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The Baltimore County Police Department is taking some tough steps to build a better police force starting with a brand new division.
A Baltimore County police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a crash in the Dundalk area Friday afternoon, the county's police department said.
As calls for police reform grow, WJZ's Denise Koch investigates whether one solution is to increase the number of women on the force.
With more people buying and selling items on websites like craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, Baltimore County Police reminds everyone to be safe while exchanging these items.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Wednesday the county has reached a settlement agreement to resolve claims by the U.S. Department of Justice alleging unintentional hiring discrimination by the Baltimore County Police Department in the years prior to Olszewski taking office.
The family of a man fatally shot by a Baltimore County police officer during a 2019 traffic stop on Interstate 83 has filed a lawsuit against the officer and the county.
In the midst of legislation sitting in the Senate on police reform, the Baltimore County Police Department is providing lawmakers a glimpse into what it's like in their own shoes during critical incidents.
Police are still searching for a suspect who evaded detectives trying to arrest her in downtown Baltimore Tuesday.
Officers have arrested the man they believe to be responsible for a shooting that occurred on July 23 in Gwynn Oak, the Baltimore County Police Department said Friday.
The Baltimore County Police Department has arrested a suspect they believe to be responsible for a domestic-related shooting in Randallstown on July 13.
Baltimore County Police detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect they believe to have been involved in the burglary of a Catonsville church in June.
A Baltimore County police officer who was wounded in the line of duty last year is officially back on the job.
For parents struggling to entertain children at home in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BCoPD is here to help.
A Baltimore County police detective who was shot in the line of duty while serving a warrant as part of a U.S. Marshals task force has returned to work.
A Baltimore County police officer died earlier this week after battling an unspecified illness, officials said Friday.
The Baltimore County Justice Coalition is asking or an independent investigation of the Baltimore County Police Department following an officer-involved shooting which killed a man during a traffic stop on I-83 in November 2019.
A Baltimore County police officer helped rescue a deer that was caught in a soccer net at Overlea High School on Thursday.
The Baltimore County Police Department Friday issued its first policy outlining how it will publicly release video from officers' body-worn cameras.
A new CBS police drama about the first female police chief in Los Angeles highlights many of the issues chiefs like Baltimore County's Melissa Hyatt experience.
The Baltimore County Police Department on Tuesday released the body-worn camera and 911 call involved in a controversial arrest of a 76-year-old woman in Pikesville earlier this month in which an officer was seen forcing the woman to the ground.
More details were revealed Wednesday about the "unsettling" arrest of 76-year-old grandmother Rena Mellerson in Baltimore County last week.
Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a murder suspect based on a newly released video from a Home Depot surveillance camera.
Westerman has been a Baltimore County officer since 2013 and had most recently worked in the Essex area. He is currently suspended without pay.
One-hundred Baltimore County Police officers and 102 children from the 10 precincts celebrated the special day.
Two new speeding cameras are set to be implemented starting on Monday, January 5, in Baltimore City.
A new report into the death of a 16-year-old girl in state care last year alleges she was neglected.
Kelly Madigan, the now former Baltimore County inspector general, will start as Howard County's first inspector general on Monday.
A D.C. police sergeant was arrested on New Year's Eve after brandishing two weapons at someone during a road rage incident in mid-December.
While no major weather impacts are expected, it won't be the prettiest weekend in Maryland.
A new report into the death of a 16-year-old girl in state care last year alleges she was neglected.
A D.C. police sergeant was arrested on New Year's Eve after brandishing two weapons at someone during a road rage incident in mid-December.
While no major weather impacts are expected, it won't be the prettiest weekend in Maryland.
Maryland ushered in some new laws when the calendar changed to 2026.
Baltimore leaders say that the city's historic decline in violent crime is a reason to be encouraged, but their work is not complete.
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.
Corporate Executive Chef Zuri Coles demonstrates how easy it is to eat healthy while dining out without sacrificing flavor or calories.
Spice Kitchen West African Grill is now open in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood.
Ring in 2026 at Rusty Scupper’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Guests welcome to enjoy an elevated, all-inclusive celebration with premium dining, cocktails and fireworks.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
"A hundred percent," the star quarterback said. "I'm going to be out there."
Not only have the Midshipmen won three straight games, but they have everyone on board on Friday when they play Cincinnati.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
Former Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
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."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/2/2025
WJZ-TV meteorologist Tim Williams has your latest weather forecast.
While no major weather impacts are expected, it won't be the prettiest weekend in Maryland.
Frigid temperatures, snow chances in Maryland
Flurries possible, temperatures dip in Maryland
A new report into the death of 16-year-old girl, Kanaiyah Ward, in state care last year alleges she was neglected.
AG's office releases body camera footage of deadly police shooting last month in Essex
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/2/2025
Kelly Madigan, the now former Baltimore County inspector general, will start as Howard County's first inspector general on Monday.
2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans