Baltimore County Police Stepping Up Patrol During Holiday Shopping Season Amid Recent Spike In Crime
With crime up, Baltimore County Police are stepping up patrols as we head into the holiday season.
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With crime up, Baltimore County Police are stepping up patrols as we head into the holiday season.
BWI may not have been a packed house Tuesday, but the Transportation Security Administration is expecting things to pick up over the weekend as people travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed in Milford Mill Tuesday night.
Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt said her detectives are working with detectives in other counties to make arrests in these attempted ATM thefts.
Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins, a Democrat representing District 6, violated the county charter earlier this year when she moved to a house in a neighboring councilmanic district, according to a new report by the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery is releasing two new stouts inspired by favorite treats of the holiday season, the Gingerbread Stout and Chocolate Mint Stout.
Neighboring businesses on Harford Road were hit by would-be ATM thieves about a month-and-a-half apart, Baltimore County police confirmed.
Police identified the victim of Friday afternoon's murder on Belmont Avenue in Windsor Mill as Adia Smith. The 24-year-old woman was the county's 49th homicide of the year, tying the county's record set in 2019.
The judge determined that Westerman should be released on home detention pending the appeal of his convictions.
The interviews will give voters an opportunity to hear the candidate's positions on pressing social issues nearly a year out from the election.
No foul play is suspected and there was minimal fire damage, officials said.
The Transit Development Plan draft focuses not only on existing county transit services like CountyRide, but explores public transit possibilities across Baltimore County, including services like The Loop.
Maryland State Police said they believe Robert Vicosa, the fired police officer from Baltimore County who led authorities on a four-day manhunt, fired the shots that killed his daughters and his accomplice.
Two people were shot and wounded in Nottingham Friday afternoon, Baltimore County Police said.
A Baltimore County jury convicted a 30-year-old Baltimore taxicab driver who raped a woman in 2019, according to a statement from Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger.
Investigators believe the sport utility vehicle ex-Baltimore County police officer Robert Vicosa and suspended Sgt. Tia Bynum hijacked was still moving when the shootings in the apparent murder suicide occurred, Maryland State Police told WJZ's Mike Hellgren.
A Baltimore County restaurant has come up with a festive way to serve its customers while also giving back to the community during the season of giving.
Freshman Nate Santos hit four 3-pointers, scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds — all career highs — and Noah Collier made plays on both ends of the court in a decisive run down the stretch to help Pittsburgh beat Towson 63-59 on Friday night.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday in Baltimore County.
Robert Vicosa's troubles began years before the former Baltimore County police officer carried out a multi-state crime spree that ended Thursday with the deaths of Vicosa, his young daughters and Tia Bynum, a police sergeant, according to disciplinary records obtained by WJZ.
Judge Norman will decide on the county's argument on capping the payment within 30 days.
Robert Vicosa, an ex-Baltimore County cop, was the center of a days-long manhunt that crossed state lines after he allegedly attacked his estranged wife at the family's Pennsylvania home, taking her captive and fleeing with the couple's daughters.
Maryland State Police confirmed Robert Vicosa was found dead along with his two children and his alleged accomplice, Sgt. Tia Bynum in what they say was a murder-suicide.
WJZ has compiled a timeline of the sequence of events related to the search for Robert Vicosa, a former Baltimore County police officer accused of abducting his children from their Pennsylvania home.
A days-long manhunt for a former Baltimore County police officer who kidnapped his daughters ended tragically Thursday when the former officer, a sergeant with the department and the girls were found shot dead in western Maryland, WJZ has learned.
It'll be a mild start to the weekend with a slight breeze Saturday, showers move in late tonight into Sunday
Howard County Police are investigating a nonfatal shooting that injured a gas station employee in Columbia on Friday evening.
The fate of Spirit Airlines remains uncertain, according to multiple reports alleging the budget airline could be forced to liquidate--essentially shutting down.
The bitter battle over whether Baltimore City's fraud watchdog, Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming, can access the records she says she needs to do her job made its way to court Friday.
Baltimore Police are searching for two suspects believed to have been involved in the fatal shooting of a man in the Federal Hill neighborhood on April 5.
Baltimore police shared body-worn camera footage that captured the moment an armed man was shot by an officer after a fight and chase on April 2.
Saturday is the pick day of the weekend.
Howard County Police are investigating a nonfatal shooting that injured a gas station employee in Columbia on Friday evening.
A man was arrested after he was injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound while committing a robbery at Towson University on Thursday, according to school officials and Baltimore County police.
The fate of Spirit Airlines remains uncertain, according to multiple reports alleging the budget airline could be forced to liquidate--essentially shutting down.
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.
Mary’s Land Farm in Ellicott City offers lamb cuddling and adorable animal encounters.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland introduces new ping pong pop-up.
The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore is welcoming the return of outdoor dining.
Stevenson University dedicated its new performing arts center to the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family, which features two state-of-the-art performance spaces and serves as Stevenson’s hub for theater, music, and dance.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
The night after the Orioles rallied from a 7-1 deficit, Arizona turned the tables with a smaller comeback.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 4/17/2026
The weather cooled down in Maryland Friday after record breaking temperatures. Rain could roll through the region Sunday.
Saturday is the pick day of the weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heat backs off heading into the weekend in Maryland
The fate of Spirit Airlines remains uncertain, according to multiple reports alleging the budget airline could be forced to liquidate--essentially shutting down.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
The bitter battle over whether Baltimore City's fraud watchdog, Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming, can access the records she says she needs to do her job made its way to court Friday.
There's a noticeable uptick in ticks not just in Maryland, but around the country.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 4/17/2026