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
The 2026 DowntownDC Holiday Market returns for its longest season yet: What to know
The DowntownDC Holiday Market returns for its longest season yet, bringing 40 days of shopping, food and live music to F Street NW in Penn Quarter.
Search underway for second suspect after teen charged in daylight Northwest DC shooting
D.C. police are searching for an additional suspect in a broad daylight shooting along 14th Street Northwest after a teenager was arrested and charged last month.
Two men killed after wrong-way driver triggers head-on crash on I-95 in Howard County
Two Maryland men died early Saturday morning when a wrong-way driver traveling southbound on northbound Interstate 95 in Elkridge collided head-on with another vehicle in a suspected alcohol- and speed-related crash.
Man wounded in Arlington Mill shooting, police searching for gunman
A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot on an Arlington sidewalk Thursday night. Police are searching for the shooter.
DC Beer Fest brings over 200 craft beers and 80 breweries to Nationals Park this weekend
DC Beer Fest returns to Nationals Park this weekend featuring unlimited tastings from over 80 craft breweries, live entertainment, and local food trucks.
Are Virginia ABC liquor stores open on Election Day? What to know about store hours
Here are the store hours for Virginia ABC liquor stores on Election Day and how the agency handles holiday closures.
Man shot, killed by security guard after stabbing person inside Waldorf bar: Police
A security guard shot and killed an armed man who stabbed a patron inside a Waldorf bar early Saturday morning.
DC and Virginia file federal lawsuit to block proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle
The District of Columbia and Virginia filed a federal lawsuit to block the proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, claiming the project is unlawful and poses severe traffic, environmental and airspace risks.
Driver killed, passenger hurt after car strikes pole, overturns in Silver Spring
A driver was killed and a passenger was injured after a car lost control, struck a utility pole and overturned on Randolph Road in Silver Spring early Saturday morning.
Manassas man killed, 3 injured after BMW crosses into oncoming traffic on Centreville Road
A 33-year-old Manassas man died and three others were hurt after a car crossed into oncoming traffic on Centreville Road early Saturday morning.