Closing argument prompts mistrial request from lawyers for ex-Fairfax Co. police officer
Defense lawyers say they will seek a mistrial for a former police officer on trial in the fatal shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy northern Virginia mall after prosecutors’ closing argument Wednesday included evidence that was never introduced at trial.
Defense lawyers say they will seek a mistrial for a former police officer on trial in the fatal shooting a shoplifting suspect outside a busy northern Virginia mall after prosecutors’ closing argument Wednesday included evidence that was never introduced at trial.
Prisoner who escaped from hospital recaptured by Stafford County deputies
appening Now- Deputies are on scene of an escaped prisoner at the Stafford Hospital Center. Robert Ouzts, pictured here, escaped from jail custody and was last seen in blue pants and no shirt by the pond beside the hospital. If you have any information please call 911.
appening Now- Deputies are on scene of an escaped prisoner at the Stafford Hospital Center. Robert Ouzts, pictured here, escaped from jail custody and was last seen in blue pants and no shirt by the pond beside the hospital. If you have any information please call 911.
Free 24/7 child care for DC first responders proposed to support families
New legislation introduced in the D.C. Council could mean major changes for District first responders in need of child care.
New legislation introduced in the D.C. Council could mean major changes for District first responders in need of child care.
Proposed meals tax in Fairfax County faces opposition from restaurant owners
Restaurant owners in Fairfax County are pushing back against a proposed meals tax that could increase dining out costs.
Restaurant owners in Fairfax County are pushing back against a proposed meals tax that could increase dining out costs.
Fire destroys 8 vehicles, damages others in Woodbridge
Authorities say fire destroyed eight vehicles and damaged several others early Wednesday morning in Prince William County.
Authorities say fire destroyed eight vehicles and damaged several others early Wednesday morning in Prince William County.
Boyfriend guns down DC woman in broad daylight: police
A suspect has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a woman who was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Northeast D.C.
A suspect has been arrested following the fatal shooting of a woman who was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Northeast D.C.
Sherwood High School community mourns loss of 17-year-old student killed in crash
A small but growing memorial now marks the site near Norwood Road and Nesbitt Farm Lane where 17-year-old Sanaa Vil died after she crashed her car on Wednesday morning. Friends of the high school senior are heartbroken.
A small but growing memorial now marks the site near Norwood Road and Nesbitt Farm Lane where 17-year-old Sanaa Vil died after she crashed her car on Wednesday morning. Friends of the high school senior are heartbroken.
'It's October 3rd': Celebrate Mean Girls Day as it hits theaters for its 20th anniversary
The nostalgic movie Mean Girls returns to theaters on October 3rd for its 20th anniversary.
The nostalgic movie Mean Girls returns to theaters on October 3rd for its 20th anniversary.
RV camper swept away in Virginia river flooded by Helene
A recreational vehicle was captured on video being swept away by a gushing river in Virginia as remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding last month.
A recreational vehicle was captured on video being swept away by a gushing river in Virginia as remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding last month.
Thursday morning clouds and drizzle give way to afternoon sunshine; warm and sunny weekend
The sunshine is expected to return to the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday afternoon following a morning of clouds and drizzle.
The sunshine is expected to return to the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday afternoon following a morning of clouds and drizzle.
Maryland DNR issues warning as black bear feeding activity increases during fall months
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning residents that black bear activity will increase into the fall months as they enter a heightened period of feeding in preparation for winter hibernation.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning residents that black bear activity will increase into the fall months as they enter a heightened period of feeding in preparation for winter hibernation.
12-year-old arrested for DC armed robbery: police
Authorities have arrested a 12-year-old in connection with an armed robbery in northwest Washington.
Authorities have arrested a 12-year-old in connection with an armed robbery in northwest Washington.
Good Samaritans help woman escape attempted knife attack in Northwest DC
A woman narrowly avoided a harrowing attack in Northwest D.C. Wednesday morning, saying a man came at her with a knife. Luckily, good Samaritans stepped in to help.
A woman narrowly avoided a harrowing attack in Northwest D.C. Wednesday morning, saying a man came at her with a knife. Luckily, good Samaritans stepped in to help.
Families, faculty scrambling after Loudoun County Montessori school abruptly closes
Parents in northern Virginia are scrambling to find classrooms for their children just days after a Montessori school abruptly shut down, leaving families and faculty members frustrated.
Parents in northern Virginia are scrambling to find classrooms for their children just days after a Montessori school abruptly shut down, leaving families and faculty members frustrated.
Man arrested over a decade after series of rapes near DC college campuses
D.C. police announced the arrest of a suspect after a series of sexual assaults in off-campus apartments between 2008 and 2012.
D.C. police announced the arrest of a suspect after a series of sexual assaults in off-campus apartments between 2008 and 2012.
Experts try to calm consumer's concerns as port worker strike enters second day
As operations at ports along the East and Gulf coasts remain at a halt, businesses and consumers are bracing for the possible impact on goods if worker strikes last for weeks.
As operations at ports along the East and Gulf coasts remain at a halt, businesses and consumers are bracing for the possible impact on goods if worker strikes last for weeks.
Watch: Heroic Indiana officer rescues toddler with autism from drowning
An Indiana police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a three-year-old boy with autism who was found drowning in a backyard swimming pool.
An Indiana police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a three-year-old boy with autism who was found drowning in a backyard swimming pool.
17 year-old-dead, 2 teens injured after a vehicle collided with light pole in Maryland
A fatal vehicle collision left one teen girl dead and two other teens injured in Montgomery County.
A fatal vehicle collision left one teen girl dead and two other teens injured in Montgomery County.
‘Life is broken now’: Mother says son was murdered in Silver Spring days before 19th birthday
The pain of a grief-stricken mother resonated in her trembling voice Wednesday morning as she spoke to FOX 5 about the death of her son who was gunned down in a Silver Spring park just two days before his 19th birthday.
The pain of a grief-stricken mother resonated in her trembling voice Wednesday morning as she spoke to FOX 5 about the death of her son who was gunned down in a Silver Spring park just two days before his 19th birthday.
Investigators probe Tennessee plastics factory after deaths during Helene flooding
Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.
Tennessee state authorities are investigating the company behind a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away in Hurricane Helene floodwaters. Two died, and five are still missing.