North Carolina Women Charged With Helping Children Smoke
North Carolina police have charged two women with helping three children smoke an apparently drug-laced cigar on social media video.
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North Carolina police have charged two women with helping three children smoke an apparently drug-laced cigar on social media video.
Records say the girl had visible bruises on her forehead, and the parents' timeline of events don't match with the girl's potential time of death.
The girl suffered deep tissue injuries from her head down to her legs, including a ruptured liver, ruptured lung, and three broken ribs, according to the arrest report.
Police say a man kept his 2-month-old daughter from breathing and threw a firework at her head. He is set to serve 30 months in prison for third-degree assault.
"She just called me over and said there was a baby in the water. I called 911. At that point I thought it was a doll."
"The only food we saw were a few potatoes and a box of rice...We all gave the kids our water and what snacks we had -- it was the saddest living conditions and poverty I have seen,"
The couple allegedly made a girl drink dog urine, knocked out her brother and inflicted beatings that left visible injuries and required their hospitalization,
The boy's aunt noticed what appeared to be bite marks on his right thigh and left upper chest area, when she went to bathe him, according to authorities.
A 10–year-old boy who died after allegedly being abused for years may have come out as gay. Children and Family Services admitted that it had been aware of abuse allegations at the home for several years.
Law enforcement report Taheerah Ahmad duct taped and gagged her 3 children, stabbed her 11 year old daughter and set her house on fire.
Authorities said the kids suffered puncture wounds, burns, bruising and injuries consistent with being shot with a pellet gun.
Baltimore Police say they have arrested Tiffany Nutter, 35, for the homicide of her 2-month-old son.
A 63-year-old teacher has been charged for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student decades ago.
An Eastern Shore mother is locked up after authorities say she and her girlfriend tased, starved beat her kids.
A child care provider in Silver Spring has admitted to slapping a two-year-old girl in the face multiple times, pushing her to the ground and grabbing her by the head, police say.
A couple reportedly punished their young children by forcing one to eat and brush her teeth with cat feces.
A Florida man is charged with pouring scalding water on a 2-year-old girl under his care.
A mother is accused of trying to torch a car with her 11-year-old son bound and locked inside at a southeast Michigan cemetery.
A Los Angeles mother felt helpless as she watched her 2-year-old child be beaten live on camera.
Baltimore City Police have charged the mother of a murdered-5-month-old with child abuse Wednesday after the father was charged with murder earlier in the week.
A Pennsylvania father has been sentenced to a maximum of four years in state prison after his 13-year-old daughter was hospitalized after drinking 17 shots of vodka.
A Kansas man will be sentenced to life in prison Monday for the killing of his 7-year-old son, who authorities say was subjected to horrific abuse and was "essentially starved to death" before his remains were found in the family's pig sty.
A Pennsylvania woman who police say drove around with her newborn daughter's body has been jailed on abuse of a corpse and other charges.
A married man is accused of beating and abusing his two young children for years, even shocking them with an electric dog collar.
One Maryland group has a mission to save the lives of children affected by child abuse.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day to recognize those who have died from drug overdoses.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving the team another option if second-year man Tyler Loop continues to struggle.
The cancer and a spinal cord injury affected his ability to walk. Today, Matias can walk, but he continues to work on his strength, balance and movement with help from a specialized rehabilitation team at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Animal control officials in Harford County are investigating the deaths of two dogs discovered in a covered crate in a residential area in Edgewood.
An Anne Arundel County police sergeant has been charged in connection with an alleged rape and sexual abuse of a minor.
An Anne Arundel County police sergeant has been charged in connection with an alleged rape and sexual abuse of a minor.
A Baltimore tour group is among those missing after the severe flooding that hit areas near Nepal and Tibet's border.
Ahead of Memorial Day, Maryland transportation officials and police are warning drivers against the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.
Baltimore County Public Schools is back in session, with more than 100,000 students returning to the classroom after summer break.
Monday looks to be the driest day of the week before strong storms become more numerous mid to late week.
The 2026 Maryland Renaissance Festival, also known as Ren Fest, starts this weekend. Here's everything to know about the dates, times and tickets.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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.
Katie Long joins us in studio to talk about the Tuesday Farmers Market at Patterson Park and the many goods available for purchase there.
Zoë Di Giorgio, Teen Center Manager for the Pratt Library, shares four selections young adult readers this school year.
WJZ is live at Arbutus Elementary School as students return for the 2026-27 school year.
Dr. Brian Granek (O.D.) Visionary Eye Care shares some common things to look for if you suspect your child might need glasses.
Founder Margo Burley joins us to share more about the organization and their new initiative where they are providing 25 children with scholarship opportunities to participate in dance classes throughout the school year.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving the team another option if second-year man Tyler Loop continues to struggle.
The 2026 NFL Draft marked the first time since 1956 that two Navy Midshipmen were selected in the same draft, and both have made the final cut on their respective NFL rosters.
Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot.
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
The Ravens ended the preseason with a perfect 3-0 record, with the season opener in Indianapolis approaching on Sunday, Sept. 13.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
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.
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.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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.
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.
The risk of high heat and strong storms increases as the week moves forward.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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Body worn camera footage released from May police shooting in Severn
Students in Baltimore County return for first day of school
Mt. Airy man arrested on charges of solicitation and possession of child pornography
Students return to school in Harford County
Specialized rehabilitation team helps child reach milestones at Kennedy Krieger