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
Maryland AG investigates fatal shooting involving Prince George’s County police officer
Maryland’s attorney general is investigating a fatal shooting involving a Prince George’s County police officer in Suitland.
Pennsylvania Avenue NW closed as wanted suspect barricades inside unit
A wanted suspect barricaded himself inside a Northwest D.C. unit after police tried to serve a warrant, closing part of Pennsylvania Avenue.
When is the first day of fall in Virginia? When foliage could start changing in 2026
Fall arrives in Virginia in September, but the first signs of changing leaves are still weeks away for most of the state.
Masked man charged after armed robbery at DC pharmacy ends with crash, foot chase
A D.C. man is charged after an armed robbery at a Northwest pharmacy ended with a crash and a foot chase, police said.
DC, Maryland and Virginia could see heavy rain, thunderstorms before drier Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms could bring heavy rain to the D.C. area Saturday before drier, cooler air moves in Sunday.
17-year-old charged as adult after stabbing coworker during Maryland parking lot argument: police
A 17-year-old is charged as an adult after a dispute between coworkers turned into a stabbing in a Frederick parking lot, deputies said.
Dulles officers seize 2,250 cartons of counterfeit Camel cigarettes worth more than $400K
CBP officers at Dulles seized 2,250 cartons of counterfeit Camel cigarettes shipped from Singapore and headed to Miami.
ICE files detainer on Great Falls murder suspect in Fairfax County
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has filed a detainer with Fairfax County for the Salvadoran man charged in the fatal stabbing of Carmen Lizet Puch near a Great Falls trail on Monday, according to FOX News.
What is khat? The stimulant behind an 847-pound Maryland airport seizure
An 847-pound seizure at a Maryland airport put khat in the spotlight. Here’s what to know about the plant and why it is controlled in the U.S.
2-month-old DC girl’s death ruled homicide after blunt-force injuries
D.C. police are investigating the death of a 2-month-old girl after the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.