Man Linked To D.C. Amber Alert Charged In Wife's Murder
Major developments in the Amber Alert for a little girl in Washington D.C. The case is now tied to a murder in Maryland.
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Major developments in the Amber Alert for a little girl in Washington D.C. The case is now tied to a murder in Maryland.
The murder of a Baltimore County mother sparked a nationwide Amber Alert. Now charging documents reveal Bobbie Jo Cortez may have been dead for 24 hours before her ex-husband disappeared with their daughter.
The man accused of kidnapping his 11-year-old daughter after killing the girl's mother is back in Maryland. Timothy Virts sparked a nationwide Amber Alert for Caitlyn Virts last week.
A Dundalk man -- one of the FBI's Most Wanted -- will soon be brought back to Maryland to face charges he murdered his ex-wife and kidnapped his daughter.
The young girl found safe in South Carolina following a nationwide search has been reunited with her twin sister Sunday night.
Relief and joy. A little girl will soon be home after a nationwide search comes to an end. Authorities found Caitlyn Virts more than 400 miles from Baltimore in South Carolina.
Baltimore County Police say it was not only quick police and FBI action that helped in finding Caitlyn Virts in a matter of 48 hours.
The Amber Alert is over for 11-year-old Caitlyn Virts. She and her father, Timothy Virts, were just found in South Carolina--alive.
The Amber Alert is over for 11-year-old Caitlyn Virts. She and her father, Timothy Virts, were just found in South Carolina--alive.
A little girl has been missing for more than 12 hours after police say her father abducted her. Now investigators believe the two may have fled to another state.
The Maryland State Police has found a modern technique it utilizes when looking for missing children.
Smart phones can do almost anything. Police are hoping that more of them will help find missing children.
Authorities say an 18-month-old girl who was abducted from Halifax County has been found safe.
Maryland State Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 1-year-old boy.
Authorities have charged three 18-year-olds from Maryland with trying to take an upstate New York teenage girl back home with them after one of the men met her online.
How did someone without custody of a child walk out of an elementary school with him? That's one of the questions investigators are asking.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 9-year-old boy who police say has been abducted by his mother from his school.
A missing child in Baltimore City has been found safe.
An Amber Alert is still underway for an 11-year-old Maryland boy. The community is pleading for his safe return, and mourning his dead mother.
Police are frantically searching for 11-year old William McQuain after his mother is found murdered.
Maryland State Police say a man accused of abducting his 3-year-old daughter is in custody and the girl is safe.
The search for the man behind the abduction of an 8-year-old in West Baltimore continues. Charging documents reveal new clues in this bold and bizarre plot.
An 8-year-old boy is home safely after being abducted.
Authorities in Washington have canceled an Amber Alert for two children they say were taken by their father.
Terri Kocher, a former member of the Harford County Board of Education, was selected to fill the vacancy left by former board president Dr. Aaron Poynton, County Executive Bob Cassilly said.
One driver is dead, and another is injured after a crash that shut down Interstate 95 South in Howard County Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after he allegedly stole seven puppies from a home in Maryland and sold them outside a mall, according to Aberdeen Police.
It's a mainly quiet start to the work week across the board with less wind than Sunday in Maryland
People gathered in Howard County on Sunday, chanting and holding signs, protesting against immigration enforcement agents.
One driver is dead, and another is injured after a crash that shut down Interstate 95 South in Howard County Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
It's a mainly quiet start to the work week across the board with less wind than Sunday in Maryland
Terri Kocher, a former member of the Harford County Board of Education, was selected to fill the vacancy left by former board president Dr. Aaron Poynton, County Executive Bob Cassilly said.
A person who was infected with measles traveled through Maryland last week, the state Department of Health warned.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after he allegedly stole seven puppies from a home in Maryland and sold them outside a mall, according to Aberdeen Police.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass visits Far and Dotter in Maryland to learn about how CBD products can help with dry January.
The Pendry in Baltimore discusses its Boozy Tea service.
Marty Bass is at Tochterman's Fishing Tackle in Baltimore to talk about its 110th birthday.
WJZ is at Life Time Columbia learning how personal trainers come up with specific workout routines that help people achieve their fitness goals.
Marty Bass makes a visit to Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex in Maryland to talk about their sports dome and former lacrosse star Pat Spencer’s rise to the NBA.
President Trump gave his stamp of approval for John Harbaugh, the former Baltimore Ravens head coach who was fired on Tuesday after 18 seasons.
The NFL is down one Harbaugh in its coaching ranks, although Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh doesn't expect his older brother to be out of a job for long.
Steelers fans have donated to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after his missed field goal on Sunday.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
A few months ago, the question was whether the Baltimore Ravens could finally perform in the playoffs like they had in the regular season. Instead, the heartache simply came earlier.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
It's a mainly quiet start to the work week across the board with less wind than Sunday in Maryland
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Marty Bass visits Far and Dotter in Maryland to learn about how CBD products can help with dry January.
The Pendry in Baltimore discusses its Boozy Tea service.
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Several Baltimore County businesses broken into Sunday morning