Local police departments explore new recruiting efforts, look to Latino communities to pick up staff
Prince George’s County Police tells FOX 5 they’re planning to recruit in Puerto Rico as departments across expand their reach trying to compete for the best recruits amid staffing shortages and rising crime.
Several suspicious fires in Gaithersburg under investigation, Montgomery County fire officials say
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue say a person of interest is in custody in connection to several suspicious fires that broke out in Gaithersburg Sunday morning, including vehicle fires and a structure fire.
Armed thieves rob shopper at gunpoint outside Wheaton Mall
Detectives in Montgomery County are looking for two people who robbed a shopper at gunpoint outside Westfield Wheaton Mall on Wednesday.
Montgomery County council employee used funds for personal use, officials say
The Montgomery County Inspector General concluded an inquiry of misconduct by a County Council employee on Friday.
School community rallies around Maryland student with autism after fight caught on camera
The special needs student who was involved in a fight at a Montgomery County high school was embraced by the school's community at a football game in a show of support.
Investigation into promotion of Principal Joel Beidleman finds ‘significant and troubling failures'
An investigation into a Montgomery County principal finds "significant and troubling failures" according to a report released Thursday.
Off-duty Pentagon officer pleads guilty to second-degree murder in controversial Takoma Park shooting
A Pentagon police officer, who was off duty at the time when police say he shot and killed two people as they were driving away, is now pleading guilty to second-degree murder as part of a new plea deal.
2 wanted for armed robbery at Germantown 7-Eleven
Two suspects are wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Germantown 7-Eleven, Montgomery County police say.
New healthy meal and drink requirements go into effect at Montgomery County restaurants Sept. 15
Full implementation of Montgomery County's "Healthy Meals for Children" legislation will go into effect September 15.
Man in critical after struck by vehicle in Silver Spring
Drivers can expect delays in Silver Spring after a man was struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning.
Montgomery County police hold public meeting on new plan to use drones as first responders
Police in Montgomery County are set to detail a new plan to use drones as first responders.
Payphone in Chevy Chase dials up humor and history
A local resident gave new life - and a new voice - to a piece of history.
Teen busted running ‘pseudo chop-shop’ out of Rockville home: police
Authorities in Montgomery County arrested a teen they say was running a 'pseudo chop-shop' out of his Rockville home.
Gaithersburg woman confesses to stabbing, killing boyfriend just days before his 21st birthday
A Gaithersburg woman has been charged with stabbing and killing her boyfriend just days before his 21st birthday, police say.
DMV Crime Watch: PG Co. police officer under investigation, inmate escapes DC hospital, teens charged in brawl
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.
2 pedestrians hit in same area in Gaithersburg, police say
Two pedestrians were hit in the same area in Gaithersburg Saturday evening, police say.
5 teens arrested in connection with violent brawl after high school football game in Bethesda
Authorities have arrested and charged five teens they say were involved in a violent brawl after a football game between Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and Walter Johnson High School.
Montgomery County police dog found safe after going missing
Authorities say a Montgomery County police dog that had gone missing has been found safe and unharmed.
Car collides with Montgomery County school bus with 30 students onboard: police
A school bus carrying 30 students and a car collided in Montgomery County Thursday afternoon.
Montgomery County's first sports betting venue opens in North Bethesda
A new Fanduel sportsbook at Sports & Social is now open for business in North Bethesda's Pike & Rose neighborhood.