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• Vehicle Fire Delays Traffic On Northbound I-97 Saturday

  14-09-2019 23:59
  MILLERSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Traffic was slow on Northbound I-97 at exit 11 on Saturday afternoon after a vehicle fire.
  All lanes of traffic were initially shut down on Northbound I-97 at Benfield Blvd. to assist after the incident.
  Photo Courtesy Of Sonia Dasgupta
  Two lanes were later opened before the incident was completely cleared.
   
  
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• Two dead in shootings Friday into Saturday in Baltimore, police say - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2019 23:45 via baltimoresun.com
  Two dead in shootings Friday into Saturday in Baltimore, police say  Baltimore SunA 38-year-old man died in the hospital after being shot in the head in East Baltimore late Friday evening, police said, and another was fatally shot in Hollins Park.
  
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• Bomb Squad Clears Inert Hand Grenade Scene In Carroll County

  14-09-2019 23:39
  WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal says that an inert grenade was found in Carroll County on Friday.
  Officials were called to South Church Street in Westminster around 3 p.m. to investigate the incident.
  When officials arrived, they found a grenade outside of a single-family home.
  Photo Courtesy Of The Maryland State Fire Marshal
  Diagnostics were performed on the hand grenade and it was found to be free from explosives that could cause injury.
  
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• Human Remains Believed To Be Found In Baltimore, Police Say - CBS Baltimore

  14-09-2019 23:33 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Human Remains Believed To Be Found In Baltimore, Police Say  CBS BaltimorePolice in Baltimore are investigating after a woman found what is believed to be human remains wrapped up in blankets and plastics. 1 day ago ...
  
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• Ravens’ Home Opener To Feature Flag Giveaway, Recognition Ceremonies

  14-09-2019 23:24
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you’re headed to the Ravens’ home opener Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals there will be plenty of things to look forward to aside from football!
  There will be a familiar design at midfield. The team’s iconic shield logo has been painted at the 50-yard line. The midfield shield has not been seen at M&T Bank Stadium since 2015.
  There will also be some familiar faces at Sunday’s game.
  Related Coverage: Ravens Home Opener | What To
  
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• Baltimore detectives conferring with county after apparent body found in Southwest Baltimore - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2019 22:58 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore detectives conferring with county after apparent body found in Southwest Baltimore  Baltimore SunBaltimore Police homicide detectives are conferring with their counterparts in the county after the discovery of a suspected body wrapped in blankets and trash ...
  
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• Man Who Escaped Police Custody In Baltimore Was A Former Actor On ‘The Wire’

  14-09-2019 22:51
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Christopher Clanton Sr. – who officials say escaped police custody after being taken to an area hospital for a checkup – is a former actor from the popular show The Wire.
  Clanton played the role of Savino Bratton on The Wire.
  He was arrested on Sept. 12, 2019, in the northeast district for violating a protective order.
  Baltimore Police Searching For Escaped Inmate From Good Samaritan Hospital
  Before being transported to Central Booking, he was taken to Go
  
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• Temple’s Goal-Line Stands Prove Clutch In Win Over No. 21 Maryland

  14-09-2019 22:33
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kenny Yeboah put Temple ahead on a one-handed touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter, and the Owls used two clutch stops at the goal line to beat No. 21 Maryland 20-17 on Saturday.
  The Owls (2-0) defeated an unbeaten Maryland team for the second straight season and got coach Rod Carey off to a nice start in his first season on Temple’s sideline.
  Yeboah used his outstretched right hand to snag Anthony Russo’s pass with 7:27 left in the game to put Temple
  
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• ‘It’s Devastating’ | 16-Year-Old Milton Carrington Laid To Rest Saturday

  14-09-2019 22:29
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — 16-year-old Milton Carrington was laid to rest Saturday.
  Carrington was one of four people shot in the early morning hours of August 29 on East Monument Street. His mother was shot in the stomach, and two other people were hurt.
  “It’s a really sad occasion,” “Just praying all the violence and shootings stop because I don’t think people realize how the family suffers after this. It’s just unfortunate.”
  Carrington’s mothe
  
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• Police Investigating Home Invasion In Worton

  14-09-2019 22:04
  WORTON, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating an alleged home invasion in Kent County.
  Just before 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Maryland State Police at the Centreville Barrack were dispatched to a home in the 24000 block of Lambs Meadow Road in Worton, for the report of a home invasion.
  The victim told police she was alone in the residence when the suspect entered her home and attacked her and demanded money. The suspect secured the victim while he allegedly ransacked a portion
  
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• Maryland State Police Investigating Inmate Death At The Eastern Correctional Institution

  14-09-2019 21:51
  WESTOVER, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police is investigating after the death of a state prison inmate in Somerset County.
  Alexander Denver Christopher, 32, was a state prison inmate serving time at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Prince Anne, Maryland.
  On Friday around midnight, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit received a call from the Eastern Correctional Institution in reference to an inmate death.
  Investigators told State Police two men were taken to Penisula Regiona
  
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• Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov Suspended 3 Games By NHL

  14-09-2019 21:38
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for “inappropriate conduct,” less than a month after he was banned from playing for Russia for four years because of a positive test for cocaine.
  The NHL announced its punishment Saturday, saying it followed a meeting in New York on Monday with Commissioner Gary Bettman, Kuznetsov and union representatives. The league did not elaborate on its d
  
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• Baltimore Councilman Leon Pinkett says he’ll run for council president; Sneed says she’s also considering job - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2019 21:34 via baltimoresun.com
  Baltimore Councilman Leon Pinkett says he’ll run for council president; Sneed says she’s also considering job  Baltimore SunPinkett was one of the wave of new council members elected in 2016 and represents a district in West Baltimore.
  
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• 'The Wire' actor on run from Baltimore police after escaping hospital - Fox News

  14-09-2019 19:39 via foxnews.com
  'The Wire' actor on run from Baltimore police after escaping hospital  Fox NewsBaltimore police are currently searching for a former actor on "The Wire" who they say escaped police custody after being taken to the hospital for a check-up.
  
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• Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott Announces Plans To Run For Mayor - CBS Baltimore

  14-09-2019 16:03 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott Announces Plans To Run For Mayor  CBS BaltimoreBaltimore City Council President Brandon Scott announced he is running for mayor in Baltimore Friday. 1 day ago. Next Video. Second Person Dies After Crash ...
  
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• Body found wrapped in plastic and blankets in Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  14-09-2019 09:00 via foxbaltimore.com
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• Baltimore To Celebrate Defenders Day This Weekend

  14-09-2019 04:55
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — This weekend is a celebration of Baltimore’s oldest holiday, Defenders Day.
  It commemorates the successful defense of the city from the British during the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner.
  “It’s really remembering this time when the citizens of Baltimore came together against this threat that, you know, we’re about 30 years after the revolution, and here come the British again,” Fort McHenry Chief of Operations Abb
  
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• Brooks, Mancini Lead O’s Over Tigers In Series Opener

  14-09-2019 04:52
  DETROIT, Md. (WJZ) — The Orioles rebounded Friday to earn their 48th victory of the season with a 6-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
  Right-hander Aaron Brooks threw 5.1 innings for the Orioles. He allowed just two runs on seven hits to pick up his fifth victory of the season.
  Trey Mancini produced at the plate for the Orioles. The team’s slugger drove in three runs and registered two hits in the win.
  The Orioles will continue their four-game series with the Tigers on Saturday nigh
  
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• Weather Blog | Nice Weather Awaits For Ravens Home Opener

  14-09-2019 04:44
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Here is a look at the weekend; Saturday, morning clouds give way to some sun and warmer temperatures, low 80’s and look for a chance of a shower or a thundershower by later in the day.
  On Sunday for the Ravens home opener; look for a high in the low to mid 80’s and some sunshine and lower more comfortable humidity.
  Go Ravens! Bob Turk!
  
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• Baltimore Police Release Body-Worn Camera, Foxtrot Footage From Shootout With Tyrone Banks

  14-09-2019 04:31
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police released the body-worn camera footage from the Aug, 28 shootout with a suspect on E. Fayette and N. Caroline Streets.
  Police later identified the suspect as Tyrone Domingo Banks, 30, of the 2200 block of E. Biddle Street.
  Police said Banks was the suspect they were looking for since Tuesday, Aug. 26 when he allegedly tried to strike one officer with a silver SUV he was driving and then fire at another officer.
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• 2 Pedestrians Struck, Seriously Injured In Randallstown

  14-09-2019 04:29
  RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Officials are investigating after two pedestrians were struck in Randallstown on Friday night.
  Officials from the Baltimore County Fire Department said the incident happened around 8:23 p.m. at Liberty Road and Pikeswood Drive.
  Both victims were taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
  This is no further information at this time.
  
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• Former actor on ‘The Wire’ allegedly escapes Baltimore police custody at hospital - Baltimore Sun

  14-09-2019 04:08 via baltimoresun.com
  Former actor on ‘The Wire’ allegedly escapes Baltimore police custody at hospital  Baltimore SunBaltimore police are searching for a former actor on “The Wire” who they say escaped from custody after he was taken to a hospital for a check.
  
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• Frederick Man Enters Alford Plea To Knowingly Transferring HIV To 3 Women

  14-09-2019 03:52
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — A Frederick man entered an Alford plea Friday to three counts each of second-degree assault and knowingly transferring HIV to three women.
  An Alford plea means that a person maintains their innocence but acknowledges state prosecutors have enough evidence to convict them.
  The Frederick Police Department began an investigation into Rudolph Jericho Smith, 37, during the summer of 2017 when separate women disclosed their belief that he had infected them with HIV.
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Escaped Inmate From Good Samaritan Hospital

  14-09-2019 03:39
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police needs your help in locating an escaped prisoner.
  33-year-old Christopher Clanton Sr. was arrested on Sept. 12, 2019, in the northeast district for violating a protective order.
  Before being transported to Central Booking, he was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital for a pre-existing medical condition.
  Clanton escaped from the hospital Friday. He is 6’0″ and weighs 165 lbs. He is also known to frequent the Harford Road corridor.
  Anyone who ha
  
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• 2 Pedestrians Seriously Injured In Randallstown Crash

  14-09-2019 03:15
  RANDALLSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Officials are investigating after two pedestrians were struck in Randallstown on Friday night.
  Officials from the Baltimore County Fire Department said the incident happened around 8:23 p.m. at Liberty Road and Pikeswood Drive.
  Both victims were taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
  This is no further information at this time.
  
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• State Police Arrest Suspect In 2001 Cold Case Involving The Murder Of A Correctional Officer

  14-09-2019 03:08
  VIENNA, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police homicide investigators arrested a Dorchester County man in connection with a 2001 cold case involving the murder of a correctional officer.
  The Maryland State Apprehension Team arrested John Ingersoll, 46, of East New Market, Maryland. He is charged with first and second-degree murder and related offenses.
  The Grand Jury of Dorchester County handed down an indictment Friday, charging Ingersoll for the 2001 murder after the Office of the State&
  
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• Police Investigating Alleged Threats On Social Media In Connection To The Great Frederick Fair, In The Streets Event

  14-09-2019 02:21
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — The Frederick Police Department is investigating after threats allegedly circulated on social media in regard to the Great Frederick Fair and In The Streets.
  Police say that at this time, there is no reason to believe that the threats are credible.The Frederick Police Department has been made aware of threats circulating on social media regarding the Great Frederick Fair and In The Streets.Please know that we take all threats of violence seriously and are workin
  
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• Baltimore’s Top 5 Cafes To Visit Now

  14-09-2019 02:12
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to try the best cafes in town?
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cafes in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
  1. Water For Chocolate
  PHOTO: NATALIE S./YELP
  Topping the list is Water for Chocolate. Located at 1841 E. Lombard St. in Upper Fells Point, this casual spot — which serves coffee, tea and Southern comfort food for brunch, lunch and dinner — is
  
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• Capital One Arena Announces Updates To Venue Bag Policy

  14-09-2019 02:05
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — If you’re headed to a Capitals, Hoyas, or Wizards game this season, listen up!
  Just before the next season, Capital One Arena is making some changes- and it might affect what you bring with you to games.
  Fans can no longer bring backpacks of any size inside the arena.
  Diaper bags — if you’re with a small child — are allowed. So are medical bags.
  The arena is also adding a “No Bag-Express Lines” at the F Street entrance, making it
  
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• Project Enables Pediatric Patients To Visit National Aquarium, Baltimore Museums Through Telepresence Robotics

  14-09-2019 01:47
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — When a child has an extended stay in the hospital they can feel very isolated and lonely.
  Now, a Johns Hopkins medical student has come up with a new idea; use a “telepresence robot” to allow sick children to tour the National Aquarium and the Science Center.
  The Aquarium has designated a few tour specialists to guide the robots, one called RAE, from exhibit to exhibit explaining to the child what they’re seeing. The child actually moves RAE using t
  
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• Project Enables Pediatric Patients To Virtually Visit, Explore Baltimore Aquarium And Local Museums - CBS Baltimore

  14-09-2019 01:42 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  Project Enables Pediatric Patients To Virtually Visit, Explore Baltimore Aquarium And Local Museums  CBS BaltimoreWhen a child has an extended stay in the hospital they can feel very isolated and lonely. Now, a Johns Hopkins medical student has come up with a new idea; ...
  
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• Ravens Home Opener | What To Look For Week 2 Against The Arizona Cardinals

  14-09-2019 01:35
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – And just like that, Week 2 of the NFL Regular Season is upon us.
  The Ravens are set to take on the Arizona Cardinals in their home opener at M&T Bank Stadium.
  Baltimore is coming off of a historic beatdown of the Miami Dolphins in Week 1.
  Sunday’s game against Arizona is filled with solid matchups and will feature the much-anticipated homecoming of Terrell Suggs.
  Here’s what to watch for Week 2 in the Ravens’ home opener against the Cardinals.
   
  
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• Vice President Mike Pence Speaks At GOP Retreat In Baltimore

  14-09-2019 01:15
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Vice President Mike Pence spent the day in Baltimore speaking to Republican House Members.
  Vice President Pence was in Harbor East.
  In his speech, Pence thanked Republicans in Congress for supporting the Trump Administration and the President’s agenda.
  He also called Democratic Presidential candidates “radical, socialists,” who want to take guns away from law-abiding citizens.
  Related Coverage: Group Planning Protest During Trump’s Visit
  
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• Police Arrest 2 Men On Human Trafficking Charges In Anne Arundel County

  14-09-2019 00:03
  LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Anne Arundel County arrested two men for allegedly forcing a woman to engage in prostitution.
  Saeed Ebrahimnejad, 35, and Benjamin Wagner, 44, were charged with human trafficking, rape, assault and drug possession.
  The investigation began last week when detectives found an advertisement for prostitution on a website.
  That led them to a hotel room in Linthicum, where they found a woman who told them the suspects were holding her against her will and forcing
  
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• Baltimore Police Release Body-Worn Camera, Foxtrot Footage From Shootout With Tyrone Banks Domingo

  14-09-2019 00:00
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police released the body-worn camera footage from the Aug, 28 shootout with a suspect on E. Fayette and N. Caroline Streets.
  Police later identified the suspect as Tyrone Domingo Banks, 30, of the 2200 block of E. Biddle Street.
  Police said Banks was the suspect they were looking for since Tuesday, Aug. 26 when he allegedly tried to strike one officer with a silver SUV he was driving and then fire at another officer.
  Tyrone Domingo Banks
  Then on the night o
  
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