Mobile fingerprinting unit for background checks going to Maryland high school Thursday
FOX 5 learned a mobile fingerprinting unit will be making its way to Northwest High School Thursday as part of the county-wide "surge" to update background checks and clearances after a damming Montgomery County Inspector General report released over the summer accused Maryland's largest school system of not properly vetting hundreds of thousands of school employees.
FOX 5 learned a mobile fingerprinting unit will be making its way to Northwest High School Thursday as part of the county-wide "surge" to update background checks and clearances after a damming Montgomery County Inspector General report released over the summer accused Maryland's largest school system of not properly vetting hundreds of thousands of school employees.
Alligator reportedly spotted in Maryland
A FOX 5 viewer shared video of what appears to be an alligator in a small pond in Germantown.
A FOX 5 viewer shared video of what appears to be an alligator in a small pond in Germantown.
$10K reward as police investigate string of armed robberies at Maryland gas stations
Montgomery County Police are investigating several armed robberies at local gas stations, with the suspect allegedly wielding a kitchen knife.
Montgomery County Police are investigating several armed robberies at local gas stations, with the suspect allegedly wielding a kitchen knife.
Ride On Bus crash leaves 1 dead in Germantown
A person was fatally struck by a Ride On bus in Germantown Thursday evening, prompting a road closure and significant traffic delays in the area.
A person was fatally struck by a Ride On bus in Germantown Thursday evening, prompting a road closure and significant traffic delays in the area.
Mom claims Northwest High School ignored bullying before teen’s death: lawsuit
The mother of a Northwest High School student has filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging the school system failed to protect her son, whose body was found in early 2022.
The mother of a Northwest High School student has filed a lawsuit against the school district alleging the school system failed to protect her son, whose body was found in early 2022.
Police search for suspects in Germantown ATM thefts
Montgomery County Police are searching for suspects accused of stealing ATMs from two gas stations overnight.
Montgomery County Police are searching for suspects accused of stealing ATMs from two gas stations overnight.
Maryland judge finds evidence for probable cause, holding student in attempted murder case
A Maryland judge ruled on Friday that there is sufficient evidence to hold 16-year-old Jaiden Ochieng on attempted murder charges related to a March incident in Germantown.
A Maryland judge ruled on Friday that there is sufficient evidence to hold 16-year-old Jaiden Ochieng on attempted murder charges related to a March incident in Germantown.
Thieves crash car into Germantown grocery store in attempt to steal ATM
Montgomery County police are searching for a pair of thieves, accused of crashing a car into a Giant supermarket in an attempt to steal an ATM from the store.
Montgomery County police are searching for a pair of thieves, accused of crashing a car into a Giant supermarket in an attempt to steal an ATM from the store.
Parents confront Northwest High School officials over delayed notification of student’s gun arrest
Parents in Montgomery County expressed frustration during a heated meeting Tuesday with Northwest High School officials after a student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.
Parents in Montgomery County expressed frustration during a heated meeting Tuesday with Northwest High School officials after a student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.
16 year old arrested with loaded gun, charged with attempted murder in Maryland; police
Montgomery County police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old with attempted first-degree murder following a shooting near Northwest High School.
Montgomery County police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old with attempted first-degree murder following a shooting near Northwest High School.
Maryland Islamic tutor accused of sexually abusing teen while she read the Quran
A 65-year-old Islamic tutor is accused of sexually abusing a teenager he was hired to teach. Detectives believe there may be more victims out there who have yet to come forward.
A 65-year-old Islamic tutor is accused of sexually abusing a teenager he was hired to teach. Detectives believe there may be more victims out there who have yet to come forward.
Four teens arrested after Germantown shooting and police chase; 1 gun recovered
A shooting in a Germantown neighborhood led to a police chase that ended in four arrests Monday evening.
A shooting in a Germantown neighborhood led to a police chase that ended in four arrests Monday evening.
Motorized hospital bed sparks deadly fire in Germantown
Authorities say a motorized hospital bed sparked a deadly house fire that killed a man and displaced several other family members in Montgomery County.
Authorities say a motorized hospital bed sparked a deadly house fire that killed a man and displaced several other family members in Montgomery County.
Mass casuality multi-vehicle collision in Maryland causes delays
Montgomery County officials are on the scene of what is being called a mass casualty collision in Germantown.
Montgomery County officials are on the scene of what is being called a mass casualty collision in Germantown.
Maryland man dies after altercation with neighbor, family seeks answers
A Montgomery County man has passed away following a heated altercation with his neighbor nearly three weeks ago.
A Montgomery County man has passed away following a heated altercation with his neighbor nearly three weeks ago.
Montgomery County church teacher charged with sexually abusing multiple minors
A Germantown man has been charged with sexually abusing minors at the church where he worked as a teacher, and police believe there may be additional victims.
A Germantown man has been charged with sexually abusing minors at the church where he worked as a teacher, and police believe there may be additional victims.
Teenage brothers sentenced to life in prison for gang-related Germantown murder
Brothers, Malik and Malachi Hney, were sentenced to life in prison Tuesday with all but 30 years suspended.
Brothers, Malik and Malachi Hney, were sentenced to life in prison Tuesday with all but 30 years suspended.
Wegmans tractor-trailer fire shuts down several lanes in Germantown
Montgomery County officials are on the scene of a tractor-trailer fire in Germantown.
Montgomery County officials are on the scene of a tractor-trailer fire in Germantown.
Woman dead, man stabbed at Germantown mobile home park
Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating after a woman was found dead at a Germantown mobile home park.
Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating after a woman was found dead at a Germantown mobile home park.
Driver crashes into Hallmark Store in Montgomery County
Police continue to investigate a driver accidentally hitting the accelerator instead of the brake and crashing into a Hallmark Store in Montgomery County.
Police continue to investigate a driver accidentally hitting the accelerator instead of the brake and crashing into a Hallmark Store in Montgomery County.