2nd County To End Practice Prompting Victims To Waive Rights
Anne Arundel County will stop having law enforcement officers ask sexual assault victims to waive their rights to an investigation.
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Anne Arundel County will stop having law enforcement officers ask sexual assault victims to waive their rights to an investigation.
The high court on Tuesday denied Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh's appeal without comment, letting a lower court ruling against the law stand.
The treasurer serves as one of three members of the Board of Public Works, a panel that approves state contracts.
The teen who allegedly opened fire at the Arundel Mills Mall is now in custody, police say.
Governor Larry Hogan remains widely popular despite being a republican in a overwhelmingly democratic state.
A growing number of black women in Maryland are leaving traditional churches for witchcraft. It's a trend that's more than spells and rituals.
"You just saw a bunch of people running, they were scared," Angela Kelly, a visitor at the mall, said. "They had tried to scurry away, so you knew something had really happened."
Students from all over Maryland hit Annapolis by storm Monday to fight for laws to protect the environment.
An anonymous donor has given $5,000 for college scholarships from the Annapolis Police Department in honor of the five people killed at the Capital Gazette last year.
Anne Arundel County Police are on scene at the Arundel Mills Mall for reports of a shooting.
Police are asking for help locating a missing 16-year-old girl.
Police are investigating after reports of a shooting in Lothian.
The family of Wendi Winters, one of five people killed in the Capital Gazette newsroom shooting, hosted a blood drive to keep her memory alive.
An investigation showed that 36-year-old Paul Pinkston, the driver of a 2006 Toyota Scion traveling eastbound on MD 100, lost control and struck a guardrail on the right shoulder.
The 83-year-old was flown to the Johns Hopkins Burn Center where she later died.
Charged with first, and second-degree murder, 25-year-old Brent Faulkner has an extensive history of violence involving his mother, including an incident when he tried to poison her.
Investigators determined the car was intentionally set on fire Friday morning after reaching the scene to the car in the driveway.
Retired radio talk show host Diane Rehm is scheduled to testify in favor of a measure in Maryland that would allow the terminally ill to end their lives with the help of a doctor.
The General Assembly is considering incentives proposed by the governor to encourage drivers to go electric.
Police are investigating a suspicious death in the 5200 block of Wasena Ave in the Brooklyn Park area.
After months of investigation, detectives have made an arrest in the July 2018 killing of Dantae Nashuan Simmons, a 23-year-old from Glen Burnie, Md.
Annapolis Police arrested a man they say threatened his ex-girlfriend's life and went searching for her with a gun.
The measure calls for creating an independent body with the authority to evaluate high-cost prescription drugs and set rates for Maryland residents to pay.
Police are searching for two suspects who attacked a 95-year-old bar owner Wednesday morning in her Pasadena home.
An elderly woman was robbed coming home from work early Wednesday morning, according to police.
The first of several community meetings through the Baltimore mayor's office took place Wednesday to discuss a new Violence Prevention Plan.
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Maryland's Department of Education and three public School districts.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
A Maryland mother testified during the trial for a father accused of shooting and killing his 4-year-old son in 2024.
An Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge temporarily halted the school system's Phase 2 redistricting plan for Crofton schools.
The first of several community meetings started Wednesday to discuss a new 5-year violence prevention plan.
A Maryland mother testified during the trial for a father accused of shooting and killing his 4-year-old son in 2024.
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Maryland's Department of Education and three public School districts, claiming that boys are joining girls athletic teams and accessing girls facilities.
An Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge temporarily halted the school system's Phase 2 redistricting plan for Crofton schools.
Multiple electric vehicles caught fire at a Tesla dealership in Owings Mills on Wednesday evening, according to Baltimore County Fire officials.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
Orioles chief marketing officer Mark Fine joins WJZ-TV in studio to talk about upcoming events and giveaways including Pride Night, featuring free transportation from DC and a jersey for the first 15,000 fans.
University of Maryland researchers Dr. Grace Hummell and Logan Owens discuss what ticks to look out for, how to protect yourself outside and what to do if you get bitten.
WJZ-TV's Kaicey Baylor reports from a ship entering the Baltimore harbor for Sail250 after spending the night onboard with the crew.
WJZ’s Stephanie Douglas joins us with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore to check out their summer J Camps.
Warm temperatures are projected this week in Maryland with Friday evening and Saturday bringing rain and storms.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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
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.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
A mixture of sun and clouds is in the forecast for Maryland Thursday before wet weather returns.
Spotty showers will return to Maryland on Thursday after pleasant Wednesday weather.
Maryland sees temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s with few clouds and a light breeze.
Warm temperatures are projected this week in Maryland with Friday evening and Saturday bringing rain and storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
The inaugural 5-year violence prevention plan in Baltimore started back in 2021. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
A mixture of sun and clouds is in the forecast for Maryland Thursday before wet weather returns.
The Baltimore City Council approved a $4.9 billion spending plan for 2027.
Baltimore neighbors weighed in on the city’s 5-year crime prevention plan.