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• Roland Park Elementary Middle School Community Outraged After Person Hurls Racial Slur At Students

  24-01-2020 23:47
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Community members are outraged and concerned after learning of a heated argument involving several students and adults at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School in which a racial slur was hurled at the students.
  The incident happened Monday night, prompting a plea from the school’s principal for the community to make a change.
  In a letter sent to families, Principal Amanda Brown said the students were involved in an argument during which “community members used
  
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• 2 Dogs Who Met At BARCS Animal Shelter Set To Tie The Knot

  24-01-2020 23:38
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Saturday is sure to be a special day for two dogs who met at BARCS Animal Shelter!
  Angel and Beans are set to tie the knot at the Lord Baltimore Hotel.
  “Their eyes met from across the play yard, and Beans, ever the gentle pup, approached Angel with a flirtatious, but polite, sniff. Angel couldn’t believe her luck—the best looking dog in the pack was interested in her? Not one for playing games, Angel reciprocated with an affectionate lick. Her gestu
  
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• Baltimore County Police Officers Involved In Man’s In-Custody Death Identified

  24-01-2020 23:15
  
  OWINGS MILLS, MD. (WJZ) — The names of the Baltimore County Police officers involved in the in-custody sudden death of a man following a Taser deployment Tuesday night have been identified. 
  The officers have been identified as:Officer First Class Miller, a 20 ½ year veteran, permanently assigned to Precinct 3-Franklin
  Officer First Class Besaw, a 13-year veteran, permanently assigned to Precinct 3-Franklin
  Officer McElfish, a 4-year veteran permanently assigned to Precinct 3-F
  
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• Marriott Waives Cancellation Fees For Hotel Stays In China Due To Cornonavirus

  24-01-2020 23:02
  
  BETHESDA, Md. (WJZ) — The Marriott hotel chain is waiving cancellation fees for guests traveling to or from China due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
  The Bethesda-based hotel company said guests with reservations at hotels in China and guests from China traveling to other areas won’t have to pay cancellation fees through February 8.
  “We are closely monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization’s statements regarding the novel
  
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• Rock Hits Police Cruiser, Another Vehicle In Baltimore

  24-01-2020 22:53
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Baltimore are investigating after two vehicles were struck by a rock near W. Northern Parkway and Lynview Avenue on Friday afternoon.
  One of the vehicles that was struck was a Baltimore Police patrol car.BREAKING: Two vehicles were struck by a rock near W. Northern Parkway & Lynview Ave. One of the vehicles was a Baltimore police patrol car. No injuries reported.
  W Northern parkway & lynview Ave eastbound lanes closed off. Still an active investigat
  
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• Missing Pa. Man Last Seen In Cecil County, Police Say

  24-01-2020 21:52
  
  NORTH EAST, Md. (WJZ) — Police are searching for a missing Pennsylvania man who was last seen late Wednesday morning at a Cecil County truck stop.
  Kevin Dill, 56, reportedly left his home in Wayne, Pennsylvania before heading to Wilmington, Delaware. Police said he then crossed into Maryland, stopping in Elkton and North East.
  Officials said Dill got a ride from the Flying J Truck Stop and may be back in Pensylvania.Dill is reportedly in need of his medication and may be confused, anxious
  
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• Greeting Card Retailer Papyrus Closing All Stores, Including 5 In Maryland

  24-01-2020 21:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Greeting card retailer Papyrus is closing all of its stores, including five Maryland locations, the company announced this week.
  On Facebook, Papyrus’ parent company Schurman Retail Group thanked its customers for their business, saying American Greetings will control the Papyrus brand moving forward.CBS News reports the company will close all 254 stores within the next four weeks.
  Included in the closures are five Maryland stores at Annapolis Mall, Chevy Chase Cent
  
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• Convicted Baltimore Drug Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison

  24-01-2020 21:24
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore drug dealer was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl and heroin.
  Maximo Gondres-Medrano, 35, of Baltimore was sentenced Friday and convicted on October 9, 2019 after his three-day jury trial.
  According to trial evidence, on September 8, 2017, Gondres-Medrano entered the passenger seat of a car with a shoebox of suspected narcotics after leaving his home in the 800 block of Whitelock Av
  
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• No. 17 Maryland Hopes To Parlay First Road Win Into More

  24-01-2020 21:22
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Perfect at home and flawed on the road, No. 17 Maryland hopes it’s found the solution to a weakness that has afflicted several Big Ten contenders.
  The Terrapins (15-4, 5-3) trailed last-place Northwestern by 14 at halftime Tuesday before rallying to win their first away game of the season. Whether that was the beginning of a trend or merely an aberration will likely be determined Sunday, when Maryland takes on host Indiana, which defeated first-place Michigan
  
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• Baltimore Police Searching For Missing 59-Year-Old Woman

  24-01-2020 20:57
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore police are asking for help finding a missing 59-year-old woman.
  Melissa Snead is five-foot-five and weighs 125 pounds, police said. She may be in the area of Lombard and Carey streets.
  Melissa Snead. Credit: Baltimore Police
  Anyone who sees her should call police at 410-396-2499 or 911.
  
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• BARCS Needs Donations To Care For 3-Month-Old Puppy Struck By Car

  24-01-2020 19:59
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore area animal shelter is in need of donations to help care for a 3-month-old puppy that was struck by a car.
  According to BARCS, Midnight was accidentally hit by a car several days ago breaking both of his hind legs. Animal control brought him to one of their emergency veterinarian partners for care.
  “For being such a young, little guy, it’s a miracle that he wasn’t killed by the impact of the car,” BARCS wrote in a post.
  He needs surgery
  
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• Frederick Police Release Photo Of Suspect Vehicle In Fatal Hit-And-Run

  24-01-2020 19:44
  
  FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Frederick have released a photo of a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run in the city last month.
  The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. on December 18 in the unit block of Hillcrest Drive. Police said bystanders found the victim, 58-year-old Richard Shelton, on the side of the road suffering from obvious trauma.
  He was taken to an area hospital where he died, police said.
  Police Investigating Suspicious Death In Frederick, Possible Hit-And-R
  
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• Spirit Airlines Adds More Flights From BWI To Fort Lauderdale, Orlando

  24-01-2020 19:24
  
  LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) — Travelers looking to head south for a late spring break or a summer vacation will have more flights to choose from when flying from Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
  Budget airline Spirit on Friday announced it’s upping the number of daily flights from BWI to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to four beginning on April 22.
  Spirit is also adding more flights from BWI to Orlando International Airport in Florida an
  
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• Owings Mills Man Pleads Guilty To Gun Possession In Drug Trafficking Case

  24-01-2020 18:41
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An Owings Mills man pleaded guilty Wednesday to gun possession in a drug trafficking case.
  According to his guilty plea from May 16, 2019, 29-year-old Timothy Herndon told ATF special agents he hid a gun in a shoebox in his second-floor bedroom.
  After agents found the gun, a search warrant was obtained for the home.
  When agents searched the living room and kitchen, they found one clear bag containing multiple black plastic zip lock baggies of crack, $2,000 in cash, small
  
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• Michelle Obama, Aziz Ansari And Dave Chappelle Headline Group Of Surprising Nominees At This Year’s GRAMMYs

  24-01-2020 17:37
  
  There will be a lot of names you won’t necessarily surprised to hear at this year’s GRAMMY Awards when they take over the Staples Center in Los Angeles Sunday night. Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran and Beyonce are all up for awards this but did you know that FLOTUS Michelle Obama is also up for a golden record player?
  What about comedic rock stars Aziz Ansari and Dave Chappelle, yup, they’re nominees this year as well. Check out the video above for a rundown on s
  
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• Maryland Zoo To Help Animals Affected By Australian Wildfires

  24-01-2020 17:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As devastating wildfires continue to rage across Australia, The Maryland Zoo has started a campaign to raise money to help animals displaced by the flames.
  The zoo is donating $3,000 from its Conservation Emergency Fund to Zoos Victoria, which is running three wildlife triage centers to rescue animals and help them heal.
  The Maryland Zoo is also raising money on its website for the effort, which it says will go toward the animals’ immediate medical needs and long-te
  
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• Maryland Zoo Launches Effort To Help Animals Affected By Australian Wildfires

  24-01-2020 17:33
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As devastating wildfires continue to rage across Australia, The Maryland Zoo has started a campaign to raise money to help animals displaced by the flames.
  The zoo is donating $3,000 from its Conservation Emergency Fund to Zoos Victoria, which is running three wildlife triage centers to rescue animals and help them heal.
  The Maryland Zoo is also raising money on its website for the effort, which it says will go toward the animals’ immediate medical needs and long-te
  
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• Maryland’s Unemployement Rate Is At Record Low In A Decade, Gov. Hogan Says

  24-01-2020 16:56
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan said Maryland’s unemployment rate is the lowest its ever been in a decade.
  Hogan reported that there are nearly 42,000 new Maryland jobs since Aug. 2019 and the unemployment rate decreased to 3.5 percent.During the past five months, we have added 41,900 new Maryland jobs and our unemployment rate has decreased to 3.5%, the lowest unemployment has been in Maryland in a decade.Maryland truly is open for business! pic.twitter.com/F4hYJaZU9w
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• 60-Year-Old West Virginia Man Fatally Hit By Freight Train In Maryland

  24-01-2020 16:43
  
  GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) — Authorities confirmed a West Virginia man died after being struck by a freight train in Maryland.
  The CSX train struck Randolph Garth, 60, of Martinsburg, West Virginia on Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. near the Germantown MARC rail station, Montgomery County authorities told news outlets. Garth suffered a “traumatic injury” when he was struck, county fire and rescue spokesman Pete Piringer added. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
  An initial investigation
  
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• In A Few Places In The US, Including Maryland, Strangling Someone Is Only A Misdemeanor

  24-01-2020 16:40
  
  (CNN) — Strangling someone is seen by medical experts and victim advocates as a predictor of more serious violence — even homicide. While almost all US states consider choking someone as a felony, a few jurisdictions still treat it as a misdemeanor.
  A number of bills recently proposed by lawmakers in Maryland, Washington D.C. and Ohio could change that.
  In Maryland, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced bills in the state House and Senate last week that would make intentionally
  
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• The Roots Among Final Round Of Performers Announced For The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

  24-01-2020 16:38
  
  The final slate of performers for The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced earlier today by CBS and the Recording Academy ahead of this Sunday’s live show. Previously announced Gary Clark Jr. will be joined by The Roots to perform Clark’s GRAMMY-nominated song “This Land”; Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Trombone Shorty will unite to honor those we have lost this year in a touching “In Memoriam” tribute; and Sheila E. will take the stage with Usher for an
  
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• Police Investigating Inmate Death At Washington County Prison

  24-01-2020 15:45
  
  HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland State Police are investigating an inmate death at the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown.
  Police were contacted by investigators from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Intelligence and Investigative Division (DPSCS IID) about an inmate death on Thursday afternoon.
  Investigators told police 36-year-old Christopher Dorsey was found unresponsive in his cell around 3:45 p.m. and pronounced dead by medical personnel.
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• Police Investigating After Car Stolen, Later Found In Annapolis

  24-01-2020 15:26
  
  ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Annapolis police are investigating after a car was stolen and then was later found Friday morning in the city.
  Officers responded to the 800 block of Chesapeake Avenue at 6:59 a.m. on Jan. 23 where an unlocked 2009 Ford Focus was stolen with the engine running and the key in the ignition.
  Police said they saw the car parked with someone inside in the 1500 block of Forest Drive at 1:15 a.m. on Jan. 24, but the driver fled down Spa Road as officers tried to make contac
  
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• East Baltimore Rapper ‘Dee Dave’ Killed In Essex Double Shooting

  24-01-2020 14:45
  
  ESSEX, Md. (WJZ) — An East Baltimore journeyman rapper known as ‘Dee Dave’ was shot and killed in an Essex apartment complex’s parking lot early Friday morning.
  Baltimore County Police are investigating a double shooting that happened around 5 a.m. at the Kings Mill Apartment complex in the 900 block of Holgate Drive.
  According to police, officers found two men with gunshot wounds in the parking lot.
  One man was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries
  
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• Agents Recover Stolen 500-Year-Old Copy Of Columbus Letter

  24-01-2020 14:20
  
  WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Federal agents in Delaware have recovered a more than 500-year-old copy of a letter penned by Christopher Columbus that vanished from an Italian library decades ago.
  The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware and Homeland Security investigators, who specialize in the recovery of stolen rare books and historic artifacts, announced the find on Wednesday. The letter is one of a few dozen authentic, reprinted copies of Columbus’ original letter, which was handwr
  
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• Shooting Under Investigation At Apartment Complex In Essex

  24-01-2020 12:40
  
  ESSEX, Md. (WJZ)– Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Essex.
  Police were on the scene early Friday morning at the Kings Mill Apartment complex.
  There’s no word on how many victims or if police have a suspect.
  Stay with WJZ for more on this developing story.
  
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• Maryland Lt. Gov. Heads On Trade Trip To Dubai And Tel Aviv

  24-01-2020 12:28
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford is leading an economic development trade trip to the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
  The trip is scheduled to begin Friday and run through Feb. 2.
  It will include engagements in Dubai and Tel Aviv.
  Rutherford will be focusing on promoting Maryland as a leader in the health care and cybersecurity industries.
  Rutherford, the Maryland Department of Commerce and representatives from Maryland health companies are scheduled to attend the Arab H
  
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• Man Sentenced For Defrauding Clients Of Over $1.6 Million

  24-01-2020 12:21
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Maryland man has been sentenced to four years in prison after he took more than $1.6 million from clients at his payroll processing business and used the money to pay his personal expenses.
  The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland says in a news release that 64-year-old David Richison was also ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture in the amount of the victims’ full loss.
  Richison admitted in a plea agreement to taking money from cl
  
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• David Richison Sentenced For Defrauding Clients Of Over $1.6 Million

  24-01-2020 12:21
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Maryland man has been sentenced to four years in prison after he took more than $1.6 million from clients at his payroll processing business and used the money to pay his personal expenses.
  The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland says in a news release that 64-year-old David Richison was also ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture in the amount of the victims’ full loss.
  Richison admitted in a plea agreement to taking money from cl
  
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• How to change the culture of violence in Baltimore City? - Fox Baltimore

  24-01-2020 09:00 via foxbaltimore.com
  How to change the culture of violence in Baltimore City?  Fox Baltimore
  
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• Man Killed, Another Injured After Double Shooting In Northeast Baltimore - CBS Baltimore

  24-01-2020 05:07 via baltimore.cbslocal.com
  
  Man Killed, Another Injured After Double Shooting In Northeast Baltimore  CBS Baltimore
  
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• Man Killed, Another Injured After Double Shooting In Northeast Baltimore

  24-01-2020 05:07
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a deadly double shooting in northeast Baltimore late Thursday night.
  Police were called to the 3400 block of Juneway just before 9:30 p.m. for a ShotSpotter alert. When officers arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds to his body.
  He was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
  A short time later, officers located a second shooting victim. He was transported to an area hospital where he is being treated for his i
  
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• Man dead, another injured in Northeast Baltimore shooting - Baltimore Sun

  24-01-2020 05:04 via baltimoresun.com
  Man dead, another injured in Northeast Baltimore shooting  Baltimore Sun
  
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• Lamar Jackson Says He Doesn’t Care Who Wins The Super Bowl

  24-01-2020 04:51
  
  ORLANDO, Fl. (WJZ) — The Ravens won’t be playing in the Super Bowl this year after a stunning loss to the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Divisional Round.
  And it seems Quarterback Lamar Jackson is so focused on next season and what he’d like to improve that he’s not watching the Super Bowl.
  Jackson told NFL Live, “I’m not going to be watching [the Super Bowl]. My team is not in it.”Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on the Super Bowl: "I'm not going to be watchin
  
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• Lamar Jackson Says Doesn’t Care Who Wins The Super Bowl

  24-01-2020 04:51
  
  ORLANDO, Fl. (WJZ) — The Ravens won’t be playing in the Super Bowl this year after a stunning loss to the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Divisional Round.
  Quarterback Lamar Jackson told NFL Live, “I’m not going to be watching [the Super Bowl]. My team is not in it.”Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on the Super Bowl: "I'm not going to be watching it. My team is not in it."
  — Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) January 23, 2020“We played against both teams; we beat
  
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• Kaila Charles Scores 20, No. 20 Maryland Women Beat Illinois

  24-01-2020 04:50
  
  CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kaila Charles had 20 points and nine rebounds to help No. 20 Maryland beat Illinois 79-60 on Thursday night.
  Shakira Austin added 14 points and Sara Vujacic scored 11 for the Terrapins (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten), who won their fourth straight. Vujacic was 3 of 6 from 3-point range.
  Maryland opened the game with a 10-0 run and led the entire way, going into the break with a 40-27 lead. The Illini (10-9, 1-7) twice cut the deficit to nine early in the third quarter, but Maryl
  
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• Fobbs Helps Towson Push Back Elon For 5th Straight Win

  24-01-2020 04:48
  
  ELON, N.C. (AP) — Brian Fobbs scored 12 of his 20 points in the second half as Towson pulled away from Elon 72-61 on Thursday night.
  Jason Gibson added 13 points for Towson (11-9, 5-3 Colonial Athletic Conference), which won a fifth straight. Juwan Gray and Allen Betrand had 10 points each.
  Dennis Tunstall added six points, seven rebounds and his three blocked shots pushed him past 100 for his career. Tunstall picked up blocks No. 100 and 101 on the same series, swatting away shots by
  
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• Beal Scores 36 As Weary Wizards Down Cavs 124-112

  24-01-2020 04:45
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 36 points and the weary Washington Wizards, overcoming an overtime loss and early-morning arrival in town, defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Thursday night.
  The Wizards started slowly after not getting in until around 4 a.m. following an OT defeat in Miami on Wednesday, but took over late in the first quarter and pulled away.
  Cleveland has lost six in a row and 11 of 13. The Cavaliers were coming off a 20-point home loss to New York and strugg
  
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• Surveillance Images Released Of Suspect Who Allegedly Baited Seagulls, Ran Them Over In Parking Lot

  24-01-2020 04:21
  
  LAUREL, Md. (WJZ) — Police in Laurel released surveillance video of a suspect who they believe lured several seagulls to a specific area in a parking lot, then killed the birds on purpose.
  Police say it happened on January 4, 2020, between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
  They say someone sprinkled popcorn out in the open to draw seagulls, with several of the birds already gathered, and then used a car to run the birds over.Police said at least 10 birds were killed, but an officer was able to sa
  
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• Court Records Reveal Harford County Standoff Suspect Made Past Threats To Shoot Police, Had Guns Removed

  24-01-2020 03:50
  
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — The suspect in a standoff earlier this week in Harford County appeared before a judge Thursday afternoon, and court records are revealing more about past allegations of violent threats.According to charging documents, “When asked what his intent was for shooting at the police, Mr. Murdy stated that he was trying to kill them.“Charging documents for Benjamin Murdy: “When asked what his intent was for shooting at the police, Mr. Murdy stated that he was
  
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• Charging Documents: Suspect In Harford County Barricade Situation Had Intent Of ‘Killing Police’

  24-01-2020 03:46
  
  BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — The accused shooter in connection to a barricade situation in Harford County appeared before a judge on Thursday.
  Court documents showed that the suspect, Benjamin Murdy, threatened police in the past and had his guns taken away. Those guns, however, were recently returned to him. He legally had those weapons.
  “He was not prohibited [from possessing the guns],” Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said. “No criminal charges resulted after the court h
  
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• Weather Blog: Clouds, Milder Air Ahead

  24-01-2020 03:20
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Clouds and easterly light flow from the Atlantic kept us from warming much today, after a morning low of 21, we hit only 41 during the afternoon.
  Clouds but milder air will dominate your Friday and we will see some rain moving in by very late Friday night. Rain should end before noon on Saturday, but we could pick up one half to one inch of rain across the region.
  Have a nice Sunday, as it will be much drier and more pleasant than your Saturday!  Bob Turk
  
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• JHU warning: 6 juveniles carjack female in North Baltimore - Fox Baltimore

  24-01-2020 02:33 via foxbaltimore.com
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• Long Lines At Pro Bowl To Get Jackson’s Autograph, Picture

  24-01-2020 02:07
  
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey was signing autographs following Pro Bowl practice Thursday and wrapping up an interview when his sister jumped in with a desperate request.
  “You have to help mom,” she said.
  “What’s up?” he asked.
  “She wants a picture on the field with Lamar,” the sister answered.
  That’d be quarterback and Ravens teammate Lamar Jackson, the league’s MVP front-runner and the most popular
  
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• ‘We’re Very Excited’ | Expansion Project At Howard County General Hospital Finishing Up, Grand Opening Next Week

  24-01-2020 01:30
  
  COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) — A nearly $48 million expansion project at Howard County General Hospital is now wrapping up.
  Crews are finishing up final touches in preparation for the grand opening next week.
  Five years ago, the expansion of Howard County General was just a concept- renovating an aging unit with the goal to increase hospital efficiency and enhance patient experience.
  “We’re very excited about our new in-patient psychiatric unit because it’s more than double t
  
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• Woodbine Couple Found Guilty Of Animal Cruelty

  24-01-2020 00:55
  
  WOODBINE, Md. (WJZ) — A Woodbine couple was found guilty of 16 counts of animal cruelty charges.
  Glenn Hopple, 58, and Candace Berry, 66, were found guilty by a Howard County District Court Judge on Thursday.
  Hopple and Berry, both of the 16400 block of Frederick Road, were charged in October with failing to provide sufficient food, shelter, space and veterinary care to the animals, and causing unnecessary pain and suffering.
  Woodbine Couple Charged With 100+ Counts Each Of Animal Cru
  
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• Woodbine Couple Found Guilty Of Animal Cruelty Charges

  24-01-2020 00:51
  
  WOODBINE, Md. (WJZ) — A Woodbine couple was found guilty of 16 counts of animal cruelty charges.
  Glenn Hopple, 58, and Candace Berry, 66, were found guilty by a Howard County District Court Judge on Thursday.
  Hopple and Berry, both of the 16400 block of Frederick Road, were charged in October with failing to provide sufficient food, shelter, space and veterinary care to the animals, and causing unnecessary pain and suffering.
  Woodbine Couple Charged With 100+ Counts Each Of Animal Cru
  
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• Baltimore Police: Officer Hit In The Face While Breaking Up Fight Between Juveniles

  24-01-2020 00:36
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore Police officer was hit in the face while trying to break up a fight involving two juveniles in northeast Baltimore on Thursday afternoon.
  Police say the officer saw two juveniles fighting in the 5000 block of Sinclair Lane just before 3 p.m. When the officer stepped in to break up the fight, she was hit in the face.
  The officer sustained minor injuries.
  The two juveniles were arrested at the scene by other responding officers.
  The case is currently under
  
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• Lipari Foods Expands Recall On Additional Deli Sandwiches Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

  24-01-2020 00:23
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Lipari Foods is recalling additional sandwiches.
  The company now says consumers should get rid of all of its sandwiches with a best by date of February 6.
  Earlier this month, Lipari Foods recalled its Premo and Fresh Grab Sandwiches.
  Lipari Foods Recalls Wedge Deli Sandwiches Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
  There are concerns about possible listeria contamination.
  The products have been distributed to stores in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
  For a complete list of
  
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• North Charles Street To Partially Close Sunday For Lunar New Year Celebration

  24-01-2020 00:15
  
  BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Heads up, city drivers: a part of North Charles Street will close on Sunday for the Lunar New Year celebration downtown.
  The west side/leg of N. Charles Street will close for the Walters Art Museum Lunar New Year Celebration, which goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  It will be closed between Centre Street and Mt. Vernon Place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., and drivers should use the east leg of Charles Street.
  The Baltimore City Department of Transportation said drivers should be on the
  
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