Prosecutors seek harsher penalties for dealers in effort to combat overdose deaths
Efforts to combat overdose deaths by imposing harsher penalties on those who supply drugs are gaining momentum both nationwide and locally.
Maryland man charged with online sexual solicitation of minor: police
Maryland State Police arrested a man after they say an investigation developed evidence of the online sexual solicitation of a minor.
Metal detectors being considered for Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools may see metal detectors this year. The new Chief Safety and Compliance Officer, former Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones, raised the possible added security measure in a recent interview.
Reston man charged with sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl in store
A Reston man is now behind bars, accused in the disturbing sexual assault of a child inside a busy store at a Fairfax County shopping center.
Shooting victim seeks help at DC firehouse; 2 others found wounded nearby
Authorities are investigating after three people were shot in northeast Washington late Tuesday night.
Charles County man raped, beat house cleaner at gunpoint for hours, Sheriff's Office says
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shocking case of kidnap and rape that left the victim with multiple injuries, including a possible fractured jaw.
Thieves hit Dick’s, Lululemon in Gaithersburg; officer struck during getaway
Three thieves are on the loose after a shoplifting spree in Gaithersburg ended with a police officer hurt.
Man dead after shooting near DC’s Marvin Gaye Park
A man remains hospitalized after a shooting near Marvin Gaye Park in northeast D.C.
2-year-old hospitalized after handling suspected drug residue; father charged with neglect
A 2-year-old boy was hospitalized after police said he was handling illegal drug residue while in the care of his father at their Woodbridge home.
Fairfax County teacher, coach suspended after charged with sexual solicitation of minor
Fairfax County Public School officials say a teacher and football coach at a McLean high school has been suspended after being arrested on charges related to the sexual solicitation of a minor online.
Gunman shot, killed by officer in Alexandria condominium complex stairwell: police
Authorities say an armed person was shot and killed by an officer Monday night in Alexandria.
Investigation underway after 16-year-old shot at Frederick County apartment complex clubhouse
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what led up to a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy injured.
Man charged with killing 6-year-old in Temple Hills, King St. Oyster Bar reopens after deadly shooting, AU student charged with voyeurism
FOX 5 is keeping an eye on crime in your community. Here's a look at some of the most notable stories from across the DMV this week.
Fairfax restaurant owner offers up reward for information on repeat dine-and-dasher
A Fairfax County restaurant owner has taken to social media in hopes of catching a thief who has been stealing food using DoorDash.
1 adult, 2 teens charged in deadly shooting in Prince George's County
A man and two juveniles have been charged in a deadly shooting in Prince George’s County, police say.
Shooting near bus stop in Oxon Hill leaves 1 man in critical condition
A man is in critical condition Wednesday night, following a shooting in Prince George’s County.
Scooter thefts surge in DC, Metro Transit Police reports
Metro Transit Police officials published a video on social media this week, noting that scooter thefts are on the rise.
King Street Oyster Bar reopens after deadly shooting
The King Street Oyster Bar in Northeast D.C. has reopened after a four-day closure ordered by Police Chief Pamela Smith in response to a quadruple shooting that occurred over the weekend.
Karon Blake shooting: murder trial begins for DC employee
The trial of Jason Lewis, a D.C. government employee accused of shooting and killing 13-year-old Karon Blake began Tuesday with jury selection.
Thief steals nearly $15K worth of liquor from Northwest DC shop
D.C. Police are investigating after nearly $15,000 of liquor was stolen in a heist in Northwest and police want your help catching the suspect.