through northern Virginia on way to Washington, DC
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The Buddhist monks are on the move in northern Virginia, approaching Stafford. The group’s Walk for Peace started in Fort Worth, Texas, back in October and ends in Washington, D.C., next week. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us live from Stafford with more.

Teen injured in shooting near Union Station, police say
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A teenage boy was shot near Union Station on Friday. Police do not have a suspect description at this time and are still investigating.

DC Water says sewage spill cleanup will take up to 6 weeks
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More than two weeks after a collapsed sewer line sent massive amounts of wastewater into the Potomac River, crews hit another setback when a large rock blocking repair work was discovered. FOX 5's Bob Barnard explains. 

Colorado authorities decline gun charges against parents of Evergreen High School shooter

Colorado authorities said Wednesday they will not pursue gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who wounded two students — both of whom sustained life-threatening injuries — during a shooting at a high school last fall, citing insufficient evidence.