Maryland man targets Delaware homeowners in home improvement scam
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
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New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
Former President Donald Trump on Monday officially began the process of appealing the historic $454 million judgment against him.
Former Baltimore City's State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will head to court in November, according to court documents.
The grand jury probed efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Comptroller Peter Franchot is calling for Maryland to establish a centralized fraud detection center to protect state agencies from would-be scams.
What can you do to avoid becoming a victim of these scams?
A Baltimore County Police Officer has been charged with allegedly seeking and taking bribes to falsely certify that applicants for Maryland's handgun qualifying license and carry permits had completed the required training, officials announced Tuesday.
An Anne Arundel County Police Department dispatcher was charged for sick leave fraud, the department said Monday.
Gov. Larry Hogan's former chief of staff, Roy McGrath, was indicted on federal fraud charges Tuesday after he received a severance payment of more than $200,000 to leave another state job, and allegedly represented that Hogan had approved it.
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging three Maryland men on federal charges related to a scheme to receive more than $2.7 million in unemployment benefits.
A U.S. District Judge sentenced 36-year-old Saurabh Chawla, of Aurora, Colorado to 66 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release on federal charges of conspiracy, interstate transportation of stolen goods, and tax evasion.
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced two Philadelphia men for conspiring to scam a Linthicum company out of $2.4 million.
Maryland state Comptroller Peter Franchot on Wednesday estimated that about $2 billion in federal and state unemployment funds distributed during the pandemic were fraudulently obtained.
A former senior NASA employee who cheated the government out of nearly $275,000 in pandemic-related financial assistance has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.
A 57-year-old Grasonville woman is facing federal charges for wire fraud, social security fraud, identity theft and tax evasion, the Maryland States Attorney's Office said.
Maryland State Police at the JFK Highway Barrack are warning Marylanders of a fraud scheme using the barrack phone number.
Maryland officials have detected more than a half million potentially fraudulent new unemployment insurance claims in the last six weeks and they're warning Marylanders to watch out for scams.
The Maryland Department of Labor announced Monday that the department has detected 508,000 fraudulent new unemployment insurance claims since the beginning of May.
A Maryland man has pleaded guilty in Virginia to defrauding women whom he met through online dating websites, using phony identities to dupe them into sending him money.
Federal authorities in Maryland have seized the domain name of a website accused of fraudulently offering to sell COVID-19 vaccines.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for running a fake lottery scheme that scammed more than 100 elderly people out of more than $775,000.
As Marylanders continue to get vaccinated against covid-19, federal and state investigators are on the lookout for fraud related to vaccinations and coronavirus treatments.
The Maryland Department of State Police and the Maryland Department of Labor warn that there is an increase in unemployment insurance related fraud cases and other scams around the region.
Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said he was "gutted" that the team nixed the trade agreement that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
A controversial proposal moving through the Maryland General Assembly could block some current and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from working in state law enforcement.
The family of an arabber who was shot and killed by police in Baltimore in 2025 is suing the officers, alleging wrongful death, their attorney announced.
The Ravens went from agreeing to trade two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for edge rusher Maxx Crosby, to nixing the deal, and then agreeing to a four-year, $128 million contract with edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Melvin "Mickey" Steinberg has died after a short stay in hospice, according to his obituary. He was 92.
A couple storms could produce damaging winds and hail. There is also a low risk of tornadoes.
A total of 14 Baltimore County students were taken to a hospital for evaluation after pepper spray was discharged on a school bus Wednesday morning, school officials said.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has agreed to restructure his contract to free salary cap space for the team, according to multiple sources.
A couple and a dog were killed in a house fire early Wednesday in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
A controversial proposal moving through the Maryland General Assembly could block some current and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from working in state law enforcement.
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.
Dr. Jonathan Thierman, president of Express Care, discusses seasonal allergies.
The Baltimore Ravens' College Track Center opens in Maryland.
Maryland's Dimitriso Komninos is celebrating 20 years of producing olive oil from Greece.
Paul Isenberg, CEO and Founder, shares the nonprofit's mission and how they support local families with cancer.
Where’s Marty: P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc. talks pothole season in Maryland.
Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said he was "gutted" that the team nixed the trade agreement that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has agreed to restructure his contract to free salary cap space for the team, according to multiple sources.
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
David Coit scored 17 points, Elijah Saunders added 15, and Maryland defeated Oregon 70-60 in a first-round game of the Big Ten Tournament on Tuesday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
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.
Severe weather in Maryland, followed by cool down
Risk of severe storms in Maryland followed by cold front
Maryland could see some severe weather on Wednesday evening after temperatures drop from record warmth.
A couple storms could produce damaging winds and hail. There is also a low risk of tornadoes.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Severe weather in Maryland, followed by cool down
Baltimore Banner: Police continue search for missing 9-year-old boy
Proposed bill could stop some ICE officers from working for Maryland law agencies
Family of Baltimore arabber sues police officers involved in his death
Deteriorating roads and bridges cost Maryland drivers thousands, report shows