4 Overdose On Synthetic Marijuana Called 'Scooby Snax'
Four people were hospitalized in Anne Arundel County after police say they overdosed on a synthetic marijuana called "Scobby Snax".
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Four people were hospitalized in Anne Arundel County after police say they overdosed on a synthetic marijuana called "Scobby Snax".
The Baltimore County Department of Health is offering a free, two-hour training course on how to prevent and respond to certain drug overdoses.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to providing heroin to a man who died after using the drug.
Preparations are underway as the city prepares to host a two-day electronic dance music concert this weekend. It comes just days after two people died and 19 others were hospitalized during a similar concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Officials at a northern Virginia high school are planning a candlelight vigil for a teenager who died of a suspected drug overdose at a recent concert in Maryland.
A concert spirals out of control, taking the lives of two young men. They died after attending the Mad Decent Block Party electronic concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Now we're hearing first-hand about the widespread commotion and drug use at the event.
Drugs, overdoses and a death. Police say dozens of concertgoers at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Howard County were hospitalized.
Maryland's historic capital is known for sailing and shopping, a place where people eat seafood at waterside restaurants. It's not a place that city police considered a destination for people looking to buy heroin -- at least, not until recently.
There's a renewed warning from health workers across the nation on the dangers of caffeine. This comes after an Ohio teen dies from an overdose of the drug. Maryland doctors are especially on edge as one of the first cases turned up in Hagerstown.
Annapolis Police have announced charges against nine alleged heroin dealers.
There's shock on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland after the death of a popular hockey player.
A Hampstead woman is serving 18 months of home detention for manslaughter stemming from the drug overdose death of her 4-year-old daughter.
A growing heroin epidemic in Anne Arundel County has police there now arming all of their officers with a life-saving drug. Until now, it's something only medical first responders there have carried.
A powerful street drug is making its way through Maryland and police say it's contributing to a number of crimes in Anne Arundel County.
A dramatic surge in heroin deaths is happening across the country. Health officials warn it's because of a lethal new trend--spiking heroin with powerful painkillers.
Pushing for change. In the United States, one person dies every 19 minutes from a prescription drug overdose. So the government wants to crack down on popular painkillers.
A Carroll County woman charged with murder in the drug overdose death of her 4-year-old daughter has been released on bail.
Montgomery County police say as many people have died from heroin overdoses in the last few months as in the previous three years combined.
Drugs and deaths. The Maryland Health Department is addressing a 15 percent hike in fatal drug overdoses in Maryland.
Hurlock police have charged a man with manslaughter in the fatal drug overdose of a teenager.
Fatal overdoses from drugs and alcohol rose 15 percent in Maryland from 2011 to 2012, driven by a 54 percent increase in heroin-related deaths, according to a report released by the state health department on Wednesday.
Annapolis Police have identified two men who were found dead in a vehicle at a gas station.
The wife of an Ellicott City quadriplegic who died of an oxycodone overdose is scheduled to stand trial for second-degree murder.
People who seek medical assistance for drug overdoses will get limited legal protections under a bill signed recently by District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray.
In an extremely rare move, a woman's fatal drug overdose is ruled a homicide. Now, someone else could take the blame for injecting her with heroin.
Wednesday will feature a return to summer temperatures. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible.
The four finalists for the Baltimore County Public Schools' superintendent position introduced themselves to the public during a town hall on Tuesday evening in Towson.
A Baltimore man was sentenced to jail and was ordered to pay more than $68,000 to the state for his role in a cigarette smuggling tax fraud scheme.
Two teachers were injured after an assault involving a student during dismissal at a Harford County elementary school on Tuesday.
The body of missing Towson University student Nazir Bell was recovered from the Potomac River Tuesday.
The body of missing Towson University student Nazir Bell was recovered from the Potomac River Tuesday.
A Maryland mother who has been fighting for months to prove her United States citizenship is no longer subject to deportation, her attorney confirmed on Tuesday.
Wednesday will feature a return to summer temperatures. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible.
Two teachers were injured after an assault involving a student during dismissal at a Harford County elementary school on Tuesday.
The announcement coincided with Tuesday's "Baltimore Together: A Violence Prevention Summit at M&T Bank Stadium," an event supported by the Ravens as part of this investment.
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.
Natalie Delgado, Psychologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute, joined the crew on WJZ AT 9 to discuss how excessive screen time can severely impact childhood development, especially during the summer months.
WJZ takes a visit to the Bunny Hive in Maryland.
The Mirror Series by URBANHIPSTA and P A V E M E N T by Murjoni Merriweather are bodies of work centered on reflection, memory, material intelligence, and artistic evolution. Both exhibitions remain on view for two months following the opening.
Local Wetzel’s Franchisee Bruce Dash joins us in studio to share the new limited-time menu items.
Checking out Miss Shirleys June specials in Baltimore.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
Rodolfo Durán homered and drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. had two RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday.
Jackson Merrill and Samad Taylor each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and three more San Diego batters went deep as the Padres rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Pete Alonso homered to cap a six-run third inning against Bryan Woo, and the Baltimore Orioles withstood three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 7-5 victory Thursday night.
Tyler Loop lived out a kicker's nightmare last season, when his miss from 44 yards kept the Baltimore Ravens out of the playoffs.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Wednesday will feature a return to summer temperatures. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Humidity and rain return to Maryland this week
Isolated storms and warmer for Maryland on Wednesday
Maryland will experience comfortable weather Tuesday before chances for heat and storms increase.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV's Janay Reece has more on which groups will benefit from the donation.
Humidity and rain return to Maryland this week
Finalists for Baltimore County superintendent of schools appear at town hall
2 teachers attacked by student at Harford County elementary school