Utility Pole Snapped in Half After Early Morning Crash
A single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Fairland snapped a utility pole in half and caused road closures and power outages in the area, according to Montgomery County emergency officials. MCFRS chief spokesperson Pete Piringer said the crash occurred around 5am in the 2600 block of Briggs Chaney Road, between...
18-year-old man found shot in Northwest DC alley
The victim is believed to be a teenager or young adult.
Herrity blasts rising county spending as supervisors approve budget
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 on Tuesday to adopt a $5.7 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, with Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity casting the lone vote against the overall spending plan. On April 28, Supervisors voted 8-2 to reduce the real estate tax rate during, with Hunter...
» Homicide Defendant Accepts Plea Deal Following Mistrial
A homicide defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on May 6. Jakiem Miller, 28, was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon while armed, five counts of possession of a firearm during a...
Vietnam vet attacked with crowbar believes he was targeted in hate crime
LORTON, Va. - A Vietnam War veteran is speaking out just days after he was beaten with a crowbar at a Maryland laundromat. He spoke exclusively with FOX 5 about why he believes the attack was a hate crime. Vietnam veteran attacked with crowbar. What we know:. Edwin Salvatore Gonzalez...
Beltway back open following deadly crash involving pedestrian
WASHINGTON — A man was killed in a crash along the Beltway on Thursday, leaving outer loop lanes closed for several hours overnight. Lanes were back open to traffic just before 4 a.m. Friday. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Department were called to the westbound I-495 outer loop...
Francesca’s closes at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Has permanently closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. They had one of the longest closing sales I've seen outside of some of those rug shops. Then again, the demise of the fashion boutique chain was also a long one. Francesca's filed for bankruptcy over five years ago. Westfield is probably not losing sleep over this closure, as it has recently agreed to leases...
Police Warn Against Blocking Crosswalks Near Schools
Takoma Park Police are reminding drivers to keep school crosswalks clear and unobstructed at all times, following recent reports of vehicles parking or stopping in designated crosswalk areas near schools. According to police, blocking a crosswalk creates a serious safety hazard for crossing guards, students, parents, and other pedestrians. Vehicles...
Sprinklers extinguish fire inside Fairfax County shop
Sprinklers put out a fire that started inside a shop in West Falls Church.
Virginia man sentenced for precious metals Ponzi scheme
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A McLean man will spend more than four years behind bars after he was convicted of running a $1.5 million Ponzi scheme earlier this year. A judge handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Warith Deen Muhammad on Wednesday. Muhammad owned an operated a precious metal investment...

















