Assault. We feel as though the Justice System is broken in this case. And that we pray to god that our loss is not something that anyone else will ever have to go through. You ask what to do now . We need to honor her, celebrate her life. And do things for tricia, honor her, live her. Remember the medical examiner said mccauley died from strangulation. Were learning in the complaint today that the medical examiner found trauma to her face, upper torso, stockings had been torn and also there were signs of a sexual assault. The judge said no bond. He will remain in jail. Live downtown matt ackland fox 5 local news. The man accused in mccauleys murder, 29yearold Duane Johnson is from Upper Marlboro maryland but Court Records show he has multiple to be a dc resident and a long rap sheet that dates back to 2011 filled with shoplifting incidents. The majority of which johnson plead guilty to but five days before tricia went missing, johnson went before a judge yet again on theft charges. A judge ordered him to enroll in gps monitoring. He was supposed to show but theres no record that ever happened. Were learning new information about a missing Montgomery County man, John Patrick Donohoe last seen earlier this month at the home of a Family Member and police releasing a Family Member using the credit card last week at heightsville now asking for the publics help to id the woman they believe she may have clues that could lead them to donohoe. Whats not normal is that his credit card has been used, and we havent seen john since the 13th and the credit card has been used and we need to find out what the link is and how that person got johns credit donohoe was driving an equinox, the license plate, 2 ak8853. If you know anything about the vehicle, the woman used his credit card call Montgomery County police. Meantime police in Fairfax County want you to take a good look at this video to help identify two men wanted in connection with an armed robber. It happened earlier this month at the quality inon the 7200 block on richmond highway in alexandria. Youll see the other angle coming up. The other had the gun, police are looking for the vehicle that may be involved and its described as a silver compact sedan. Flags in maryland will be lowered tomorrow to honor a soldier who died in afghanistan. Sergeant first class alan brown died earlier this month at Walter Reed National medical center. Brown was one of three soldiers injured after an improvised explosive device went off november 12th, the 46yearold from takoma park with part of Operation Freedom Sentinel in afghanistan. Two other soldiers and two American Contractors were killed in the incident. The pentagon said brown was among the 16 u. S. Service members injured in that attack. People around the world are ready to usher in 2017, a sense of fear comes along with the festivities especially in the wake of what we saw in berlin. As kitty logan tells us, authorities are working hard to make sure new years eve stays safe. An estimated 1 Million People are expected to be in new yorks time square for the world famous countdown to the new year. Strict security measures will be in place for those waiting hours for the ball to drop and streets surrounding the area will be closed. We have extraordinary can capacity here to protect on our people. And we are vigilant against such attacks. Reporter police in the germany city of cologne and increasing security following last years new years eve attacks. Hundreds have reported theyd been groped and of men, as a result extra surveillance cameras are in place. We will have 1500 officers on duty. 900 from cologne plus 500 supporting officers. Reporter officials in rio deare expecting an influx. Thousands of Additional Police officers will be patrolling key locations throughout the city. Were excited about seeing millions of people all having a great time, listening to music and seeing the fireworks. They say its just unbelievable. Reporter there will be extra security in moscow. Authorities have stop terror spots related to new years eve in bangledash and end deknow sha. Not sure too many people got this in their stocking this year. Take a look, an ar 15, one supporter of the president elect former chairman is set one soon. To ring in the new year. This one has a newsroom buzzing College History majors will no longer have to take u. S. History as a graduation requirement. We will tell you where. All they dont have he is were tough to me. We had a Beautiful Day today. Although much cooler than what we had on tuesday. High temperatures right around 50 here in washington. We are about to turn colder than that to end the work week. But before that arainy thursday morning, how this wet weather and possibly frozen precipitation in your neighborhood could affect you well have a look coming up in your sevenday when fox 5 local news news returns call the tip line 2028953,000 or email them at fox5tips wttg. Com. Welcome back. The candidate for victor campaign promise. He has picked a winner for his arautomatic rifle give away. It raised about 10,000. Hes president elect chairman of the Prince William county board of supervisors, called to give away a show of his quote, dedication to the second amendment. His Campaign Said the winner will have to under go a background check. Speaking of guns, check this out. Melted down to make a Community Bench outside the Woodland TerraceCommunity Center in southeast. They were taken in an annual Gun Buyback Program across the district. . Heres a story. One of president elect trumps top aids is raising questions about George Washington university. On twitter this morning, Kellyanne Conway took issue with a report that gw was lifting its u. S. History requirements. The School Newspaper reports the History Department faculty decided to change the requirements for American History classes recruit new students. Students and resident we say spoke to are questioning that logic i dont think it covers everything thoroughly enough that you shouldnt have to take u. S. History in university especially if youre a history major even if you get a four or five even if you get a four or five that would be iffy because then youre not getting the actual history, you know, learning that you should be getting as a history major i still would definitely stand strong in an American History class. Gw is defending the change saying its program reflect as globally connected world. With that logic and this is pointed out by somebody on twitter, technically, you dont have to take classes about the man the university is named after, George Washington. Obviously, you would hope if youre majoring in history you would know everything about George Washington i still think a u. S. History class is probably something you should probably put in there. Just saying. Fox 5 is your station for politics. Tweet us your thoughts right now and use 5at630. What do you think go on twitter, type your thoughts. What do you think about the whole u. S. History requirement use the 5at630 then we put them on the screen the political show coming up at 6 30. Meantime champagne will be popped but how can you bring out the bubbly without break, the bank fox 5 via facebook and a Cinderella Carriage two key pieces of creating a magical surprise. Back after this. Lauren simon netty breaks down the business of new years eve. Reporter the counted to end all countdowns, new years eve is upon us. Theres 40 million bubbles reportedly in a bottle of champagne with 360 million glasses served during the holiday season, which one is best the great thing is theres a real range of price point, purchasing champagne does not have to be expensive one billion viewers are expected to watch the annual time square countdown from around the globe. The world famous Waterford Crystal wall will help them celebrate 2017. Ball is covered way total of 2,688 Waterford Crystal try angles. It is priceless. Its about the celebration. Its about celebrating with your loved ones as the ball drops when the clock trial courts 12 more than a ton of confetti is dropped in time square. Spokesperson for the marriott marquee said it will cost you 10,000 for a in their balldrop suite the benefits of new years eve are not only danible in terms big image promotional events. So its actually a gi free advertisement for new york city to the rest of the world did you know that throughout the month of december, tourists and new yorkers alook are invited to write new year wishes on a piece of confetti. That reigns down on the crowds in time square, new york, lauren simonetti, fox business. Speaking of new years eve, whats it going to be like weatherwise not bad, chilly, but not too cold. Temperatures in the 40s through about midnight, actually not so bad people at time square start early a day or two in advance, open up the gates. You stay in a there for hours and hours. Like a caged animal you have to have a certain type of motivation to wait around all day and usually cold. Colder there than here. We have pitbull on celebrating new years eve on new years eve. Its an annual hes in miami. Thats right. I would like to ring in the new years eve in miami. That would be fun. Yeah, what a combination. Right there. Mgm national harbor. That is our time square. With the best i have the 80s durant durant. You know, probably going to be just as packed there as any other Opening Night of mgm. So that is a beautiful live look outside right there. Clear evening, beautiful sunny day, nice and quiet this evening, but believe it or not weather headlines thursday starts off rainy and this could be a period of steady rain, especially during the morning commute. So if you are working tomorrow and you have to head because it does look like a good steady rain through the heart of the commute and into mid morning, you wouldnt think it right now. Take a look at satellite and radar, couldnt be quieter. Clear skies and clouds dont roll in until after midnight. Heres a system. Its getting organized over indiana and into the tennessee valley. Western tennessee, showers. This is the beginning of what will become a potent winter storm. Since were kind of in the beginning of this strengthening storm system, were only going to see a couple hours of showers that look to be rain showers here in dc and thats tomorrow morning. Temperatures right now, this is a concern for tomorrow morning, its 44 in washington. But under clear skies, temperatures are bottoming out in the 30s, 36 gaithersburg, 36 west minnesota, far north and west of us we start off with snow or frozen precipitation tomorrow morning. Combination of temperatures and radar shows the precipitation you can see where temperatures are marginal freezing or slightly above. Were expected to get a push of warm air ahead of this, thats where you could start snow, frederick, hagerstown, cumberland, and then above freezing will be rain showers, as we go through the rest of morning, we transition to just rain with rising temperatures into the 40s. But briefly, if youre getting up early and heading on the roads and you live in Frederick County or Washington County maryland that could be snow or even ice on the roads there. Careful before that rain washes away. 8 00 a. M. It is raining and continues until about 10 0011 00 a. M. We do clear out and hit 50 tomorrow afternoon with sunshine turns into a pretty decent day. Showers umbrella needed in the morning, we turn breezy as the storm system exits. 50 for that high temperature. Lets fast forward to new years eve saturday its a night out no matter what and if youre going to be in town, partly cloudy, chilly night with temperatures in the 40s, but not too bad. No wet weathernd seen colder for different years, not so bad around 40 at midnight. Giants in town for the last game of the regular season. Redskins, they got to do it. And at 4 45 kickoff with a temperature of 48. Mostly cloudy showers roll in late sunday night. We could see a few sprinkles but fairly light towards the end of the game but start off dry for the beginning. Sevenday forecast, 50 tomorrow after that morning rain, which could be a mix, north and west before transitioning to all rain, then friday looks really cold. As there storm moves out. The winds strengthen, were talking about winds that could be gusting over 40 miles an hour, that 42 feeling much more like youre in the 30s. Very, chilly. 45 on new years eve. New years day 50. Showers arriving late. Showers likely with the next storm system monday and tuesday, temperatures above freezing. Just rain, looks look a mild first few days in january, 60 wednesday. Cold air will be coming. Probably by about 8th, 9th, 10th of january if you believe what the models are saying but so far to january there. Thats not a bad way to do it. You know what its going to be like a few weeks into january. Lets start off slowly ease into it. I spent many new years eves bowling. That was the thing with the family. We would do bowling. Rang it in. Any way to stay warm. Thats for sure. Indoor beats outdoor its a perfect sport its the only sport you can eat fried food and drink while participating. Im not a sports expert. But i go with that. A young man in baltimore gave his mother the ultimate gift, the gift of life. Foxs Karen Campbell has that story. Reporter this holiday season, oh i text her and said present and it was the coolest thing i could say. 19yearold collin hamberg gave his mother a life saving gifts the one of the most special gifts anyone could give. Reporter a liver transplant. Head of the university of the toly maryland medical center, says his mother, Lisa Shanahan had progressive liver disease. I said that cant be the only option and i was up late one night and started freaking out. Shes going to die. A waiting list waiting forever, hamberg then started researching donations. He donated half his liver to his mom when somebody donates the liver, it grows back. Dr. Bark said ummc is the second largest transplant center in the u. S. We still dont have enough livers for all the patients that need them he didnt think twice about giving his mom another chance at life if you have the opportunity to do it. You want to save a Family Member, its crucial. That was foxs Karen Campbell reporting. Back after this. I really like that about bassett. You really can custom make your furniture exactly how you want. Its all about customization. The possibilities are endless. You can get exactly what you want. A Magical Christmas surprise, a community banded together to make this christmas extra special for a pair of adopted kids in virginia. Awhile back jeff ward built a Cinderella Carriage. He heard about to kids being adopted. 7yearold mikala and 6yearold luke. He set off a Chain Reaction among strangers in louden county. One family was so touched they filled an entire car with donations. Its a simple decision. I knew the moment she presented this, that this was the right place. The only place i wanted this to go like its still i think we get wrapped up in christmas and buying for ourselves, sometimes theres other people who arent as fortunate and lucky to have a good year as we have, it was a good way for them to participate the Community Tells us this will not be last time they come together to pull off a christmas surprise. They plan to make this an annual tradition. Thats such a great idea. Everybody involved and feels like theyre adding something to it there are other people out there that are not having as good of a christmas absolutely. So i think thats wonderland idea. What are we doing tonight well, clear skies tonight, its tomorrow morning, steady rain when you wake up and if you have to head to work just be prepared to be a slower commute and if your far north and west, frederk, maryland, you could start snow or mix. Cold friday, chilly new years eves night and new years day day, dry for the redskins games. Rain should hold off until later news at 6 00. 5at630 coming up after the break. Now at havertys furniture, its our holiday sale. Where you can create the perfect home from now until january 2nd, find savings in every room. Furniture and accessories to complement your style this season and all year long. Plus, enjoy thirtysix month, nointerest financing. With havertys, your home can be perfect, even when life isnt. The holiday sale is on now, at havertys. Life looks good. Would have won a 2016 matchup between trump and obama we now at least know where the American People might stand its totally irrelevant at this point. You can see on run down on the side of your screen, tweet us whats on your mind with the 5at630. New gallop pole is out. They say president obama is the man they admire the most in 2016, who was in second . The president elect. 22 think mr. Obama 15 mr. Trump. Pope francis at 4 and Bernie Sanders at 2 . Im shocked that you have three politicians out of the top four. I am too. But yeah, seems like its been awhile since weve seen that. Thats not a bad thing well take it. President elect trump is making more appointments to hi molhooper from the hl. Im impressed that donald trump came in number 2 as most admired. Do you remember how hated he was during the campaign changed quickly. Lets talk about what we heard, john kerry speaking about the situation between the un and israel. Are we going to play the sound . Lets play it first for our viewers. Provide for a just, agreed, fair and realistic solution to the palestinian refuge issue. With International Assistance that includes