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.
The chair of the Baltimore Police Accountability Board is welcoming new leadership of the City Council's Public Safety Committee after an abrupt change last week that removed Councilman Mark Conway from the powerful post.
Baltimore Police Department Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau has been suspended pending an investigation, a police spokesperson said.
Native Marylander and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman is back in the Baltimore area to partake in his alma mater's homecoming festivities.
A Curtis Bay man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2025 murder of his wife in Anne Arundel County.
A former employee of Baltimore's Safe Streets program has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.
Native Marylander and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman is back in the Baltimore area to partake in his alma mater's homecoming festivities.
The chair of the Baltimore Police Accountability Board is welcoming new leadership of the City Council's Public Safety Committee after an abrupt change last week that removed Councilman Mark Conway from the powerful post.
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has introduced legislation that would temporarily suspend the federal gas tax through the end of the year.
It'll be feeling like summer again on Friday.
WJZ anchor Rick Ritter recently sat down with Chanda to talk about their journey together, O.J.'s final days and the work of the Brigance Brigade Foundation, which she says is far from over.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore County native, is retiring from his current role with NASA and transitioning to the agency's emeritus status.
Stacey Coles shares a few events with us that the Anne Arundel Public Library system is holding to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Larry Noto talks about the festival's exciting new chapter and how it celebrates Italian culture, food and entertainment.
WJZ is live from Baltimore County Animal Services checking out the animals that are currently available for adoption and looking for a new home.
It's Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, a time to recognize the important role that DSPs play in supporting people with disabilities. Fello, a Maryland-based nonprofit, joins us to provide a better understanding what being a DSP looks like.
Reid Wiseman joins us on TV Hill to talk about his Artemis II mission, which he made history with three other crewmates and how he's sharing his experience in his hometown of Baltimore.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
The only real downers for the Ravens: a slew of offensive line penalties and two potentially problematic injuries to the receiving corps.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans.
The Baltimore Ravens could reportedly be without rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane for several weeks after he fractured his wrist during Sunday's 41-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Jesse Minter couldn't have asked for much more out of his debut as coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Nice Maryland weather continues into Wednesday
It'll be feeling like summer again on Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Coolest morning since June on Tuesday in Maryland
Another nice, fall-like day on Tuesday in Maryland
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Artemis II commander and Maryland native Reid Wiseman stopped by WJZ
Nice Maryland weather continues into Wednesday
Baltimore police deputy commissioner suspended pending investigation
Harford County deputies say man allegedly tried to lure kids to his car