With more than 20,000 National Guard members in DC ahead of the inauguration, the FBI is conducting a massive vetting effort. Twelve U.S. Army National Guard members have been removed from the presidential security mission. Two guard members were found to have ties with right-wing militia groups or posted extremist views online, according to two U.S. officials. The other 10 showed "questionable behavior" unrelated to extremism, but they were flagged by the FBI, Pentagon officials said. There was no threat to President-elect , they said.Their removal from the massive security presence at the...…With more than 20,000 National Guard members in DC ahead of the inauguration, the FBI is conducting a massive vetting effort. Twelve U.S. Army National Guard members have been removed from the presidential security mission. Two guard members were found to have ties with right-wing militia groups or posted extremist views online, according to two U.S. officials. The other 10 showed "questionable behavior" unrelated to extremism, but they were flagged by the FBI, Pentagon officials said. There was no threat to President-elect , they said.Their removal from the massive security presence at the...WW…

Surveillance video obtained by FOX 5 shows the moment a young pregnant teen was shot in Prince George's County last week in a violent incident that left her dead and her unborn baby clinging to life before being delivered at a nearby hospital. Surveillance video obtained by FOX 5 shows the moment a young pregnant teen was shot in  last week in a violent incident that left her dead and her unborn baby clinging to life before being delivered at a nearby hospital. FOX 5's Lindsay Watts says in connection with the  Police made three arrests in the murder of a Prince George’s...…Surveillance video obtained by FOX 5 shows the moment a young pregnant teen was shot in Prince George's County last week in a violent incident that left her dead and her unborn baby clinging to life before being delivered at a nearby hospital. Surveillance video obtained by FOX 5 shows the moment a young pregnant teen was shot in  last week in a violent incident that left her dead and her unborn baby clinging to life before being delivered at a nearby hospital. FOX 5's Lindsay Watts says in connection with the  Police made three arrests in the murder of a Prince George’s...WW…

Two D.C. police cars were totaled after officers decided to drag race each other, according to an internal email obtained exclusively by FOX 5’s Lindsay Watts. Two police cars were totaled after officers decided to drag race each other, according to an internal email obtained exclusively by FOX 5’s Lindsay Watts. "Yesterday two 6D scout cars were totaled because officers decided instead of fighting crime, patrolling their beats, or engaging the community – they decided to drag race each other on Anacostia Avenue at 5 pm in the evening," reads the email from 6D Commander Durriyyah...…Two D.C. police cars were totaled after officers decided to drag race each other, according to an internal email obtained exclusively by FOX 5’s Lindsay Watts. Two police cars were totaled after officers decided to drag race each other, according to an internal email obtained exclusively by FOX 5’s Lindsay Watts. "Yesterday two 6D scout cars were totaled because officers decided instead of fighting crime, patrolling their beats, or engaging the community – they decided to drag race each other on Anacostia Avenue at 5 pm in the evening," reads the email from 6D Commander Durriyyah...WW…

Residents in  protested a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property. People in Fairfax County got out their stars and stripes today at a rally protesting a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property. A group demonstrated Monday night in front of the Fairfax County Government Center. Residents in Fairfax County protested a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property. FOX 5's Lindsay Watts says the proposal would restrict flagpole heights to 25 feet at...…Residents in  protested a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property. People in Fairfax County got out their stars and stripes today at a rally protesting a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property. A group demonstrated Monday night in front of the Fairfax County Government Center. Residents in Fairfax County protested a proposal that would regulate the size of flags people can fly on their own property. FOX 5's Lindsay Watts says the proposal would restrict flagpole heights to 25 feet at...WW…

A murder charge against a D.C. violence interrupter has been dismissed. A murder charge against a D.C. violence interrupter has been dismissed. Cotey Wynn, 39, of Southeast, was released from jail Monday after being charged in connection to the 2017 shooting death of Eric Linnear Wright. Wynn, who is part of the D.C. Attorney General's Office’s "Cure the Streets" program, was arrested on December 4, 2020, and has been in jail ever since. His attorney, Brian McDaniel, says the case was dropped after police admitted they didn’t have total confidence Wynn was the killer. "In my 25 years of...…A murder charge against a D.C. violence interrupter has been dismissed. A murder charge against a D.C. violence interrupter has been dismissed. Cotey Wynn, 39, of Southeast, was released from jail Monday after being charged in connection to the 2017 shooting death of Eric Linnear Wright. Wynn, who is part of the D.C. Attorney General's Office’s "Cure the Streets" program, was arrested on December 4, 2020, and has been in jail ever since. His attorney, Brian McDaniel, says the case was dropped after police admitted they didn’t have total confidence Wynn was the killer. "In my 25 years of...WW…

First on FOX 5: Prince George’s County has spent millions of dollars over six years on a massive countywide rezoning plan. Leaders say it’s crucial to make the county more competitive and business friendly, but after all that time and money, the process has hit a hurdle.  has spent millions of dollars over six years on a countywide rezoning plan, but after all that time and money, the process has hit a hurdle. The county council has realized it can’t take a crucial vote to make the rezoning a reality because too many councilmembers must recuse themselves due to their campaign...…First on FOX 5: Prince George’s County has spent millions of dollars over six years on a massive countywide rezoning plan. Leaders say it’s crucial to make the county more competitive and business friendly, but after all that time and money, the process has hit a hurdle.  has spent millions of dollars over six years on a countywide rezoning plan, but after all that time and money, the process has hit a hurdle. The county council has realized it can’t take a crucial vote to make the rezoning a reality because too many councilmembers must recuse themselves due to their campaign...WW…

Police are investigating a DC man who tried to a sell a COVID-19 vaccine to people in his apartment building. This case has now prompted police to issue a warning about vaccine scams. D.C. Police are investigating after a man told his apartment building he had a COVID-19 vaccine for sale. In the posting obtained by FOX 5, the man wrote: "Anyone want a COVID vaccine? I have an extra Pfizer. Minimal side effects. I’m an RN. $500 OBO." He posted his cell phone number and said "Documentation will be provided." His name and apartment number were also included. A neighbor, who didn’t want to...…Police are investigating a DC man who tried to a sell a COVID-19 vaccine to people in his apartment building. This case has now prompted police to issue a warning about vaccine scams. D.C. Police are investigating after a man told his apartment building he had a COVID-19 vaccine for sale. In the posting obtained by FOX 5, the man wrote: "Anyone want a COVID vaccine? I have an extra Pfizer. Minimal side effects. I’m an RN. $500 OBO." He posted his cell phone number and said "Documentation will be provided." His name and apartment number were also included. A neighbor, who didn’t want to...WW…

It’s not clear how long the barbed-wire fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol is going to stay up, but we did see plenty of other barriers come down Thursday in DC. There is still an incredible level of security in D.C. following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. D.C. Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio said Wednesday that crews started the work of taking down fences and barriers on major streets starting at 6 p.m. He said that work would take about 36 hours to complete. "They will also begin opening garages that were blocked as a precaution. This will take...…It’s not clear how long the barbed-wire fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol is going to stay up, but we did see plenty of other barriers come down Thursday in DC. There is still an incredible level of security in D.C. following the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. D.C. Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio said Wednesday that crews started the work of taking down fences and barriers on major streets starting at 6 p.m. He said that work would take about 36 hours to complete. "They will also begin opening garages that were blocked as a precaution. This will take...WW…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expected to announce relaxed restrictions as the state begins to climb out of the COVID-19 crisis, but the counties in the D.C. area may be among those given more leeway to take a slower path. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expected to announce relaxed restrictions as the state begins to climb out of the COVID-19 crisis, but counties in the D.C. and Baltimore area will take a slower path. Hogan had a call with county executives Tuesday. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Hogan told them there would be some easing of restrictions, but counties...…Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expected to announce relaxed restrictions as the state begins to climb out of the COVID-19 crisis, but the counties in the D.C. area may be among those given more leeway to take a slower path. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expected to announce relaxed restrictions as the state begins to climb out of the COVID-19 crisis, but counties in the D.C. and Baltimore area will take a slower path. Hogan had a call with county executives Tuesday. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Hogan told them there would be some easing of restrictions, but counties...WW…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that the state as a whole will begin the reopening process on Friday – but individual jurisdictions, such as the suburban counties surrounding D.C., will be granted flexibility for emerging from under the restrictions put in place to stall the novel coronavirus. Governor announced on Wednesday that the state as a whole will begin the reopening process on Friday – but individual jurisdictions, such as the suburban counties surrounding , will be granted flexibility for emerging from under the restrictions put in place to...…Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that the state as a whole will begin the reopening process on Friday – but individual jurisdictions, such as the suburban counties surrounding D.C., will be granted flexibility for emerging from under the restrictions put in place to stall the novel coronavirus. Governor announced on Wednesday that the state as a whole will begin the reopening process on Friday – but individual jurisdictions, such as the suburban counties surrounding , will be granted flexibility for emerging from under the restrictions put in place to...WW…