Md. Correctional Reorganization Announced
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services says it's reorganizing to improve communication among its pretrial, prison and parole-and-probation units.
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The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services says it's reorganizing to improve communication among its pretrial, prison and parole-and-probation units.
Staff members at a maximum-security prison in western Maryland found two bullets inside an inmate's bagged meal that was assembled in the institution's kitchen, the state Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services said Tuesday.
An American imprisoned in Cuba since December 2009 after bringing communications equipment onto the island wanted reassurance that what he was doing was legal but was told by his company not to ask Cuban officials, the man's wife said Monday.
Maryland correctional officials say a maximum-security prison near Cumberland remains on modified lockdown a week after an inmate turned over two live bullets to a staff member.
The man found guilty of killing a Baltimore Marine learns his fate.
Prince George's County prosecutors say a Largo man has been sentenced to life in prison in a stabbing death four years ago.
A Cumberland man is agreeing to serve 10 years in federal prison for running a child pornography bulletin board with about 140 members.
Art created by maximum-security prison inmates is on display at Allegany College of Maryland in Cumberland.
The wife of an American man who has spent nearly two years in prison in Cuba wants people to contact members of Congress and write letters to newspapers to urge her husband's return.
A state prison in Allegany County is dedicating a memorial to public safety workers made of bricks salvaged from the Baltimore Coliseum.
Authorities say a man who tried to rob a College Park bank last year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
A former lobbyist who was a rising star under Jack Abramoff's tutelage was sentenced Wednesday to nearly two years in prison for giving public officials meals and event tickets.
Matthew VanDyke's mother says she finally heard the words she's been waiting to hear -- that her son plans to return to the U.S.
The United States offered to let a convicted Cuban spy return home in exchange for the release of an imprisoned American, but Cuba rebuffed the offer, U.S. officials said.
It was a four-year nightmare. Amanda Knox was locked up for a murder that she would eventually be exonerated of.
Maryland corrections officials say a prisoner has been stabbed at Roxbury Correctional Institution.
Maryland State police say an inmate has been slain at the Western Correctional Institution, and a suspect is being held.
Interfaith leaders gathered in Washington Friday to pray for the Maryland man placed behind bars in Cuba for spying.
Maryland public safety officials say they'll use a $350,000 federal grant to intensify the fight to keep cell phones out of prisons in Baltimore.
A defiant Maryland man who faked his death by jumping into the Chesapeake Bay near Virginia Beach has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison, which he says amounts to a death sentence.
An attorney from Baltimore has been sentenced to two years in prison for possession of child pornography.
A Maryland Public Service Commission judge is giving tentative approval to a large solar energy project on the grounds of a state prison complex near Hagerstown.
A standoff between former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and the Cuban government stretched into a second day Friday.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for robberies of banks in Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina and Delaware.
A judge ruled Wednesday that there is enough evidence for a trial on whether the state was negligent when an inmate killed another inmate aboard a prison bus in 2005.
It's a First Alert Weather Weekend for both today and tomorrow due to nor'easter impacts
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
Juvenile justice reform is top of mind for Baltimore officials after a stolen car driven by teens crashed into an MTA bus Thursday in East Baltimore.
Locals in Rio are thrilled to have the NFL come to Maracanã Stadium, while Ravens fans making the trip from Baltimore are equally excited to experience the city.
It's a First Alert Weather Weekend for both today and tomorrow due to nor'easter impacts
Juvenile justice reform is top of mind for Baltimore officials after a stolen car driven by teens crashed into an MTA bus Thursday in East Baltimore.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of its music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Baltimore City filed another emergency appeal to block Inspector General Isabel Cumming from accessing city records, and once again it was denied.
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
WJZ is live in Aberdeen getting a preview of some of the attractions and food vendors that will be available at this year's Italian festival.
Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, President of Bowie State University joins us in studio to talk about Fall Convocation, new degree programs on campus and shares important updates on the Bowie State MARC Train transit development.
Owner Jada Betts joins us in studio to talk about her business, and the other services her company Ambrosia has to offers besides tailgating food.
Dr. Kate Viola, Dermatology Partners, joins us in studio to breakdown back to school skin issues like irritation and rashes and demonstrates how to treat them properly at home.
We are live at Fogo De Chão in Towson checking out their full Churrasco experience and learning what makes Brazilian steakhouses stand out from others.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
American football will make its debut in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday with a game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys at a futebol cathedral.
Whatever the conditions, the Cowboys will be chasing the NFL's most dangerous mobile quarterback in Lamar Jackson.
Trey Gibson pitched brilliantly into the seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night to sweep a doubleheader in their final home games of the season.
If Baltimore Ravens fans were hoping for a dramatically better injury report this week, Wednesday wasn't the best start.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of the music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
A coastal storm will bring wind and rain to Maryland this weekend.
It's a First Alert Weather Weekend for both today and tomorrow due to nor'easter impacts
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Friday's nice weather across Maryland will give way to wet and windy conditions this weekend from a strengthening nor'easter.
A coastal storm will bring wind and rain to Maryland this weekend.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
From Ocean City to Annapolis, communities along Maryland's coast are bracing for the impacts of a powerful nor'easter. CBS News Baltimore's Bryant Reed reports.
The ballot measure would change the state constitution's rules on congressional redistricting.
Festival organizers announced the 3-day cancellation on Friday, one day after canceling Friday's lineup. CBS News Baltimore's Caroline Foreback has reaction from ticket holders.