Director James Clapper and washington, d. C. Mayor, Muriel Bowser. Oh, say can you see by the dawns early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilousthree oer the ramparts wewatched, were so gallantly streaming and the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there oh, say does that starspangled banner yet wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave [applause] ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our mistress of ceremonies for tonights Ribbon Cutting, cohost of fox 5 new yorks good day new york and a member of the International Spy museums board of directors miss lori stokes. [applause] thank you so much. And thank you for coming out on such a miserable day. I was just speaking with nelson a few minutes ago. He said to me, lori, im so sorry about the rain. And i said, they said rape rain is good luck, so were going to take it like that. And
The concrete as neighbors expressed their frustration waking up to a crime scene. Taking a life like it is nothing, like it means nothing. Reporter at 6 00, why this was sort of narrowly unusual for the folks in this community considering all the work they have done to clean that community up including tearing down some problem buildings. I will have that report live coming up on news4 at 6 00. Back to you in in the studio. A quiet suburban neighborhood turns into a crime scene after an unsupervised house party leads to a burglary, then a deadly stabbing. This happened in odin ton maryland, around 3 00 friday morning. Police tell us a 16yearold held a party at his home hours after it broke up. He heard someone in his house. Police say he confronted two men and ended up stabbing one. Right now there havent been any charges placed on the 16yearold and at the same time, the States Attorneys Office is still reviewing the case. Teen Allen Johnson faces burglary and assault charges. The teen
As you know, Prescription Medications have become a major problem here in washington area. So earlier today, down at 300 indiana avenue, a dc police headquarters, the mayor and chief came together to talk about addiction and enforcement. Hours before the mayor and chief came together to announce what they say is the successful work of narcotics end Enforcement Unit, they released videos of two violent robberies. Last friday, three gun men entered and announce add robbery. According to a police report, the men wanted promethazine, percocet and octobers si could the tin. In the other robbery 25 minutes later, two men jumped the counter with bags also looking for drugs. While standing in front of a table full of pistols taken off the street, chief newsham said the dangerous wor thieves and dealers is beginning to pay off. I must note that the men and women on this unit face some of the most difficult dangers that Law Enforcement faces. Theyre involved in high risk operations. But they do
Forget that the methods and sources of our intelligence gathering are also plate here and we have to be very sensitive so that we dont compromise that information as well. Reporter now, the White House Press office says whoever the new fbi director is that he or she will be asked to and encouraged top finish that russia investigation. Meantime, the acting fbi director Andrew Mccabe he will be back on capitol hill today taking comeys place testifying before the Senate Intelligence committee. Life on capitol hill, im melanie alnwick, fox5 local news. All right, melanie thank you. 4 31 is the time. Many are pointing out the timing of both comeys termination and yesterdays meeting between President Trump and and the Russian Foreign minister at the white house. The two mainly focused on the ongoing civil war in syria but at one point the foreign minister appeared to joke about comeys firing. Youre kidding . Youre kidding. I can that do very well with respect to syria. I think things are hap
I dont know what to say about it. Well definitely into this this later. Rain showers in the forecast. Cool condition. Ill have all the details and a look at the radar together. Erin. Traffic is pretty nasty right now this crash 66 eastbound moved over to the shoulder at gallows road. Another big crash by a rona drive taking out the left lane on the outer loop. Traffic jammed back to pennsylvania avenue. Other slow downs, not to worry well help you steer clear of all those issues with your full look at traffic. Allison and steve. Lets get more now fallout of the firing of james comey as fbe director hes back at his home in virginia this morning there are mixed reactions and calls two calls by lawmakers for a special prosecutor to take over the investigation into russian meddling. Also this morning, the department of justice denying reports that comey quested more resources for that investigation just days before his firing. Get the details from melanie alnwick. Shes life on the hill thi