Why an oral surgeon became a murder suspect in girlfriend's death
Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
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Sarah Harris' mother believes Dr. James Ryan dominated every aspect of her daughter's life, brought her powerful habit-forming drugs, and is therefore responsible for her death.
Police treated all six with naloxone, which is used to combat overdoses.
"I just screamed and cried. I knew my brother was gone."
A Prince George's County couple faces multiple federal charges stemming from a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland said.
Witnessing or experiencing a drug overdose can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, a study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found.
More than 151,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, alcohol and suicide combined in 2018, slightly lower than the overall numbers in 2017, and leveling off for the first time in two decades, according to a new study.
Fatal overdoses in Harford County are down 44 percent so far in 2019, and overall crime is down as well, Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler said.
The Carroll County Health Department has issued an overdose alert warning of a recent spike of overdoses in the county.
A recent high court ruling makes it easier for prosecutors to charge drug dealers with manslaughter when their customers die from overdoses.
A Virginia couple was arrested eight months after their two-month-old daughter died from an overdose.
A man who police said was being treated for an overdose died at the hospital after becoming unresponsive when he was taken to the ground.
Police have arrested a 19-year-old woman after her 8-month-old reportedly ingested drugs, and naloxone had to be used to revive the child.
Fatal drug overdoses in Maryland are continuing to climb at an alarming rate.
New Hampshire police say a man ingested heroin in a bathroom at a Dunkin' Donuts during a visit with his 9-year-old son and had to be revived with an opioid-overdose antidote.
Chicago now gives at-risk inmates the overdose-reversing drug naloxone upon their release from jail and Los Angeles is poised to follow suit, putting the antidote in as many hands as possible as part of a multifaceted approach to combatting the nation's opioid epidemic.
A 10-year-old boy from a drug-ridden Miami neighborhood apparently died of a fentanyl overdose last month, becoming one of Florida's littlest victims of the opioid crisis, authorities say. But how he came into contact with the powerful painkiller is a mystery.
Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen signed a new standing order making an antidote that reverses the effects of opioids available over the counter.
A Harford County sheriff deputy speaks out after exposure to the opioid fentanyl during an effort to save someone's life.
Maryland lawmakers have brought together a variety of proposals to help fight the heroin and opioid epidemic in the state.
The grandmother arrested after a 15-month-old was hospitalized following a methadone overdose is now facing additional charges in the case.
Harford County is grappling with a sudden spike in heroin overdose deaths.
A new study says patients prescribed an overdose antidote along with opioids made fewer painkiller-related visits to the emergency room.
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen announced Wednesday that the city plans to issue a "standing order" for a medication that completely reverses the effect of an opioid overdose.
Combating Baltimore's epidemic drug addiction. As part of Maryland's Overdose Awareness Week, new actions are being taken to tackle this health emergency.
Rep. Elijah Cummings is calling on Maryland leaders to negotiate lower prices for a heroin overdose antidote to ensure first responders have the drug at hand when they need it.
A Baltimore police officer was struck by an uninvolved car while chasing a person wanted for an armed robbery on Wednesday.
A group of Baltimore residents told city leaders what they want to see in the budget during a community budget forum on Wednesday at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center.
Maryland lawmakers pumped the brakes on authorizing autonomous vehicles to drive in the state, according to our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
An Annapolis man was arrested on several counts of manufacturing and possession of destructive devices during an investigation into illegal deer hunting, according to police.
Several people were arrested during the bust of an alleged drug trafficking organization operating in North Baltimore, according to police.
There are calls for increased safety measures at Baltimore's Inner Harbor after the body of missing 27-year-old Branson Oduor was recovered from the water on Tuesday.
A Baltimore judge has temporarily blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from turning a large warehouse near Hagerstown, Washington County, into a detention center.
Record heat is likely Wednesday and Thursday afternoon as high temperatures climb into the lower 90s.
Lawrence Smith Jr., one of Maryland's most successful high school football coaches, was sentenced to one year and a day in prison for overtime fraud and tax evasion.
Marylanders are feeling a blast of summer in April, with record-high temperatures being set at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland introduces new ping pong pop-up.
The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore is welcoming the return of outdoor dining.
Stevenson University dedicated its new performing arts center to the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family, which features two state-of-the-art performance spaces and serves as Stevenson’s hub for theater, music, and dance.
Weber's PeachBerry Farm is hosting their first annual pick your own tulip event this month. Here's how you can get tickets.
Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
The night after the Orioles rallied from a 7-1 deficit, Arizona turned the tables with a smaller comeback.
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said he has seven facial fractures and a broken jaw after he was struck by a line drive in the fifth inning of Monday's game.
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a line drive, then returned after receiving treatment to embrace the guy who sent the baseball whistling into the dugout.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Pete Alonso put Baltimore in front with a seventh-inning home and the Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 Monday night.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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.
Another chance for record heat on Thursday in Maryland
More record-setting temperatures possible on Thursday in Maryland
The Baltimore region broke its record high temperature on Wednesday, as BWI Airport reached 89 degrees.
The warm temperatures in Maryland could break records on Wednesday, increasing the risk of brush fires.
A record high temperature was set in Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon.
Another chance for record heat on Thursday in Maryland
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