Case Remains Active 1 Year After Vi Ripken's Armed Kidnapping
One year later and still no arrests in the abduction of Vi Ripken, mother of legendary baseball player Cal Ripken Jr.
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One year later and still no arrests in the abduction of Vi Ripken, mother of legendary baseball player Cal Ripken Jr.
Rescued kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart said Wednesday she understands why some human trafficking victims don't run.
Salisbury police have charged two men with kidnapping a woman from a hospital emergency room.
A western Maryland man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend last year.
Decades in prison. The sentence is in for the man convicted of kidnapping a woman and her 20-month-old son and driving them from Baltimore to Bethesda.
The office of attorney Dwight A. Petit confirms a half-million dollar settlement involving a Baltimore City police offer accused of kidnapping two Baltimore teens.
Prosecutors say a D.C. man has been convicted of posing as a cab driver and kidnapping and raping three female passengers.
Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a Glen Burnie man, who they say stabbed, raped and transported a woman against her will to a nearby grocery store.
In a new interview about the abduction of his mother, Cal Ripken reveals the tolls it has taken on his family. The suspect has still not been caught, four months after a terrifying 24 hours for the Ripkens.
Baltimore Police are looking for two men they believe abducted a 12-year-old boy.
Baltimore police are looking for a car they say was used in a kidnapping Friday night.
Hagerstown police are looking for a man they say robbed a computer repair shop.
The charges against a Baltimore father are causing controversy. He's accused of kidnapping another child after a fight at his son's elementary school.
A father has been charged with kidnapping after he confronted a student who was bullying his 8-year-old son. It all happened just steps from an elementary school. Now his family is fighting those charges.
New clues in the kidnapping of baseball legend Cal Ripken's mother. Nearly four months after Violet Ripken was abducted from her home, police release new surveillance photos of the armed kidnapper and they're on the lookout for a car that could lead to him.
There are new details in the case of the University of Maryland graduate turned New York City cop that's accused of plotting to kidnap, cook and then eat women.
Baltimore police say three people have been charged in the kidnapping and slaying of a man whose body was found in the Patapsco River.
A Delaware man has been indicted in the slaying of a Maryland church worker.
Tense video of a scary carjacking. A mother jumps from her car clutching her young son. Now, a year later, the suspect pleads guilty.
A Jessup man has pleaded guilty to two counts of kidnapping stemming from a case in which a woman was carjacked with her 20-month-old son inside the vehicle.
Maryland State Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 1-year-old boy.
Cal Ripken's mother says it's "too soon" to talk about her abduction two weeks ago, but fans of Ripken's minor-league Aberdeen IronBirds say they're happy to see her back in the stands for games.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in Prince George's County, and police believe it's not the first time he's committed such crimes.
A night of terror. Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. is speaking out for the first time about the kidnapping of his mother, and he's asking for the public's help.
Cal Ripken opens up about his mother's kidnapping last week. The Orioles legend believes his mom's abduction was premeditated and says she's no longer living at home.
Anne Arundel County police say a woman was taking out her trash in Glen Burnie Thursday night when a man sexually assaulted her and tried to kidnap her.
The Maryland No. 1 has symbolized dominance for decades. It's one of the most coveted jerseys in college lacrosse.
A Baltimore County mom turned to WJZ after saying Meta wrongfully disabled her daughter's Instagram, where she shared her dog-training and performance content.
Almost two weeks after the heaviest snow and sleet storm in a decade, Maryland is bracing for the coldest temperatures this winter.
Maryland leaders, including Gov. Wes Moore, were in attendance Friday as Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed two emergency bills into law that ban private detention centers and limit the access that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has in the county.
Almost two weeks after the heaviest snow and sleet storm in a decade, Maryland is bracing for the coldest temperatures this winter.
Today, Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days due to the risk of slick travel and extreme cold.
BGE announced layoffs affecting dozens of union members, according to a statement from the IEBW Local 410 on Friday.
A Baltimore County mom turned to WJZ after saying Meta wrongfully disabled her daughter's Instagram, where she shared her dog-training and performance content.
More student walkouts are planned at schools across Maryland Friday.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Coach Tre shares a few beginner-friendly workout moves for those who are looking for a fresh start. He focuses on nutrition, physical, and mental heath in all his clients.
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WJZ visited the special Valentine's Day edition of the haunted attraction. Cupid's Revenge, presented by Bennett's Curse, is open February 6th and 7th.
The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show returns to Maryland for its 5th year.
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The Maryland No. 1 has symbolized dominance for decades. It's one of the most coveted jerseys in college lacrosse.
Buzz Williams' first season at Maryland is producing the wrong kind of history.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia.
Doyle takes over a unit that was phenomenal in 2024 before regressing this season as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson dealt with injury problems.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies lapsed until the House takes it up.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
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Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 2/6/2026
Parts of Maryland will see some light snowfall on Friday before frigid temperatures set in for the weekend.
Today, Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days due to the risk of slick travel and extreme cold.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Snow on Friday, followed by a weekend cold blast
Anne Arundel County police say a woman was taking out her trash in Glen Burnie Thursday night when a man sexually assaulted her and tried to kidnap her.
Students at several Maryland high schools participated in walkouts on Friday to make their voices heard and speak out against ICE operations locally and nationwide.
Almost two weeks after the heaviest snow and sleet storm in a decade, Maryland is bracing for the coldest temperatures this winter.
The Maryland No. 1 has symbolized dominance for decades. It's one of the most coveted jerseys in college lacrosse.
A Baltimore County mom turned to WJZ after saying Meta wrongfully disabled her daughter's Instagram, where she shared her dog-training and performance content.