3 Face Life Sentences In 2009 Kidnapping, Extortion & Murder Plot
Three people face a maximum life sentences for their role in kidnapping, extorting ransom money and killing a man in February 2009.
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Three people face a maximum life sentences for their role in kidnapping, extorting ransom money and killing a man in February 2009.
Harford County sheriff's deputies arrested the man they believe killed his mother, Joy Ojiabo.
Brianna Benlolo's grandfather spoke out by phone to the Associated Press, saying his granddaughter was so happy to be working again and says she had no connection to Darion Aguilar.
Two senators say 30 years in prison isn't long enough for someone who commits a ghastly murder. But right now, that's the maximum for defendants convicted of second-degree murder, according to Maryland law.
A Baltimore man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after orchestrating a nearly year-long murder conspiracy to avenge his cousin's killing.
An 18-year-old has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a man and the attempted robbery of another teenager in Salisbury.
A 19-year-old is dead after a fatal shooting Monday night.
A D.C. man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Hagerstown.
Anne Arundel County police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Saturday night.
Homicide detectives from Anne Arundel County will be on hand for a vigil marking the death of a retired school teacher who was fatally shot three years ago.
Baltimore police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning.
A man who prosecutors say fired his malfunctioning gun several times at employees in a store he was trying to rob has been convicted of attempted second-degree murder.
Maryland prosecutors plan to use a jailhouse informant in their murder case against a Port Deposit man accused of raping and killing a 10-year-old Cecil County girl.
Two women who police say killed two children while performing what they thought was an exorcism will remain held without bond and have psychiatric evaluations to determine if they are competent to stand trial, a judge said Tuesday.
A murder case in Maryland is getting national attention. We're hearing from the former pastor of a mom who police say killed her children during an exorcism.
New developments in a horrible attack out of Montgomery County that left two children dead and two more severely injured.
A vigil is being planned for a retired school teacher who was shot and killed in a Glen Burnie parking lot three years ago.
A Cockeysville man convicted for killing his parents and two brothers when he was 15 will not get a sentence modification.
A Washington man has been convicted of first-degree felony murder in the shooting of a Howard University student during a robbery in Mount Rainier.
Prosecutors say they won't oppose a venue change in the trial of Stephen McDaniel, who is accused of dismembering and killing Mercer University law school graduate Lauren Giddings.
A Harford County teenager is in court, accused of killing his father back in 2012. Wednesday, he entered a guilty plea.
A Columbia man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for fatally shooting a man outside a house in Pasadena.
Prince George's County Police have charged a lounge owner with fatally shooting a man in the venue.
A Maryland man convicted of murdering his girlfriend last year has confessed to killing another woman he was living with three years earlier, police said Tuesday.
A former Westminster businessman convicted in one of Maryland's longest murder trials is dead.
A United Airlines flight struck a Baltimore bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as the airplane was preparing to land at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Jasson Domínguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in a seven-run eighth inning and the Yankees routed the Orioles 11-3 on Sunday for their 13th win 15 games.
The usual post-Derby dilemma for trainers and owners is whether their horses are up for the two-week turnaround at the Preakness. This year, the race is at Laurel Park on May 16 while the traditional Pimlico Race Course is being rebuilt.
The Brigance Brigade Foundation held one of its big fundraisers Sunday to keep its work going to help families impacted by ALS.
An hours-long barricade incident in Nottingham, Maryland, was resolved on Sunday evening, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
A United Airlines flight struck a Baltimore bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as the airplane was preparing to land at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A 41-year-old man was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his father-in-law on Saturday afternoon in Baltimore County, according to police.
The Brigance Brigade Foundation held one of its big fundraisers Sunday to keep its work going to help families impacted by ALS.
An hours-long barricade incident in Nottingham, Maryland, was resolved on Sunday evening, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
A perfect start to the work week - followed by mid-week rain
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.
Jasson Domínguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in a seven-run eighth inning and the Yankees routed the Orioles 11-3 on Sunday for their 13th win 15 games.
The usual post-Derby dilemma for trainers and owners is whether their horses are up for the two-week turnaround at the Preakness. This year, the race is at Laurel Park on May 16 while the traditional Pimlico Race Course is being rebuilt.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday 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.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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.
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.
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.
Stunning start to the workweek in Maryland
A warming trend is expected to start the week in Maryland.
A perfect start to the work week - followed by mid-week rain
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Cool temperatures are expected in Maryland this weekend.
Video shows Baltimore bakery truck struck by flight on New Jersey Turnpike
Stunning start to the workweek in Maryland
Brigance Brigade Foundation holds annual run to help families impacted by ALS
41-year-old man charged with killing father-in-law in Baltimore County
18-year-old killed, 3 minors injured in single-car wreck in Baltimore County