Tyler Thrasher
Tyler Thrasher is a Regional Digital Content Creator for FOX 5 NY, FOX 29 Philadelphia and FOX 5 DC.
Tyler started his news career at WRIC ABC 8News in Richmond, Virginia, as a photojournalist after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017.
Also affectionately known as "Thrash" — Tyler worked his way up through the newsroom, becoming a news reporter in Nov. 2019, right before the coronavirus pandemic hit. He covered events ranging from Richmond social justice movements, critical election cycles, and extensive coverage of efforts to change hazing laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also served as one of the team's sports anchors for local coverage.
After a few years, he ultimately stepped into a leadership role at 8News, serving as the station's Digital Executive Producer.
He is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree at University of Florida Online, studying Mass Communications in Digital Strategy.
Tyler has many hobbies like writing music, playing soccer, signing up to run local races and playing with his rescue dog, Bella.
The latest from Tyler Thrasher
Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Virginia raw oysters sickens 27 people
A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to raw Virginia oysters has sickened 27 people across 15 states, prompting a federal recall and harvest area closure.
Nor'easter could become Tropical Storm Josephine as coastal flooding hits Maryland, Virginia
A powerful nor’easter lashing the Mid-Atlantic coast with high water could take on tropical characteristics and become Tropical Storm Josephine as it pulls away from the DMV.
Suspects shatter glass doors at 9 Fairfax County restaurants in months-long burglary string
Detectives are searching for suspects connected to a string of nine overnight restaurant break-ins across Fairfax County.
Skeletal remains found in NW DC identified as 25-year-old homicide victim
Police have identified human skeletal remains found in Northwest D.C. in May as a 25-year-old man and are investigating his death as a homicide.
DC Snow Team tests plows and real-time tracking in dry run ahead of winter
The District’s Snow Team has wrapped up its annual five-day mobilization drill to prepare snowplows, restock salt supplies, and test new real-time tracking technology ahead of winter.
DC stabbing, armed threat under investigation inside NW residence
A man was hospitalized after an argument inside a Northwest D.C. residence escalated into a stabbing involving two suspects.
DC weekend weather: Gusty showers, a slight severe risk and a cool-down
Showers could linger overnight Friday into early Saturday morning as a cold front brings cooler temperatures in time for the weekend.
Tractor-trailer crashes on I-495 in Montgomery County occur just hours apart
Two tractor-trailer crashes occurred early Friday morning after blocking lanes on the outer loop of I-495 near Connecticut Avenue.
DC city official Talib Shakir killed after 2 electric scooters collide in Southeast
D.C. city official Talib Shakir, the Director of the Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs, has been identified as the man killed in an electric scooter collision in Southeast D.C. on Friday evening.
Hurricane Isaias could bring a wet, windy Sunday to DC, Maryland and Virginia
Hurricane Isaias remnants could bring rain, gusty winds and minor coastal flooding to DC, Maryland and Virginia on Sunday.