Emmitsburg Man Sentenced 10 Years In Prison For Rape, Sexual Solicitation Of Minor
John Warren Compton, 37, was sentenced to 30 years in prison, suspending all but 10 years.
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John Warren Compton, 37, was sentenced to 30 years in prison, suspending all but 10 years.
The Washington Gas application says a typical residential heating bill would increase about 5%. The company serves customers in Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties.
A tractor-trailer got stuck under a CSX bridge in Frederick Friday morning causing delays in the area.
Slow-moving strong to severe storms brought heavy rain, flash flooding and power outages to parts of Maryland Thursday.
The lawsuit alleges that the sheriff's office's practices have made people in the community uncomfortable making a report when they are a victim of a crime and reluctant to file formal complaints against the sheriff.
A West Virginia man is charged with one count of visual surveillance with prurient intent after a minor was changing in a JC Penney's dressing room and saw a cell phone coming from underneath the side of the room.
Officials in Frederick closed numerous roads in the city Monday morning due to flash flooding.
An Anne Arundel County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in southeastern Frederick County Saturday night, Maryland State Police said.
Looking for a place to celebrate Independence Day 2019? WJZ has you covered with a comprehensive list of fireworks displays across Maryland.
The Frederick County State's Attorney's Office will not file criminal charges in the November 2018 death of a man outside a bar in Frederick, officials said Wednesday.
Severe weather has made its way to the region, yet again.
Frederick County police have charged three sex offenders with violating conditions of their sex offender registry-- and one of them is wanted by police.
If you've been wanting to adopt a cat or kitten -- now is the time as 21 Maryland animal shelters are waiving fees for felines during the month of July.
The victim who died in a double shooting in Frederick Thursday night has been identified as 30-year-old Gregory Allen Bair Knight.
Two people were shot, one fatally, in Frederick Thursday night, police said.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Michael Powers, a Libertytown Volunteer Firefighter who died in the line of duty while operating at an emergency incident on Tuesday.
Governor Larry Hogan has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff in memory of a firefighter who died in the line of duty Tuesday while responding to a vehicle accident.
A volunteer firefighter responding to the scene of a fatal crash near Libertytown in Frederick County Tuesday afternoon suffered a medical emergency and died, fire officials said.
Police are investigating after they received reports of shots fired in an area in Frederick earlier Sunday morning.
National Park rangers found a new little helper inside a pool in Catoctin Mountain Park.
One UPS driver made a furry friend while running packages.
Frederick Police made three arrests for a shots fired incident on Thursday evening.
A Frederick man was sentenced to life in prison with all but 40 years suspended in the Division of Corrections after his conviction for first-degree rape.
A new permanent bridge is scheduled to be installed by the end of the year.
Frederick County could be the next jurisdiction to ban plastic bags and straws.
Another measles exposure notification has been issued by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), the fourth announcement within the past two weeks.
Leaders broke ground at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal on Friday morning, marking the start of construction for one of the biggest projects in the Port of Baltimore's history.
Twelve Marylanders were honored Friday for giving the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities in their time of need.
The Flower Mart has become a Baltimore staple over the past century, after it was first held in 1911.
Two teens were arrested in connection with two separate carjacking incidents in Baltimore, police said.
Baltimore saw its fewest monthly homicides since at least 1970, with four cases reported in April.
Sunday is the pick day of the weekend stretch, with more sunshine in the forecast.
A man who was reported missing more than 11 years ago was identified as the body found inside a van that was submerged in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, police said Friday.
Another measles exposure notification has been issued by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), the fourth announcement within the past two weeks.
Leaders broke ground at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal on Friday morning, marking the start of construction for one of the biggest projects in the Port of Baltimore's history.
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.
Illusionist Spencer Horsman at Maryland's Illusions Bar & Theater.
WJZ is live in Havre de Grace at Bella's Tea Room, as they prepare for their big Mother's Day High Tea event.
First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, Flower Mart has become a Baltimore tradition over the past century.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, joins us to talk about the Children's Learning Center on HCC's campus.
Baltimore's More Than a Barber Shop talks about its newest community initiative.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader Thursday.
Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
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.
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.
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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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/1/2026
Maryland may see some rainfall on Friday night before cool, dry weather returns for the weekend.
Sunday is the pick day of the weekend stretch, with more sunshine in the forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Maryland could see some wet weather on Friday before a cloudy, cool weekend.
First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, the Flower Mart has become a Baltimore staple over the past century. This Friday and Saturday its colorful blooms are back.First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, the Flower Mart has become a Baltimore staple over the past century. This Friday and Saturday its colorful blooms are back.
Twelve Marylanders were honored Friday for giving the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities in their time of need. It was part of the 41st annual Fallen Heroes Day ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
A man is facing charges after Baltimore County police said he abducted a middle school student on Thursday, April 30.
Leaders broke ground at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal on Friday morning, marking the start of construction for one of the biggest projects in the Port of Baltimore's history.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 5/1/2026