Man Convicted In 2004 Rape Gets Life In Prison
A Hagerstown man convicted of a 2004 rape in Frederick based on a DNA sample he submitted in Tennessee has been sentenced to life in prison.
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A Hagerstown man convicted of a 2004 rape in Frederick based on a DNA sample he submitted in Tennessee has been sentenced to life in prison.
The mother of a 13-year-old Baltimore boy who admitted to accidentally shooting a girl with a rifle is herself under investigation.
Maryland's attorney general wants to keep a state law that allows police to collect DNA from people charged with a violent crime, burglary or attempts to commit those crimes.
A major court decision could change the way police catch criminals in Maryland. It's a ruling that's sparking outrage among public safety officials.
Maryland State Police are halting the collection of DNA samples from people charged with certain violent offenses after a ruling by the state's highest court earlier this week.
A Hagerstown man has been convicted of a 2004 rape in Frederick based on a DNA sample he submitted in Tennessee.
On Tuesday local students got a chance to test out their CSI skills at the Baltimore School for the Arts.
Police in Montgomery County say they've used DNA to arrest a suspect in a rape case from 2007.
Harvard University Professor Henry Louis "Skip" Gates Jr. is asking all residents of Allegany County who are of Irish descent to get their DNA tested to help solve a 150-year-old family mystery -- who is Gates' great-great grandfather?
Baltimore County Police say a Colorado man has been charged with a slaying in Dundalk in 2000.
DNA evidence is the focus in the trial of one man accused of gang-raping a girl at a popular Baltimore County roller skating rink.
A man convicted of four sexual assaults in two states is headed for trial in Hagerstown for a 1998 rape near the western Maryland town of Smithsburg.
Local and federal authorities on Thursday will solicit the public's help in catching a man who they say is linked by DNA and other clues to a series of sexual assaults in Montgomery County and to the killing of a young scientist in Georgetown in the 1990s.
Twelve-year-old Jessica Nguyen was found stabbed to death inside her family's townhouse on Raven Avenue. Montgomery County Police arrested David Rich Hang-- Nguyen's stepfather-- for her murder.
DNA evidence may link a man suspected in rape cases along the East Coast to another sexual assault in Maryland, and police there said they plan to file charges if lab tests confirm a match, authorities said Monday.
Police in the District of Columbia plan to start a website seeking tips and leads about a suspect whose DNA is linked to the 1998 killing of a young scientist in Georgetown and to a series of violent rapes in Montgomery County in the 1990s, investigators say.
A Rockville man has been arrested on charges that he tried to rape a woman last fall.
A scientific tiff went public Friday as the journal Science took the unusual step of publishing challenges to a report about a strange, arsenic-eating bacteria.
Frederick police say they have charged a Hagerstown man with a 2004 rape based on a DNA sample he gave in Tennessee.
A Dundalk man says his brother is finally coming home from World War II, 66 years after he was killed in action.
The man suspected of terrorizing women with sexual assaults from Virginia to Rhode Island over 12 years is scheduled to appear in court in Connecticut.
Some neighbors considered Aaron Thomas an odd nuisance, a man who lifted weights in the front yard, parked a loud tractor-trailer in their residential neighborhood and ran or rode his bike unfathomable distances. His girlfriend's son called him laid back.
A Cecil County Circuit judge has denied requests to exclude DNA and cell phone evidence in the trial of a man accused of kidnapping and killing an 11-year-old girl.
Maryland will see stormy weather on Wednesday afternoon into the evening, prompting a WJZ First Alert Weather Day.
Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The focus of the hearing was the now-defunct SideStep program, designed to help low-level juvenile offenders.
A sought-after "Peeping Tom" was once again caught on surveillance video peering into a college student's apartment in Towson, Maryland.
A historic home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that is tied to Johns Hopkins has been sold after more than a year of efforts by a local nonprofit to purchase and preserve it.
Maryland will see stormy weather on Wednesday afternoon into the evening, prompting a WJZ First Alert Weather Day.
Maryland is looking for new construction companies to help rebuild Baltimore's Key Bridge after dropping Kiewit as a contractor, the state said.
The focus of the hearing was the now-defunct SideStep program, designed to help low-level juvenile offenders.
A sought-after "Peeping Tom" was once again caught on surveillance video peering into a college student's apartment in Towson, Maryland.
A historic Anne Arundel County home tied to Johns Hopkins has been sold after more than a year of efforts by a local nonprofit to purchase and preserve it.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
WJZ gets an inside look at the Baltimore Museum of Art Archive Library.
The Den restaurant in Baltimore shows off its menu.
The Humane Society of Carroll County joins us to highlight a local cat that is up for adoption and their upcoming Woofstock event happening Sept. 19 at the newly remodeled Wakefield Valley Event Center & Park in Westminster
The program promotes both literacy and community engagement by combining the fun of reading with the hands-on learning experience at Port Discovery. It encourages children in Baltimore City to read or listen to five books over the summer to earn free admission tickets to Port Discovery.
The Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore is highlighting the baseball player's legacy for Babe Ruth Day.
Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to deals with several undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of them are familiar with Maryland.
Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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
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.
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
Maryland will see stormy weather on Wednesday afternoon into the evening, prompting a WJZ First Alert Weather Day.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Alert Day on Wednesday for storms and heavy rain in Maryland
Alert Day on Wednesday for wet weather and storm chances
Rain, storms to prompt Alert Day Wednesday in Maryland
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
The state cancelled the construction contract due to concerns over the cost and timeline. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Alert Day on Wednesday for storms and heavy rain in Maryland
Baltimore warehouse catches fire, no injuries reported
Tension at oversight hearing over troubled Baltimore program at center of fraud investigation