Ex-Baltimore Fiscal Chief Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud, Identity Theft Charges
Dana Hayes Jr., 37, made headlines in April after the Baltimore police fired him from his new position as the chief of fiscal services.
Identity Theft
Frosh Warns Of Companies Going Door-To-Door To Test For COVID-19
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is warning residents of companies offering door-to-door COVID-19 testing, saying people who took the tests have reported not receiving results after several weeks and do not know if their personal information is secure.
BGE Outlines Common Holiday Season Utility Scams To Be Aware Of
As the holiday season approaches, BGE is sounding the alarm to remind customers of common scams that occur yearly around this time.
Three Maryland Men Facing Federal Charges Related To $2.7M Unemployment Fraud Scheme
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.
Former Security Guard Admits To Stealing Co-Workers' And Applicants' Identities For Bank Fraud
A Prince George's County man admitted Tuesday to using stolen information of coworkers and job applicants to open fraudulent bank and credit accounts. A former security guard, prosecutors said he continued his scheme even after he was indicted.
Middle River Man Sentenced To Four Years In Federal Prison After Posing As Secret Service Agent In Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud Scheme
Baltimore County officials announced that a Middle River man has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison after he posed as Secret Service Agent to exploit victims in a credit card fraud and identity theft scheme.
Owings Mills Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Bank Fraud Conspiracy, Aggravated Identity Theft Charges
An Owings Mills man pleaded guilty Friday to federal bank fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft charges, as well as to committing those crimes while on supervised release for a previous federal conviction for a similar scheme.
How To Keep Your Personal Information Safe This Holiday Season
It's the season of giving, and while some say it's the most wonderful time of the year, the FBI says it's also the most vulnerable.
Man, Woman Plead Guilty In Auto Loan Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors say a man and a woman have pleaded guilty to a scheme to defraud individuals and financial institutions of more than $1 million through fake auto loan applications.
2 Maryland Men Charged With Stealing $8M In Disaster Aid Funds
Two Maryland men are facing federal indictment for their roles in a scheme that allegedly stole government benefits, including more than $8 million, in federal emergency assistance.
Towson Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison For Wire Fraud And Identity Theft
A Towson woman was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for wire fraud and identity theft.
Maryland Man Sentenced In South Dakota For ID Theft Scheme
A Maryland man has been sentenced in South Dakota to two years in federal prison for his role in an identity theft scheme.
Warning for Taxpayers: Identity Theft During Tax Season
Criminals steal information to file tax returns. State comptroller Peter Franchot says there's at least 2,000 victims already.
Officials: Second Hack Exposed Military And Intel Data
A massive data breach exposed last week may be even larger than feared.
Man Called A Great Impostor Is Charged With Identity Theft
Police investigating bad checks say they found much more: A Detroit-area impostor who inspired a 1989 award-winning film was posing like someone else -- again.
Man Convicted Of Credit Fraud, Identity Theft Schemes
A Bowie man has been convicted of numerous charges of credit fraud, wire fraud and identity theft, including a $14,000 credit theft while he was awaiting trial.
Man Sentenced In $180,000 Identity Theft Scheme
An Owings Mills man has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Inmate Who Fraudulently Bought Cars Sentenced
An inmate who bought cars and other items while in prison using stolen identities and had accomplices stash the items has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison.
Ex-Employee Sentenced For Theft From Nonprofit
A former employee of a Washington-based organization that funds cancer research has been sentenced to jail time for stealing from the nonprofit and its donors.
Man Pleads Guilty To Trying To Defraud Baltimore
A Perry Hall man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in a scheme to steal checks for pay and benefits from the city of Baltimore.
Man Pleads Guilty To Trying To Defraud Baltimore
A Perry Hall man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in a scheme to steal checks for pay and benefits from the city of Baltimore.
Md. Nanny Pleads To Stealing $400K From Employer
A nanny who stole more than $400,000 from the family that employed her has pleaded guilty to mail fraud and identity theft.
Baltimore Man Sentenced 6 Years, $105K For Identity Theft Scheme
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over six years in prison for scheming to use personal identification of others to buy luxury goods.
Baltimore County Police Investigating Credit Card Misuse in Cockeysville
Baltimore County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects in the misuse of credit cards.
Mistake Puts Hopkins Grad Students At Risk Of Having ID Stolen
Johns Hopkins University officials admit to a serious mistake that put thousands of graduate students at risk of having their identities stolen.
CBS News Baltimore — Watch Live 24/7
Latest News
New '227' area code to arrive in Maryland
A new area code will appear on Maryland phones beginning in June.
Man strikes three pedestrians with car after fight outside Hanover bar
The three victims, who have not been identified, were hospitalized with what police called non-life-threatening injuries.
Police, schools respond to barricade situation in Essex
Officials said residents in the area of Thompson Boulevard in Essex can expect a police presence.
First Alert Forecast: Another stunner of a day ahead
Sunny skies and comfortable temps/humidity will continue through the week.
New Webb telescope images reveal center of far-off galaxy
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
Latest News
More Latest News
No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
An unresponsive airplane flying over Washington, D.C., on Sunday prompted military fighter jets to intercept the plane at hypersonic levels, causing a loud sonic boom heard around D.C. and Virginia, officials said. The plane later crashed in Virginia and no survivors were found.
First Alert Forecast: Nice week of weather ahead
More sunshine and comfortable temperatures can be expected through the week.
New '227' area code to arrive in Maryland
A new area code will appear on Maryland phones beginning in June.
Man strikes three pedestrians with car after fight outside Hanover bar
The three victims, who have not been identified, were hospitalized with what police called non-life-threatening injuries.
Police, schools respond to barricade situation in Essex
Officials said residents in the area of Thompson Boulevard in Essex can expect a police presence.
Maryland News
More Maryland News
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Boxer Gervonta Davis to serve rest of sentence in Baltimore jail after violating house arrest, officials say
Davis was sentenced last month to 90 days of house arrest for a hit-and-run crash that injured four people in 2020.
Judge gives Sahiou Kargbo, 19, maximum sentence in killing of Baltimore father of three James Blue
Sahiou Kargbo, 19, was found guilty in February of second-degree murder but was acquitted of first-degree murder.
Synthetic surfaces gaining traction at major horse racing tracks
The deaths of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, including two on Kentucky Derby day, in the last month have reignited public outcry about what horse racing is doing to prevent catastrophic injuries.
WJZ At 9
More WJZ At 9
WJZ At 9
Entrepreneur Bryan Butler on finding and supporting Baltimore's LGBTQ owned businesses
Namascents Candle Co., Lidija, and A Day In June are just a few of the local businesses Baltimoreans could support this pride month
Chanda Cares: Y'Landa Burch of the Boys and Girls Club of Maryland shares her vision and story
Y'Landa Burch is the Executive Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to hold Compress and Shock Training
In recognition of CPR and AED Awareness Week, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will hold a Compress and Shock Training tomorrow.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Where's Marty? Learning about women in welding at JARC Baltimore
Sports News
More Sports News
Johns Hopkins one win away from reaching championship series of Division III World Series
Johns Hopkins is one win away from the best-of-three championship series in the Division III baseball World Series.
Maryland eliminated from Winston-Salem Regional with 11-10 loss to George Mason
Maryland's baseball season ended on a walk-off sacrifice fly.
Orioles bounce back with 8-3 win over Giants
The Orioles scored six runs in the third inning and rolled to an 8-3 win over the San Francisco Giants Sunday afternoon.
Baltimore natives LaMonte Wade Jr., Bruce Zimmermann go head-to-head on MLB diamond
Completely across the country, two Baltimore natives stood 60 feet away from each other, staring each other down.
Frances Tiafoe's loss to Alexander Zverev leaves zero American men in the French Open
It is the second year in a row that zero men from the United States will participate in the fourth round at Roland Garros.
Politics
More Politics
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin will decide on Senate run 'before the Fourth of July'
Ben Cardin announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024 after three terms in the Senate.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Debt ceiling deal's next steps — House sends bill to Senate
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
The debt ceiling deal has cleared both chambers of Congress and is headed to the president's desk.
Best Of
More Best Of
Annapolis Pride celebration set for Saturday, theme "Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth"
Nearly 200 vendors and community organizations will set up festival tables. Plus many local businesses plan to open early for the event.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Maryland creamery nominated in USA Today contest for "Best Ice Cream Shop"
The creamery's flagship was founded in Chincoteague, Virginia in 1975, but opened its Berlin and Salisbury locations in 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Orioles help 22 BARCS animals find home after overcrowded shelter pleas for help
The shelter said Orioles management saw the widely circulated call for help and were quick to respond.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
Consumer News
More Consumer News
Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
The return of dumb phones? Teens ditch easy internet access for mental health
It's getting harder to truly unplug in a tech-dominated world, but a "dumb phone" could help us balance the scale just a little bit.
Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
Business News
More Business News
Baltimore's DuClaw brewing acquired by New Jersey company, will move production
Each brand would be managed separately, the company said, but they would share production capacity and certain distribution partnerships.
Baltimore restaurant closed over rodent infestation after TikTok goes viral
"This is not Ratatouille," an unidentified man said in the post.
Beloved Little Italy restaurant Joe Benny's shutters this weekend
The popular spot on South High Street is known for its meatballs.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
Health News
More Health News
Maryland resident has confirmed case of measles, the first case in the state since 2019
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, which can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or shares germs by touching objects or surfaces.
Overusing disinfectants can contribute to health problems, study finds
Most cleaning products and antibacterial soaps contain what's called QACs. It's the active ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi and viruses, but too much of it is not good for your health, the study said.
New President, COO named for Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and Grace Medical Center
Shlossman currently serves as COO of Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and before that she was the COO of another medical center in Arizona.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
Entertainment News
More Entertainment News
AFRAM to host pop-up events around Baltimore ahead of festival
The festival is bringing energy to the city by hosting pop-ups across Charm City in early June.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
What to know about this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 231 elementary and middle school students in the national spelling bee this year are as young as 9 and as old as 14.
Reimagined Disney on Ice stopping in Baltimore this fall
Disney on Ice has been an arena staple for years, but the company is touting an all-new production featuring the debut of new characters.
Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
Weather
More Weather
Weather
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday afternoon forecast 06/05/2023
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday afternoon forecast 06/05/2023
First Alert Forecast: Another stunner of a day ahead
Sunny skies and comfortable temps/humidity will continue through the week.
Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast 6/5/2023
Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast 6/5/2023
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast 6/5/2023
Meteorologist Abigail Degler has your Monday morning forecast
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (6/4/2023)
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (6/4/2023)
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
On the Job: Finding your summer job
In our brand-new series, “On the Job,” WJZ has teamed up with some “junior reporters” to ask the experts why you should think about getting a summer job and how you can find one.
Three people killed when car goes off road into quarry in Frederick County
Three people killed when car goes off road into quarry in Frederick County
On the Job: Setting yourself up for success
Let’s go back to the experts one more time to find out how you can plan to succeed when you grow up.
On the Job: Managing your money
Our experts share some helpful tips and tricks to get you off to a good start managing your money.
On the Job: How to succeed at your first gig
Today, our experts will tell us about their very first jobs, and they’ll tell us how you can succeed at yours.