Federal Judge Overseeing Baltimore Police Cautions Against Defunding Department For Now
A federal judge overseeing the Baltimore City Police Department said Friday new police reform align with calls to defund the police.
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A federal judge overseeing the Baltimore City Police Department said Friday new police reform align with calls to defund the police.
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man, one of the Baltimore Police Department's Top 5 Most Wanted suspects, in a July home invasion and robbery, the department said Monday.
A former Baltimore police officer has been indicted on 11 counts ranging from first-degree assault to reckless driving stemming from an incident while he was off duty last month, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office said Friday evening.
Police have released the body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting in south Baltimore last month.
Police have identified the shooting suspect officers fatally shot near Baltimore's Inner Harbor Thursday night.
At a time when trust in law enforcement is at a low, Baltimore Police officers are working to rebuild a relationship with the community.
Three men were fatally shot in Baltimore overnight in three separate shootings.
The Baltimore Police Department Thursday released body-worn camera footage from two officers involved in a shootout with an armed grocery store security guard late last month.
A former Baltimore police officer was sentenced Monday to 14 months in prison for making false statements about a scheme to sell three kilograms of cocaine seized during an investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland said.
22-year-old Jordan Ali, a Baltimore police officer trainee was arrested Saturday morning after he allegedly harassed and then chased three women who would not invite him to a party, according to charging documents.
A former Baltimore police officer was sentenced Tuesday to 14 months in prison for making false statements about a scheme to sell three kilograms of cocaine seized during an investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland said.
The Baltimore Police Department is investigating an allegation that a member of the department had his family member vaccinated on January 6 despite early vaccinations only being intended for first responders and select groups.
A year and a half after Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac "Ike" Carrington was shot and paralyzed outside his home during a robbery attempt, a group of local organizations joined together to surprise him with a new vehicle.
A year and a half after Baltimore Police Sgt. Isaac "Ike" Carrington was shot and paralyzed outside his home during a robbery attempt, a group of local organizations joined together to surprise him with a new vehicle.
Several members of the Baltimore Police Department's Aviation Unit tested positive for coronavirus.
A civilian employee who worked for the Baltimore Police Department for 24 years has died due to complications from COVID-19, city officials said Monday.
"Several" members of the Baltimore Police Department's aviation unit have tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed Thursday.
A Baltimore police officer in the right place at the right time saved a choking six-month-old girl earlier this month, and the whole thing was captured on his body-worn camera.
The Baltimore Police Department is launching a new peer intervention program that trains officers to intervene in problematic situations to prevent mistakes and police misconduct.
The Baltimore and Westminster police departments each held their annual Shop With a Cop event Saturday.
The Baltimore Police Department wants to make the holidays special for the community. This weekend, they worked with Toys for Tots to donate gifts to children.
Police have arrested 14 people in a series of carjackings in Baltimore in recent weeks, city police said Wednesday.
Baltimore's Board of Estimates Wednesday approved settlement agreements in a number of cases tied to the Baltimore Police Department's disgraced Gun Trace Task Force.
As calls for police reform grow, WJZ's Denise Koch investigates whether one solution is to increase the number of women on the force.
The aerial surveillance planes that have been flying over the skies of Baltimore will stop operating after Saturday, according to city police officials.
A new school year means new backpacks, new routines and a fresh start. But for some families, one challenge remains: getting their child to school.
Towson business owners and residents are speaking out after a large crowd gathered near Towson Town Center on Wednesday night, resulting in two arrests.
Arjun Sharma, wanted in a deadly New Year's Eve stabbing of his ex-roommate in Howard County, Maryland, has been taken into custody after fleeing to India.
A Baltimore City police officer was arrested for allegedly raping a woman he encountered while on duty and was authorized to give a ride home in Harford County.
A suspect wanted in an investigation fled a traffic stop Wednesday in Prince George's County before striking another vehicle and killing the driver, police say.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland due to impacts from clusters of heavy rain and strong storms.
A Baltimore City police officer was arrested for allegedly raping a woman he encountered while on duty and was authorized to give a ride home in Harford County.
Arjun Sharma, wanted in a deadly New Year's Eve stabbing of his ex-roommate in Howard County, Maryland, has been taken into custody after fleeing to India.
A new school year means new backpacks, new routines and a fresh start. But for some families, one challenge remains: getting their child to school.
Almost the entire lunar surface will be masked Thursday night into Friday, a whopping g 96%, making this an especially deep partial eclipse.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
An EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to the National Weather Service.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
WJZ is at Live! Casino Maryland ahead of the launch of the new Luk Fu menu in collaboration with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
Greg Padgett is checking out the upcoming Bromo Arts Walk scheduled for Thursday, September 10.
In celebration of National Dog Day, meet the four-legged guardians keeping geese off the green at Golf At CA. These pups have undergone intensive training to become working geese dogs.
Dr. Kurt Ela, licensed clinical psychologist with MedStar Health, discusses perfectionism and how that can increase stress and anxiety.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a tiebreaking RBI double, Leody Taveras and Pete Alonso homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night after squandering a five-run, first-inning lead.
Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels took a moment to chat on the field as the Ravens and Commanders held a joint practice on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs before leaving the game in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the swooning St. Louis Cardinals 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball; Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
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.
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.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
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.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Rain chances resume into the evening in Maryland
Today is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland due to impacts from clusters of heavy rain and strong storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered strong storms are possible on Thursday across Maryland
Rain and possible strong storms Thursday in Maryland
Jada Sellers' family remembers 17-year-old student killed in Baltimore
Harford County teen charged for murder after police receive tips
Extended: Parents of 17-year-old Jada Sellers remember their daughter who was killed
A Baltimore City police officer was arrested for allegedly raping a woman he encountered while on duty and was authorized to give a ride home in Harford County.
Rain chances resume into the evening in Maryland