• Federal judge on alleged Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force victim: 'Who would've believed him? - Baltimore Sun

    Federal judge on alleged Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force victim: 'Who would've believed him?  Baltimore SunTwo years after federal prosecutors in the Gun Trace Task Force case took a young Baltimore man convicted of gun possession before a grand jury to testify ...
  • Fort Washington Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder, All But 45 Years Suspended

    UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — Donavain Hodges has been sentenced to life in prison, with all but 45 years suspended after he was convicted in December of the first degree murder of Timothy Sherod, 28.
    He will also serve five mandatory years for the use of a handgun in a crime of violence before serving time for the murder.
    In January, Hodge’s co-defendant C’essna Blow, 19, pled guilty to armed robbery, conspiracy and use of a firearm during a crime of violence and testified again
  • Green Family Fighting Legal Battle For Zynae, 6-Year-Old Electrocuted at MGM National Harbor

    UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — The court battle continues for Zynae Green’s family, the family of the 6-year-old girl who was allegedly electrocuted and left with brain damage after touching a handrail at the MGM National Harbor.
    The family filed a lawsuit claiming that contractors should have caught the faulty wiring that caused the problem.
    Thursday, lawyers for the Green family pushed to get to trial quickly. They thought initially the case would settle. A trial date has now been set
  • Officer Accused Of Punching Man Charged With Assault

    UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — Authorities in Maryland say a police officer is facing assault and misconduct charges after he was accused of punching a handcuffed man.
    Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced the indictment on Thursday of county police Cpl. Stephen Downey for second-degree assault and misconduct in office.“The vast majority of Prince George’s County Police officers are outstanding public servants, and the actions of this office
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  • Linda E. Christenson, former Pride of Baltimore executive director, dies - Baltimore Sun

    Linda E. Christenson, former Pride of Baltimore executive director, dies  Baltimore SunLinda E. Christenson, a lawyer and former executive director of the Pride of Baltimore Inc., died Feb. 25 from Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at her Rehoboth Beach, ...
  • Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty To Committing Carjacking At Gunpoint

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Jonathan Thompson, 25, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty Thursday to carjacking and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
    According to his guilty plea, the victim was sitting in her vehicle at the intersection of Ednor and Lakeside Avenues in Baltimore. Thompson approached the vehicle and ordered the victim at gunpoint.
    Thompson then got into the driver’s side of the vehicle and co-defendant Dominique Chase got into the passenger side of the car an
  • Maryland Weather Timeline: ‘Nuisance’ Snow, Wintry Mix, Rain Expected Friday

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Spring may be 12 days away, but it looks like Winter still wants to have its fun.
    There’s a chance of rain, wintry mix and wet snow for parts of Maryland Friday afternoon.
    Most of snow is expected north and west of Baltimore city, the rest of Central Maryland might see only rain or a wintry mix.
    Western Maryland will see more snow.If there’s any accumulation in the city, it’ll mostly be on the grass.
    The wintry mix and snow is expected Friday afternoon.
  • Harford County Non-Profit Provides Empowerment, Independence For Those With Developmental Disabilities

    HARFORD COUNTY, MD. (WJZ) — March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and the local non-profit Arc Northern Chesapeake Region in Harford County wants to educated the public and encourage the community to empower those with differing abilities.
    The non-profit is providing people with a developmental disability opportunities to thrive in their community.
    “They can live in their own home, they can have their own jobs, they can have their own jobs, they can have their
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  • National Aquarium Is Rehabilitating Two Stranded Harp Seals Back To The Sea

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Found stranded on Rehoboth Beach last month, a harp seal nicknamed Sally was weak, dehydrated and covered with parasites.
    A second harp seal named Marie was in similar condition when found in Ocean City in December.
    Both are now recovering in quarantined rooms at the National Aquarium’s Animal Care and Rescue Center.
    “They’re sort of like the teenager seals, so they’ve separated from mom and on their own for the first time, and they tend to get int
  • Boy Gets Pneumonia From Inhaling Popcorn, Mom Shares Warning

    DENVER, Colo. (CBS Local) — A two-year-old child nearly died last month in Denver when he developed aspiration pneumonia after eating popcorn and now his mom is sharing the experience to warn other parents.
    Nash Goddard choked on the snack for a brief moment on Feb. 16, but recovered almost immediately while he was watching the film “Mrs. Doubtfire” with his parents, Nicole and Jake Goddard, and his two big sisters at the family’s home.
    “He started making a gagging
  • Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Woman In Perry Hall

    PERRY HALL, Md. (WJZ) — Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in the fatal shooting of Taylor India Webb.
    Webb, 20, was found shot to death inside her vehicle in Perry Hall over a week ago.
    20-Year-Old Woman Found Shot To Death In Perry Hall
    Christopher James Engles of the unit block of Bellhurst Way in Perry Hall was charged with first-degree murder.
    Christopher James Engles
    He remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
    Engles is Webb’s ex, according to pol
  • Mike Yastrzemski trying to live up to the family name with Baltimore - Boston.com

    Mike Yastrzemski trying to live up to the family name with Baltimore  Boston.com"Everybody's got their own path to get where they want to go, whatever path that is for me," said the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl. Read more on boston.com.
  • Coding Classes Would Count As Foreign Language Under Bill

    By DAVID JAHNG Capital News Service
    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Middle and high school students in Maryland may be allowed to learn a programming language to fulfill foreign language requirements under a bill with bipartisan support that is scheduled to be heard Friday in the House Ways and Means committee.
    House bill 1211 would add classes in computer programming languages as a means to receive foreign language credit, which currently applies to world languages, American Sign Language and advan
  • Man accused of staging Baltimore panhandler killing rented house, car in Florida before fleeing, officials say - Baltimore Sun

    Man accused of staging Baltimore panhandler killing rented house, car in Florida before fleeing, officials say  Baltimore SunKeith Smith, the man who is accused of killing his wife and blaming it on a panhandler in Baltimore, had rented a home and car in Florida before fleeing to Texas ...
  • Father, Daughter Accused Of Killing Jacquelyn Smith To Return To Maryland March 20

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police announced Thursday that the two suspects in Jacquelyn Smith’s killing will return to Maryland on March 20.
    Keith Smith and his daughter, Valeria Smith were arrested Sunday just 20 miles off the U.S.-Mexico border, attempting to flee the country.
    Keith Smith had initially told police Jacquelyn Smith was killed while giving out money to a panhandler from her car window in Baltimore, but on Sunday officials announced her husband and his daughter Valeri
  • Adam Jones puts former Cal Ripken Jr. estate on the market - Baltimore Business Journal

    Adam Jones puts former Cal Ripken Jr. estate on the market  Baltimore Business JournalFormer Orioles outfielder Adam Jones has put his 25-acre Worthington Valley estate on the market — 10 months after acquiring it from Hall of Famer Cal Ripken ...
  • Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to speak to education journalists in Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

    Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to speak to education journalists in Baltimore  Baltimore SunU.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has agreed to speak at a national conference of education reporters in Baltimore in May, after declining to appear ...
  • Researchers: Potential ‘Mosquito Birth Control’ Could Curb Killer Diseases

    TUCSON, Ariz. (CBS Local) — Scientists say they’ve taken a major step toward developing a “mosquito birth control” drug to curb the spread of Zika, malaria and other diseases blamed for hundreds of thousands of deaths a year.
    Researchers at the University of Arizona say they discovered a potential protein that exists only in female mosquitoes, which is critical for their young to hatch. When the scientists blocked the protein, the female laid eggs with defective shells ca
  • Swin Cash: Loyola-Chicago’s Final Four Experience Can Be An Advantage This Time Of Year

    (CBS Local/CBS Chicago) While conference basketball week starts in earnest next week, there are several conferences battling it out to determine their automatic NCAA Tournament bids this weekend. The Atlantic Sun, Big South, Missouri Valley and Ohio Valley conferences will all determine their champions this Saturday and Sunday. That means college basketball fans get their chance to see guys like Lipscomb’s Garrison Matthews, Campbell’s Chris Clemons and, of course, Murray State pheno
  • Jason Aldean To Receive The Sixth ACM Dick Clark Artist Of The Decade Award

    CBS and the Academy of Country Music announced today that three-time “Entertainer of the Year” winner and current nominee Jason Aldean will receive this year’s ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award. Aldean will also perform at the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards on April 7th from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, broadcasting only on CBS.
    Previous award winners include Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta Lynn in 1979, Alabama in 1988, Garth Brooks in 1998 and George Stra
  • Abbey Burger Bistro To Take Over Nickel Taphouse In Mt. Washington

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Abbey Burger Bistro signed a lease to take over the former Nickle Taphouse location in Mt. Washington, according to a report.
    The space at 1604 Kelly Avenue has been vacant since October when the taphouse closed.
    Abbey Burger Bistro has other locations in Federal Hill, Fells Point and Ocean City.
    Read more on SouthBaltimore.com
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  • Fastlane 2019: WWE Insiders’ Picks And Odds

    By Chuck Carroll
    (CBS Pittsburgh/CBS Local) — The road to WrestleMania will near its conclusion Sunday, as WWE presents Fastlane from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
    While it is WWE Champion Daniel Bryan and the returning Kevin Owens whose faces are on the poster, the true main events will feature the red-hot women’s division as well as what is being billed as the final match for the freshly reunited members of The Shield.
    On the women’s side, the ongoing saga of Becky Ly
  • Baltimore Man Charged With Attempted Rape Of Young Child In Severn

    SEVERN, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore man has been arrested in a child sex abuse investigation Wednesday.
    Anne Arundel County Police responded to an address in Severn, Md., at around 3:17 a.m. Wednesday where a mother reported her young child was sexually assaulted by a man on March 5 at a home in Severn.
    The man was identified as Christopher Richardson Sr., 49, from Baltimore.Detectives executed numerous search warrants and collected evidence related to the crime. Richardson was arrested at aro
  • Ravens Get Jump On Free Agency, Sign TE Nick Boyle For 3 Years

    OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed pending unrestricted free agent tight end Nick Boyle to a three-year contract, the latest in a series of moves by rookie general manager Eric DeCosta during a busy offseason.
    Boyle has 75 catches over four seasons without a touchdown. The 6-foot-4, 270-pounder ranked sixth on the team last season with 23 receptions — 11 fewer than Ravens rookie tight end Mark Andrews.
    Boyle’s value to the Ravens, however, transcends catc
  • FBI Most Wanted: Alleged New Jersey Murderer Caught At Maryland Traffic Stop

    PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — The suspect wanted for a 2014 murder in New Jersey who was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was arrested by Prince George’s County patrol officers at a traffic stop Thursday morning.
    Lamont Stephenson was being sought for his alleged involvement in the murder of his fiancee and her dog in their Newark, New Jersey apartment, on October 17, 2014.Stephenson was charged with homicide in New Jersey on November 3, 2014.
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  • Boy Forced To Wipe Off Cross On Ash Wednesday At School

    BOUNTIFUL, Utah (CBS Local) — A fourth grader in Utah says his teacher forced him to wipe off the ash cross from his forehead to commemorate Ash Wednesday, saying he wasn’t allowed to wear a religious symbol to class.
    William McLeod received his cross on Ash Wednesday like many other Catholics around the world. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter.
    But the cross didn’t stay on McLeod’s forehead very long, KSTU reported.
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  • VIDEO: Tesla Driver Appears To Be Asleep At The Wheel On LA Area Freeway

    LA PUENTE, Calif. (CBSLA/CBS Local) – A startling cell phone video appears to show a man snoozing while his car is on autopilot on a busy freeway.
    A similar video was posted to Reddit a month and a half before the incident Monday morning.
    “We were going about 75 [mph] on the highway, and he was just totally out,” said Seth Blake.
    Blake was driving from Anaheim to Los Angeles when he spotted what appeared to be the same Tesla and driver in the Reddit video.
    “I noticed the
  • Maryland Social Services Agency Says Facebook Was Hacked

    BALTIMORE (AP) — An agency spokeswoman says a social media post from the Maryland Department of Human Services that warned of CIA infiltration was the result of hacking.
    Department of Human Services spokeswoman Katherine Morris tells The Baltimore Sun that the social services agency “isn’t in cahoots with the CIA.”
    She says she woke up early Wednesday morning to find a Facebook post from someone professing to be a whistleblower.
    The post said the intelligence agency had &
  • Six Indicted In Maryland Fentanyl Bust With Enough To Kill 1M People

    HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted six people for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.
    Citing a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown reports that law enforcement seized more than 2 kilograms of fentanyl during the investigation.
    The release says that amount of fentanyl is enough to kill 1 million people, or 25 times the population of Hagerstown.
    According to the indictment, the defendants conspired to distribute fentanyl in the H
  • Three Dozen Arrested, Including A Dozen Gang Members, In Multi-State Fugitive Arrest Effort In Wicomico County

    SALISBURY, Md. (WJZ) — More than three dozen people, including nearly a dozen gang members, have been arrested as part of a multi-state effort to reduce the amount of active fugitive warrants in Wicomico County.
    “Operation Hide and Seek,” was conducted February 20 and led to 41 arrests, 11 of which had ties to organized gangs and 13 of whom had out-of-state connections, police said.
    Among those arrested were:
     
    (Pictures in listed order)Xaundrea Mclean, 28, of Salisbury, M
  • ‘Pasta’ Puppies Up For Adoption Weeks After They Were Rescued From Rabbit Cage Left Out In The Polar Vortex

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Eleven puppies rescued from living outside in a rabbit cage during the polar vortex are ready to be adopted.
    The puppies arrived in Maryland from their foster in North Carolina a few weeks ago and after being treated for malnutrition and parasites, they are ready to find their furever homes.
    Credit: Saving Grace Animal Rescue
    Saving Grace Animal Rescue have named the puppies after pastas — Penne, Linguine, Rigatoni, Ravioli, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Lasagna, Fettuccini,
  • Sheriff: Man Murdered Wife After She Wouldn’t Let Him Drive Drunk

    CARROLLTON, Miss. (CBS Local) — A Mississippi man shot and killed his wife and two other people at her birthday party Friday after she tried to stop him from driving drunk, investigators said.
    A group of friends gathered in Carroll County to celebrate the upcoming 27th birthday of Marlee Jones Barnhill, a Winona nurse, authorities said.
    Marlee’s husband, Michael Barnhill, became intoxicated during the celebration and to prevent him from trying to drive away, she kept the keys to thei
  • Maryland Man Dead After Falling Off Boat In Florida Keys

    ISLAMORADA, Fla. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say a 65-year-old Maryland man was found dead in the water after apparently falling from a boat that was docked outside a resort in the Florida Keys.
    Monroe County Sheriff’s spokesman Adam Linhardt said in an email that the U.S. Coast Guard found the body of Bruce Alan Lohr of Owings Mills, Maryland, near the Postcard Inn Beach Resort & Marina early Thursday.
    Linhardt says Lohr’s girlfriend told deputies he went to walk the
  • Glen Burnie Man Arrested For Possession Of $28K Worth Of Crack-Cocaine, Other Charges

    GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) —  A search and seizure warrant led to an arrest and seizure of over $28,000 street value amount of drugs and $22,965 in cash.
    The search warrant was executed on March 6, and resulted in the arrest of Michael Daniel Allaire, 46, from Glen Burnie, and the recovery of the following items:1/4 Kilo Crack Cocaine – 284 grams – approximate street value $28,332.00
    Amphetamine / Dextro  Amphetamine – two 20 mg pills; ten 20 mg pills; fiv
  • Climate Change Gets Worse Management Under Trump, Investigation Finds

    (CNN) — The federal government is doing a worse job managing the problem of climate change under President Donald Trump, according to an investigation from the Government Accountability Office that included climate change on its High Risk List report on Wednesday.
    This year’s High Risk List is a 293-page assessment of the threats facing the federal government, including such matters as cybersecurity and problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The GAO has been putting the list
  • Upper Marlboro Woman Convicted Of Vehicular Manslaughter

    UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ) — An Upper Marlboro woman has been convicted of criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter and other related charges for taking the life of a man and injuring several others in a crash in October 2017.
    Vernelle Robinson, 57, crashed her car into the Top of the Hill Restaurant in Upper Marlboro, killing Isiah Pugh and injuring several others.
    After a three-day trial and five hours of deliberation, the Prince George’s County jury returned guilty verdicts on e
  • Man Wanted For Stealing CVS Scanner, Employee’s Cell Phone

    GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County are looking for a man who stole a cell phone and a scanner from a Glen Burnie pharmacy.
    Police responded to a CVS in the 7400 block of Ritchie Highway for a theft.
    The man (pictured below) came into the store and took an employee’s cell phone and a CVS scanner from the counter and fled.
    #DigitalDetectives On Feb. 9, Ofcs. responded to CVS (7400 Ritchie Hwy) for a theft. The below pictured individual took an employee’s cell
  • What is Low Vision?

    It is most common in people 60 and older, but low vision can affect anyone at any age.
    “Things that cause vision impairment in kids are very different than what causes vision impairment in adults,” says Dr. Danielle Natale, a low vision specialist at The Krieger Eye Institute. “Some kids were born with a retinal hereditary disorder that causes vision impairment, such as (ocular) albinism (a group of inherited disorders that lead to little or no production of melanin and ca
  • Here's the Baltimore Orioles Roundup from Wednesday. - NBCSports.com

    Here's the Baltimore Orioles Roundup from Wednesday.  NBCSports.comHere's are your updates from the Baltimore Orioles' Wednesday of Spring Training.
  • Maryland Weather Timeline: 'Nuisance' Snow, Wintry Mix, Rain Expected Friday - CBS Baltimore

    Maryland Weather Timeline: 'Nuisance' Snow, Wintry Mix, Rain Expected Friday  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — Despite Spring's arrival in a few weeks, Mother Nature is still having some fun with us. There's a chance of rain, wintry mix and wet snow ...
  • Maryland House To Vote On Medical Aid In Dying Bill

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House of Delegates is scheduled to vote on a measure to allow the terminally ill to end their lives with a doctor’s help.
    The House is set to vote Thursday.
    The measure would allow adults to obtain a prescription for life-ending drugs, if a doctor finds they have six months or less to live. The physician must certify that the person has the capacity to make the decision, and the prescription can only be self-administered by the individual.
    Supporter
  • Maryland House Passes Medical Aid In Dying Bill, Moves To Senate

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House of Delegates voted to pass the Medical Aid In Dying Bill Thursday, with a vote in favor 74-66.
    It will now move to the Senate.
    The measure would allow adults to obtain a prescription for life-ending drugs, if a doctor finds they have six months or less to live. The physician must certify that the person has the capacity to make the decision, and the prescription can only be self-administered by the individual.
    Supporters in Maryland have tried sever
  • Weather Blog: Rain And Snow Mix Coming

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — So we had a story on the news this morning that simply stated the Cherry Blossoms will bloom and peak on April 7th. The Blossoms in D.C. always get the headline, and that scene along the Tidal Basin is really something to see. Legit. But there are Cherry Blossoms all over the Baltimore metro area. Be it Bel Air, Westminster, Severna Park, or Columbia there are Cherry Blossom a plenty. So hearing that news story we quickly realized THAT in 30 days our neighborhoods will be
  • Charlotte Russe Shuts Down Website, Plans To Close All Stores

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Charlotte Russe is going out of business. The clothing chain already closed it’s online store.
    A message on the website states that a sale began March 7 at all stores and that all sales are final.
    In February the company announced it was filing for bankruptcy and closing nearly 100 stores.
    RELATED: Charlotte Russe Files For Bankruptcy; To Close Nearly 100 Stores Including 6 In Maryland
    The young women’s clothing chain had secured $50 million from lenders to co
  • Car Crashes Through Front Door Of Montgomery County Home

    MONTGOMERY Co., Md. (WJZ) — A car crashed into the front door of a home in Montgomery County, displacing five people.
    The incident happened early Thursday morning.
    Montgomery County Fire officials said one person was trapped inside the vehicle.
    Five people were in the house at the time but were not injured. The Red Cross was called for those occupants.
    (~1230a) 7717 Episilon Dr, Gburg, Vehicle into 2-story SFD (half-way in the building).1 person trapped in the vehicle – occupants of
  • White Marsh Mall Announces Mandatory Chaperone Rule For Minors

    WHITE MARSH, Md. (WJZ) — White Marsh Mall changed it’s policy regarding when unaccompanied minors are allowed inside.
    Starting Friday, March 8, a Parental Guidance Required (PGR) program will begin. Any consumers under the age of 18 will have to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult who is at least 21 years old. The program extends to the mall’s parking lot and exterior sidewalks.
    “After much evaluation and discussion with our partners at the Baltimore County Po
  • 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Baltimore City Home - CBS Baltimore

    2-Alarm Fire Destroys Baltimore City Home  CBS BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WJZ) — A house in Baltimore City was destroyed after being engulfed in flames early Thursday morning. Officials said fire crews arrived at the ...
  • 2-Alarm Fire Destroys Baltimore City Home

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A house in Baltimore City was destroyed after being engulfed in flames early Thursday morning.
    Officials said fire crews arrived at the scene in the 2800 block of Montebello Terr. just before 3:30 a.m. The vacant home was already fully involved with the two-alarm blaze.
    Just before 3:30am BCFD battled a 2-Alarm fire in the 2800blk of Montebello Terr. The vacant 3-story single family home was fully involved when FFs arrived on the scene. No injuries reported and the cause
  • ‘We can’t make do anymore': Baltimore-area school districts rebel against decade of tight budgets - Baltimore Sun

    ‘We can’t make do anymore': Baltimore-area school districts rebel against decade of tight budgets  Baltimore SunThree big suburban school districts — Howard, Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties— have rebelled against a decade of tight budgets and are asking for ...
  • Documents show investigators didn't know Baltimore officer accused of planting gun had ever been at the scene - Baltimore Sun

    Documents show investigators didn't know Baltimore officer accused of planting gun had ever been at the scene  Baltimore SunIn 2014, a new Baltimore police unit created to investigate officers' use of force began looking at an incident in Northeast Baltimore in which a city police ...

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