• Criminologist: Panel Reviewing Suiter’s Death Had Too Many Ties To BPD

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A criminologist at a local university says he can see why the board reviewing the death of Baltimore PD Det. Sean Suiter came to the conclusion of suicide, but questions why members with ties to BPD were chosen to investigate.
    University of Baltimore criminologist Jeffrey Ian Ross has read the report released this week by the independent review board looking into the death of Suiter.
    He agrees the findings as laid out in the report lead to only one conclusion; suicid
  • Baltimore Observes International Overdose Awareness Day

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — International Overdose Awareness Day had cities all over the world, including Baltimore, struggling to save lives and fight addiction.
    In 2017, more than 72,000 people died of overdoses in the U.S., or nearly 200 people a day.
    There were 2,000 opioid-related deaths in Maryland. Baltimore has the highest death toll for accidental overdoses in the state.
    “Even if you walk out this door and you walk down certain streets you’ll see signs of addiction right in your
  • Judge To Lead Panel Examining Corrupt Baltimore Police GTTF Unit

    BALTIMORE (AP) — A retired U.S. judge will lead a commission tasked with examining how a group of corrupt Baltimore cops were allowed to run rampant for years before federal investigators brought them down.
    Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that retired U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams Jr. will chair the seven-member “Commission to Restore Trust in Policing.”
    The legislative panel was created to examine operations and investigations of the out-of-control Gun Trac
  • Local Hairstylist Is Giving Free Back-To-School Hairstyles

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A local hairstylist has organized a free back-to-school hair day where boys and girls will be able to get their hair done for free.
    The event will be held on Labor Day, the day before many Maryland students return to school.
    Stylist Courtney Epps organized the event and enlisted the help of other hair professionals from the region and as far away as Atlanta.
    “We realize with the economy today, people need help,” Epps said. “We just want to make sure that
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  • Local Hairstylist Arranges Free Back-To-School Hairstyles

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A local hairstylist has organized a free back-to-school hair day where boys and girls will be able to get their hair done for free.
    The event will be held on Labor Day, the day before many Maryland students return to school.
    Stylist Courtney Epps organized the event and enlisted the help of other hair professionals from the region and as far away as Atlanta.
    “We realize with the economy today, people need help,” Epps said. “We just want to make sure that
  • Stream #17 West Virginia vs. Tennessee

    The #17 West Virginia Mountaineers head to Knoxville to square off against the Tennessee Volunteers.
  • Marylanders Get One Last Weekend To Enjoy Ocean City Before School Starts

    OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Summer is coming to a close and thousands will be celebrating the final holiday of the season in Ocean City this weekend.
    This is the second year Maryland students have been able to enjoy an extra week of summer with school starting after Labor Day. It has also made a huge difference for Ocean City.
    “It went fast, I mean summer should get a speeding ticket because it flew by,” said Danny Robinson, owner of Backshore Brewing Co.
    For many familie
  • Why ‘Meet And Greets’ Can Help Teachers, Students Adjust Back To School

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland kids are getting back to school soon, and some elementary schools are giving students a chance to get to know their new surroundings before they get there.
    While the first day’s not until Tuesday, it’s a big day at Hampstead Hill Academy.
    “Today is our annual meet your teachers event. It’s an opportunity for parents and students to meet your teachers and get the jitters out,” Hampstead Hills Academy principal Matthew Hornbeck said.
    I
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  • Maryland Still Doesn’t Have Legalized Sports Betting, Will That Change?

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland does not have legalized sports betting at the state’s casinos, but the debate is on again after West Virginia just approved it.
    Delaware also has a sports book, and West Virginia acted quickly to gain a competitive edge over Maryland.
    “We had to wait at first for rules to be passed, for laws to be on our side in the state of West Virginia, fortunately, that was done sooner than later,” said Erich Zimny of the Hollywood Casino, West Virginia.
    The
  • Autopsy Finds Baltimore Co. Toddler Died From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound; Arrest Made

    BALTIMORE CO., Md. (WJZ) — Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for leaving a gun where a minor could gain access after an autopsy determined a Baltimore County toddler died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
    Tye Ryder Flint, who would have turned three years old next month, was pronounced dead just before 3:50 a.m. Tuesday.
    Flint’s mother had called 911 just after 3 a.m. Officers responded to a home in the 3100 block of Bero Rd. to find Flint in cardia
  • VIDEO: Woman Smashes Windows, Runs Over Bus Driver In Road Rage Incident

    WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — The Metropolitan Police Department has identified a woman suspected in a road rage incident with a DC bus driver all caught on camera.
    According to DC police, the woman was captured on cell phone video smashing windows and allegedly running over a Greyhound bus driver in the 1800 block of Bladensburg Road in northeast DC Thursday.
    [GRAPHIC WARNING: Language, violence may be inappropriate for viewers]It was around 6 p.m. when a woman driving an Audi illegally passed
  • Baltimore Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Corey Hammond, 30 of Houston, Texas, was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine.
    Hammond was convicted on March 8 after a four-day trial.
    Evidence at the trial showed that the defendant was part of a conspiracy to distribute kilogram quantities of cocaine. The drugs were moved from Houston to Baltimore by vehicles equipped with hidden compartments, or “traps&r
  • 23-Year-Old Baltimore Woman Missing

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Police Department is looking for a 23-year-old woman.
    Brittany Bell was last seen on August 28, in the 600 block of Whitmore Avenue.
    Family and friends are concerned for Bell’s well-being.
    Bell is five-feet, five inches tall and weighs about 185 lbs. She was last seen wearing a white tee-shirt and grey shorts.
    Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Brittany Bell is urged to contact the Baltimore Police Department’s Missing Person Un
  • Missing A Dog? Baltimore Police May Have Found Your Furry Friend

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are searching for the owner of a dog that officers found Thursday night.
    The dog was found walking along Saint Paul and University Pkwy.
    The furry friend has a chip, but it has out-dated information.
    This owner is asked to contact BARCS to verify ownership.
    Guess Who We Found?
    Last night Northern District patrol officers found this family friend walking along Saint Paul and University Parkway. This well cared for BFF has a chip with out-dated in
  • Man With Previous Rape Conviction Sentenced To Life For 2017 Sexual Assault

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore man with a previous rape conviction has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2017 sexual assault.
    Eron Johnson was sentenced after a jury found him guilty of second-degree assault and first-degree sex offense earlier this year.
    According to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, Johnson was on parole for a 2001 conviction of second-degree rape at the time of the 2017 crime.
    He was found guilty of sexual assault that happened
  • Top Jobs In Baltimore In Health Care, Computer Software, Retail

    BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Paying attention to monthly U.S. jobs reports, and curious what they mean for local workers? Here’s how the current employment market looks across industries in Baltimore.
    Computer software, one of the top industries in which the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has consistently reported positive job growth in recent months, was also among the top industries hiring last month in Charm City.
    Health care and hospitals ranked first in the city last month, followed
  • No. 23 Texas Seeks Revenge Against Maryland Team On Mend

    LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — A year ago, Texas didn’t really know what to expect before playing its first game under coach Tom Herman.
    “There was an incredible amount of instability when we got here,” Herman recalled. “You’re talking about three head coaches in four years, four athletic directors in 4 ½ years and two presidents.”
    In their debut under Herman, the Longhorns were upset by Maryland 51-41. Texas came in ranked No. 23 and never got back in the
  • Man Arrested For Separate Road Rage Incidents On I-895 And I-95

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have arrested a man accused of two separate road rage incidents back in August on I-895 and I-95.
    Jamal Norton has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and nine related charges.
    Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police and Maryland State Police brought these charges against Norton for a road rage shooting and another road rage incident on August 6.
    Police say the first road rage incident was a shooting that happened on I-895 near the Potee St
  • Quest Manufacturing Recalls All Nasal Products And Baby Oral Gels Manufactured At Florida Facility

    HOLLY HILL, Fla. (CBS)  — Product Quest Manufacturing just announced a voluntary recall of CVS Health 12 Hour Sinus Relief Nasal Mist due to a finding of microbial contamination identified as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
    Out of an abundance of caution, Product Quest has decided to expand the recall to include all lots of nasal products and baby oral gels currently within expiration that were manufactured at the company’s Florida&
  • SportsLine’s Top Weekend Picks: College Football’s First Full Weekend

    Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia PhilliesFriday, August 31, 2018, 7:05 pm ET
    CHICAGO CUBS +101
    The Cubs continue to roll along, and while it’s often not easy, they’re finding ways to get close wins. For Friday’s matchup, the underdog Cubbies have better hitting splits across the board compared to the Phillies. Starter Jose Quintana is certainly a mixed bag, but he struck out a season-high 10 Phillies in 5.2 innings of work on June 6. He’s allowed just nine homers in 14 road
  • Police Investigating Deadly Assault Of 83-Year-Old Woman

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are searching for the person who murdered an 83-year-old woman in her apartment.
    Dorothy Mae Neal was found unresponsive in her apartment on Wednesday. She was pronounced dead Thursday morning after being taken to a local hospital.
    Neal was found after a concerned neighbor called police after not seeing her for a couple of days.
    Responding officers found Neal in her apartment in the 2300 block of Winchester St. Police say she was unresponsive an
  • 10% Of US Children Diagnosed With ADHD, Study Finds

    (CNN) — The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the past 20 years, according to a study released Friday.
    The rise was most pronounced in minority groups, suggesting that better access to health insurance and mental health treatment through the Affordable Care Act might have played some role in the increase. The rate of diagnosis during that time period doubled in girls, a
  • Aretha Franklin’s Funeral Fit For A Queen

    (CNN) — Recent tributes to Aretha Franklin are culminating Friday in the answer to one question: How do you lay a queen to rest?
    The funeral for the “Queen of Soul,” who died August 16 at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, got underway Friday morning at Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple.
    Aretha Franklin’s funeral: Live updates
    Massive crowds lined up outside the church, hoping for the chance to pay their respects and take their seats among the star-st
  • 1 Seriously Injured In Boat Crash In Anne Arundel Co.

    ANNE ARUNDEL CO., Md. (WJZ) — One person was seriously injured and one other received minor injuries after their boat crashed into a piling Thursday night.
    Anne Arundel County firefighters were called out at 10:15 p.m. about a boating accident on the Magothy River near Inverness Rd. and Riverdale Rd.
    A man had called 911 and said he saw a boat speed past him, before hearing the boat crash.
    Responding firefighters arrived to find a boat with two people on board that had crashed in
  • Texas Man Indicted In ‘Make America Great Again’ Hat Theft

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A grand jury in Texas has indicted a 30-year-old man on a felony theft charge after he was accused of throwing a drink at a supporter of President Donald Trump before walking off with the teenager’s “Make America Great Again” hat at a fast food restaurant.
    The attack earlier this summer at a San Antonio Whataburger restaurant was partially captured on video. San Antonio TV station KSAT reports that a grand jury on Wednesday indicted
  • Washington Set To Honor McCain As His Body Lies In State At The US Capitol

    (CNN) — He was a war hero who survived more than five years of torture as a prisoner in Vietnam and the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, but it’s John McCain’s role as a legislator that may have most defined his public life.
    A two-term congressman and a senator for more than three decades, McCain shaped US policy on everything from immigration to foreign policy, spoke out against the country’s use of enhanced interrogation practices during the George W. Bush administ
  • McCain Honored As His Body Lies In State At The US Capitol

    (CNN) — He was a war hero who survived more than five years of torture as a prisoner in Vietnam and the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, but it’s John McCain’s role as a legislator that may have most defined his public life.
    A two-term congressman and a senator for more than three decades, McCain shaped US policy on everything from immigration to foreign policy, spoke out against the country’s use of enhanced interrogation practices during the George W. Bush administ
  • Body Found In Maryland Park

    KINGSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A body was found in the Gunpowder Park early Friday, the Maryland Natural Resources Police report.
    Police said the person’s gender and identity unknown at the time.
    The death does not seem suspicious, police said.
    The Baltimore County Fire Department helped with removal of the body, due to its location.
    The body was found in the Harford County part of the park.
    This story is developing.
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  • CVS Pulls Enfamil From Store Shelves Nationwide

    Oldsmar, FL (WFTS) — A mom who purchased baby formula at a Florida CVS says it was switched out for what looks and smells like all-purpose flour.
    Alison Denning just had her third baby and says she’s used formula many times before. She says when she went to the CVS to pick up a container of Enfamil baby formula the package looked fine, the protective seal was even intact on the lid.
    But when she took it home and opened it up, she noticed something wasn’t right.
    “The bag w
  • This Life-Size, Drivable Bugatti Is Made Out Of 1 Million Legos

    (CNN) — Over 1 million plastic blocks and 13,000 hours later, Lego accomplished an unlikely feat: a functional Bugatti made largely out of the iconic construction toys drove down a track in Germany.
    This Lego model is a replicate of a Bugatti Chiron, and from a distance, it’s hard to tell the two apart.
    “This life-size model is a first of its kind in so many ways, and with it, we wanted to push the boundaries of our own imagination,” Lena Dixen, Senior Vice President of P
  • Chick-Fil-A Giving Mobile App Customers Free Nuggets Through September

    PHILADELPHIA (CBS)-  Can’t get enough Chick-fil-A nuggets? The company is giving them away FREE to customers who create or sign into their Chick-fil-A One account with the Chick-fil-A Mobile App.
    The giveaway is available from Aug. 30 to Sept. 29 at restaurants nationwide.
    The offer is good for fried or grilled chicken nuggets.
    Because every day is a good day for Nuggets, don't you think?
    — Chick-fil-A, Inc. (@ChickfilA) August 22, 2018“W
  • Pediatricians Drop Age Limit For Rear-Facing Car Seats

    (CNN) — Children should ride in rear-facing car seats until they reach the height or weight limit for the seat, according to updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
    This changes the academy’s previous guidance, which said children should ride in rear-facing seats until at least age 2. The new recommendation eliminates the age-specific milestone to turn a child’s car seat around.
    Car seat manufacturers are making seats that allow children to remain
  • How To Win 2 Tickets To The Ravens’ Season-Opener

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Ravens are giving away two tickets to their home-opener game against the Buffalo Bills, two pregame sideline passes, and a jersey signed by Hayden Hurst.
    All you have to do is correctly predict the opening 53-man roster. The deadline to submit entries is 12 p.m. Friday, August 31.
    Each participant is only able to submit one roster. In the case of a tie, the person who submitted their roster first will be declared the winner.
    It's your last chance to predict
  • Weather Blog: Labor Day Weekend Weather

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — TGIF!
    The Labor Day Holiday long weekend is here. It will cool off with only the low 80’s expected this day. And the weekend forecast still is not perfect, but in our favor. No real stress on this Friday as it should be. Ranking the days of the weekend 1 through 3, weather-wise, it would look like this;
    3-Saturday
    2-Sunday
    1-Monday
    And Saturday will not be all that half bad.
    However you choose to spend your weekend make sure some “me time” is on the top
  • Parents Paying As Much For Childcare As They Are For College: Report

    BALTIMORE (CBS) — A new report says parents are paying as much for childcare as they are for college.
    Annual childcare costs exceed $20,000 in 22 states.
    A regional comparison by ChildCare Aware, an advocacy group that works to provide resources for families, shows that childcare is actually more expensive than housing in the Midwest, nearly equal in the South, and most expensive in the Northeast. It was still only fractionally cheaper in the West.
    “Families
  • Report Criticizes Maryland Transit Agency’s Subway Shutdown

    BALTIMORE (AP) — An independent review of the Maryland Transit Administration says the month-long closure of Baltimore’s Metro this past winter was unnecessary, and criticizes the agency for lack of expertise and other problems.
    News outlets report that in a review issued Thursday, the American Public Transportation Association identified issues with the transit agency’s approach to track inspections and maintenance, including poor communication and insufficient use of technolo
  • DJ Khaled Launches The Best Gold Furniture Line

    (CNN) — Ever wanted to live like the rich and famous? Here’s your chance.
    Rapper DJ Khaled launched an affordable line of gold furniture on Thursday called, of course, “We The Best Home.”
    The items include couches, tables, lion statues and even a throne if you’re feeling extra.Related: ‘No Brainer’ reunites Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Quavo and Chance the Rapper
    “Everyone deserves to live like Kings and Queens, that’s a major key. I made this c
  • Aretha Franklin’s ‘Homegoing’ Celebrates Black Culture

    DETROIT (AP) — Like the Queen of Soul herself, the week of mourning for Aretha Franklin has been an open celebration of black culture, from the emotional send-off by a historic black sorority to the very venues where her public viewings were held.
    That is expected to culminate Friday with her funeral featuring more than two dozen ministers, performers both secular and gospel, as well as athletes and civil rights activists who will make up a who’s who list of black America. The all-st
  • Emmy Rossum Exiting ‘Shameless’ After Upcoming 9th Season

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmy Rossum is saying goodbye to “Shameless” after the show’s upcoming ninth season.
    In an emotional Facebook post Thursday, Rossum said playing her complex character was a “gift” and called the past eight years the best of her life.
    It's a hard thing to put into words, feelings. But I'm going to try. https://t.co/YbBAg9e087 pic.twitter.com/XH1ur5muyQ
    — Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) August 30, 2018Showtime Networks programming chief Gary L
  • Jackson Scores, RG3 Watches As Ravens Beat Redskins 30-20

    BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson ran for a touchdown, backup Robert Griffin III spent the entire game on the sideline and Baltimore beat the Washington Redskins 30-20 Thursday night to complete its third consecutive unbeaten preseason.
    Jackson played the first half and led Baltimore (5-0) on three scoring drives. The 2016 Heisman Trophy winner and first-round draft pick is sure to make the team, but coach John Harbaugh has not yet revealed whether he will keep Griff
  • Honoring Sen. John McCain: Here’s What You Need To Know

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Senator John McCain, who died Saturday from brain cancer, lied in state at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday.
    Thursday, his body was taken to a Phoenix church, where former Vice President Joe Biden delivered a eulogy during a memorial service.
    Inside the church, his family and hundreds more honored Sen. John McCain.
    “While some might find our friendship out of the ordinary, it was a perfect example of what made him an iconic figure of American politics and service to
  • Ocean City: ‘Sea Lice’ Are Actually Baby Crabs

    OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — It appears it may not be sea lice causing swimmers trouble in Ocean City.
    Ocean City Beach Patrol said baby crabs are actually to blame for the recent reports of rashes on some beachgoers.
    They are not the kind you eat, but rather crabs in their larval phase.
    But you don’t have to worry if you’re heading to the beach this Labor Day weekend, the outbreak reportedly only lasted a week.
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  • 4 Dead In New Mexico Bus-Truck Crash, State Police Say

    (CNN) — Four people were killed Thursday in a head-on crash involving a Greyhound bus and a tractor-trailer in northwestern New Mexico, officials said.
    “We do expect that number to rise,” New Mexico State Police spokesman Officer Ray Wilson said of the fatalities. Wilson said six people suffered minor injuries; the rest were taken to hospitals. Some of the injured included children, one hospital official said.
    The truck was traveling eastbound around 12:30 p.m. when it blew a t
  • Weather Blog: Cooler Temps, Rain Ahead

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Here comes Labor Day weekend, a time to honor all the workers of the world. I’ll be working on Monday which may be the best day of the next three or four.
    There is a good chance of rain showers later Thursday night as well as on Friday. Cooler temperatures Friday will be a welcome change as well. Humid conditions, however, will prevail into next week along with warm, but not oppressive temperatures.
    The normal highs are now at 83 degrees, and we will get over that b
  • Montgomery Co. Provides Condoms For 4 High Schools

    MONTGOMERY CO, Md. (WJZ) — When students in Montgomery County walk into class for the first time Tuesday, they will have their notepads, pens and condoms.
    The public school system has decided to provide condoms at four high schools, Gaithersburg, Northwood, Watkins Mills and Wheaton.
    Some council members want to make them available at all 25 of the county’s high schools and even want it considered for 40 middle schools.
    This comes as sexually transmitted infections reach the hig
  • New Study: Baltimore Drivers Are The Worst

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore drivers aren’t just bad- they’re actually the worst, according to a new study by Allstate Insurance.
    Researchers looked at 200 cities and based the rankings on things including accident claims and how often drivers slam on their brakes.
    Baltimore fell one slot from its ranking last year.
    The city has consistently ranked among Allstate’s bottom 10 cities for safe drivers over the last decade.
    Brownsville, Texas, Kansas City and Boise topped the
  • Jacksonville Shooting Survivor From Md. Tells Story, Files Lawsuit

    PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP/WJZ) — Jacob Mitich was one of 10 people injured Sunday during a Madden NFL 19 tournament in Florida. Three died, including the shooter.
    Now, Mitich is filing a lawsuit against the game developer that held the Jacksonville tournament, the pizza parlor that hosted the event and the mall where it was located.
    The 23-year-old college student from Fallson, Maryland, had made it to Round Two of the esports tournament when the shots rang out.
    Vaulting over a table, he scramb
  • Fmr. Commissioner Kevin Davis On IRB Findings Suiter Killed Himself: ‘Doesn’t Add Up’

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Just hours after an independent review board released its report on the death of Detective Sean Suiter, former Baltimore City Police commissioner Kevin Davis is speaking out.
    The review panel said the detective took his own life, but Davis is warning the public about the report.
    In a one-hour interview today with C4 on WBAL Radio, Davis did not hold back.
    He said the evidence reviewed as part of the report was old, recycled and he believes the death of Sean Suiter is stil

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