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• Man Fatally Stabbed Early Sunday Morning In West Baltimore

  08-12-2019 23:58
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating a homicide in west Baltimore from early Sunday morning.
  Officers were called to a home in the 500 block of N. Payson Street for a report of an injured person, and when they arrived they found a man inside with stab wounds to his body.
  He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Detectives from the Homicide Unit are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup. You can also tex
  
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• The 5 Best Spots To Score Accessories In Baltimore

  08-12-2019 22:31
  
  BALTIMORE (Hoodline) — Looking to score some accessories?
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top accessory spots in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you’re in the market for accessories.
  December is the top month of the year for consumer spending at retail and wholesale businesses across the Baltimore area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of&nbs
  
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• Ravens Clinch Playoff Spot With 24-17 Win Over Bills

  08-12-2019 22:13
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Ravens kept their winning streak alive Sunday, beating the Buffalo Bills 24-17.Ravens 24, BUF 17 final.
  Given my pre game call of Ravens 24-20, I'd say it went pretty much as expected. Tough Bills defense made it difficult for Lamar but Ravens win 9th straight & clinch a playoff berth at 11-2 @WJZ— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) December 8, 2019With this win, the Ravens clinched a playoff spot.WE'VE PUNCHED OUR PLAYOFF TICKETS pic.twitter.com/2bmRLc9pQ9
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• Naval Academy Confirms Death Of Recent Grad In Pensacola Shooting

  08-12-2019 21:31
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — After a gunman opened fire in a classroom at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday, the United States Naval Academy has confirmed one of the victims killed was a graduate of their 2019 class.
  “The Naval Academy family is devastated to learn one of the three victims in the Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting was one of our own, Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, Class of 2019.” They said in a Facebook statement Sunday morning.
  He had reported to Pensacola to beg
  
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• Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Is The Second NFL QB Ever To Rush For 1,000 Yards In Single Season

  08-12-2019 20:00
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another week, another milestone for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
  Jackson is the second QB to ever rush for 1,000 yards in a single season, joining Michael Vick in the achievement.
  With a seven-yard run, Jackson reached 1,000 rushing yards. He is now 39 yards behind Michael Vick for the single-season rushing mark by a quarterback.
  The Ravens were up 10-0 by the middle of the second quarter.
  
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• 2 Men Arrested, Identified In Southwest Baltimore Arson Investigations

  08-12-2019 18:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Baltimore City Police have released the identities of the two men arrested in connection to the series of fires in southwest Baltimore.
  27 year-old William Ritchie and 41 year-old Shawn Krainer have been arrested and charged with arson.
  William Ritchie
  Ritchie was arrested on December 2 and charged with an arson that occurred in the 1900 block of Ramsay Street.
  Shawn Krainer
  Krainer was arrested on December 7 and charged with an arson that occurred on December 6 in the 24
  
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• Baltimore County Police Officer Charged With Rape, Assault

  08-12-2019 17:22
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) – A Baltimore County Police officer has been charged with rape and assault, according to Baltimore County Police.
  25 year-old Anthony Michael Westerman has been charged with two counts of second degree rape and three counts of second degree assault, according to Baltimore County Police.
  Westerman has been a Baltimore County officer since 2013 and had worked in the Essex area most recently.
  The case was initiated when Baltimore County Police received information that concern
  
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• 2 Arrests Made After String Of Recent Fires In Southwest Baltimore

  08-12-2019 04:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have now arrested two people in connection with a series of fires in southwest Baltimore.
  A second arrest was made Saturday after police located a 41-year-old man they first described as a person of interest.
  Police said the man is in the process of being charged with a fire that was set Friday in the 2400 block of Christian Street.
  Since December 2, 2019, there have been 17 fires reported. Five of the fires have been ruled arson and the others remain under in
  
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• Police Investigating 2 Separate Double Shootings Within An Hour In East Baltimore

  08-12-2019 04:34
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating two separate double shootings that happened within an hour of each other in east Baltimore on Saturday night.
  The first double shooting happened around 7:25 p.m. along the 900 block of N. Eden Street.
  Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found two shooting victims.
  Both victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
  The second double shooting happened around 8:01 p.m. along the 1100 block of E. North Avenue.
  Police responded to a
  
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• Woman Shot And Killed In Northwest Baltimore

  08-12-2019 04:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed Saturday night in northwest Baltimore.
  Police were called to the 5200 block of Cuthbert Ave. around 7:10 p.m. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived, they found a woman with a gunshot wound to her body.
  She was pronounced dead at the scene.
  Detectives from the Homicide Unit are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
  
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• Towson Falls To Vermont 55-38

  08-12-2019 03:37
  
  BURLINGTON, Vt. (WJZ) — The Towson University men’s basketball team dropped a 55-38 contest to Vermont in a non-conference contest at Patrick Gym Saturday night.
  The Tigers limited Vermont to 35.4 percent shooting and trailed, 33-32 following a 10-0 run with 11 minutes, 45 seconds remaining. The Catamounts shot 30.4 percent in the second half.
  Brian Fobbs and Nakye Sanders combined to score 17 points to lead the Tigers.
  Towson returns home Dec. 10 for a matchup with the Universi
  
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• Navy Edges Marist 53-51 In Overtime Behind Wieck

  08-12-2019 03:25
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Evan Wieck scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds and Navy beat Marist 53-51 in overtime on Saturday.
  Tyler Nelson’s 3-pointer with 87 seconds left in overtime gave Navy (5-4) a 50-49 lead it would never give up. Luke Loehr made a pair of foul shots with 24 seconds left for a three-point lead. Michael Cubbage made a layup for Marist (1-5). After the Midshipmen turned it over, Cubbage missed a jumper with four seconds left.
  Greg Summers three-point play with
  
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• Towson Falls To Penn State In Second Round Of NCAA Volleyball Tournament

  08-12-2019 02:59
  
  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WJZ) — Towson was eliminated in the second round of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament after a 3-2 loss to No. 11 Penn State on Saturday.
  The Tigers (29-2) beat the Nittany Lions (25-5) 25-22 in the first set.
  Penn State, however, came back to win consecutive sets and advance in the tournament.
  Jonni Parker led the Nittany Lions with 19 kills. She added 5 digs to the mix.
  
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• No. 3 Maryland Rallies From 15 Down, Beats Illinois 59-58

  08-12-2019 01:52
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Anthony Cowan Jr. made a free throw with 2.1 seconds left and No. 3 Maryland erased a 15-point deficit in the second half to rally past Illinois 59-58 Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
  The Terrapins (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) didn’t lead after halftime until Cowan’s free throw but still matched their best start since winning 10 straight to open the 1998-99 season.
  Cowan collected a steal in the closing seconds of a tie game and was fouled in a scr
  
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• Baltimore County Police Continue Annual Holiday ‘Shop With A Cop’ Tradition

  08-12-2019 01:21
  
  COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Saturday marked the 18th annual Shop With a Cop program in Baltimore County.
  One-hundred Baltimore County Police officers and 102 children from the 10 precincts celebrated the special day.
  The children and their officer “buddies” completed their holiday shopping with money provided by the Optimist Clubs of Baltimore County.
  Each child received $100 to spend as the chose.
  “Got some stuff for his little brother, stuff for himself,” a Baltimor
  
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• Kostecka Carries Loyola Over Mount St. Mary’s 64-48

  08-12-2019 01:13
  
  EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Andrew Kostecka had 25 points as Loyola-Maryland defeated Mount St. Mary’s 64-48 in the 175th meeting between the schools on Saturday.
  Cam Spencer had 15 points and six assists for Loyola (6-4). KaVaughn Scott added eight rebounds.
  Damian Chong Qui had 16 points and seven rebounds for the Mountaineers (3-7). Malik Jefferson added 14 points and seven rebounds. Nana Opoku had seven rebounds and three blocks.
  Jalen Gibbs, the Mountaineers’ leading scorer ent
  
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• Here Are The Freshest New Businesses To Open In Baltimore

  08-12-2019 00:40
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Itching to get to know the freshest new spots in Baltimore? From an indoor golf venue and sports bar to a sushi and yakitori restaurant, read on for the newest spots to make their debut recently.Five Iron Golf
  PHOTO: FIVE IRON GOLF/YELP
  New to 415 S. Central Ave. in Harbor East is Five Iron Golf, a sports bar and golf lesson and games venue.
  In addition to lessons, the chain business offers leagues, practice time, simulator rentals, kids programs, special events and
  
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• 1 Person Killed, Another Injured After Pedestrian Involved Crash In Laurel

  08-12-2019 00:13
  
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — One person was killed and another injured after a pedestrian-involved crash in Prince George’s County on Saturday night.
  Maryland State Police were called shortly after midnight to northbound US-1, just north of Mulberry Street in Laurel, for a report of a collision involving two pedestrians.
  Preliminary investigation revealed the driver was traveling north on Baltimore Ave. in the right lane when his vehicle struck the two pedestrians who were in the roadway
  
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• Davis Scores 18 To Lift Morgan State Past Longwood 73-65

  08-12-2019 00:01
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Stanley Davis had 18 points and six rebounds as Morgan State defeated Longwood 73-65 on Saturday to halt a five-game losing streak.
  Sherwyn Devonish had 16 points and six rebounds for Morgan State (4-7). Lagio Grantsaan added 13 points. Isaiah Burke had 10 points and six rebounds for the home team.
  After Morgan State outscored Longwood 40-32 in the first half, both teams scored 33 in the second as the hosts clinched the victory. The Bears’ 40 points in the first half
  
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