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• One Firefighter Injured In Two-Alarm Fire In Forest Park

  06-01-2019 23:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Fire units are on the scene of a two-alarm fire on West Forest Park Ave in NW Baltimore, according to Baltimore City Fire.
  A two-and-a-half story wooden frame home reportedly went up in flames.
  Units on the scene of a two alarm fire at 3266 West Forest Park Ave. a two and a half story wood frame dwelling one injured Firefighter with non life threatening injuries. Fire is under investigation pic.twitter.com/H2Dk6oCNA9
  — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) January 6, 2019
  
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• Firefighter Injured In Two-Alarm Fire In Forest Park

  06-01-2019 23:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on West Forest Park Ave in NW Baltimore Sunday, according to Baltimore City Fire.
  A two-and-a-half story wooden frame home reportedly went up in flames.
  Units on the scene of a two alarm fire at 3266 West Forest Park Ave. a two and a half story wood frame dwelling one injured Firefighter with non life threatening injuries. Fire is under investigation pic.twitter.com/H2Dk6oCNA9
  — Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) January 6, 2019A f
  
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• Carjacking Suspect Struck By Police Car

  06-01-2019 23:35
  BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A carjacking suspect has been struck by a police car after jumping out of the victim’s stolen car.
  #BCOPD spokesperson heading to Northern Parkway at Highgate. Carjacking suspect struck by police car after jumping out of victim’s stolen car. More details to follow ^SV
  — Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) January 6, 2019Officer involved crash on Northern Pkwy near Highgate Ave. No other information at this time. @WJZ pic.twitte
  
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• Latest Baltimore Police Chief Candidate Drops Bid Amid Relentless Turnover - NPR

  06-01-2019 23:17 via npr.org
  Latest Baltimore Police Chief Candidate Drops Bid Amid Relentless Turnover  NPRBaltimore is for a police commissioner job yet again. Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald was scheduled to have confirmation hearings on Monday but ...
  
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• Officer Fires Gun At Suspect Vehicle While Investigating Shooting

  06-01-2019 22:58
  BALTIMORE (AP/WJZ) — A Maryland police officer shot at a fleeing car as officers investigated gunfire around the city.
  Baltimore Police said in a news release the officer-involved shooting happened Saturday night after police heard gunshots while conducting a drug investigation. Police said an 18-year-old man was shot and wounded by suspects.
  Baltimore Police Intervene After Teen Shot In West Baltimore; 1 Suspect Injured, Others Fled
  Officers ran to the area where the shots were heard and
  
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• Officer Fires Gun As Police Investigate Shootings

  06-01-2019 22:58
  BALTIMORE (AP/WJZ) — A Maryland police officer shot at a fleeing car as officers investigated gunfire around the city.
  Baltimore Police said in a news release the officer-involved shooting happened Saturday night after police heard gunshots while conducting a drug investigation. Police said an 18-year-old man was shot and wounded by suspects.
  Officers ran to the area where the shots were heard and encountered suspects in a vehicle attempting to flee. One of the officers fired his gun. It&r
  
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• No Foul Play Suspected After Maryland Man Found Dead

  06-01-2019 22:52
  ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say no foul play is suspected after a missing 70-year-old man was found dead.
  The Montgomery County Police Department said Boris Aaron Muchnik was found dead Friday evening, hours after he was reported missing. Police say there’s no indication of foul play.
  Detectives are continuing to investigate, and an autopsy is being performed.
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• 76th Golden Globes Kick Off Sunday Night: Here’s Your Viewing Guide

  06-01-2019 22:32
  (CNN) — The 76th Golden Globes will kick off awards season Sunday and we are here to get you ready for it.
  Here’s what you need to know about Hollywood’s golden night, brought to you by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, to honor the best in film and television.
  Who’s hosting?
  Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh are going to try their best to fill the shoes of the last duo to oversee the festivities, comedy besties Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, who finished their three-year reig
  
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• Chargers survive a late rally from Baltimore, Win 23 - 17 - Bolts From The Blue

  06-01-2019 22:23 via boltsfromtheblue.com
  Chargers survive a late rally from Baltimore, Win 23 - 17  Bolts From The BlueIt's finally here. Wildcard Weekend. The Chargers are on the road in Baltimore against the Ravens, they win the toss and elect to defer. The Chargers come out ...
  
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• Baltimore Ravens Fall To L.A. Chargers In Wild Card Game

  06-01-2019 22:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The L.A. Chargers defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Playoff game 23-17.
  The Sunday afternoon game featured a rematch for the two teams after the Ravens squared off against the Chargers in Week 16.
  Fans were over the edge Sunday afternoon, with many questioning whether or not starting quarterback Lamar Jackson was the right call by half-time after a series of fumbles panicked Twitter.
  Should Harbaugh Have Put Flacco Back In For Second Half Against Chargers?
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• Should Harbaugh Put Flacco Back In For Second Half Against Chargers?

  06-01-2019 20:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a slippery first half, some Ravens fans on Twitter are questioning whether or not Ravens’ coach John Harbaugh should put back in Joe Flacco over currently starting QB Lamar Jackson.
  Me? I’m going to Flacco. Experience is huge in the postseason and dude’s got a Super Bowl ring and SB MVP award. But Jackson is the future and Harbaugh might just ride him out.
  — Matt Leland (@MattLeland) January 6, 2019Need Flacco to go in for this over
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• Should Harbaugh Have Put Flacco Back In For Second Half Against Chargers?

  06-01-2019 20:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a slippery first half, some Ravens fans on Twitter are questioning whether or not Ravens’ coach John Harbaugh should put back in Joe Flacco over starting QB Lamar Jackson.
  Me? I’m going to Flacco. Experience is huge in the postseason and dude’s got a Super Bowl ring and SB MVP award. But Jackson is the future and Harbaugh might just ride him out.
  — Matt Leland (@MattLeland) January 6, 2019Need Flacco to go in for this over
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• Scores Of Vultures Gather Near Maryland Shopping Center

  06-01-2019 20:13
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Scores of vultures perching near a Maryland shopping center are unnerving some customers of a grocery store and fast-food restaurant.
  News outlets captured footage of dozens of birds in trees near the shopping center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
  Rodney Taylor is the chief of the Prince George’s County animal services division. He said the vultures appear to be drawn by food left in nearby woods for feral cats.
  The station reports there are limited options t
  
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• 20-Year-Old Man Charged With Capital Murder In Death Of 7-Year-Old Texas Girl

  06-01-2019 20:05
  (CBS NEWS) — A 20-year-old man in Texas was arrested Saturday and charged in the death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes, who was shot and killed while riding in a car with her family in Houston. Another man is being held in connection with the shooting but has not yet been charged, a lawyer for the girl’s family said.
  
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• Kevin Spacey To Plead Not Guilty To Assault Charge In Nantucket Court

  06-01-2019 19:15
  (CNN) — Actor Kevin Spacey is expected to plead not guilty in a Nantucket court Monday to accusations that he allegedly groped an 18-year-old busboy at a bar on the island.
  Spacey, the 59-year-old Hollywood actor, will be arraigned on a charge of indecent assault and battery, and he said in a court affidavit last week that he will plead not guilty to the charge.
  His attorneys had asked that he be allowed to waive his right to be physically present at Monday’s arraignment, saying he l
  
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• 3 takeaways from Maryland's 77-63 win at Rutgers - Baltimore Sun

  06-01-2019 18:45 via baltimoresun.com
  3 takeaways from Maryland's 77-63 win at Rutgers  Baltimore SunMaryland's performance in Piscataway showed some of the potential Mark Turgeon has been talking about, though now the Terps need to do it against better ...
  
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• Suspicious Vehicle Shuts Down I-895 For Hours, No Threat Found, Fire Officials Say

  06-01-2019 18:23
  Baltimore, MD (WJZ) — MDTA Police officials say I-895 at MD 295 was shut down for several hours starting around 9:30am this morning as they investigated a suspicious vehicle.
  Baltimore City Fire investigators along with the MDTA took precautions as they approached the vehicle that was parked on the side of the exit ramp at the interchange of MD 295 and I-895.
  Fire officials were able to determine the truck was not a threat although MDTA officials are still investigating the vehicle and try
  
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• Ravens-Chargers In Wild Card Is Rematch Of Late-Season Game

  06-01-2019 18:22
  BALTIMORE (AP) — It’s been six years since the Ravens hosted a playoff game, so forgive Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda for forgetting protocol regarding the distribution of tickets.
  “Somebody was asking me if we got tickets during the playoff games, and I couldn’t really remember,” he said this week. “I was like, ‘Uh, it’s been a little while.'”
  The last time Baltimore was at home in the postseason was in 2012, when linebacker Ray Lewis and qua
  
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• Man killed, four others injured in separate shootings in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  06-01-2019 18:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Man killed, four others injured in separate shootings in Baltimore  Baltimore SunA man was killed and four others were injured in separate shootings in Baltimore on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, including two incidents within ...
  
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• I-895 northbound reopened after suspicious vehicle is declared safe - Baltimore Sun

  06-01-2019 18:05 via baltimoresun.com
  I-895 northbound reopened after suspicious vehicle is declared safe  Baltimore SunOfficials reopened all lanes on I-895 before the I-295 entrance ramp around 11:50 a.m. Sunday after investigating a suspicious vehicle and declaring it safe, the ...
  
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• Prince George’s County Police Officer Suspended Over Inappropriate Touching Claim

  06-01-2019 16:29
  NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (AP) — Maryland police have suspended an officer accused of inappropriately touching a woman at a Washington-area transit station.
  The woman told authorities the assault happened early Friday morning outside of the New Carrollton Metro Station. The Prince George’s County Police Department issued a statement saying the allegations involve one of its patrol officers who was on duty at the time.
  Surveillance video from the station is being reviewed. Both the Metro Tr
  
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• Pennsylvania Man Dies In I-83 Crash

  06-01-2019 15:26
  Parkton, MD (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating an overnight crash on I-83 just north of Mt. Carmel Road In Baltimore County.
  Investigators say an accident took place just before midnight when a single vehicle overturned in the northbound lanes, causing traffic to stop on I-83 just south off the accident scene.
  While this traffic was stopped a second crash occurred when a northbound SUV failed to stop and ran into the back of a tractor trailer, trapping the driver.
  Fire and EMS
  
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• Pennsylvania Man Dies In Fiery Crash On I-83

  06-01-2019 15:26
  PARKTON, MD (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating an overnight crash on I-83 just north of Mt. Carmel Road In Baltimore County.
  Investigators say an accident took place just before midnight when a single vehicle overturned in the northbound lanes, causing traffic to stop on I-83 just south off the accident scene.
  While this traffic was stopped a second crash occurred when a northbound SUV failed to stop and ran into the back of a tractor trailer, trapping the driver.
  Fire and EMS
  
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• 5 Shot, 26-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Shootings

  06-01-2019 07:30
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Five people were shot, and a 26-year-old man was killed in multiple shootings overnight into Sunday.
  Late Saturday Night Shootings:
  The overnight shootings began a little before the end of Saturday night, at around 8:57 p.m. when police were dispatched to the intersection of North Woodington Road and Woodridge Road to investigate a reported shooting.
  When officers arrived at the location they observed a man with gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital for treatme
  
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• Baltimore Residents Meet About Top Cop Candidate - CBS Baltimore

  06-01-2019 06:48 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore Residents Meet About Top Cop Candidate  CBS BaltimoreBaltimore residents say they don't believe Joel Fitzgerald is ready for the job in a community meeting Saturday. Next Video. Police Investigating Northwest ...
  
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• Baltimore Uber Driver Trashes Chargers In Front Of RB Melvin Gordon

  06-01-2019 06:34
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Chargers shared a video from Melvin Gordon Saturday after a Baltimore Uber driver trash-talked Los Angeles in front of the running back.
  “Melvin Gordon’s Uber drive had no idea,” the Chargers tweeted.
  .@Melvingordon25's uber driver had no ideapic.twitter.com/BAlLiID80Z
  — Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) January 5, 2019Gordon started recording the conversation, smiling at the camera, and asks the driver,” so you think the Ravens are going
  
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• Baltimore Police Intervene After Teen Shot In West Baltimore; 1 Suspect Injured, Others Fled

  06-01-2019 05:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two men were hospitalized Saturday night following a shooting in West Baltimore.
  Officers heard gunfire and ran toward the shooting, intervening before anyone else was hurt.
  The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of Mountmor Court in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood.
  That’s when officers, who were on a narcotics call in Gilmor Homes, heard gunfire and ran toward it.
  They found an 18-year-old man shot inside a car.
  As the suspects fled in a vehi
  
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• Excitement In Baltimore Builds For Ravens, Chargers Game

  06-01-2019 05:50
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore is bursting with Purple Pride as people celebrate across the region at the stadium, local businesses, and at home.
  Kicking it into high gear for the playoffs, Chesapeake Beverage was busy filling game day orders for surrounding businesses as well as M&T Bank Stadium.
  “We’ve been building the orders all week,” said Chesapeake Beverage CEO, Evan Athanas. “We’ve seen an incremental volume this whole week as customers get ready for
  
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• Three People Hospitalized In Separate Saturday Shootings

  06-01-2019 05:26
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating three separate shootings which left multiple people hospitalized Saturday.
  Officers were called to the 2900 block of West Baltimore East St. at 1:45 a.m. for a reported shooting.
  There the officers found a 38-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to both legs.
  The man was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
  A little over an hour later, officers were sent to the 6600 block of Harford Rd. to investigate another reported shooting.
  Ther
  
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• Officer discharges gun after shooting in West Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  06-01-2019 05:25 via baltimoresun.com
  Officer discharges gun after shooting in West Baltimore  Baltimore SunAn officer fired his gun Saturday evening at Gilmor Homes after police heard a shooting and found an 18-year-old victim.
  
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• 2 Injured In Shooting In West Baltimore Involving Police; Suspects At Large - CBS Baltimore

  06-01-2019 05:04 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  2 Injured In Shooting In West Baltimore Involving Police; Suspects At Large  CBS BaltimoreBaltimore police are investigating after two men were injured in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood. Next Video. Baltimore Police Involved Shooting Crime ...
  
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• Shooting in Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood Saturday night - Baltimore Sun

  06-01-2019 02:39 via baltimoresun.com
  Shooting in Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood Saturday night  Baltimore SunPolice are investigating a shooting in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun video)
  
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• Terps rebound from 1st loss, handle Buckeyes in rematch - Baltimore Sun

  06-01-2019 02:08 via baltimoresun.com
  Terps rebound from 1st loss, handle Buckeyes in rematch  Baltimore SunEven though Maryland started the season with 12 straight victories, coach Brenda Frese often feels compelled to remind everyone that the Terrapins' starting.
  
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• Excitement In Baltimore Builds For Sunday’s Game

  06-01-2019 00:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore is bursting with Purple Pride as people celebrate across the region at the stadium, local businesses, and at home.
  Kicking it into high gear for the playoffs, Chesapeake Beverage was busy filling game day orders for surrounding businesses as well as M&T Bank Stadium.
  “We’ve been building the orders all week,” said Chesapeake Beverage CEO, Evan Athanas. “We’ve seen an incremental volume this whole week as customers get ready for
  
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• Baltimore Residents Weigh In On Police Commissioner Nominee

  06-01-2019 00:56
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The microphone was in voter’s hands Saturday morning at a public input meeting over Police Commissioner nominee, Joel Fitzgerald.
  Though the meeting went on without Fitzgerald present, whose 12-year-old son was rushed into emergency surgery this week, Baltimore residents did not mince words.
  Baltimore had the floor at City Hall, with residents weighing in on Fitzgerald.
  “Some of the statements he made suggest that he’s dangerously clueless,” said o
  
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• Baltimore Uber driver trash-talks Chargers, doesn't know Melvin Gordon is his passenger - Baltimore Sun

  06-01-2019 00:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Uber driver trash-talks Chargers, doesn't know Melvin Gordon is his passenger  Baltimore SunChargers star running back Melvin Gordon eventually let the Baltimore Uber driver in on the secret that he was no ordinary passenger when recording their ...
  
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• Cummings, Sarbanes talk election reform at town hall meeting - Baltimore Sun

  06-01-2019 00:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Cummings, Sarbanes talk election reform at town hall meeting  Baltimore SunMaryland Congressmen Elijah Cummings and John Sarbanes speak and take questions at a town hall meeting on election reform.
  
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