Baltimore Police Turn To Clergy To Connect With Communities, Prevent Crime
From handcuffs to a helping hand. It's a direction Baltimore Police are trying with the help of neighborhood clergy.
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From handcuffs to a helping hand. It's a direction Baltimore Police are trying with the help of neighborhood clergy.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say agents have arrested 34 convicted criminals on the Eastern Shore who are in the country illegally.
Police and other officials in Prince George's County have announced what they say are historic lows in crime.
Montgomery County police say a man slain in a Gaithersburg apartment died of a stab wound.
The crack epidemic that began in the 1980s ushered in a wave of bloodletting in the nation's capital and a death toll that ticked upward daily. Dead bodies, sometimes several in a night, had homicide detectives hustling between crime scenes and earned Washington unwelcome monikers such as the nation's "murder capital." At the time, some feared the murder rate might ascend to more frightening heights.
A jury has acquitted a man of all charges in the robbery of a Hagerstown convenience store.
Frederick city police say they're beefing up patrols in a downtown neighborhood where a fatal shooting was followed by a large street fight.
Foxtrot helicopters play a major role in helping Baltimore police catch criminals. Ever since one went down back in 1998, killing an officer, the department has focused on preventing future accidents.
After months of criticism and complaining President Obama finally reacts to the horrific crime rate and record-breaking murder rate in Chicago.
Prince George's County police say they are targeting six crime hot spots.
Many who supported Obama in 2008 did so because they believed that he would help black Americans. The criticism four years later is that having a black president in the White House hasn't helped African Americans at all.
Cities and towns across the Mid-Atlantic region are making plans for the 29th annual National Night Out, the crime and drug prevention event.
Flash mobs were once innocent social experiments, but now are all too often racial attacks. Unfortunately, the media continues to paint a rosy picture and fails to report the violence and crime they cause.
The Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention is awarding nearly $730,000 to help local police agencies monitor sex offenders.
For America's big cities: the people who are supposed to have, need to have, and claim to have all the answers simply don't have a clue.
Baltimore police are on the hunt for two robbers using Craigslist to lure their victims. In the most recent attack, gunfire broke out. Now detectives warn Craigslist buyers make easy targets for criminals.
Authorities in Harford County are looking for an armed robbery suspect.
State delegate Pat McDonough challenges Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to a debate on her crimefighting efforts.
Baltimore City says crime drops by 25 percent in areas covered by police cameras. Now, more community groups are asking for them.
A new audit finds that nearly 20 percent of arrests made by Baltimore police for low-level "quality-of-life" crimes haven't been properly documented.
Authorities are identifying a 21-year-old man who was shot and killed in District Heights during a violent weekend in Prince George's County.
Prince George's County police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Landover.
A new Metro report says the Deanwood Metrorail station in northeast Washington was the most dangerous stop on the transit system last year.
Metro says serious crime has declined on the Washington-area transit system from 2010, but its crime rate was still higher last year than at five other major transit agencies.
Baltimore County has given citizens the ability to report certain minor crimes online. This system will allow people to get crime reports much more quickly – and will free officers to handle more serious incidents.
Although the afternoon will bring a few showers, Sunday will be the drier half of the weekend in Maryland.
A Baltimore man died on Saturday following an overnight shooting in Odenton, according to Anne Arundel County Police (AACoPD).
Numerous vigils have taken place around the U.S. since the death of Minneapolis mother, Renee Good, including here in Maryland.
The Red Cross has reported that its blood supply is under pressure following the busy holiday season.
Several break-ins occurred overnight in Baltimore County, causing strain and frustration to business owners targeted by the crime.
Numerous vigils have taken place around the U.S. since the death of Minneapolis mother, Renee Good, including here in Maryland.
The Red Cross has reported that its blood supply is under pressure following the busy holiday season.
Although the afternoon will bring a few showers, Sunday will be the drier half of the weekend in Maryland.
Several breakouts occurred overnight in Baltimore County, causing strain and frustration to business owners targeted by the crime.
Anne Arundel County police shared an updated statement about the events that transpired when a man was shot by ICE officers in Glen Burnie on Christmas Eve.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass is at Tochterman's Fishing Tackle in Baltimore to talk about its 110th birthday.
WJZ is at Life Time Columbia learning how personal trainers come up with specific workout routines that help people achieve their fitness goals.
Marty Bass makes a visit to Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex in Maryland to talk about their sports dome and former lacrosse star Pat Spencer’s rise to the NBA.
Owner Betsy Wendell, of Octavia Boutique at the Village of Cross Keys, shares some of the top trends styling for 2026.
The Kennedy Krieger Institute shares invaluable tips for navigating the complex emotions and stress that often accompany medical appointments.
President Trump gave his stamp of approval for John Harbaugh, the former Baltimore Ravens head coach who was fired on Tuesday after 18 seasons.
The NFL is down one Harbaugh in its coaching ranks, although Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh doesn't expect his older brother to be out of a job for long.
Steelers fans have donated to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after his missed field goal on Sunday.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
A few months ago, the question was whether the Baltimore Ravens could finally perform in the playoffs like they had in the regular season. Instead, the heartache simply came earlier.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
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
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.
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.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 1/10/2026
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/9/2026
Maryland will see some wet weather on Friday night and Saturday following spring-like weather this week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Tim Williams has your latest weather forecast.
Rain, warmer weather to end the week in Maryland
A gusty day is expected in Maryland on Sunday and a brief wintry mix.
Several break-ins occurred overnight in Baltimore County, causing strain and frustration to business owners targeted by the crime.
Maryland is now reporting 9 deaths from the flu and 3,176 hospitalizations
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 1/10/2026
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