14 men arrested in West Baltimore open-air drug market
The group is accused of selling fentanyl, heroin and crack cocaine at "open-air drug street shops" on North Carey and Woodyear streets in Penn North.
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The group is accused of selling fentanyl, heroin and crack cocaine at "open-air drug street shops" on North Carey and Woodyear streets in Penn North.
Five members of a crime ring consisting mostly of family members have been indicted following a 10-month-long investigation, according to the Office of the Attorney General.
The U.S. attorney said the crimes and charges resulted from a "public health crisis."
Police treated all six with naloxone, which is used to combat overdoses.
U.S. District Judge sentenced 40-year-old Jerold Gilliam, of Baltimore to nine years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a substance containing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.
11 alleged narcotics traffickers are facing a federal indictment for conspiracy, drug distribution and firearms charges. The traffickers reportedly supplied Baltimore drug dealers with fentanyl, crack cocaine, heroin and marijuana.
Officials announced that a Catonsville drug dealer was sentenced to ten years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
A new study from the CDC finds that overdose deaths surged during the pandemic as more drugs were laced with fentanyl.
Preliminary data from 2020 reveals a dramatic increase in deaths linked with opioids in Maryland, particularly fentanyl; health officials blame the pandemic.
A Prince George's County couple faces multiple federal charges stemming from a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland said.
A 27-year-old Baltimore was sentenced on Tuesday to eight years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute heroin at an open-air drug market on the city's southwest side, the justice department said.
A Woodlawn man was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in federal prison for possession of three kilograms of fentanyl with intent to distribute, the justice department said Friday.
A Baltimore man was sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
A new University of Maryland study found fentanyl is the leading drug detected in overdose patients at two Baltimore hospital emergency departments.
Maryland State Police arrested a New York man during a traffic stop on I-95 in Cecil County on Wednesday and found heroin and a "significant amount" of fentanyl that police believe was set to be sold in Maryland.
He faces a maximum of 11 years in prison.
Three Maryland men were sentenced to at least 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Baltimore.
A 31-year-old man who was in the United States illegally was sentenced Friday to more than five years in prison for selling heroin in Cecil County, the justice department said.
A 22-year-old Baltimore man will spend five years in federal prison after police found enough fentanyl on him to kill 37,500 people.
Leaders representing MedStar Health's three Baltimore hospitals said a program offering patients free fentanyl test kits is helping people find a path to recovery.
An Anne Arundel County man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for a fentanyl distribution conspiracy and related firearms charges.
A 34-year-old Baltimore man pleaded guilty Friday to federal fentanyl distribution charges, the justice department said.
Fentanyl remains the deadliest drug in the United States. But in some areas of the country, methamphetamine kills more people.
Christopher Lovelace, aka Fat Chris, age 41, of Baltimore was sentenced to six years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, police said.
A federal grand jury convicted a Hanover, Maryland, man on five federal drug and related charges.
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Baltimore small business owners are banding together to create more protections for themselves.
For the first time this school year, Howard County public schools will have guaranteed coverage of athletic trainers at all of their high schools.
Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run homer for his 30th of the season, Trevor Rogers struck out six in seven innings and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night.
A group of passengers is planning to file a civil rights lawsuit against Sun Country Airlines after they claim a flight attendant made racially discriminatory comments.
The man sought in the killing of Baltimore teen Jada Sellers killed himself when a SWAT team arrived to execute a search warrant, police say.
Baltimore small business owners are banding together to create more protections for themselves.
For the first time this school year, Howard County public schools will have guaranteed coverage of athletic trainers at all of their high schools.
Rashod Bateman, a star wide receiver on the Baltimore Ravens, is facing family violence charges stemming from an incident in June, according to a Georgia-based sheriff's office.
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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.
A New York man was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 368 pounds of khat in his luggage.
Neighbors near an Annapolis house explosion that left a woman dead and a man severely injured said the blast was unlike anything they had heard before.
CBP officials said the men at BWI airport each had suitcases full of khat, with the street value of about $100,000.
WJZ is live at The Perennial Farm to learn about fall plants and shrubbery and the best times to plant them.
Joe Caloggero provides back-to-school safety tips for kids like walking on the sidewalk near busy streets, crossing at crosswalks, riding bikes in the bike lane, and walking in groups.
President Carolyn Ringer Lepre joins to talk about the University's premier location, affordability mission and their high impact practices.
Chyno the Blue Bearded Foodie stops by our studio to demonstrate the proper way to pick Maryland crabs.
Owners Josh and Brad Vecchiolla stop by to share what makes their smash burgers so tasty, and where you can find them around Baltimore this summer.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother's death and his brother being charged with murder.
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.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming on Friday in an ongoing legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting 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.
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.
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.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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Rainy conditions are expected in Maryland on Saturday.
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Rain returns for Saturday with mainly sunny skies on Sunday
The National Dog Day Festival returns to The Rotunda for pet-friendly fun benefiting the Maryland SPCA.
Salty Girl Books, a mobile book truck, is bringing curated stories through pop-up events in Maryland.
Rainy conditions are expected in Maryland on Saturday.
BPD terminates officer Robert Parks after he was convicted of assault, misconduct in officer
24-year-old man dead, investigation underway after shooting on Bowleys Lane