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fox5dc.comPolice seek help identifying preschool-aged girl found early Tuesday morning in DCD.C. Police are asking for the public's help to identify a preschool-aged girl who was found early Tuesday morning on a street in northwest Washington. Officers located the child, believed to be between four and five years old, around 3:18 a.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street. Investigators describe the girl as a Black female, approximately 3 feet tall and weighing between 40 and 50 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was found wearing a red shirt, tan pants, and pink-and-black shoes. Anyone with information regarding her identity or the location of her family is urged to contact police at 202-576-6768.
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fox5dc.comPolice investigate deadly stabbing in WheatonMontgomery County police are investigating a fatal stabbing after a man was found wounded behind a Wheaton shopping center early Monday morning and later died at the hospital, authorities said. Officers responded around 12:30 a.m. to the 12000 block of Georgia Avenue, where they located the victim suffering from stab wounds to the chest. No suspect information is currently available, and investigators have not released details regarding who they are looking for. Police have not yet publicly identified the victim. Homicide investigators remained on the scene through the morning, searching the rear parking lot of the shopping plaza, which houses several businesses including a grocery store, restaurants, and a bank. Forensic technicians were seen photographing the scene and collecting evidence from a vehicle parked in the lot. According to Montgomery County crime statistics, 12 homicides had been reported since January 1, potentially making making this case the county's 13th homicide of the year.
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fox5dc.comDC weather: Sunny, mild afternoon near 70 degrees follows chilly Monday startA chilly Monday morning with isolated patchy fog will give way to sunny skies and mild temperatures near 71 degrees across the Washington, D.C. region, Grab the jacket! Chilly morning temperatures will start in the 30s and 40s across the region. Isolated patches of dense fog across parts of the area could also impact the early morning commute. High pressure dominating the region will keep skies dry and daytime highs seasonal, reaching on Monday afternoon. Mild, sunny weather is also expected for Tuesday. Dry conditions and warm temperatures are expected to continue across the region through the end of the week ahead of an approaching cold front. Daytime highs could approach the upper 70s by Friday. Saturday's Halloween trick-or-treating forecast also looks dry and comfortable. High pressure will weaken toward the end of the weekend, bringing the next chance of rain showers late Sunday into Monday.
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fox5dc.com2 Maryland men arrested after assaulting deputies in Fauquier County: policeTwo Maryland men are facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during a disturbance in Bealeton on Friday night. Fauquier County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported physical altercation at an apartment complex on Willow Drive, when police say that two men at the scene became disorderly. When deputies attempted to detain 27-year-old Jalen Samuels, he reportedly resisted and assaulted a deputy. Samuels was subdued with a Taser and taken into custody. Immediately following his arrest, police say a second man, 25-year-old Isaac Decarlo, began fighting with the responding deputies and was also apprehended. It is unclear if the deputies sustained any injuries during the alleged assault. Police have also yet to say what sparked the inital altercation. Samuels is charged with obstruction of justice and assault against a law enforcement officer. Decarlo faces two counts of obstruction of justice and three counts of assault against a law enforcement officer. Both men were transported to the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center, where they are currently being held without bond.
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fox5dc.comTeen killed, teen suspect sought after Sunday morning shooting in Northeast DCA shooting in Northeast D.C. left a teenage boy dead Sunday morning as police search for the alleged teenage shooter. Officers responded to the 200 block of 46th Street at approximately 8:36 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police discovered an unconscious teen male who was not breathing and suffering from a gunshot wound. The teenager was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The identity and age of the victim has yet to be released, along with a motive for the shooting. Police have issued a preliminary lookout for the suspected shooter, described as a 16-year-old, who was last seen wearing black pajama pants and is believed to be armed with a handgun. Anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspect's whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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fox5dc.comDC police ramp up search for suspect in Northwest triple shootingAuthorities are reissuing a public appeal for information regarding a triple shooting that occurred six weeks ago in Northwest D.C. On September 13, police responded to reports of gunfire in the 1900 block of 9th Street NW. Upon arrival, officers discovered three men suffering from gunshot wounds. All three victims were transported to a local hospital and survived their injuries. While all the victims are recovering, the investigation remains highly active. Investigators are currently searching for a male suspect who was captured on video, and was last seen fleeing the area in a white car. The identity of the suspect, along with a motive for the shooting are still unknown. Police are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any additional information regarding the September incident to contact DC police immediately.
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fox5dc.comSuspect kicks back with soda in middle of DC break-inThe Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a man they say broke into a building in Southeast D.C. last month. Security camera footage showed the suspect had enough time to relax with a drink in the middle of the break-in. The break-in happened on Sept. 20, just after 3:15 p.m., at a building on Barnaby Road in Southeast. One of the suspects, according to MPD, was caught on security cameras, walking around inside. Police didn't say how long the man was inside, but the footage showed that he had enough time to take a second to sit down on a couch to enjoy the soda he was carrying. Footage shared by the MPD showed the man walking around, making sure to grab his drink left on the coffee table before walking out. According to police, the suspects took property from the place, but officials did not say how much. Police also alluded to multiple suspects in this case, but did not say how many people they might be looking for. The MPD is offering a $1,000 reward for anyone who has information about the man in the released security video. Police asked anyone who knows anything to contact investigators by calling 202-727-9099, or texting 50411.
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fox5dc.comMarine Corps Marathon 2026: Course map, road closures and race scheduleThousands of runners will hit the pavement across the DMV on Sunday, Oct. 25, for the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon. Often called "The People's Marathon," the massive event takes participants on a scenic journey past some of the most recognizable landmarks in Arlington and the nation's capital. Here is what runners and spectators need to know about the 2026 Marine Corps Marathon route and timeline. ## Course map The Marine Corps Marathon features a USATF-certified 26.2-mile course. The route begins in Arlington, Virginia, on Route 110 between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. From there, runners will cross into Washington, D.C., touring Georgetown, Rock Creek Parkway, and the National Mall before looping back. Runners will cross the 14th Street Bridge back into Virginia, wind through Crystal City, and finish the race on an uphill stretch culminating at the Marine Corps War Memorial. ## Road closures The marathon will prompt extensive, rolling road closures across Arlington and Washington, D.C., beginning as early as 3 a.m. Sunday. In Arlington, major routes like Route 110, Lynn Street, Fort Myer Drive and the Marine Corps War Memorial Access Road will be completely shut down to traffic by 3 a.m. Key connections like the Route 110 ramp from Washington Boulevard and North Moore Street will remain closed until 6 p.m. In Washington, D.C., closures will begin at 3:45 a.m. around the National Mall, including Jefferson and Madison Drives. By 5:30 a.m., closures will expand to include the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Canal Road, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, and portions of Independence and Pennsylvania Avenues. Most closures in the District are scheduled to lift between noon and 2 p.m., while closures in Crystal City—including Long Bridge Drive and Crystal Drive—will persist until 5 p.m. ## Gauntlets To remain on the certified course and be recognized as an official finisher, runners must maintain a steady pace to pass three critical checkpoints, known as "Gauntlets," before specific cutoff times. Runners who fail to reach these checkpoints on time will be diverted from the main course: * **DC Gauntlet:** Participants must clear Independence Avenue by 12:33 p.m. * **Beat the Bridge Gauntlet:** Runners must reach the intersection of 14th and D Streets, just before the 14th Street Bridge (Mile 20), by 1:15 p.m. * **Crystal City Gauntlet:** Participants must pass 12th South and Crystal Drive by 1:49 p.m.
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fox5dc.comWoman dies after being struck by vehicle on Greenbelt Road in Prince George's CountyA woman has died after being struck by a vehicle along Greenbelt Road in Prince George's County, according to authorities. Officers responded to the 8800 block of Greenbelt Road at approximately 11:30 p.m. following reports of a pedestrian struck. When officers arrived, they located an adult female in the roadway suffering from severe injuries. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck the woman stayed at the scene following the collision and is cooperating with police. Authorities have not yet released the victim's name pending next-of-kin notification. The cause of the crash and the events leading up to the impact remain under active investigation by the Prince George's County Police Department.
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fox5dc.com14-year-old riding E-Moto dies after colliding with pickup truck along B&A Trail in Severna ParkA 14-year-old boy has died after the electric motorbike he was riding collided with a pickup truck at a trail crossing in Anne Arundel County on Wednesday evening, authorities said. Eastern District officers responded around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to the intersection of Robinson Road and Robinson Station Road at the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail for a reported collision involving an E-Moto and a pickup truck. According to a preliminary police investigation, the 14-year-old was riding the electric motorbike southbound along the B&A Trail when he entered Robinson Road. The E-Moto then struck the side of a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck traveling eastbound. Emergency crews flew the teenager to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the truck, a 49-year-old man from Millersville, was not injured. Authorities have not released the teenager's identity. The Anne Arundel County Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Team has taken over the investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading up to the deadly crash.
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fox5dc.comDC man charged with 2023 murder of 7-month-old boyA Washington, D.C., man was arrested and charged Friday, with the murder of a 7-month-old boy in 2023, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. Dion Phelps, 29, of southeast D.C., was arrested on Friday and charged with first-degree murder for the death of King Phelps. King Phelps was killed on March 16, 2023. Just after 2 a.m. that day, MPD officers were called out to a home in the 1300 block of Morris Road, Southeast, responding to a report of an unconscious infant. Paramedics found "no signs consistent with life," and King Phelps was ruled dead. He was seven months old. After an investigation, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the boy's death a homicide. The cause of death was blunt force trauma. It's not clear if or how Dion Phelps and King Phelps may be related.
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fox5dc.comArlington police release body camera footage of fatal shooting of 7-Eleven barricade suspectPolice released body camera footage Friday showing the fatal shooting of a man who barricaded himself inside a 7-Eleven in May. Officials say the video shows the man, identified as 33-year-old Shawn Valn, moving toward officers holding a knife over his head in the moments before the shooting. The shooting happened on May 8, inside a 7-Eleven store on Columbia Pike in Arlington, following a nearly-three-hour standoff with police. ## Police shooting in Arlington 7-Eleven In the video released Friday, police walked through the timeline of that night, beginning around 6:20 p.m. That's when police got a 911 call saying that a man was threatening his mother outside the store. When police got there, they found Valn outside, who they said had a knife in his hand. As more officers arrived, Valn walked into the 7-Eleven and barricaded himself inside. While most customers and employees were able to get out of the store. One employee briefly hid in a bathroom before escaping out the back door. _**WARNING: The video below contains graphic images and language. Viewer discretion is advised.**_ Officers and crisis negotiators spent the next several hours trying to convince Valn to come out of the store. Valn instead locked himself inside a storage area in the back of the store. Around 9 p.m., police breached the door, but quickly backed off when they saw Valn with the knife. Multiple officers hit Valn with tasers and less-lethal bullets, but neither worked. Minutes later, they tried again with a police K9. That's when police said Valn lunged at officers holding a knife above his head. Two officers shot Valn. The entire scene unfolded in less than 20 seconds, the body camera video shows. Paramedics tried to treat Valn at the scene and took him to the hospital, where he died. Officers recovered a knife at the scene. In a statement to FOX 5 DC Friday, the Arlington County Board said that "the loss of Shawn Valn's life is a tragedy." "Mr. Valn's death has deeply impacted our community and our County government as a whole." ## Special grand jury investigation In the wake of the shooting, the Arlington Commonwealth's Attorney has requested a special grand jury to investigate officers' actions that day, to determine whether criminal "While it is unusual to publicly announce the request for a special grand jury, the facts and circumstances of this case warrant a greater degree of transparency," the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office said in September. "Officer-involved shootings are among the most consequential events that can occur between law enforcement and members of the public." In addition to the special grand jury, the Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response Team is still investigating the shooting. Then, the Arlington County Police Department will do its own investigation with the independent policing auditor. The County Board confirmed on Friday that officers involved in the shooting are still "restricted to non-field duties."
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fox5dc.comMan sentenced for 2023 shooting outside Clarendon bar after international searchA man will spend the next two decades in prison after he was sentenced Friday for a shooting outside a Clarendon bar in 2023 that critically injured a man. Taha Zouheir was sentenced to 17 years in prison and three years of probation for the June 4, 2023, shooting, the Arlington Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced. The sentencing comes years after Zouheir led officials on an international search, and even, at one point, avoided extradition. According to police, some time before 2 a.m. on June 4, 2023, Zouheir got into an argument with a man at a bar near Wilson Boulevard. Zouheir eventually left, but came back about 20 minutes later armed with a handgun. Police said Zouheir mentioned their earlier confrontation before shooting the man multiple times in the arm torso and lower body. The next day, investigators said, Zouheir fled from Virginia to Florida, before getting on a flight bound for Morocco, which does not have an extradition agreement with the U.S. Before he could get to Morocco though, Zouheir was arrested in Portugal. Before he could be extradited, however, Zouheir was able to escape and head to Spain. He was re-captured there and extradited to the U.S. in July 2025. Announcing the sentencing Friday, Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti thanked investigators, locally and internationally, "whose persistence ensured that the defendant was brought back to Arlington to be held accountable."
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fox5dc.comIndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix will not return to DC in 2027The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix will not return to Washington, D.C., in 2027, race organizers confirmed Friday, following the release of the upcoming NTT IndyCar Series schedule. "This summer's Freedom 250 Grand Prix was an incredible event that was always intended to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of our country's 250th birthday," race officials said in a statement. "Today's release of the 2027 NTT IndyCar series schedule confirms that the race will not return to Washington D.C. next season. We want to thank all of the amazing fans, our event partners and the agencies and entities that helped make the 2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix possible." **RELATED:** Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC Organizers added that they were honored to host the unique weekend salute to America with an IndyCar race on the streets of the nation's capital, expressing pride in the event's impact across the sport, the District, and the country. The August race was created as part of the nation's 250th festivities. President Donald Trump gave drivers the green flag at the start of the 147-lap, 250-mile event, while District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser served as grand marshal. The 1.7-mile street course in downtown Washington featured open-wheel cars speeding past Pennsylvania Avenue and national monuments at speeds approaching 200 mph, serving as one of several major events marking America's 250th birthday this year. Kyle Kirkwood won the 2026 race after leading for 128 of a possible 147 laps.
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fox5dc.com51st Marine Corps Marathon preparations underway as road closures and spectator rules announcedPreparations are underway for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, with approximately 40,000 participants expected to race through parts of Arlington and Washington, D.C., prompting road closures, security screenings, and spectator restrictions across the region. As the nation's third-largest marathon, the 26.2-mile course kicks off at 7:20 a.m. near Arlington National Cemetery, winding through Georgetown, the National Mall, and Rock Creek Parkway before concluding at the Marine Corps War Memorial. **FULL LIST:** Marine Corps Marathon 2026 road closures Organizers confirmed spectator rules will be similar to last year, restricting non-runners from the official start and finish lines. Instead, spectators can view the race at designated locations and gather at the Finish Festival in Rosslyn, where a jumbotron will display runners crossing the finish line. Metro is recommended as the primary mode of transportation. Extensive traffic impacts will accompany the event, with most Arlington road closures running from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m., while D.C. emergency "no parking" zones take effect as early as 2 a.m. D.C. road closures are scheduled from roughly 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Authorities urge drivers to heed posted parking restrictions to avoid towing. All attendees must undergo security screenings. Drones, animals, e-scooters, and bicycles are prohibited in designated event zones.
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fox5dc.comKey Bridge in DC reopens following suspicious package investigation near Ukrainian EmbassyThe Francis Scott Key Bridge in D.C. has reopened following a suspicious package investigation near the Ukrainian Embassy Friday morning. D.C. Police and U.S. Secret Service officers responded around 8:40 a.m. to the 3300 block of M Street NW following reports of the suspicious item. the investigation prompted the closure of the bridge in both directions for about two hours, authorities said. The D.C. police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was deployed to assist with the investigation at the scene. No injuries were reported.
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fox5dc.comWater main break floods street, causes traffic delays in Silver SpringA water main break flooded streets and caused significant traffic delays Friday morning in Montgomery County, authorities said. The break occurred around 6:30 a.m. at 16th Street and 2nd Avenue in Silver Spring. Northbound 16th Street was closed at 2nd Avenue as a result. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and expect continued delays in the area.
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fox5dc.comDC police release suspect images in snatching robbery and assaultD.C. police are searching for two suspects they say stole property from a victim inside an establishment in the District and assaulted the victim during a confrontation to recover the stolen items. The incident occurred just before 12:30 a.m. while the victim was sitting inside an establishment in the 800 block of F Street in northwest Washington. Investigators said one of the two suspects snatched the victim's belongings. When the victim confronted the suspects to retrieve the stolen items, the suspects assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene. Authorities said the suspects were captured on surveillance video. Anyone who can identify the suspects or has information regarding the incident is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to the department's text tip line at 50411.
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fox5dc.comDC weather: Sunny, cool Friday ahead of dry, chilly Marine Corps Marathon weekendA sunny, cool, and breezy day is expected across the Washington, D.C., region on Friday, with high temperatures reaching near 64 degrees with dry conditions that are set to continue through the weekend. Friday will bring slightly cooler conditions compared to the upper 60s seen earlier in the week, with high temperatures topping out in the low to mid-60s. The day started off chilly, with morning temperatures dropping into the 30s and 40s. Dry conditions are expected throughout the daytime and are likely to continue for the foreseeable future, with the next potential chance of rain not arriving until next weekend. A cold front moving through late Friday will deliver a reinforcing shot of cooler air that will be felt most noticeably by early Saturday morning. High temperatures will drop into the low 60s for most of the region on Saturday. However, following the weekend chill, temperatures will warm up briefly into the 70s or near there for a couple of days early next week. Runners participating in the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend should prepare for a cold morning start, with temperatures potentially dropping into the 30s. Temperatures are expected to rebound to near 70 degrees by Monday.
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fox5dc.comFour charged in connection with two separate 2024 murders in Prince George's CountyFour people have been arrested and charged in connection with two murders in Landover in 2024, officials announced Thursday, and two of them have been charged with both attacks. ## 2024 Landover murders The first murder happened on Oct. 22, 2024, when 18-year-old Kesean Pollard was shot and killed in his car in the 7100 block of Old Landover Road. Nine days later, 29-year-old Tresean Sparrow Bey was shot and killed in the 900 block of Atlee Drive in Landover. Then in July 2025, PGPD announced that 22-year-old Devin Spivey and 19-year-old Shamar Evans had been charged in connection with Bey's murder. It wasn't until September 2026 that officials announced the arrests of four people for Pollard's murder. In addition to Spivey and Evans, 22-year-old Donzell Gibson and 22-year-old Nathaniel Washington were also charged. While police said that Pollard's murder stemmed from an "ongoing dispute," the motive for Sparrow Bey's killing remains under investigation. Officials said that there is currently no indication that the killings are connected. Spivey and Evans are in custody in Prince George's County, while Gibson is in custody in Charles County on unrelated charges and Washington is in custody in Cumberland, also on unrelated charges.
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fox5dc.comDC man charged with selling fatal dose of fentanyl to 20-year-old Virginia manA Washington, D.C., man has been charged with selling a fatal dose of fentanyl to a 20-year-old Virginia man in 2024, and allegedly driving the man's dead body to a local fire station. ## DC man charged with selling fentanyl Anthony Winslow, 44, has been charged with one count of unlawful distribution of fentanyl resulting in death or serious bodily injury, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced. Winslow is accused of supplying the fentanyl that killed 20-year-old John "Jack" Hargreaves. Winslow was arrested on Wednesday. Hargreaves died on May 20, 2024, from a suspected fentanyl overdose. According to officials, Winslow and Hargreaves met up the night before and went to a friend's house, where Winslow allegedly told investigators that Hargreaves had taken "Xanax or Percocet." The following morning, prosecutors said Winslow drove Hargreaves to a local fire department, where Hargreaves was pronounced dead. Pirro said that Winslow drove to the fire station with Hargreaves already dead in the passenger's seat. ## Investigators find pills When officials from the Medical Examiner's Office removed Hargreaves' body from the car, officials said they discovered two blue pills in Hargreaves' sock, which later tested positive for fentanyl. Investigators searching Hargreaves' phone said they found evidence showing Winslow had been selling Hargreaves drugs for months before his death, and that messages showed Winslow sold Hargreaves "blue pills" the night before he died. ## ‘Every family’s worst nightmare' In a press release Thursday, Pirro said Hargreaves' death was another example of the way "fentanyl continues to devastate families across our region." "Jack Hargreaves was just 20 years old," Pirro said. "His parents are now living every family’s worst nightmare. Anthony Winslow is being held accountable for his death, but no prosecution can undo this loss." Cindy Marx of the DEA's Washington Division said that with Hargreaves, "another promising young life, full of potential, has been lost to the war we are facing during this fentanyl crisis." It's not clear when Winslow is expected to be next in court.
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fox5dc.comMontgomery County legislation aims to increase pedestrian safety by making it easier to build sidewalksMontgomery County councilmembers want to make things safer for pedestrians – by making it easier to build sidewalks in residential neighborhoods. Through the first nine months of the year, pedestrian-involved crashes were up 10 percent in Montgomery County, according to Councilmember Evan Glass. He said 335 pedestrians have been struck by vehicles, resulting in 41 serious injuries and 17 deaths. The thing is, if you want to build a sidewalk in your neighborhood in an effort to keep people safe, Glass said that can be an arduous process. So, Glass' has proposed a new bill that aims to remove what he calls unnecessary administrative hurdles. Here's one example: Glass said that right now, if you want to build a sidewalk, you need to get half of your neighbors to sign a petition in support of it in order to waive a public hearing. The legislation would lower that threshold to 25 percent of property owners located along the route. From there, you would still need to go through an approval process, and the sidewalk has to be funded. While Glass said he is aware of some opposition to his legislation, everyone who spoke with Fox 5 in Bethesda Wednesday evening said they would support the idea of more sidewalks. "I have several students in Silver Spring that walk to school, and there’s no sidewalk for quite a bit of way," explained Nicole Isern. "They have to cross the street. So, definitely an important issue." Added Teresita Vanegas, "I have seen locations that I experienced myself where there’s no sidewalk, and if it coincides with bad weather, when they’re walking in the street anyway, the cars cannot see us." The legislation is expected to pass. It’s being cosponsored by all ten of Glass’ colleagues on the council. A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for November 10.
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fox5dc.comMan arrested after using sledgehammer to damage Iwo Jima statue at Marine Corps Base QuanticoAuthorities have arrested a 27-year-old man accused of using a sledgehammer to decapitate a soldier on the Iwo Jima statue and cause extensive damage to other parts of the monument at Marine Corps Base Quantico, police said. Officers responded around 10:13 p.m. Wednesday to the statue near Richmond Highway and Fuller Road in Quantico, where they found Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, of Stafford, actively damaging the structure, according to police. Maldonado Soriano was quickly detained at the scene. Damage to the monument, which included the removal of one depicted soldier's head along with additional destruction, is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, police say. Maldonado Soriano was arrested and charged with felony destruction of property, trespassing with intent to damage property, and felony injury to a monument. He is being held without bond, and his court date remains pending. The statue at Marine Corps Base Quantico is a smaller replica of the famous World War II U.S. Marine flag-raising. Located near the entrance of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the monument was sculpted from limestone by Felix de Weldon, who also created the massive bronze version of the memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
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fox5dc.comVirginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJVirginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities. An indictment unsealed Thursday charged Lucas and six co-defendants, including several of her relatives, the Department of Justice said in a statement. A Justice Department spokesperson said Lucas self-surrendered on Thursday. The charges, which include drug trafficking and money laundering, follow a May search by the FBI of Lucas' hometown office and a cannabis shop in which she holds an ownership stake. At the time of the search, Lucas, a critic of Republican President Donald Trump's administration, characterized the operation as an attempt to intimidate her. "This is the circus we always expected it to be, and we will wait for further details to have a more specific response," Brian Woolfolk, chief counsel for the L. Louise Lucas Legal Defense Fund, told The Associated Press on Thursday. A statement posted to Lucas' social media account did not directly address the substance of the charges, but said Thursday's actions amounted to the federal government wielding its "full weight" against a great-grandmother. "I will not be intimidated. I will not be bullied. And I will not back down," Lucas said in the statement. **RELATED:** Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe The brazen 82-year-old lawmaker has spent decades climbing the ranks of Virginia politics and has served since 1992 in the state Senate, where she is president pro tempore, overseeing the chamber in the lieutenant governor's absence. She also leads the powerful Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, through which all legislation with a budget impact must pass, using the position to halt and ultimately kill legislation she opposes. FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement that the charges allege Lucas and a tight-knit group of family members and associates orchestrated a multi-year scheme to enhance their own criminal marijuana enterprise, designated "the Lucas Enterprise." Patel said Lucas used her position as finance chair to insulate the enterprise from criminal scrutiny and to influence legislation for personal financial benefit. "No one is above the law," Patel said in the statement, adding that the FBI will continue to follow the facts with the Justice Department to ensure those responsible for criminal conduct are held accountable. The charges come as Lucas has been a leading voice in Democrats' ultimately failed attempt to redistrict the state's congressional map this year, a bid intended to hedge against Republican map-drawing efforts in other states ahead of midterm elections. An advocate for marijuana legalization, Lucas partnered to open the shop, The Cannabis Outlet, in 2021 to sell hemp and CBD products. While marijuana is legal to possess in Virginia, recreational retail sales of the drug are not yet underway, though retail shops across the state sell other cannabis-derived products. Lucas also operates a network of companies providing residential, transportation, and other services to adults with intellectual disabilities. Court records related to the case had been sealed for months. Earlier this year, however, the Department of Justice sent multiple rounds of notification letters to journalists, politicians, and others in Lucas' orbit informing them that their communications with the senator had been intercepted as part of a court-approved wiretap that ran for two one-month periods. At the time of the May search, many Democrats defended Lucas, expressing skepticism about the basis for the raid given Department of Justice efforts to establish criminal conduct by perceived Trump opponents. A person familiar with the matter told the AP at the time that the probe was originally opened during Democratic President Joe Biden's administration. Lucas has publicly spoken about her ownership stake in the cannabis shop, though her most recent financial disclosure forms do not list the business by name. Representing a state Senate district that includes her hometown of coastal Portsmouth, Lucas operates with an unapologetic, sometimes-profane style that has drawn comparisons to Trump. She amasses a six-figure following on X, using the platform to advocate forcefully for her priorities and bash critics, including former GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin. She has also occasionally clashed with members of her own party, including Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Earlier this year, Lucas helped lead Democrats' plan to redraw the blue-leaning state's congressional districts into a map intended to elect 10 Democrats and one Republican. Along the way, she posted quips about four GOP members the map sought to oust, joking that they would soon be working at McDonald's. She and other Democrats defended the proposal as a reasonable response to Trump-backed redistricting efforts in other states. Lucas has notched several historic firsts in her career. According to a biography from the state library, she became the Norfolk Naval Shipyard's first female shipfitter in 1971, working on metal assemblies for vessels. She launched her political career in 1984, becoming the first Black woman elected to the Portsmouth City Council, according to the biography. In her decades in the state Senate, Lucas has been a loyal advocate for abortion rights and increased public school funding, as well as a leading voice on racial justice and civil rights. After Democrats flipped control of the chamber in 2019, her peers elected her to serve as president pro tempore. In 2024, she was tapped to lead the budget committee, gaining broad influence over legislation tied to state spending and playing a leading role in killing Youngkin's proposal to bring Washington's NBA and NHL teams to a proposed $2 billion development in Virginia. **READ THE INDICTMENT: The 45-page indictment charges Lucas with Racketeering Conspiracy (Count 1), Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana (Count 2), Conspiracy to Launder Money (Count 3), Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Fraud (Count 4), and Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premises (Count 5).**
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fox5dc.comMan charged in connection with deadly shooting at 2024 vigil for Wise High School football playersAuthorities have arrested and charged a Hyattsville man with multiple firearms offenses and other counts in connection with a deadly July 2024 shooting at a vigil for Wise High School football players killed in a car crash, police said. Jamal Speaks, 26, is facing eight charges including reckless endangerment, first-degree assault, and illegal possession of a firearm for his actions at the vigil, according to investigators. Despite the arrest, no one has been charged with the fatal shooting itself, and the investigation remains open. The shooting occurred during a memorial gathering in Upper Marlboro for NFL rookie Khyree Jackson, AJ Lytton Jr., and Isaiah Hazel, who were all Wise High School alumni who died in a vehicle crash earlier that month. RELATED: Suspect wanted in deadly double shooting at vigil for Wise HS football players killed in crash Officers said 24-year-old Shahid Omar Jr. was killed in the shooting, while a woman who was also shot survived her injuries. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact investigators at 301-516-2512.
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fox5dc.comBenjamin Banneker Middle School open following water main break, sinkhole repairsBenjamin Banneker Middle School opened on time Thursday following repairs to a 16-inch water main break that knocked out service to the building and created a sinkhole on a nearby road Wednesday night. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission reported that the water main break occurred Wednesday night in front of the school. The resulting sinkhole opened on Perrywood Drive between Old Columbia Pike and Carson Drive, forcing road closures. Despite the disruption, school officials confirmed that the school opened on its normal schedule on Thursday. All school buses are also operating on their regular routes. Cleanup operations are continuing at the site, and school officials advise students and drivers to exercise caution when arriving at the school.
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fox5dc.comArlington County sues Trump administration to block armed federal agents from polling placesArlington County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration to prohibit armed federal law enforcement officers, including agents from ICE and the FBI, from operating at polling places less than two weeks before the 2026 midterm elections. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Virginia's Eastern District by the Arlington County Attorney's Office, Democracy Forward, and the Public Rights Project. It asks a federal judge to strike down related Trump administration policies and prohibit armed federal agents from election sites. The legal action names the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with their agency leaders. The filing notes that statements from September, when DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed ICE could conduct operations at polling places, including serving warrants, and FBI Director Kash Patel asserted the agency could send armed agents to polling sites for election-related enforcement. "Threatening to send armed agents to polling stations is unlawful and contravenes the bedrock values of free and fair elections we hold dear in this country," Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said in a statement. "These statements are a clear attempt to stoke fear and undermine confidence in our elections. The Arlington County Board will do all we can to protect our voters and their right to vote." Those involved argue the policies constitute voter intimidation, violate federal law, and infringe on state and local constitutional rights to conduct free elections. The threat has forced local election officials, police, and prosecutors to conduct emergency preparedness exercises to handle potential interactions at the polls. A DHS spokesperson released a statement that says in part, "ICE is not planning operations targeting polling locations. ICE conducts intelligence-driven targeted enforcement, and if an active public safety threat endangered a polling location, they may be arrested as a result of that targeted enforcement action." While the lawsuit has been assigned a district judge and magistrate judge, a court date for initial appearances has not yet been set.
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fox5dc.comMaryland early voting begins Thursday; Virginia expands early voting sitesEarly voting began Thursday in Maryland as election offices brace for strong turnout, while neighboring Virginia expanded its early voting options to additional neighborhood locations ahead of the midterm election. In Virginia, where central early voting locations have been open since Sept. 18, expanded options are now available. Fairfax County opened an additional 13 early voting sites Thursday to accommodate voters across the area. **RELATED:** Maryland 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register Already, Virginia election officials report that more than 822,000 ballots have been cast for the midterm election which is nearly double the pace seen during the 2022 midterm elections. Virginia voters are deciding races for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, alongside three state ballot questions. In Maryland, early voting locations opened Thursday. Races include all eight of the state's seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Maryland voters will also cast ballots for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, and state legislators, as well as deciding Ballot Question 3, which would allow partisan redistricting for congressional seats. In both Maryland and Virginia, voters who plan to vote by mail or use a drop box must request their ballots.
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fox5dc.comDC weather: Mild, sunny Thursday ahead of cooler Friday temperaturesSunny, seasonal weather across the Washington, D.C., region on Thursday, with high temperatures reaching near 66 degrees before a cold front brings cooler conditions for the end of the workweek and early weekend. The dry weather offers another great opportunity for outdoor activities across the area. After a crisp morning with temperatures starting in the 30s and 40s, high pressure will dominate the region making for a nice sunrise and sunset. Meanwhile, a subtropical system off the coast will gradually lift northward over the next 24 hours before moving out to sea this weekend. Minor coastal impacts such as beach erosion, high surf, and breezy conditions are expected throughout the day. In the immediate D.C. region, we can expect seasonal temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60s. A cold front moving in Friday will drop morning temperatures into the 30s, with daytime highs in the lower 60s. High pressure is expected to build back across the mid-Atlantic following the departure of the offshore system, briefly bringing cooler temperatures for tomorrow and the first half of the weekend and milder conditions back to the region by early next week.