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Frederick, MD

Capitol Heights, MD

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. - Authorities have released photos of two persons of interest in connection to a deadly Capitol Heights hit-and-run. The deadly crash happened Sunday around 12:45 p.m. in the 6700 block of Calmos Street. Investigators say the driver and passenger were traveling northbound on Calmos Street in a...

Photos of persons of interest released in connection to deadly Capitol Heights hit-and-run: police

Prince George's County, MD

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. - Authorities say a man is dead and two others were injured in a shooting Wednesday in Prince George's County. The shooting was reported at 8:45 p.m. in the 6000 Block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway in Capitol Heights. Officers found a man suffering from gunshot...

1 dead, 2 injured in Capitol Heights shooting

Montgomery County, MD

Germantown, MD

GERMANTOWN, Md. - Authorities have arrested a man they say was walking around a Germantown apartment complex armed with an assault rifle while randomly knocking on doors. Officers say Trevor Copeland, 30, of Silver Spring was arrested Thursday. Investigators in Montgomery County say they had received reports of a man...

Man armed with assault rifle while knocking on random doors in Germantown arrested, charged

Washington, DC

WASHINGTON - A man remains hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in northeast D.C. The hit-and-run happened at 9:40 p.m. in the 1400 block of H Street. The man was unconscious and not breathing when help arrived. He was transported to the hospital. Investigators are continuing...

Man hospitalized after hit-and-run in DC; police search for striking vehicle

WASHINGTON - An 11-year-old boy was arrested by D.C. Police and is facing charges in connection with at least three robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon offenses. In one incident, the suspect allegedly tells the victim, "Give me your phone, or I'll shoot you," and, "Haha I got you," later, according to a police report released on Tuesday.

11-year-old DC boy arrested in connection with robbery, assault cases: police

Wheaton, MD

Business owners near the Wheaton Metro Station are concerned about crime. Montgomery County police released a new surveillance video of a convenience store robbery Wednesday. The owner speaks exclusively to FOX 5’s Shomari Stone.

Wheaton business owner speaks after brazen theft

Fairfax County, VA

Falls Church, VA

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Two teenagers have been arrested after a drug-related robbery led to the killings of a high school student and another man in a Fairfax County apartment complex on Memorial Day. Police say they were called to the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane in Falls Church...

2 teens arrested after high school student killed during drug related robbery in Fairfax Co: police

Two people were killed, and two others were injured after a shooting and stabbing at an apartment complex in the Falls Church section of Fairfax County. Police responded around 3:30 p.m. to the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane. At a press conference Monday, Fairfax County Police deputy chief Eli...

2 men dead in Memorial Day shooting at Falls Church apartment complex; 2 juveniles stabbed

WASHINGTON - Authorities have arrested a D.C. woman they say doused an occupied vehicle with a flammable liquid before setting it on fire, injuring a man and woman inside. The alleged attack happened Monday just before 6:20 p.m. in the 3900 block of 4th Street in the District. Officers say 49-year-old Diane Williams was involved in a dispute with the occupants. They say she approached the parked vehicle and doused it with a flammable liquid. They say she then set it on fire.

Woman arrested after dousing occupied vehicle with flammable liquid, setting it on fire: police

4 people are victims in a shooting and stabbing incident near 2226 Pimmit Run lane in the Falls Church section of Fairfax County. At present, 2 persons were shot and are dead; and 2 more injured with non-life threatening stab wounds. ◀︎ ▶︎. ▼. According to Fairfax County Police,...

2 dead, 2 injured in shooting & stabbing incident in Falls Church

WASHINGTON - A shooting in broad daylight in Northeast sent a man to the hospital, and police are now looking for the suspect. D.C. police responded to the 1400 block of H Street Northeast Tuesday afternoon around 12:45 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene of the crime, they found...

1 man shot near busy H Street Corridor

Leesburg, VA

LEESBURG, Va. - A substitute teacher is facing charges Wednesday after word got around that she was drunk in the school's cafeteria. When the Leesburg Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to Tuscarora High School found out, they approached the sub – 28-year-old Rhiannon Blakeman – and determined she was intoxicated. The SRO also caught Blakeman with the alcoholic drinks on her, police said.

Substitute teacher charged after showing up to Tuscarora High School drunk

Loudoun County, VA

A Loudoun County teacher who was arrested Wednesday is accused of being drunk in school. Police said it happened at Tuscarora High School a little after one this afternoon. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal reports from Leesburg with what we know so far.

Leesburg substitute teacher charged with public intoxication

Woodbridge, VA

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - A Prince William County man was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after police say he kicked a kitten in the head multiple times causing its death. Police say Frederick Grant Pierce, 18, of the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Place in Woodbridge was arrested Friday.

Woodbridge man charged with animal cruelty after police say he kicked kitten in head

WASHINGTON - Have you seen Aliya Payton?. The 1-year-old has been missing for nearly two weeks, and D.C. police is now asking the public to help find her. The toddler was last seen in the 3200 block of Buena Vista Terrace in Southeast on Thursday, May 18. But police said they weren't notified she was missing until Wednesday.

DC baby missing for 2 weeks

Suitland, MD

Riverdale Park, MD

The arrest of Baby K is a relief for many. The 15-year-old accused of trying to kill a student on a school bus was wanted for almost a month. He was caught in Riverdale Tuesday evening. School leaders held a town hall with police Wednesday to address community concerns. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu reports from outside the event at Suitland Elementary School.

School officials hold town hall after Baby K's arrest

Manassas, VA

MANASSAS, Va. - Drivers encountered delays Tuesday after a dump truck struck overhead cables in Manassas. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. on Route 28 and Yorkshire Lane. No injuries were reported.

Delays in Manassas after dump truck strikes overhead cables

Virginia State

Mclean, VA

MCLEAN, Va. - When Cooper Middle School sent out a letter to families about the College Partnership Program, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office declared it as "unlawful discrimination," according to the Commonwealth’s Human Rights Act. "Well, the mission was not alarming. I think it’s fabulous that a middle...

Virginia AG settles with Cooper Middle School over 'unlawfully discriminatory' college prep flyer

Burtonsville, MD

BELTSVILLE, Md. - A Maryland man made a lucky mistake after he won $50,000 on a lottery scratch-off ticket he never meant to buy. The 40-year-old Prince George’s County resident said he bought the lucky ticket at a 7-Eleven in Burtonsville last week. Instead of just buying one, he...

Maryland man wins $50K lottery prize after accidentally buying extra scratch-off ticket

The D.C. region sees all kinds of weather -- floods, deadly lightning, baseball-sized hail, and even strong tornadoes. FOX 5 meteorologist Matthew Cappucci shares more on tornadoes in the DMV.

Tracking tornadoes throughout the DMV

A boil water advisory has been issued for Fort Lincoln, Woodridge and Langdon Neighborhoods and residents are advised to boil water before use. Service is expected to be restored by Tuesday.

Boil Water Advisory issued for Northeast D.C.

Fort Detrick, MD

Braddock Heights, MD

Walkersville, MD

Buckeystown, MD

Ijamsville, MD

Urbana, MD

Middletown, MD

Adamstown, MD

Monrovia, MD

New Market, MD

Jefferson, MD

Doubs, MD

Lewistown, MD

Woodsboro, MD

Hyattstown, MD

Myersville, MD

Libertytown, MD

Tuscarora, MD

New Midway, MD

Burkittsville, MD

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Fatal Frederick stabbing victim identified; police investigating

FREDERICK, M.d. (FOX 5 DC) - The victim in a fatal stabbing has been identified by Frederick Police as they continue to search for a suspect....

Fatal Frederick stabbing victim identified; police investigating

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