Man sentenced to 40 years for robbery, execution-style murder in Montgomery County

A 20-year-old man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with a robbery and execution-style murder in Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Fire destroys Gaithersburg hay barn, forces firefighters to shuttle water

An early morning fire tore through a barn filled with hay in Montgomery County on Monday, causing a partial collapse of the structure and forcing firefighters to shuttle water to the scene.

Virginia man in court after illegal car meet in Gaithersburg

The trial of a Virginia man arrested after a massive illegal car meet in Gaithersburg last month is set to begin Monday.

10 hospitalized after carbon monoxide emergency at Gaithersburg apartments; 51 evaluated

Ten adults and children were taken to hospitals after high carbon monoxide levels were reported at Streamside Apartments in Gaithersburg. Fifty-one residents were evaluated.

Maryland man gets 54 years for setting off pipe bomb in home

A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison this week for explosives and firearms charges after a pipe bomb went off inside his home last year.

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.

Small plane lands safely at Montgomery County Airpark after landing gear concern

A small plane made a safe landing at Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg on Friday after the pilot reported possible trouble with the aircraft’s landing gear, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.

Video shows tensions flare at Maryland early voting site as delegate, union leader allege assault

A Maryland state delegate and a union leader are accusing each other of assault after a confrontation outside an early voting site in Gaithersburg, an incident captured on video and now under police review.

Maryland delegate accused of assaulting union leader, congresswoman intervenes

Local authorities and political figures are responding after a physical altercation broke out at the Bohrer Park Activity Center early voting site in Gaithersburg on Thursday.

Truck crashes into Gaithersburg church

A Montgomery County church that serves hundreds of families each week is cleaning up after a pickup truck crashed into the building, causing significant structural damage. 

FOX 5 Zip Trip kicks off 2026 season in Gaithersburg

FOX 5 kicked off its first Zip Trip of the year Friday, starting the summer tradition in Gaithersburg!

Gaithersburg man killed, car found crashed miles away: police
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Police are investigating a homicide after a Gaithersburg man was found shot inside his home, while his car was later discovered crashed miles away with no one inside. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports. 

Teen charged after bringing loaded gun to Gaithersburg High School
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A Gaithersburg High School student was arrested after police say he brought a loaded handgun to school. Police say the 17-year-old is being charged as an adult. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.

Hundreds rally to save Wootton High School

Hundreds of Wootton High families rallied against relocating the school on Monday night as Board of Education members held a public hearing on the plan to move the school to Gaithersburg. 

Black History Month: New exhibit honors Maryland's Black heroes
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This Black History Month, we are featuring an exhibit and activities that honor Maryland's Black heroes. FOX 5’S Gwen Tolbart is in Gaithersburg with more on the hands-on experience.