Man sentenced for murder of Maryland father, dumping body in woods

DeAngelo McRoy was sentenced to 30 years in prison, plus a suspended life sentence, for the 2024 murder of Delondre Sawyer.

Rabbi sues over gun ban in houses of worship

FOX 5 has heard from a local rabbi suing Montgomery County over its new gun control law, which prohibits carrying firearms at several locations across the county.

Montgomery County police warn about gold bar scams

Montgomery County police are warning residents about imposter scams in which callers pressure victims into handing over money or gold bars to strangers.

Man killed in crash with stolen car that had 7 kids inside

A stolen car with only seven kids inside crashed into another car in Montgomery County early Tuesday morning, killing a man, according to police.

Man killed, another injured in 3-vehicle Montgomery County crash

A man was killed in a crash involving three vehicles in Silver Spring Thursday night, Montgomery County police said.

Missing swimmer found dead in Potomac River, third this summer

The body of a missing 25-year-old man was pulled from the Potomac River on Thursday. Three people have drowned around the same section of the river in just over a month.

Search for missing swimmer in Potomac River to continue Thursday

For the third time this summer, a search operation is underway downstream of Great Falls after another swimmer disappeared in the Potomac River.

More pushback against new data centers across DMV

Pushback against new data center development is growing across the D.C. region, with the latest unfolding in Alexandria, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland.

Montgomery County Public Schools to enforce bell to bell cellphone ban this fall

Montgomery County Public Schools is preparing for one of its biggest changes to student life in years with a bell‑to‑bell ban on cellphone use for all students.

Outrage in Montgomery County over elimination of $692 property tax credit

Montgomery County neighbors and leaders are expressing outrage over the county council’s decision to eliminate the Income Tax Offset Credit for the current year.

Driver killed after vehicle crashes into tree in Silver Spring

A driver is dead after investigators say the man crashed the vehicle he was driving into a tree along a road in Silver Spring. 

Gun rights group to sue Montgomery County over new bill revising gun laws

Montgomery County signed a new bill into law Monday that revises several of its gun regulations, including rules on so‑called ghost guns and restrictions on possessing firearms in public places.

Montgomery County officials reach deal to acquire White’s Ferry landing

Montgomery County officials have confirmed a deal has been reached with the owners of White's Ferry to acquire the ferry operations and the dock area in Poolesville.