Mayor Pugh Says Fitzgerald Has The Experience For Commissioner Job
Though Mayor Catherine Pugh says its not a done deal, she does believe Joel Fitzgerald is qualified to lead Baltimore's police department.
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Though Mayor Catherine Pugh says its not a done deal, she does believe Joel Fitzgerald is qualified to lead Baltimore's police department.
The Fort Worth, Texas police chief has been selected as Baltimore's next police commissioner, Mayor Catherine Pugh confirmed Friday.
Family and friends came together to remember Baltimore City Police Detective Sean Suiter on Friday.
Police are investigating a shooting Sunday night. Officers arrived at the scene and found a 36-year-old man with a gunshot wound in his back.
A Baltimore police officer took the stand Thursday to defend himself against charges that he fabricated evidence.
Pugh originally said she'd announce her pick for commissioner by the end of October. Baltimore has been without a top cop since May.
Baltimore's top lawyer is pushing back against a police watchdog board's attempt to sue police to obtain internal disciplinary files.
The victim told officers he struggled over a gun with the suspect and it discharged, striking the victim in the thigh.
Baltimore Police asked for the public's help in finding 15-year-old Donnel Seward.
Baltimore Police arrived at a hospital for a report of a walk in shooting victim where they found a 30-year-old man with gunshot and stab wounds to his torso and legs.
Two former BPD detectives testified Tuesday against Eric Snell, a former Baltimore and Philadelphia police officer, accused of selling cocaine and heroin.
Baltimore Police said they found a 38-year-old man lying unresponsive in the middle of the street.
A Philadelphia police officer charged in connection with the police corruption case that's roiled Baltimore is headed to trial.
Two men were shot overnight in Baltimore.
Crime doesn't pay, especially if the officer chasing you is an avid runner. A suspected car thief found that out the hard way this past Wednesday.
Mayor Pugh said Wednesday she "won't be rushed" into hiring someone in the police commissioner search by the end of the month.
Baltimore Police are searching for 51-year-old Gary Eggleston who went missing Tuesday. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, khaki pants and red, white and blue sneakers.
Two people were shot and killed in unrelated incidents overnight in Baltimore. One man was shot in the head and another in the chest.
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh said Friday that no decision has been made for the police commissioner job opening.
The Fort Worth, Texas police chief could be Baltimore's next police commissioner job, according to reports coming out of Dallas.
Investigators believe the operator lost control of the motorcycle before it crashed.
Roughly 11 percent of those who took the latest Baltimore police sergeant's exam have passed.
After concerns moving around Baltimore, the Downtown Partnership will begin placing unarmed security guards at busy intersections as early as next week to calm interactions between "squeegee kids" and drivers, according to our media partners The Baltimore Sun.
Baltimore Police Department spokesman T.J. Smith has resigned from his position with the department.
A high-ranking Baltimore police commander has quit the force after throwing a chair into a wall during a heated meeting with an aide to the police commissioner.
Police are investigating after a person died in a shooting Thursday night in Southeast Baltimore.
Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Thursday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Video obtained by CBS News Baltimore shows two young girls crashing a scooter through the window of a business during a large youth gathering at The Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood on Monday.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
The past month has been devastating for the family of Jada Sellers, the 17-year-old Milford Mill Academy honor student who was shot in Baltimore on July 31. For 12 days, doctors fought to save her life at Shock Trauma.
Baltimore police officer Daniel Oxendine is due in court Friday. He's accused of raping a woman while on duty.
Police are investigating after a person died in a shooting Thursday night in Southeast Baltimore.
Video obtained by CBS News Baltimore shows two young girls crashing a scooter through the window of a business during a large youth gathering at The Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood on Monday.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
The past month has been devastating for the family of Jada Sellers, the 17-year-old Milford Mill Academy honor student who was shot in Baltimore on July 31. For 12 days, doctors fought to save her life at Shock Trauma.
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.
Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Thursday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
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.
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.
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.
Humid with rain chances Friday in Maryland
Rain chances resume into the evening in Maryland
Heavy rain and a few storms may move through tonight into Friday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered strong storms are possible on Thursday across Maryland
Humid with rain chances Friday in Maryland
Baltimore City schools warns code of conduct may apply after school
Baltimore officer charged with raping crime victim he drove home
Man shot and killed in Southeast Baltimore
Maryland AG sues UnitedHealthcare, Optum for Medicaid program defrauding