• Suspect Wanted For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Girl Twice Within Minutes

    BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Maryland authorities are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a girl twice in minutes on and off of a public bus early this year.
    Montgomery County police say on March 6 around 3:35 p.m., a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in Silver Spring and then sexually assaulted again in the 700 block of Sligo Avenue by the same suspect after she exited the bus.Detectives say both the victim and suspect boarded the bus in the 10100 block of Colesville Road. After
  • Md. Doctor, Founder Of Prostate Cancer Run Diagnosed With Same Disease

    OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ)– For more than a decade, WJZ has brought viewers stories about a doctor from Owings Mills who has raised phenomenal amounts of money through runs to search for a cure for prostate cancer.
    Dr. Sandy Siegel, the founder of Chesapeake Urology, came up with the idea, led the charge, helped survivors and raised over $4 million for prostate cancer research. And now his business is expanding.
    “We have become the first national urology group in the country. We&rs
  • Bernie Sanders Joining Ben Jealous To Help Him Campaign

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders isn’t endorsing his own son’s congressional bid, but he’s coming to Maryland to lend a liberal boost to Ben Jealous’ campaign for governor.
    The senator known for his reluctance to endorse politicians is scheduled to attend an early voting rally with the former NAACP president in Silver Spring on Monday night.
    Although Sanders isn’t endorsing his son Levi’s bid for a New Hampshire congressional seat, he has endors
  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Heat Advisory In Effect As Temperatures Reach Mid-90’s

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A heat advisory is in effect for parts of Maryland as summer temperatures pass into the 90’s.
    WJZ’s Marty Bass says we will reach 95 degrees Monday and may pass the record 97 degrees set in 1957.
    #MDWX Welcome an early Summer, late Spring day. pic.twitter.com/xKD2xOfxZq
    — Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) June 18, 2018According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory means that people can be affected by heat if precautions are not taken.
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  • Md. Officials Conduct Aggressive Inspections On Fair, Theme Park Rides For Summer Season

    FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ)– As the busy season begins for theme parks and fairs across Maryland, inspectors are closely checking every ride that runs in the state.
    It’s that time of year where thousands of Marylanders will take a ride, be it at a county fair or a theme park. State inspectors say no matter which you choose, they are working to keep thrill seekers safe.
    “They are not opened unless they are inspected by our inspectors,” said Kelly Schulz, secretary for t
  • Maryland Crab Houses Again Lose Visa Lottery For Immigrant Workers

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The hits just keep on coming for a number of Eastern Short crab picking houses as they were once again denied seasonal immigrant workers.
    For more than two decades, the eight picking houses have depended on temporary seasonal workers from Mexico.
    Every year, the government issues 66,000 seasonal workers visas. They used to be awarded when a business proved American workers would not do the needed jobs. But in a switch, the Trump Administration used a lottery to award busi
  • Baltimore Co. Needs Resident’s Input On Damages From Memorial Day Flooding

    BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County needs more information from those who were impacted by the flooding on Memorial Day.
    Baltimore County’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is starting their assessment process for the flooding, and need information from “homeowners, renters and businesses who suffered uninsured or grossly under-insured damage to buildings, land, personal property or business inventories.”
    Those who were affected by th
  • Barry Trotz Resigns As Coach Of The Washington Capitals

    BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) — Barry Trotz has resigned as coach of the Washington Capitals just weeks after leading the team to the Stanley Cup.
    The team announced the resignation Monday. The 55-year-old Trotz went into the season without any certainty about his future when ownership and general manager Brian MacLellan last summer opted not to give him a contract extension.
    In a statement, the team thanked Trotz for his efforts the past four years and said it’s grateful for his leadershi
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  • Not Guilty Plea Entered For Teen Arrested In Officer Amy Caprio’s Death

    BALTIMORE CO. Md. (WJZ) — A not guilty plea was entered for one of the four teenagers arrested in connection with the death of Baltimore County police officer Amy Caprio.
    At Darrell Ward’s arraignment Monday, a judge entered the not guilty plea for him because Ward does not yet have representation.
    RELATED: All 4 Teen Suspects Indicted In Death Of Baltimore Co. Ofc. Amy Caprio
    The three other teen suspects – Dawnta Harris, Eugene Genius, and Derrick Matthews – a
  • Wendy’s Employee Finds Live Mouse In Bag Of Burger Buns

    Catoosa, OK (CBS Local)- Employees at an Oklahoma Wendy’s received an unwelcome surprise when going about their work on Thursday afternoon as a live mouse was found among the hamburger buns.
    Employee Skylar Frame shared a video of the incident on Facebook after she said that management at the store did not take action.Frame told 2 Works For You in Tulsa that she didn’t originally find the mouse, but heard commotion coming from the back of the store while she was going about her work.
  • FBI Warns Of Increase In Sexual Assaults Aboard Aircraft

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The FBI is warning everyone about the rise of sexual assaults aboard aircrafts.
    Authorities are raising awareness of the federal crime as we approach the busy summer travel season.
    The Baltimore FBI field office has seen an increase in the number of in-flight sexual assaults reported during flights with BWI airport as a final destination.
    These sexual assaults are most common on longer flights when the cabin is dark, and victims report waking up to their “seatm
  • NFL Stadiums To Have Fully Digital Ticket Systems In 2018-19 Season

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    Lost in the ups and downs of following their favorite teams over the course of the season, NFL fans may have missed a bit of news last fall that will change their game-day experience. For the 2018-19 season, NFL teams are moving to a fully digital ticketing platform, provided by Ticketmaster for all stadiums. Digital ticketing has continued to gain in prevalence as mobile technology improves.
    According to Ticketmaster’s Chief Product Officer for North America, Justin Burleigh, t
  • Trump Announces Plans For Pentagon To Create ‘Space Force’

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Vowing to reclaim U.S. leadership in space, President Donald Trump announced Monday he is directing the Pentagon to create a new “Space Force” as an independent service branch aimed at ensuring American supremacy in space.
    Trump envisioned a bright future for the U.S. space program, pledging to revive the country’s flagging efforts, return to the moon and eventually send a manned mission that would reach Mars. The president framed space as a na
  • Survey Says Nearly Half Of Americans Are Skipping Summer Vacation This Year

    Ryan Mayer
    One of the best things about the summer weather finally arriving is looking forward to that yearly vacation where one can unplug and enjoy some time away from the usual sights and sounds of their city. However, according to a new survey conducted by Bankrate.com, nearly half of Americans won’t be taking that trip this year.
    The number one reason cited for why respondents said they won’t be taking a summer vacation is affordability or lack thereof as 50 percent of responden
  • Baltimore Mayor, Police Announce Plan To Combat Summer Crime

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — On Monday, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh and Interim Police Commissioner Garry Tuggle announced their strategy to combat soaring violence in the city as we get into the summer months.
    Coming off a violent weekend in #Baltimore, Mayor & Police Commissioner are announcing their summer strategy to combat the expected surge in crime @wjz pic.twitter.com/Psdja0Z8kc
    — Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) June 18, 2018This comes after a bloody weekend, in which four peop
  • ‘Jeopardy!’ Winner Faces 5 Years In Prison For Cyber Crimes

    ADRIAN, Mich. (CBS LOCAL) — Six years ago, Stephanie Jass set a “Jeopardy!” record for a female contestant when she won seven straight times. But what may have seemed like life at the top has now come crashing down to rock bottom as the former college professor faces a long prison sentence after admitting to hacking into the email accounts of colleagues and students at her school.
    Jass, 48, pleaded guilty last week to charges of unauthorized access to a computer and using
  • Video Shows Man Braving The Waters In Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — You don’t find many people ready to hop into the Inner Harbor, but video posted on social media shows one person who decided to brave the waters.
    Facebook user Dustin Andrew Markiewicz posted the video Friday afternoon with the following caption: “there’s a man swimming in the harbor as we speak.”The video, which had been shared more than 2,500 times as of Monday afternoon, was only four seconds long. It showed a person in jeans, shoes and a T
  • Indiana Officer Pulls Over Driver Going Too Slowly In Left Lane

    Versailles, IN (CBS Local)- We’ve all been stuck behind that one car on the highway that’s going too slowly in the left hand lane but refuses to move over. Now, an Indiana State Police Officer is getting national attention for attempting to remedy that on I-65.
    According to a tweet from Sergeant Stephen Wheeles’ account, he pulled over a vehicle on Saturday afternoon for driving too slowly in the left lane.
    I stopped this vehicle today for a left lane violation on I-65.The driv
  • Toxic Plant That Can Cause Blindness Found In Pennsylvania

    (KDKA/CBS LOCAL) — A noxious, alien and invasive plant that looks like Queen Anne’s lace on steroids – giant hogweed — is causing some concerns after being found in multiple states, including Pennsylvania.
    In addition to Pennsylvania, giant hogweed can be found in New York, Ohio, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, Virginia, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.
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    Giant hogweed sap
  • Toxic Plant That Can Cause Blindness Found In Maryland

    (KDKA/CBS LOCAL) — A noxious, alien and invasive plant that looks like Queen Anne’s lace on steroids – giant hogweed — is causing some concerns after being found in multiple states, including Maryland.
    In addition to Pennsylvania, giant hogweed can be found in New York, Ohio, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, Virginia, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.
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    Giant hogweed sap cont
  • Deputy Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Undocumented Woman’s Child

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A deputy sheriff in Texas is accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl and threatening the child’s mother with deportation if she reported him.
    Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says 47-year-old Jose Nunez was arrested Sunday on a warrant for super aggravated sexual assault, pending formal charges.
    County jail and court records show Nunez is being held without bail and don’t list an attorney who can speak on his behalf. He is due in court Monday afte
  • This Week In Golf: Brooks Koepka Defends U.S. Open Title At Shinnecock Hills

    By Sam McPherson
    American Brooks Koepka won his second straight U.S. Open on Sunday at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York, becoming the first repeat champion of the United States Golf Association’s annual championship in almost 30 years. He did it with controlled and steady play over the weekend, finishing at 1-over par for the tournament to defeat England’s Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke and fellow American Dustin Johnson by two strokes.
    Fleetwood tied a U.S. Open record with
  • Police: 4-Year-Old Kidnapped While Playing Outside Home; Suspect In Custody

    BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — A woman is in custody after police say she snatched a 4-year-old while he was playing outside his home.
    The Baltimore County Police Department reports this incident happened just before 8 p.m. on June 15.
    Officers were called to the 100 block of Back River Neck Rd. about a fight. Responding officers were told that a woman had just kidnapped a child.
    The victim’s mother told police she was watching her 4-year-old son play outside their home in the&
  • Supreme Court Rules Against Maryland GOP Over Congressional District

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is resolving partisan redistricting cases from Wisconsin and Maryland without ruling on the broader issue of whether electoral maps can give an unfair advantage to a political party.
    The justices ruled against Wisconsin Democrats who challenged legislative districts that gave Republicans a huge edge in the state legislature. They also did not side with Maryland Republicans who objected to a single congressional district.
    The court sidestepped a definitiv
  • Baltimore County deputies sue over pay provision - Fox Baltimore

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    Baltimore County deputies sue over pay provision
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    TOWSON, Md. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies outside Baltimore have filed a lawsuit alleging they have been cheated out of tens of thousands of dollars in overtime. The Baltimore Sun reports the lawsuit was filed by Baltimore County deputies in the midst of ...and more »
  • Heat Advisory In Effect As Temperatures Reach Mid-90's - CBS Baltimore

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    Heat Advisory In Effect As Temperatures Reach Mid-90's
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    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A heat advisory is in effect for parts of Maryland as summer temperatures pass into the 90's. WJZ's Marty Bass says we will reach 95 degrees Monday and may pass the record 97 degrees set in 1957. #MDWX Welcome an early Summer, ...and more »
  • Lakers Forward Kyle Kuzma Thanks ‘The Rock’ For Helping Him Add Muscle This Summer

    Ryan Mayer
    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a visit to speak to the Los Angeles Lakers this season as part of Vice President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and General Manager Rob Pelinka’s “Genius Talk” series. The impassioned speech that Johnson delivered apparently resonated with young forward Kyle Kuzma who has begun to add some bulk this offseason and he’s thanking “The Rock” for it.
      
    Kuzma exploded onto the scene during his
  • Maryland weather: Baltimore could feel as hot as 105 degrees on Monday - Baltimore Sun

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    Maryland weather: Baltimore could feel as hot as 105 degrees on Monday
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    Baltimore could feel like 101 degrees on Monday. The Maryland Department of the Environment on Monday issued a code orange air quality alert for the Baltimore metro area, warning that the air in the city may be unhealthy for sensitive groups including ...
  • Police Searching Landfill For Evidence After Body Found On Bleachers

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police say they are searching the eastern landfill to find more evidence in the murder of Jasmine Morris, whose body was found on a set of school bleachers in Baltimore.
    Christopher Rather has been charged with first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment in the death of Morris.
    RELATED: Police: Man Bound And Killed Ex-Girlfriend, Left Body On School Bleachers
    Charging documents state 20-year-old Rather was
  • WHO Classifies ‘Gaming Disorder’ As Mental Health Condition

    NEW YORK (CNN) – Watching as video games ensnare their children, many parents have grumbled about “digital heroin,” likening the flashing images to one of the world’s most addictive substances. Now, they may have backup.
    The World Health Organization announced ‘gaming disorder’ as a new mental health condition to be included in the 11th edition of its International Classification of Diseases, released on Monday.
    “I’m not creating a precedent,&
  • It's Academic: June 16, 2018 - CBS Baltimore

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    It's Academic: June 16, 2018
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    Concertgoer Dies At Campground Of Delaware Music FestivalA 20-year-old woman has died on the campgrounds of a popular music festival in Delaware that has drawn tens of thousands of people. Mom Catches Teenage Son Naked In Bed With Junior High ...
  • Several shot, 3 dead in weekend violence in Baltimore - WBAL Baltimore

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    Several shot, 3 dead in weekend violence in Baltimore
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    Several people were shot since between over the weekend in Baltimore, and three of the victims died. The violence started just after 1 a.m. Saturday when officers were called to the 1700 block of North Avenue and found a 38-year-old man with a gunshot ...
  • Actress Tweets Video Of Husband’s Tesla Bursting Into Flames “Out Of The Blue”

    WEST HOLLYWOOD (CBS NEWS) —Tesla is investigating how one of its cars appeared to suddenly catch fire on a busy street near Los Angeles. Cellphone video shows flames shooting out of the electric vehicle last week.
    Local authorities said it could have been a faulty battery, but Tesla says it’s still too early to know exactly what happened.
    A Model S quickly caught fire Friday afternoon in West Hollywood, California. Actress Mary McCormack tweeted cell phone video of the fire, say
  • Landing a piece of the 2026 World Cup presents opportunities for Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

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    Landing a piece of the 2026 World Cup presents opportunities for Baltimore
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    Once again, Baltimore is polishing its image, this time in the hopes of landing a piece of the 2026 World Cup of soccer. With FIFA, the sport's governing body, awarding the competition to the combined U.S., Canada and Mexico bid, Baltimore has a shot ...and more »
  • iPhones Will Share Your Exact Location With 911

    (CNN Money) — Your smartphone knows your location well enough to send a car to where you’re standing in a busy city, map a morning run through the woods, or navigate inside an airport.
    But if you call 911 from that same mobile phone, emergency responders will only have a vague sense of where to send an ambulance, fire truck, or police car.
    The difference in distances can be the difference between life and death.
    Apple is rolling out a new feature in its next iPhone software update to
  • Weather Blog: Smells Like Summer

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — By any chance, in the still and heavy air of last evening and night, do you smell Summer? Occasionally the start of a season will give us it’s very unique scent. For instance that smell of leaves, and fall. The smell of a very crisp clear early Winter morning. Last night it was Summer.
    To me that scent is what I smell when I break open a fresh ear of corn and smell the “silk.” The Summer olfactory sensation I refer to might smell different to you. But, w
  • Heat Advisory In Effect As Temperatures Reach Mid-90’s

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A heat advisory is in effect for parts of Maryland as summer temperatures pass into the 90’s.
    WJZ’s Marty Bass says we will reach 95 degrees Monday and may pass the record 97 degrees set in 1957.
    #MDWX Welcome an early Summer, late Spring day. pic.twitter.com/xKD2xOfxZq
    — Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) June 18, 2018According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory means that people can be affected by heat if precautions are not taken.
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  • Mom Catches Teenage Son Naked In Bed With Junior High Counselor

    BEDFORD (CBSDFW.COM) – A Harwood Junior High School counselor turned herself in to Bedford police after allegations that she engaged in an improper relationship with a former student.
    In May, the Bedford Police Department became aware of the allegations of a potential inappropriate relationship between 33-year-old school counselor Shannon Hathaway and the ninth grader. The department’s Criminal Investigation Division began to follow up on the report and notified the H-E-B I
  • Man Shot And Killed In Baltimore Overnight

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police report a man was shot and killed around 1:30 Monday morning.
    Officers were called to the 2200 block of Eutaw Place for a report of a shooting. Once they arrived, they say they found an adult male with a gunshot wound to his upper body.
    The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died from the injury.
    An investigation is underway. Police ask anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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  • Three Killed After Being Hit By Train In London - CBS Baltimore

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    Three Killed After Being Hit By Train In London
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    (CNN) — Three people have been killed after being struck by a train in South London, British police confirmed Monday. Police were called to Loughborough Junction station in South London at 7:30 a.m. local time after reports of bodies being found on ...and more »
  • Three Killed After Being Hit By Train In London

    (CNN) — Three people have been killed after being struck by a train in South London, British police confirmed Monday.
    Police were called to Loughborough Junction station in South London at 7:30 a.m. local time after reports of bodies being found on the railway tracks.
    Emergency services attended the incident but three people were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
    Police are still looking into the circumstances of why the people were on the tracks.
    “My team are now working ha
  • AMC Suspends Chris Hardwick Talk Show After Ex-Girlfriend Makes Allegations Of Abuse

    (CNN) — TV host Chris Hardwick is facing career fallout amid allegations by his ex-girlfriend, actress Chloe Dykstra, that he sexually and emotionally abused her.
    AMC said Saturday it has suspended his show, “Talking with Chris Hardwick,” while it assesses the accusations against him. The cable network also said Hardwick will step aside from moderating AMC and BBC America panels at Comic-Con International in San Diego next month.
    “We have had a positive working relationsh
  • Laura Bush Pens Scathing Column On Child Separation As Part Of Immigration Policy

    (CNN) — Former first lady Laura Bush spoke out Sunday night about the separation of families on the US border, writing a harsh criticism of the current zero-tolerance immigration policy being enforced under the Trump administration.
    Bush, whose opinion piece ran in The Washington Post, decries the separation of children from parents entering the United States illegally as “cruel” and “immoral.”
    It’s a rare public admonishment of current administratio
  • 'The traffic is horrible': Baltimore commute ranks among nation's longest - Baltimore Sun

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    'The traffic is horrible': Baltimore commute ranks among nation's longest
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    Erica Gray lives near Security Square and drives about 30 to 45 minutes each way for her job as an administrative services manager at a nutritional supplement company in the Inner Harbor. Instead of sitting in daily rush-hour traffic on the outer loop ...
  • On Time: June, 17, 2018 - CBS Baltimore

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    On Time: June, 17, 2018
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    Concertgoer Dies At Campground Of Delaware Music FestivalA 20-year-old woman has died on the campgrounds of a popular music festival in Delaware that has drawn tens of thousands of people. Man Fatally Stabbed In South BaltimoreA man is dead after ...and more »
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  • Weather Blog: Intense Heat, Humidity Coming

    BALTIMORE (WJZ)– We are starting off the work week with an intense round of heat and humidity!
    In fact, highs on Monday will be in record breaking territory.
    Baltimore is expecting a high of 96 degrees at BWI.
    That’s just 1 degree shy of the record of 97 degrees set back in 1957.
    In addition to being a scorcher, Monday will be steamy, with index values surging into the triple digits.
    Storms return to the forecast by Tuesday with afternoon highs in the 80s for the rest of the week.
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  • FOUND: 77-year-old man found safe - Fox Baltimore

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    FOUND: 77-year-old man found safe
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    BALTIMORE -- WBFF -- UPDATE: Leon Castillo has been located safe and unharmed. Baltimore Police say that they are searching for 77-year-old Leon Castillo. Castillo was reportedly last seen on Sunday in the 3800 block of Belle Avenue. Castillo is 5'6" ...
    Baltimore Authorities Find Missing Elderly Man Last Seen SundayCBS Baltimoreall 2 news articles »
  • Baltimore faith leaders hold a Souls to the Polls event - Fox Baltimore

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    Baltimore faith leaders hold a Souls to the Polls event
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    BALTIMORE -- WBFF -- Churches and houses of worship from all over Baltimore participated in a Souls to the Polls effort, on Sunday. The initiative was designed to encourage greater civic participation amongst churchgoers in the city. Over 20 pastors ...
  • Man Fatally Stabbed In South Baltimore

    BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A man is dead after police say he was fatally stabbed in South Baltimore.
    Baltimore police say they responded to the 4200 block of Thayer Court at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, where they found a 41-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.
    The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
    Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also text tips to 443-902-4824.
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