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that was thursday in the 5900 block of suitland road. 40 minutes later sargent assaulted two women a few blocks away. he was captured later and charged with rape and first degree assault. police are trying to figure out whether sargent is tied to other crimes in prince george's county. >>> neither shotguns, tasers or police batons were enough to stop a man in college park near the university of maryland last night who was allegedly hopped up on pcp. >> reporter: i'm bruce leshan in college park where we're getting new details of an unbelievable gunbattle. >> this is my son. i think he's smoked some pcp. >> reporter: antwonette harris did her best to stay calm as her 21-year-old son was going crazy. >> does he still have the gun in his hand? >> yes. >> can you see it? >> reporter: mccoy comes out, a .40 caliber handgun in his own mom's back. mom sees the officer, runs for it and then mccoy engages in a kind of running gun battle with the officer here who shoots him and he keeps going. >> oh, my god. >> oh, holy [ bleep ]. >> reporter: university of maryland students were upstairs vide

this includes suitland parkway at naylor road. enterprise road remains blocked off between 450 and 50. we have wires down here in this area. that's a check of your fox 5 on-timetraffic. imetraffic. >>> well, the entire d.c. region feeling the impact of friday's severe storms. hundreds of thousands of residents are still in the dark. >> and many businesses are unable to open because of it. and intersections without traffic signals are causing a hazard for drivers. fox 5's holly morris is live in falls church with the latest on what is going on out there. good morning. >> good morning to you both. we are at one of those intersections where the lights are out. we are on the line of falls church in annandale. the traffic light behind me is totally dark so they've put the stop sign down. but in the time that we've just been here this morning on annandale road, the light that crosses it here, it has just come on. so it's fluid situation. you know, you want to make sure you are careful when you are out there driving because it could chan

you could hit delays near suitland parkway and first sterling avenue in northeast.anes will close most of the day. starring at 9:30, the right turn lane on northbound suitland parkway will shut down. the right lane on westbound firth sterling avenue will close down for work on the south capitol project. the lane should be open by 3:30 this afternoon. >>> later today, metro's board of directors will discuss adding more buses late at night to cut down on overcrowded buses. d.c. council member and ramada board member muriel bowser suggested adding more buses to some routes. she says routes including along 16th street-get more crowded later at night, forcing some riders to wait a long time because some buses are too full to pick up anyone else. metra officials say while buses are scheduled to come every ten minutes or so, delays are often unpredictable because of traffic and accidents. >>> today, all eyes will once again be on facebook's financial records. the social media site releasing its first earnings report as a publicly traded company today. wall street analysts

earlier today, the maryland congressman dawn edwards was getting the word out and is canvassing suitland to talk about the summer meal program. she said programs like this can make a huge difference. >> and this is proof when we sit down with children and they get to enjoy a wholesome lunch and meal, it sets them straight the rest of the day. >> the meals are served at 150 participating sites across the county, including schools, parks, and public agencies. >>> just ahead on the news edge, wild weather from some landslides and distraughts -- droughts. this summer is out of control across the nation. we'll take a closer look when the news edge continues. >> but first, seems like the hot weather is taking a toll on animals, too. and check out this out. he decided to take a dip in the water to resort -- at a resort in orlando to cool off. can you see him going from one end of the pond to the other with no has attention at all. have to tell you, the first half of 2012 has been the warm east record so far. . >>> it has been a wicked summer for weather. wildfires continue to rage across the we

. -- the suitland parkway and branch avenue. northbound 395, hov rules remain in effect on 95 395. >> we will see what happens. it would be nice to get a break from the power company. much more coming up as we get ahhh, now that's a clean mouth. i just wish it wouldn't fade away so fast. let me show you something. [ dr. rahmany ] as soon as you leave here... plaque quickly starts to grow back. but now there's a way to keep the clean longer. introducing new crest pro-health clinical rinse. it's a clinical breakthrough that actually keeps youreeth 91% clean of plaque at 2 months after a dental visit. plus, it gives you these key benefits. new crest pro-health clinical rinse. crest. life opens up when you do. also try new crest pro-health clinical plaque control toothpaste. >> political battle is heating up between 80 homes and tom cruise -- katie holmes. >> he has hired the divorce lawyer then used in 2001. she is seeking sole custody of their 6-year-old daughter. all this bad news might make it hard for him to enjoy his 50th birthday, which is tomorrow. >> we will see how the birth

have an accident and a broken-down truck going southbound toward the exit for howard road and the suitland part right. -- parkway. we had an earlier problem in richmond, the interstate is open and there were hard storms that moved through. if you're going down there, go for it now. here is the beltway at new hampshire ave. it shows traffic quiet and dry. >> quiet and dry as the way we like it but it is pretty damn especially down to the south. there are some areas of light rain across the potomac into the northern neck. like little sprinkles south of stafford and in charles county. not all that much action out there. 76 degrees in the district and 68 in martinsburg. we're on our way to 87 again this afternoon. an isolated shower cannot be ruled out later today. it is mainly dry the next few days and will talk about the extended forecast coming up. >> d.c. firefighters are looking for answers after an abandoned elementary school caught fire. this happened at old webb elementary school last night. john gonzalez is live on the scene. >> as a guest lecture, you can see the extent of the damage

of the freeway past the 11th street bridge over towards pennsylvania avenue and outbound on the suitlandso working with a serious crash, blocking the left side of the roadway. it looks like this is causing delays on the roadway. these delays begin near the 270 spur. as you work your way toward 66 this is across the legion bridge. these delays will take you heading around towards new hampshire avenue. this goes towards urbana. if you are going on 50 towards the bay bridge delays. back to you. >> have a good weekend. coming up, 7 on your side with a local church. find at two is responsible for removing a tree. >> i am greta kreuz on the national mall, where the stage is set for putting the spotlight on hiv/aids. i will have that, coming up. >> and if you work in the district but do not live there, should you have to pay to drive in and i'm barack obama and i appre this message. [romney singing]: oh beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain for purple mountains majesty, above the fruited plain, america, america, god shed his grace on thee, and crowned thy good, with brotherhoo

southbound 295 has an accident near the suitland parkway. northbound is open out of oxon hill.orth avenue is blocked with wires down between the beltway and sherrywood ln, the turn for the greenbelt metro. in newington the left side is northbound traffic with a delay leaving the prince william parkway into springfield. back to you. >> thank you. apple's newest big cat rolls into the market today. the mountain lion operating system costs $20 and will be sold as a digital download only. the mountain lion feeders a dictation system that lets your computer type of new stock. -- type while you talk. >> a victim of its own success apple shares are opening lower this morning because its profits were not good enough, just under $9 billion. it appears more likely the fed will do something to stimulate the economy. fed officials are disappointed in the sluggish growth particularly in jobs. could take action as soon as next week but more likely in september. we're not replacing our cars as quickly. 4/5 of drivers are waiting 10 years or more before buying a new car. a new painting will be

. -- suitland road. he allegedly assaulted two women. >> a big development in the trayvon martin shooting case to report tonight. the shooter walked out of jail again. the neighborhood watch leader charged in the shooting death of trayvon martin made bail for a second time. >> this is his second shot. he walked out of jail on bond before. because they did not say how much money they really had, he was thrown behind bars. now he is out again. with escorts and a bulletproof vest, he walked out of a florida jail again just before 3:00 this afternoon. he was able to fork up the 10% necessary of the $1 million bond the judges set 24 hours ago. as for the family of trayvon martin, the 17-year-old is accused of murdering, they were joined by al sharpton today. their lawyer reacted to his relief. -- release. >> they would rather the killer of their unarmed child remain in jail. but they respect the strong message the judge said that everyone should show deference to judicial integrity and all court procedures. >

slow traffic northbound d.c. 295 up to the 11th street bridge where we had an earlier wreck and suitland395 no incidents reported for you. 66 out of manassas to centreville and route 50 at fair oaks. that's a check of your fox 5 on- time traffic. >>> a group of veterans are leaving on a cross country ride. two riders are blind. the group is at the hotel in arlington for their journey called sea to shining sea. the goal is not only to motivate other wounded veterans but encourage anyone with disability. we wish them luck. >>> still ahead, celebrating ramadan. >> melanie has more on this special month for millions of muslims worldwide. melanie? >> imagine this, no eating or drinking from sun up to sundown and that includes no caffeine. i don't know a lot of people that could make it but 300,000 muslims are supporting each other through it as they celebrate this holy month of ramadan. they will learn about their traditions. we will talk in a few minutes to the people at the all dulles area muslim society about the traditions and customs and how they incorporate community service into their

traveling on southbound 295 have had to detour through neighborhoods, taking either the howard road or suitland parkway exits, then looping around to cross the south capital street or 11th street bridge. i come around the back side, across the bridge, sit in traffic. >> with this new ramp, motorests can go directly from 295 south onto the 11th street bridge. at this new exit. it should shave about ten minutes off your commute. >> if it cuts out ten minutes of my time, i'm going to try. >> community leaders say it will improve safety. >> you don't have to make any more u-turns, no more illegal turns, no more going the wrong way going to downtown washington, d.c. >> d-dot says the opening puts the 11th street bridge project on schedule and on budget. a new northbound ramp directly connecting the two freeways is expected to open in the fall. jim? >>> trying to find enough quarters to plug a meter at a metro station could be a thing of the past. the new program began today, allowing customers to pay by phone. this program is run by the same company that runs the district's pay by phone parking syst

out of bounds suitland parkway in southeast there's been a crash. and one more thing oh, metrorail back on normal service. back to the news. >> thanks so much, lisa. 6:44 right now, 76 degrees outside. >> voters now weighing in on what d.c. mayor vince gray should do in light of the scandal surrounding his campaign. do they think he should resign or stay put? you might be surprised by the results of the survey. >> welcome back to "good morning washington." this is the latest on the campaign scandal surrounding d.c. mayor vincent gray. turns out a majority of d.c. residents want him to resign. a new "washington post" poll finds that 54% of residents surveyed want gray to leave office. only 22% view him as honest and trustworthy. three d.c. councilmembers called for gray to resign after three campaign staffers pleaded guilty to campaign fraud charges. the mayor says he will not quit. >> the head of the penn state board of trustee social security vowing to implement the changes recommended in a report on the jerry sandusky child sex abuse scandal. ther

northbound on 295, making your way up towards the inbound 11th street bridge, slow traffic loafing the suitland parkway. this happens to be the commute coming northbound from 210 and again, slow traffic headed out towards the beltway. once you commit to the unare loop headed into virginia, the pace up -- the pace improving as you work your way over to alexandria. >>> find out why the aerosmith show has been rescheduled we'll be right back. we gotta sell the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get in. hi, good to see you. start with an actual written offer when selling your car, no strings attached. carmax. start here. oreo and dunkin' are the perfect match for the perfect moment. enjoy the new oreo coolatta and donut today. america runs on dunkin'. ♪ >>> aerosmith fans may be crying after this one. tonight's show in bristol has been canceled. yes, people, dry your tears. you can't blame it on the storm. blame it on steven tyler. he's following doctor's orders to give his voice a rest. it will be on august 12th. maybe he should think about retirement. >> maybe. >> no! >> anyw

traveling inbound suitland parkway south capital street looks good. nice and easy so far headed in towards the douglass bridge. big ceremony happening this morning after 10:30, the new ramp from southbound 295 to head inbound across the 11th street bridge but that happens after 10:30 this morning. that's a check of your fox 5 on-timetraffic. imetraffic. . >> thank you. >>> we are following developments now out of colorado this morning where the man accused of killing 12 people at a colorado movie theater is expected to be formally charged. >> james holmes is also accused of wounding 58 others along with the charges, a judge will hear arguments month a request by the defense. attorneys for holmes want to see a package he allegedly sent before shooting and they want for find out who leaked information for the media about that package. here at home, authorities a the suspect accused of allegedly plotting a mass shooting in our area could be held for a week without facing criminal charges. neil edwin scott is undergoing a mental evaluation after being tak

in fact, eight miles per hour, as you make your way towards suitland parkway. over the 14th street bridge, not too bad and your travel speed on 395, 45 miles per hour as you head northbound. erika, back over to you. >> another news update in 25 minutes and now >>> it's 8:00 on a friday morning, the 20th of july, 2012. this morning we are following breaking news that mass shooting at a movie theater in the suburban denver area. a gunman burst in about midnight or 12:30. it was a showing of the new movie "the dark knight rises" and then that gunman released some sort of a tear gas canister and then opened fire. i'm matt lauer with savannah guthrie. a 24-year-old suspect is now in police custody. police are searching his apartment or at least they're at his apartment. we're not sure whether they have actually entered the residence even as we speak. >> this was a suspect who was heavily armed at the time, was said to have a long gun, some kind of shotgun or rifle with him, some kind of ak-ish weapon, two hand guns. this suspect reportedly told police his car and pe