. >> meghan mogensen is accused of improperly treating a sick wall la wallaby. how serious are these charges? >> reporter: these charges are certainly not as serious as felonies. they are misdemeanors and still very concerning. this is a private park, a family run business owned by the director's father and thousands of people visit here of year. here-- every year. it looked like business as usual at the popular reston zoo today with children and families getting up close to all kinds of animals that live there, but they didn't see a certain wallaby like this one who used to live there. the animal was sick and the zoo trentor apparently euthanized it by drowning. >> -- director apparently euthanized it by drowning. >> any illegal euthanasia is illegal. >> reporter: after a five- month investigation by fairfax county police reston zoo director 26-year-old meg meghan mogensen was arrested and charged with animal cruelty and possession of a controlled substance after alleged improper treatment of a sick wallaby. >> she didn't have a permit for the narcotics that we

the affidavit for the sanity says meghan mogensen -- the affidavit says meghan mogensen took direction from family members. drowning is a federal charge and if the allegations are proven true, the facility could face fine and possible revocation of its license. melanie alnwick, fox 5 news. >>> fairfax county police arrested a teen-ager for attacks on several farm animals. in april three horses were slashed at frying pan farm park in herndon. a month later someone cut a calf, two goats and a chicken. police arrested a 17-year-old boy charging him with four felony counts of maiming animals, three misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty and unlawful entry. all the animals survived. >>> a missouri mother accused of locking her malnourished daughter in a closet pled not guilty to assault and child endangerment charges. police found the child locked in a small closet friday standing in her own urine and feces. the little girl told them the 3 by 6 space was her room and she says she does not get to eat every day and is never allowed outside to play. >> we know it not to be normal. we know it to

she's meghan mogensen and faces misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty and possession of a controlled substance. investigators allege mogensen euthanized a sick wallaby by drowning it. mogensen turned herself in friday and was released on her own recognizance. >>> police arrested a teen for allegedly stabbing and slashing animals at frying pan farm park in herndon. three horses were stabbed a couple months ago and last month two goats, a chicken and calf were all slashed. fortunately those animals survived. police say they received an anonymous tip that led them to the arrest of a 17-year-old over the weekend. at last check that teen was in the custody of fairfax county juvenile detention center. >>> after a two year hiatus at&t is back at congressional country club and we'll be on the course all week long. >> mike hydek kicks off our coverage tonight it. looks gorgeous out there. >> reporter: absolutely stunning, a beautiful breeze. boy, do we hope this weather holds out here. we have one of the most gorgeous views of this course from the veer rabid annex to the historic -- historic

meghan mogensen is charged after euthanizing a wallaby back in february. mogensen said she humanely euthanized the animal. the investigators say the zoo did not have the appropriate permits or training to dispense the drug used to kill the wallaby. >>> robert griffin, iii said an ex it, attempt against him is a good less -- extortion attempt against him is a good lesson for himself and other rookies. richard hurd is accused of threatening to release derogatory information about rg3 if griffin didn't pay him. griffin said rookies are warned about those kind of situations during orientation. he said there are vultures out there, people looking to climb on top of all your money. >>> in tonight's fox 5 top five why calling for stiffer fines for distracted driving plus what you need to know before booking your next flight. back over to laura evans. >> up first tonight mac or pc, why your choice could cost you more on your next vacation. no. 5, orbitz admits it gives mac pricier search results. why? research shows mac users spend as much as 30% more per night on

officers in fairfax county arrested meghan mogensen on a five-monthing investigation. it stems from a complaint about the death of all wallaby. zoo did not have a permit administer euthanasia drugs were used to kill the animal. she is also charged with possession of a controlled substance. many still feeling the effects week posted powerful storms that ripped through the area causing widespread damage last week. bladensburg herb, maryland, is one of the hardest-hit areas, still trying to get back to normal. john gonzalez is there. at least 80 people displaced, staying at the local high school up the street. county officials will decide today if they will ask for or perhaps state assistance. newton street, trees and power lines are down. destroyed --s and cars. >> in the millions. >> the destruction caused in comprehend.ard to >> total destruction, the ceiling collapsed. they spent the weekend salvaging what they could from condominium without a .oof >> but we are all alive. >> friday night there was a that hit the area. a sudden and intense downdraft producing winds of

officers arrested meghan mogensen on friday and was charged with animal abuse and possession of a controlledce. they began investigating her in january after receiving a complaint about the deaths of zero wallaby. -- death of a wallaby. >> jerry sandusky's lawyers could say more about how they plan to appeal his decision. the retired coach could spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty. they say they did not have enough time to prepare their case and used a misleading interview. >> jeopardy host alex trebek recovering from a mild heart attack. he was admitted to cedars-sinai medical center on saturday. the 71-year-old king show host is expected to fully recover and will be back giving answers in july. he suffered another of attack in december 2007 but was back on the job within a few weeks. >> in colorado near fort collins, a huge wildfire has been nearly contained. it has destroyed 118 square miles. another wild fire erupted on saturday forcing 11,000 people to hear tleave their homes. 3 union pacific railroad, members are still missing after two freight trains col

fairfax county police arrested 26-year-old meghan mogensen after a five-month investigation.y the zoo improperly treated sick animals and improperly used euthanasia drugs. she is also charged with possession of a controlled substance. >>> this morning biologists believe a subspecies of giant tortoise has become extinct. lonesome george was found dead in his corral at the galapagos national park. it's believed he was around 100 years old. the tortoise was discovered on one of the galapagos islands 40 years ago after scientists thought the subspecies was already extinct. he became a celebrity with island visitors. the differences between tortoises on the different galapagos islands helped charles darwin form his theory of evolution. >> he was still relatively young. some go to 200. >>> where will metro's silver line really end? more on that big deadline looming. a decision coming up. >> one of virginia's smaller cities prepares to welcome presidential candidate mitt romney tomorrow. >> and birthday time. let's see who's celebrating a birthday today. he was the first black stude