Baltimore juveniles arrested at least 11 times in January for carjackings, other crimes
The arrest of a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy on Monday follows similar reports of young people committing crimes across the city.
The arrest of a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy on Monday follows similar reports of young people committing crimes across the city.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a news release that the officers returned fire after Hunter Jessup, 27, fired seven shots in their direction while fleeing. Jessup was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Officer Alexis Acosta pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter on Tuesday.
The person who allegedly drove into the officer's vehicle was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment for their injuries, too.
Hunter Jessup had been standing on Brunswick Street around 12:30 p.m. that day when officers attempted to interact with him.
Four people were shot in the 2000 block of West Pratt Street Tuesday night, according to police.
After a corruption scandal led the Baltimore Police Department to disband its plainclothes gun squad in 2017, the embattled agency pledged to increase oversight while remaining focused on seizing illegal weapons and curbing rampant violence.
Investigators believe Jenifer Perez was taken by a man who allegedly forced her into a black Nissan Sentra.
Hersl, 53, was among 13 officers who were brought down on allegations that included robbing citizens, stealing and selling drugs, falsifying reports and overtime and trying to cover it all up.
In November of last year, voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of giving local control over the Baltimore Police Department to Baltimore City.
Bill Shiflett has been appointed to serve as the Baltimore Police Department's Northeast District Executive Officer.
The 173-page report details Baltimore City's response to the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting, the largest in the city's history, and documents failures to properly respond before it was too late.
There have been 10 lawsuits in 2023 that have settled for a median amount of roughly $280,000, according to the Baltimore Banner.
Gov. Wes Moore announced on Thursday that $6.3 million in funding will go towards implementing his public safety plan.
Officers working in the area of Baltimore's Towanda-Grantley neighborhood found the teenager in the 2800 block of Boarman Avenue around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday.
Officials claim the redistricting changes would help officers respond to crime faster, allow districts to increase deployments and save the police department money.
Police have not said whether any of the fires are suspected of being connected.
The shooting happened in the 100 block of Milton Avenue.
Michael Harrison's departure follows a city council hearing earlier this week where he faced questions about his future with the Baltimore Police Department.
Officers were on patrol in the 1300 block of Booth Street when the shooting happened, police said.
A 42-year-old woman and her 34-year-old boyfriend were arrested by officers this week for reportedly firing a gun at the woman's teenage daughter in Southwest Baltimore, according to authorities.
The 17-year-old boy was originally listed in critical condition, but on Thursday night his mother, Kiera Franklin, said he was out of surgery and asking for her.
Officers on patrol in the northeast part of the city found the man in the 5700 block of Perring Parkway around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday.
The officer was responding to a report of an aggravated assault in the 3600 block of Cottage Avenue when the collision occurred, police said.
The judge overseeing police reform in Baltimore said staffing shortages are the biggest challenge facing the Baltimore Police Department.
Anne Arundel County leaders are considering reviving a bill that would require most new residential buildings to include reduced-priced units.
Kat Locke-Jones, a seventh-grade teacher from Hampstead Hill Academy, was named the Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher of the Year.
Maryland leaders and families gathered Wednesday to recognize the fearless contributions of state troopers who died in the line of duty.
For one improv group in Baltimore, their comedy is about showcasing their Asian roots proudly.
Protesters have been told to pack up their encampment at Johns Hopkins University by Wednesday evening or risk discipline.
Protesters have been told to pack up their encampment at Johns Hopkins University by Wednesday evening or risk discipline.
Anne Arundel County leaders are considering reviving a bill that would require most new residential buildings to include reduced-priced units.
A sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site Tuesday.
ALERT DAY issued for potential strong storms on Thursday afternoon.
Police said the three surfers were found shot and dumped in the covered well.
Engineers are rigging explosives to refloat the Dali, a cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River since March when it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
A man has been charged with arson in connection with a home explosion in Essex last month, the Baltimore County Fire Department said Tuesday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters met Tuesday with leadership at Johns Hopkins University nine days after an encampment was set up at the school's Baltimore campus.
This colorful tradition is coming back May 11
The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
The Baltimore Orioles were limited to three base hits in their 3-0 loss Tuesday evening at the Washington Nationals.
Three horses are confirmed as headed to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes, though the status of Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan remained unclear Tuesday, with no imminent decision expected.
A proud mom and day caught their 2-year-old son chanting "Let Go O's" in his crib.
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
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.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
ALERT DAY issued Thursday for possibility of severe storms
Rain chances to start Thursday with a late day threat for a few storms.
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Students learn about weather and wildlife at the Maryland Zoo
Anne Arundel Co. leaders discuss attacking affordable housing crisis
Ms. Lo-Jo, a 7th-grade teacher, is Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher of Year
Maryland State Police memorializes fallen troopers
Maryland Cycling Classic postponed in 2024