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Freedom 250 Grand Prix street closures, attraction impacts, what you can't bring

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is just days away! Here's what you need to know.

Maryland man arrested, charged with peeping Tom incidents in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Police say they're searching for any more potential victims of a peeping Tom in the community.

Rabies-positive bat found in Anne Arundel County; health officials issue alert

A bat found in Anne Arundel County tested positive for rabies, prompting a health alert for anyone who may have had contact with it.

Vehicles broken into during funeral at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery: police

Thieves stole purses and wallets from six unlocked vehicles parked at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery during a funeral service on Friday afternoon.

Virginia 2026 primary elections: Who's running in the Republican primary for Virginia's 7th District?

Three Republican candidates are fighting for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, looking to flip the district that used to be represented by…

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, acco…

DC’s first Youth Impact Fest connects young people and police to curb crime

D.C. police officers set aside their standard patrol duties Friday to gather with young residents and their families for the first-ever Youth Im…

Loudoun schools superintendent questioned in Congress over alleged locker room incidents

LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence faced scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday over student safety, parent transparency and the handling of allege…

Romanian man gets 2 years in prison for 'swatting' congressmembers, threatening Trump

Thomasz Szabo led an online group that made dozens of bomb threats and swatting calls to the homes of prominent U.S. officials including dozens…

Student charged after bringing loaded gun to Gaithersburg High School, police say

A Gaithersburg High School student was arrested after police say he brought a loaded handgun to school.

Attack on Iran would have low support in US, poll finds

Most Americans would oppose the U.S. initiating an attack on Iran, a new poll found, as tensions with the country continue to rise and bring the…

MCPD asking public to identify street takeover suspects

Montgomery County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects from a car meet up early Sunday morning.

Driver flees after striking ICE agent's cruiser with car in Prince George's County: police

New video obtained by FOX 5 shows the tense moments in a Prince George's County shopping plaza after nearby businesses say a driver struck an IC…

MS-13 fugitive arrested in Maryland, faces charges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested Luis Antonio Garcia Garcia—an MS-13 fugitive originally wanted by El Salvador’s authorities—d…

Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador over 'administrative error'

The U.S. government says it mistakenly deported a Maryland man to El Salvador as part of the Trump administration's recent immigration reforms.

Rachel Morin murder: Maryland lawmaker confronts Mayorkas over 'failure' involving illegal immigrant suspect

Republican Maryland Rep. Andy Harris on Tuesday morning sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, asking why a DNA sample…

MD, VA MS-13 gang heads convicted in massive murder, drug, extortion and racketeering conspiracy

The DEA, joined by the FBI, Justice Department, Homeland Security Investigations and local police, announced the convictions of three MS-13 gang…

Mobile unit offering COVID-19 vaccines in underserved communities

As most mass vaccination sites across the country and in the DMV have now closed, there are many underserved communities that still need help wi…