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• State Police Increasing Number Of Patrol Units For St. Patrick’s Day

  16-03-2019 23:33
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, and Maryland State Police are increasing the number of patrol units across the state.
  State Police will conduct saturation patrols throughout each of the 23 barracks, focusing on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving.
  Initiatives will include saturation patrols in areas known to have a higher number of DUI crashes, or arrests, and sobriety checkpoints.
  During last year’s St. Patrick’s Day, State Police made 105 DUI
  
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• Black women face unique mental health challenges, psychologist says - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 23:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Black women face unique mental health challenges, psychologist says  Baltimore SunThe psychologist La Keita Carter didn't sugar-coat her message when she addressed a group of black women on Saturday at a conference designed to improve ...
  
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• Baltimore City Police Investigating Deadly Saturday Shooting

  16-03-2019 23:10
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Saturday afternoon in northeast Baltimore.
  Police were called to the 3500 block of Brenden, in the rear, around 3:51 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive male.
  When police arrived, they found a 25-year-old male victim with gunshot wounds to the head and wrist.
  The victim was pronounced dead on the scene by medics.
  The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
  Anyone with information is asked to call
  
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• BWI, Frontier Airlines Begin New Partnership

  16-03-2019 22:59
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — BWI launched its new partnership with Frontier Airlines Friday.
  To celebrate the new partnership, Frontier Airlines is offering flights with fares as low as $49.
  The services will include BWI to/from Denver and BWI to/ from Orlando.
  The services to Denver have already started, but the services to Orlando will begin April 11.
  Frontier Airlines released a statement with its new partnership with BWI:
  “We are excited to be starting service and proud to bring our un
  
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• Mayo, Jeter Spark Towson Women To 1st NCAA Appearance, 53-49

  16-03-2019 22:40
  NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Nukiya Mayo scored 20 points, Kionna Jeter added 10 and each drained a clutch jump shot in the final minute as Towson rallied late to defeat Drexel 53-49 Saturday in the Colonial Athletic Association championship game, earning the program’s first berth in the NCAA Tournament.
  Bailey Greenberg, the CAA player of the year, led the Drexel with 15 points, and a strong spin move down the lane for a bucket by Aubree Brown had the Dragons ahead 46-43 late.
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• Man's body pulled from Baltimore harbor Saturday, police say - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 21:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Man's body pulled from Baltimore harbor Saturday, police say  Baltimore SunA man's body was recovered from the Baltimore harbor in Fells Point Saturday afternoon, according to the Baltimore Police Department. At about 1:27 p.m., ...
  
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• Man’s Body Recovered From Inner Harbor, Second In Past Two Days

  16-03-2019 21:38
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police said that a body of a man was recovered from the Inner Harbor Saturday afternoon.
  Police were called to the 900 block of Fells Street around 1:30 p.m. for a report of a body found in the water of the Inner Harbor.
  An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death.
  The man’s identity has not yet been released.
  This is the second body recovered from the Inner Harbor in the past two days.
  Body Of A Man Found In The Inner Harbor Frid
  
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• Police: Man in unicorn costume robs High's convenience store in Baldwin - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 21:20 via baltimoresun.com
  Police: Man in unicorn costume robs High's convenience store in Baldwin  Baltimore SunA man dressed as a unicorn robbed a High's convenience store Saturday morning, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
  
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• Grading The Recent Ravens Free-Agent Signings

  16-03-2019 21:18
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Spring is on the way and football season is in the rearview mirror, but as the weather is warming up so too are NFL offseason transactions.
  The Baltimore Ravens have been at the forefront of some of the most recent moves, and all under the new leadership of general manager Eric DeCosta.
  Fans who bleed black and purple were not happy with some of the early offseason moves made by DeCosta.
  DeCosta began the offseason by cutting six-time Pro Bowler Eric Weddle, and losing se
  
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• It’s Academic: March 16, 2019

  16-03-2019 20:55
  Milford Mill: 410
  Western: 240
  Arch Spalding: 470
  
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• Baltimore Streetcar Museum closed indefinitely as cleanup continues after CSX train derailment Friday - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 20:55 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Streetcar Museum closed indefinitely as cleanup continues after CSX train derailment Friday  Baltimore SunTwo weeks after the Baltimore Streetcar Museum reopened for the season, the Falls Road museum was forced to close until further notice after a train came ...
  
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• Bill prevents Baltimore from placing liens against properties over unpaid water debt - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 19:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Bill prevents Baltimore from placing liens against properties over unpaid water debt  Baltimore SunThe city of Baltimore will be prevented from placing liens against homes, churches and other properties over unpaid water bills after new legislation passed by ...
  
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• Baltimore delegates vote to kill state House bill allowing school police officers to carry guns inside schools - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 19:00 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore delegates vote to kill state House bill allowing school police officers to carry guns inside schools  Baltimore SunBaltimore lawmakers have voted down legislation that would have allowed city school police officers to carry guns while patrolling in schools. The city's House ...
  
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• Catamounts Top Retrievers, Capture American East Championship, Advance To NCAA Tournament

  16-03-2019 18:37
  BURLINGTON, Vt. (WJZ) — There will be no Cinderella story for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, this year who fell to Vermont 66-49 in Saturday’s American East Championship game.
  The Retrievers (21-13, 11-5 American East) went into halftime down eight to the Catamounts (27-6, 14-2 American East) but could not pull out a come from behind victory.
  UMBC did not have an answer for Vermont junior forward Anthony Lamb. Lamb dropped 28 points and shot 50 percent from the field f
  
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• Train Services Restored Following CSX Train Derailment

  16-03-2019 17:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Train services have been completely restored following Friday’s CSX derailment in Baltimore.
  One car was struck Friday after a CSX train derailed near the Howard Street Tunnel and the Streetcar Museum in Baltimore, but there were no injuries.
  Baltimore City fire and police responded to the 1900 block of Falls Road where the freight train derailed at 3:27 p.m. on a bridge that carries the tracks over Falls Roads and Jones Falls.
  Three train cars were hanging off
  
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• Man Dressed As Unicorn Robs Baltimore County Convenience Store

  16-03-2019 16:27
  Baldwin, MD (WJZ)– Baltimore County Police are investigating an armed robbery this morning involving a man wearing a unicorn costume.
  Officers responded to the High’s store in the 13500 block of Long Green Pike around 5a.m. for a person dressed as a “unicorn” and armed with a crowbar.
  Police were told the suspect fled the location in a silver car which officers located traveling the opposite direction on Glen Arm Road.    While officers were turning around
  
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• Baltimore Orioles: Making Sense Of The Ryan Mountcastle Conundrum - FanSided

  16-03-2019 15:56 via birdswatcher.com
  Baltimore Orioles: Making Sense Of The Ryan Mountcastle Conundrum  FanSidedThe Baltimore Orioles are moving their #2 prospect Ryan Mountcastle to another position. Is all this movement good for the top prospect?
  
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• Man Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping In Prince George’s County

  16-03-2019 15:32
  Laurel, MD (WJZ) — Police in Prince George’s County have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with an attempted kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl in Laurel.
  Officers were called to the 8800 block of Cherry Lane around 6:30pm on Thursday for a report of a suspicious person.  The victim told officers that the suspect, Bernard Alexander the 3rd,  walked up to her while she was playing in her front yard and showed her some images on his phone.
  Alexander then took the girls ha
  
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• Baltimore officer moonlights as ‘Saint, the Rapping Cop’ - WTOP

  16-03-2019 10:46 via wtop.com
  Baltimore officer moonlights as ‘Saint, the Rapping Cop’  WTOPWhen Officer Joshua Jackson clocks out of his shift with Baltimore Police Department's Central District, he becomes “Saint, the Rapping Cop” — a recording ...
  
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• MD legislators react to Project Baltimore's legal victory over city schools - Fox Baltimore

  16-03-2019 04:38 via foxbaltimore.com
  MD legislators react to Project Baltimore's legal victory over city schools  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) - A judge's ruling this month is a victory for FOX45's Project Baltimore team and, more importantly, it's a victory for government transparency ...
  
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• Weather Blog: Spring Is On The Way

  16-03-2019 04:22
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — After a line of gusty showers, a cooler and drier, but mainly sunny weekend is on its way!
  Temperatures peaked at near record levels Friday at BWI, reaching 78 degrees, the record is 82.
  Saturday and Sunday we will be in the upper 40’s to low 50’s!
  By Monday morning with colder air in place, a few rain or snow showers are possible for a brief period in the morning.
  Milder air will move our way next week, as the last days of winter fade away!
  Have a nice w
  
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• CSX Train Derails In Baltimore; No Reported Injures

  16-03-2019 04:05
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One car was struck after a CSX train derailed near the Howard Street Tunnel and the Streetcar Museum in Baltimore, but there were no injuries.
  Baltimore City fire and police are in the 1900 block of Falls Road where the freight train derailed at 3:27 p.m. on a bridge that carries the tracks over Falls Roads and Jones Falls.
  Three train cars were hanging off the tracks. A total of nine cars were derailed and fell two stories. The car, which the Baltimore Sun reports could
  
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• 'Family friend' charged in Baltimore toddler's murder - Fox Baltimore

  16-03-2019 03:52 via foxbaltimore.com
  'Family friend' charged in Baltimore toddler's murder  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) - A man has been arrested in the murder of a 2-year-old boy found in a west Baltimore home in January. Baltimore police said Jeremiah ...
  
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• Hampstead Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison; Felon With Guns, Ammunition And Destructive Device

  16-03-2019 03:51
  HAMPSTEAD, Md. (WJZ) — A Hampstead man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison Friday for illegal possession of firearms, ammunition and a destructive device.
  Christopher Taggart, 52, of Hampstead, Md., was convicted of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as illegal possession of a destructive device.
  Taggart had lived in the basement area of a residence for 15 years and a detatched shed was built on the property in 2010.
  Law enforcement seized 13 firearms,
  
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• Baltimore City Police Looking For Commercial Theft, Armed Robbery Suspect

  16-03-2019 03:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying a commercial armed robbery and theft.Police said the suspect was caught on store surveillance footage committing thefts in several boutiques in the Hampden area.Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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• Two people shot Friday night in Baltimore, police say; one in critical condition - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 03:10 via baltimoresun.com
  Two people shot Friday night in Baltimore, police say; one in critical condition  Baltimore SunTwo people were shot Friday night in different areas of Baltimore, police said.
  
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• Man Shot In Head, Listed In Critical Condition Following Shooting

  16-03-2019 03:02
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a shooting that left one man in critical condition in northwest Baltimore Friday night.
  Police were called to the 4800 block of Reisterstown Road for a reported shooting at around 9:00 p.m.
  When police arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
  The victim was transported to an area hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
  Police are continuing to investigate this incident.
  Anyone with information is asked
  
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• CSX train derails on Falls Road in Baltimore; no injuries reported - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 02:50 via baltimoresun.com
  CSX train derails on Falls Road in Baltimore; no injuries reported  Baltimore SunA CSX freight train traveling north on elevated tracks near the North Avenue bridge derailed Friday afternoon, causing several freight cars to plunge onto Falls ...
  
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• Baltimore Mayor Pugh amends financial disclosure filings amid scrutiny over book sales to UMMS hospital system - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 02:50 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Mayor Pugh amends financial disclosure filings amid scrutiny over book sales to UMMS hospital system  Baltimore SunBaltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh has amended her financial disclosure filings amid scrutiny over the sale of copies of her children's books to the University of ...
  
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• 2 From ‘Trained To Go’ Sentenced, 1 To Life, Another To 30 Years

  16-03-2019 02:42
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced two members of the Trained To Go (TTG) gang Friday.
  John Harrison, 28, of Baltimore, was sentenced to life and prison, and Linton Broughton, 25, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 30 years followed by five years of supervised release.
  Both were sentenced for conspiring to participate in a drug distribution conspiracy and violent racketeering.
  The racketeering conspiracy included eight murders, drug trafficking and witness
  
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• Body Of A Man Found In The Inner Harbor Friday, Police Say

  16-03-2019 02:25
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The body of a man was found in the Inner Harbor near Piers 5 and Piers 6 Friday afternoon, according to police.
  Police discovered the body around 4:40 p.m. Friday.
  An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
  This story is developing. Continue to stay with WJZ for the latest. 
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• Parts Of Maryland Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning

  16-03-2019 02:04
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for multiple counties across Maryland.
  Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Howard County and Prince George’s Counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:30 p.m.
  At 8:48 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Elkridge moving southeast at 30 mph.
  Expected hazardous wind gusts of up to 60 mph and damaging winds that could cause some trees and lar
  
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• Maryland May Raise Smoking Age To 21, Limit Vape Marketing

  16-03-2019 01:52
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Several bills in the Maryland General Assembly could raise the age to purchase tobacco and vape products from 18 to 21 as well as prohibit certain types of “vape” packaging that target minors.
  Usage of electronic nicotine delivery systems — known as vapes — has increased among high school students nationwide from over 11 percent in 2017 to nearly 21 percent in 2018, according to the United States Surgeon General.
  In addition to raising the lega
  
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• 550 Without Power Following Train Derailment, Completely Restored Less Than 3 Hours Later

  16-03-2019 01:36
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One car was struck after a CSX train derailed near the Howard Street Tunnel and the Streetcar Museum in Baltimore on Friday.
  CSX Train Derails In Baltimore; Cars Hanging From Bridge
  Baltimore City fire and police responded to the 1900 block of Falls Road where the freight train derailed at 3:27 p.m. on a bridge that carries the tracks over Falls Roads and Jones Falls. Fire officials said there are no injuries.
  With the train derailment came power outages across Baltimore.
  
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• Baltimore-area Muslims call for goodwill, a strengthening of faith after New Zealand attack - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 01:30 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore-area Muslims call for goodwill, a strengthening of faith after New Zealand attack  Baltimore SunThe leader of Baltimore's largest mosque urged an overflow crowd to show patience and kindness to everyone around them — and to continue, as always, ...
  
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• State Police Respond To Report Of Possible Grenade In Dorchester County

  16-03-2019 01:00
  HURLOCK, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police responded to the scene of a possible grenade located outside of a vacant home in Dorchester County Friday afternoon.
  At around 2:45 p.m., troopers from the Easton Barrack responded to the 4700 block of Skeet Club Road in Hurlock, Md., after receiving a call for a report of a possible grenade.
  The emergency call came from a home inspector working an inspection on the vacant home.
  State Police immediately closed the roadway and secured the prem
  
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• Md. State Police Identify Human Remains Found In Elkton

  16-03-2019 00:47
  ELKTON, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police Investigators have identified the skeletal remains found in Cecil County Sunday, March 10.
  Possible Human Remains Found In Elkton
  The identification of the deceased is Eric Startt, 37, of Elkton, Md.
  Physicians from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore made a positive identification based on medical and dental records.
  The cause of Startt’s death has not yet been determined.
  Stratt was reported missing to the Maryland St
  
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• Harrison Bringing Two Former New Orleans Police Officials To BPD

  16-03-2019 00:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced that Eric Melancon and Daniel Murphy are joining the force.
  Melancon will join as Chief of Staff and Murphy will oversee Consent Decree compliance.
  Harrison released a statement Friday in regard to the newest additions to the force:
  “Both men are talented, innovative, hard-working public servants who played major roles in reforming the New Orleans Police Department and successfully implementing the N
  
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• New Baltimore Police Commissioner Harrison adds 2 more top-level New Orleans police officials to his staff - Baltimore Sun

  16-03-2019 00:00 via baltimoresun.com
  New Baltimore Police Commissioner Harrison adds 2 more top-level New Orleans police officials to his staff  Baltimore SunBaltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison has recruited two more top officials from the New Orleans Police Department to join him in Baltimore ...
  
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