• 81-Year-Old Woman Found After Silver Alert Activated

    TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police have found Jacklyn Crofoot Camilerri after they activated a Silver Alert for her earlier Wednesday evening.
    Camilleri, 81, was last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday in the 9300 block of Harford Road, near Putty Hill Avenue.
    Police believe she may have been traveling toward the 1500 block of Dellsway Road in Towson.
    Camilleri suffers from medical conditions that make it imperative that she is located quickly, police say.
    Police believe she is driving
  • People report feeling ill after gas leak in downtown Baltimore - WBAL TV Baltimore

    People report feeling ill after gas leak in downtown Baltimore  WBAL TV BaltimorePeople reported falling ill after a gas leak was reported in downtown Baltimore.
  • Meet Baltimore’s New Top Pick For Police Commissioner

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One day after Mayor Catherine Pugh named her second pick for Baltimore Police Commissioner, we’re hearing from the potential new top cop.
    New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison explained in interviews Wednesday why he’s leaving the department, where he’s worked for the last 27 years, to pursue what has been called the toughest policing job in America.
    Harrison started in law enforcement as a street cop, then a narcotics detective, the Public
  • Two People Report Feeling Ill From Reported Gas Leak In Downtown Baltimore

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A gas main leak was reported to Baltimore City Fire at around 2:50 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
    The leak was reported at 222 E. Redwood Street in the Goodwill building downtown.
    BGE is currently on the scene dealing with the leak, the building has already been evacuated, with two people saying they were not feeling well at the time.
    No one was transported, and Baltimore City Fire tested the air but came up with nothing.
    Note: A previous version of this article reported 60-70
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  • Planet Fitness To Replace Mondawmin Mall Marshalls This Summer

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mondawmin Mall is set to get a lot more active this summer as Planet Fitness will fill the space left behind by Marshalls’ upcoming store closure.
    In an announcement from MacKenzie Ventures Wednesday, the company signed a 22,000 square foot lease for the space currently occupied by the department store.
    The soon-to-be-built club will have cardio and strength equipment, free fitness training, and a Black Card Spa which includes massage beds and chairs.
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  • Baltimore water rates will increase 30 percent in next three years - Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore water rates will increase 30 percent in next three years  Baltimore SunWater rates in Baltimore will go up 30 percent over the next three years after a vote by the city's spending board Wednesday. The vote followed a Department of ...
  • FDA Employees Think Shutdown Could Be Deadly

    (CNN) — With about 41% of the US Food and Drug Administration off the job due to the government shutdown, some agency employees worry about the safety and health of the American public.
    Agency operations “continue to the extent permitted by law,” according to the FDA website, meaning “activities necessary to address imminent threats to the safety of human life and activities [are] funded by carryover user fee funds.”
    User fees fluctuate, according to the FDA, meanin
  • Baltimore Women’s March Will Descend Downtown January 19

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Women’s March is less than two weeks away, and organizers are encouraging supporters to join the movement to create change.
    “To bring attention to the many issues that impact women across the Baltimore region, this march is being organized by several amazing leaders, activists and community organizers,” said Riccara Jones, an organizer.
    The Baltimore Women’s March steering committee is preparing to host the third march on January 19.
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  • Toddler Grazed, Man Wounded In SW Baltimore Shooting

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were injured in a shooting in SW Baltimore, including a toddler, police say.
    A car in the circle at Sinai Hospital sat with bullet holes in the back.
    Baltimore City Police said a man pulled up there after someone shot him on Amberley Ave. near Beechfield in west Baltimore.
    A 19-month-old baby that was with him was grazed by a bullet.
    “It’s a shame,” said one local resident.  “It’s a total shame for anyone whether you’re
  • Baltimore's b.well Connected Health honored as 'Top Innovator' at Accenture's global health startup competition - Technical.ly

    Baltimore's b.well Connected Health honored as 'Top Innovator' at Accenture's global health startup competition  Technical.lyBaltimore startup Multisensor Diagnostics was also honored in San Francisco to close out the Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge. Baltimore's b.well ...
  • Police Officer Involved In Fatal Crash With Carjacking Suspect Identified

    BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police have identified the officer involved in a carjacking and pursuit that hit and killed a suspect fleeing a stolen car Sunday.
    Police Officer First Class Corbin, involved in the January 6 fatal crash during the incident, is a five-year-veteran of the Baltimore County Police Department and is assigned to the Woodlawn Precinct.
    The investigation is continuing at this time.
    Earlier this week, police charged the second suspect involved in the
  • Officer Who Fired Gun At Suspect Vehicle While Investigating Shooting Identified

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The officer who fired his weapon at a suspect vehicle while investigating a shooting last Saturday has been identified Wednesday, police reveal.
    Sergeant David Colburn has been a member of the Baltimore Police Department since 2008 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division.
    Officers were on a narcotics call in Gilmor Homes on Saturday at around 7:30 p.m. when they heard gunfire and ran toward it.
    Baltimore Police Intervene After Teen Shot In West Baltimore; 1
  • Maryland’s Legislative Session To Debate Legalizing Marijuana, Increase Minimum Wage And More

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP/WJZ) — Maryland’s legislative session began with 60 new lawmakers in the 188-member General Assembly.
    Lawmakers gathered Wednesday for the start of the annual 90-day session.There are 43 new members of the House of Delegates. Democrats gained eight seats in the House, where there are 99 Democrats and 42 Republicans.
    The GOP gained a seat in the Senate, where there are 17 new senators in a chamber with 32 Democrats and 15 Republicans.
    For the first time since the 19
  • Nina Dobrev Joins CBS ‘FAM’ This Thursday

    CBS will premiere its all new comedy, FAM this Thursday at 9:30 PM ET/PT. FAM stars Nina Dobrev as Clem and Tone Bell as Nick in a tale of a woman whose life is turned upside down when her 16-year-old half-sister Shannon comes to live with her and her fiancé to escape their dysfunctional father.
    Despite her own rocky upbringing, Clem has found the “perfect” family with Nick and his stable, supportive parents. Now with Shannon in the mix, as well as her father who com
  • WATCH: Screaming Woman Goes On Angry Tirade At Airport

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CBS Local) — A woman was arrested Sunday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after screaming at an airline employee and claiming she had a gun.
    Police say 26-year-old Sabrina Rey Thomas of San Marcos, California, hoisted her body on the counter at a JetBlue gate while yelling at an employee.
    “(Expletive), who does that to a woman like me? You rapist, get me out of here,” Thomas could be heard screaming while a JetBlue employee was on the ph
  • Police Investigating Animal Cruelty After 2 Cats Found At Travel Plaza, 1 Died

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating an animal cruelty case after two cats, one dead, were were found trapped in a plastic crate.
    According to Baltimore Police, officers were called to the Travel Plaza in the 5600 block of O’Donnell Street for a report of an injured animal on Jan. 2 around 9 a.m.
    There they found two cats inside a plastic crate. One of the cats was dead and the other appeared to be in need of medical attention.  Courtesy of BARCS
    Both appeared to be suffer
  • Service Restored After Incident On Subway Track Closes Upton Metro Station

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore Metro station briefly closed after an incident on the tracks.
    Service has since been restored, but MTA warns riders should expect delays of 10 minutes in each direction.
    A man was struck and killed by a train at the Upton Metro SubwayLink Station.
    The station was closed while Maryland Transit Administration police investigated.
    A bus bridge is also in place to accommodate passengers.
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  • Baltimore County police identify officer involved in fatal crash near Pimlico - Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore County police identify officer involved in fatal crash near Pimlico  Baltimore SunBaltimore County Police Department identified the officer involved in a fatal accident following a police chase that crossed the Baltimore City line.
  • Baltimore Police identify officer who fired gun at car near Gilmor Homes - Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore Police identify officer who fired gun at car near Gilmor Homes  Baltimore SunBaltimore police have identified Sgt. David Colburn as the officer who fired a gun at a fleeing sedan Saturday evening near Gilmor Homes in West Baltimore.
  • Maryland-Based Solar Contractor Fined In Fort Riley Death

    MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A Maryland-based solar contractor is facing nearly $40,000 in fines after an employee died from electrocution at Fort Riley.
    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday it cited Power Factor LLC for four serious violations after the employee died in July while installing solar panels at the fort.
    The agency says the employee was hoisting a metal rail that came into contact with overhead power lines.
    OSHA cited the company for exposing workers to
  • Police Officer Involved In Carjacking Suspect Pursuit Identified

    BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County police have identified the officer involved in a carjacking and pursuit that hit and killed a suspect fleeing a stolen car Sunday.
    Police Officer First Class Corbin, involved in the January 6 fatal crash during the incident, is a five-year-veteran of the Baltimore County Police Department and is assigned to the Woodlawn Precinct.
    The investigation is continuing at this time.
    Earlier this week, police charged the second suspect involved in the
  • Community Rallies Around Little Dog Shot By Sheriff’s Deputy

    CONWAY, Ark. (CBS Local) — A community in Arkansas is rallying around a little chihuahua after the dog was shot by a sheriff’s deputy.
    Faulkner County Deputy Keenan Wallace was responding to a call about an aggressive dog in Conway on Friday afternoon when he shot the dog.
    Graphic cellphone video of the encounter shows Wallace opening fire on Reese’s within feet of her owner, Doug Canady.
    Faulkner County Sheriff Tim Ryals fired Wallace the next day, saying he had determined the
  • Navy Father Surprises Son At School After 20-Month Separation

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS Local) — A young Wisconsin boy got the surprise of a lifetime Monday when his military dad showed up unexpectedly at gym class.
    Ethan Anderson, 7, had not seen his father in person for 20 months and wasn’t expecting to see him again until April.
    Lt. Commander Jon-Andrew Anderson-Ingebrigtsen had been serving as the commanding officer of the Navy coastal patrol ship USS Chinook PC-9 in Bahrain since April 2017.
    When he learned he was returning to the U.S. ear
  • Praying Mantises Hidden In Christmas Tree Take Over Woman’s Home

    SPRINGFIELD, Va. (CBS Local) — The holiday season is over, but a woman’s Christmas tree just keeps giving — and not in a good way.
    Molly Kreuze of Springfield says more than 100 praying mantises have infested her home after hatching from a brown egg case hidden under the tree’s branches.
    The bugs are everywhere, “crawling on the walls, crawling on the ceilings,” she told WJLA.
    A Praying Mantis in Los Angeles on August 30, 2009. (Credit: Gabriel Bouys/AFP/
  • 2 People Injured In SW Baltimore Shooting, Including Toddler

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were injured in a shooting in SW Baltimore, and reports say a child was injured.
    According to police, the shooting occurred in the 300 block of Beachfield Avenue.
    The victims, an adult and a toddler, were taken to hospitals for treatment. The adult was shot and is currently being treated at Sinai Hospital.
    The toddler was injured but police don’t know how they were injured. The toddler was taken to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for treatment.
  • GoPuff launches convenience store delivery service in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

    GoPuff launches convenience store delivery service in Baltimore  Baltimore SunGoPuff, which bills itself as a digital convenience store, launched delivery in Baltimore on Wednesday. The Philadelphia-based online retailer, which sells more ...
  • BSO, Symphony Members Hold Benefit Performance At Basilica

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some of the top musicians in the Northeast come together to show support for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
    Musicians from orchestras in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and our nation’s capitol joined BSO members Tuesday night for a gala at the Basilica.
    The BSO may be forced to reduce performances from 52 weeks to 40 weeks due to financial troubles.
    The musicians from out of town traveled to Baltimore on their own dime to play along with their Baltimore colleagues.
    Fol
  • School Principal Holds ‘Mock Funeral’ To Motivate Teachers

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (CBS Local) — The principal of an elementary school in Tennessee is under fire after hosting a “mock funeral,” complete with a baby doll in what appears to be a casket, to motivate teachers.
    Tina Smith, the principal of Getwell Elementary School in Memphis, reportedly wanted to motivate teachers to work harder after Public School Review showed the school scored in the bottom 50 percent for math and reading in the state in 2015.
    Smith “planned a variety of a
  • Ravens Fans Thank Players, Coaches For A Great Season

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some Ravens fans got together to thank the players and the coaches for a great season.
    The fans spoke about the up and down season, but ultimately they were grateful for team’s efforts to get into the playoffs and turn around the season.
    They thanked QB Joe Flacco for 11 years and also were grateful the team gave rookie QB Lamar Jackson a chance to shine.
    The Ravens were AFC North Champions this year, but ultimately fell to the Chargers in the playoffs, ending their
  • Report: Ray Lewis Wanted Flacco To Replace Jackson In Sunday’s Loss To Chargers

    Ryan Mayer
    Baltimore Ravens fans have been engaged in heated discussion since Sunday about whether or not Coach John Harbaugh should have replaced quarterback Lamar Jackson with Joe Flacco in the second half of Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. For those that think he should have, you reportedly had an ally in Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis.
    According to an article from The Baltimore Sun, Lewis was in owner Steve Bisciotti’s box for the game on Sunday along with former Ma
  • Maryland Awarded $10.6M Federal Funding To Assess Needs Of Maryland Children

    WASHINGTON, DC (WJZ) — Maryland leaders announced Wednesday that Maryland has been awarded $10.6 million through the Preschool Development Grants Birth Through Five program to conduct a statewide birth through age five needs assessment for Maryland’s children.
    This comes after Maryland’s full congressional delegation urged Secretary Alex Azar, according to state leaders, of the Department of Health and Human Services to support the Maryland State Department of Education&rs
  • Nate Burleson: Vander Esch & Smith Will Determine If Cowboys Win Or Fall Short Against Rams

    Ryan Mayer
    (CBS DFW/CBS Local) The Los Angeles Rams make their postseason debut this year on Saturday night, welcoming the Dallas Cowboys to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Rams will get a big boost from the expected return of running back Todd Gurley, who missed the final two games of the regular season with inflammation in his knee. Much of what the Rams do on offense centers around the bruising back’s ability to punish teams on the ground while also serving as a safe outlet for q
  • 6 Baltimore Businesses Closed By City Health Dept. For Violations - CBS Baltimore

    6 Baltimore Businesses Closed By City Health Dept. For Violations  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Six Baltimore businesses were shut down so far in January due to health department violations. Club Xpectation, 4330 Lombard Street., ...
  • 6 Baltimore Businesses Closed By City Health Dept. For Violations

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Six Baltimore businesses were shut down so far in January due to health department violations.Club Xpectation, 4330 Lombard Street., was closed on Jan. 3 because it was operating without a food license.
    Seoha, Inc.,  2819 E. Madison Street, was shut down on Jan. 4 because it was operating without a food license.
    Lucky Star Tabacco and Grocery, 400 W. Saratoga St, was closed on Jan. 4 for operating without a valid food license.
    7 Food Mart, 300 N. Eutaw Street, was cl
  • Ex-Inmate Sues Maryland Prison Over Hepatitis C Treatment

    JESSUP, Md. (AP) — A man is suing a Maryland prison for failing to properly treat his hepatitis C while he was incarcerated.
    The Daily Record reports Robert Williams filed a federal lawsuit last week that says that failure had led to long-term health complications.
    Williams says he wasn’t treated while at the Jessup Correctional Institute, leading to cirrhosis and internal bleeding.
    The lawsuit names the state Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, prison health care
  • Baltimore City residents could see price hike on water bills - WBAL TV Baltimore

    Baltimore City residents could see price hike on water bills  WBAL TV BaltimoreIf you live in Baltimore City, your water bill could go up by 30 percent over the next three years. On Wednesday, DPW officials will go before the City Spending ...
  • Muslim Civil Rights Group Sues To Block ‘No Boycott Of Israel’ Measure

    COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A Muslim civil rights group is suing to block the state of Maryland from enforcing an executive order barring state agencies from contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.
    The Council on American-Islamic Relations sued Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and state Attorney General Brian Frosh on Wednesday on behalf of software engineer Syed Saqib Ali, a former state lawmaker.
    The October 2017 executive order requires contractors to certify that they don’t boyco
  • Nate Burleson: Foles’ Energy Could Give Eagles Little Extra Edge Against Saints

    Ryan Mayer
    (CBS Philly/CBS Local) The Philadelphia Eagles run continued with a last-second win over the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card round last week. Thanks to Bears kicker Cody Parkey’s partially blocked “double-doink” missed field goal in the waning moments, the Birds get the chance to avenge their worst loss of the season. In Week 11, the New Orleans Saints handed Doug Pederson’s crew a 48-7 beatdown to drop their record to 4-6.
    The result, while embarrassing en
  • Baltimore County superintendent's $1.65 billion budget plan calls for cutting back devices at elementary level - Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore County superintendent's $1.65 billion budget plan calls for cutting back devices at elementary level  Baltimore SunInterim Superintendent Verletta White introduced a proposed $1.65 billion operating budget for Baltimore County Public Schools on Tuesday, saying the ...
  • Water Rate Hike Approved By City’s Board Of Estimates

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City’s Board of Estimates approved a 30 percent water rate increase Wednesday morning.
    According to the plan, a family of three would see a rise of $8 per month. This includes a 9 percent increase to the stormwater remediation charge.
    Baltimore DPW Asks For Water Rate Increases
    City County President Bernard C. “Jack’ Young said in a statement:
    I voted ‘no’ on today’s water rate increase because I am concerned about the way it
  • 30% Water Rate Hike Approved By City’s Board Of Estimates

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City’s Board of Estimates approved a 30 percent water rate increase Wednesday morning.
    According to the plan, a family of three would see a rise of $8 per month. This includes a 9 percent increase to the stormwater remediation charge.
    Baltimore DPW Asks For Water Rate Increases
    City County President Bernard C. “Jack’ Young said in a statement:
    I voted ‘no’ on today’s water rate increase because I am concerned about the way it
  • Hogan, US Governors Group Calls For Federal Shutdown To End

    BALTIMORE (AP) –– Leaders of the nonpartisan National Governors Association are calling on President Donald Trump and Congress to end the partial government shutdown.
    In a letter sent late Monday, they said a “shutdown should not be a negotiating tactic as disagreements are resolved” and warned that the shutdown, now in its 18th day, is impacting residents and state governments.
    I am disgusted by the lack of concern for hardworking employees who will go unpaid this week.
  • Nate Burleson: ‘Strong Possibility Chargers Can Shock Football World’

    Ryan Mayer
    (CBS LA/CBS Local) The Los Angeles Chargers held off a late comeback attempt by the Baltimore Ravens to advance to the divisional round and set up a meeting with the New England Patriots. That Patriots have been a huge obstacle for L.A. during quarterback Philip Rivers’ tenure, as the quarterback is just 1-7 against the Pats in his career. This Sunday, the Chargers hope to change that when they visit Foxborough with a berth in the AFC Championship game on the line.
    To get some i
  • Light To Moderate Snow More Likely This Weekend

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a mild start to 2018, winter seems determined to make its presence known this week.
    WJZ’s Weather Team is tracking the system headed our way.
    Temperatures Wednesday will be in the upper 40s but winds will be whipping between 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph possible.
    PREVIOUS BLOG: Snow This Weekend? Could Be Anything From Flurries To Significant Accumulations
    Starting Thursday, daytime temps will stay in the 30s with highs on Saturday barely making
  • DC Passes Bill To Issue Marriage Licenses During Shutdown

    WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. City Council has unanimously passed emergency legislation allowing Mayor Muriel Bowser to issue marriage licenses during the partial government shutdown.
    News outlets report the Let Our Vows Endure Amendment Act of 2019 was passed Tuesday. The legislation will go into effect as soon as Bowser signs it, which she says she plans to do on Thursday.
    It will last for 90 days, though some council members say they’d like the award authority to be permanent. Congress a
  • Maryland’s Legislative Session Begins With 60 New Lawmakers

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s legislative session is beginning with 60 new lawmakers in the 188-member General Assembly.
    Lawmakers are gathering Wednesday for the start of the annual 90-day session.
    There are 43 new members of the House of Delegates. Democrats gained eight seats in the House, where there are 99 Democrats and 42 Republicans.
    The GOP gained a seat in the Senate, where there are 17 new senators in a chamber with 32 Democrats and 15 Republicans.
    For the first time sin
  • Frese Wins Her 500th As No. 9 Maryland Beats Nebraska 81-63

    LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It seemed like just another easy Maryland win judging by the way the Terrapins walked through the handshake line and off the court after beating Nebraska.
    The scene in the locker room wasn’t nearly as subdued following the 81-63 victory over Nebraska on Tuesday night. That’s where the ninth-ranked Terps celebrated Brenda Frese’s 500th win as a head coach.
    With her parents and high school coach on hand, Maryland staff hung signs marking the occasion an
  • 36-Year-Old Man Arrested For The Attempted Murder Of 2 Teens

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police arrested 36-year-old James Fullard Tuesday for the attempted murder of two teenagers in Baltimore.
    Police said the teens, aged 17 and 18, were shot in the 900 block of N. Eden Street on January 3. The shooting happened around 1120 a.m. Both victims are expected to make a full recovery.
    Detectives arrested Fullard without incident and he was taken to Central Booking.
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  • 1 man killed, 2 injured in overnight shootings, Baltimore police say - Baltimore Sun

    1 man killed, 2 injured in overnight shootings, Baltimore police say  Baltimore SunOne man was fatally shot Wednesday morning in Northwest Baltimore, and two others were injured in shootings late Tuesday and early Wednesday, according ...
  • 3 Shot, 1 Killed Overnight In Baltimore

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police report three shootings overnight, one of which was fatal.
    Police said they responded to the 800 block of McAleer Court for a report of a shooting Tuesday at approximately 10:46 p.m. They found a 35-year-old man who had been shot multiple times.
    The victim was transported to the hospital where he was listed in serious condition.
    A few hours later at around 12:38 a.m. Wednesday, officers went to the 1000 block of West Lexington Street for a report

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