Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve

Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility

The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.

140 DUI arrests since Thanksgiving as Montgomery County ramps up New Year’s Eve patrols

Montgomery County police say they will have extra officers on the roads and in communities ahead of New Year’s Eve, with a focus on stopping drunk drivers and keeping celebrations safe.

Maryland woman arrested after ramming VSP cruiser during Beltway pursuit: police

A Virginia state trooper was injured after a stolen vehicle rammed a police cruiser during a late-night pursuit that began in Alexandria and continued onto the Capital Beltway, according to state police.

Animal control officer charged after choking small elderly terrier in Culpeper, dog euthanized: police

An animal control officer in Culpeper is facing an animal cruelty charge after investigators say he choked a small elderly dog until it lost consciousness during a restraint attempt, according to Culpeper County's Sheriff's Office.

Woman killed after being struck by two vehicles in Fairfax County: police

A 53-year-old woman was killed after being struck by two vehicles Monday evening while standing in a travel lane in Merrifield, according to Fairfax County police.

Woman pistol-whipped, shots fired outside venue in Northwest DC: Police search for suspect

Metropolitan Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of pistol-whipping a woman and firing a gun outside an establishment in Northwest Washington.

McLean man charged with sending Google Voice death threat to federal employee, lying to investigators

A McLean man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he sent a threatening message to a federal employee and later lied to investigators who questioned him about the alleged threat.

Man faces 32 charges after six-month Fairfax vehicle break-in spree

A 30-year-old man is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he was linked to a months-long series of vehicle break-ins and thefts across the county.

$6.2M in new Virginia funding aims to train workers for trades, tech and aviation jobs

Millions of dollars in new state funding are headed to job training programs across Virginia, with a focus on preparing students and workers for careers in skilled trades, technology, aviation and emerging industries.

18-wheeler catches fire, shuts down 3rd Street Tunnel in Northwest DC

A tractor-trailer caught fire inside the northbound 3rd Street Tunnel in Northwest Washington, forcing a closure Tuesday morning.

Jan. 6 DC pipe bomb suspect due in court as defense seeks his release

The suspect charged in connection with the Jan. 6 pipe bomb investigation is due in federal court Tuesday, as his attorneys argue he should be released while the case moves forward.

Wala Blegay to serve as at-large councilmember for Prince George's County

One week after Prince George’s County at-large councilmember Calvin Hawkins resigned, a familiar face was chosen to fill his seat.  

Wind advisories remain in effect across DC region
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Cleanup continues across the DMV after fierce winds blew through with many areas seeing gusts around 50 miles per hour. FOX 5's David Kaplan is live in Rockville with more.

Man smashes driver's window with machete during road rage incident in Leesburg
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A Leesburg man is facing charges after police say he exited his vehicle with a machete and smashed another driver’s window during a road rage incident Monday morning.

Maryland man accused of kidnapping 13-yeaar-old girl from Kentucky
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A Silver Spring man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from Kentucky will be extradited there to face charges. The suspect appeared in court in Montgomery County on Monday, saying the entire incident was a "misunderstanding." FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.

Suspect in deadly attack on 2 National Guard members in DC appears in court

The man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard as they were patrolling in Washington, D.C. in November appeared in court on Monday. 

Wala Blegay to fill at-large councilmember seat for Prince George's County
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One week after Prince George’s County at-large councilmember Calvin Hawkins resigned, a familiar face was chosen to fill his seat. Hawkins' replacement will be representative for Ward 6, Wala Blegay. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live in Landover with more.

Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession

Cole's lawyers have filed a request for the prosecution to provide evidence of his confession, including any recordings.