Washington County Jail Changing Procedures After Hanging
The Washington County sheriff says he has ordered changes in jail procedures after an inmate apparently hanged himself in his cell.
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The Washington County sheriff says he has ordered changes in jail procedures after an inmate apparently hanged himself in his cell.
A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed two friends who were crossing the road.
A federal appeals court is hearing oral arguments about the strip searches of eight workers at a Maryland state prison near Hagerstown.
Corrections officials say the man convicted of kidnapping and killing an 11-year-old girl was slashed with a homemade weapon in prison.
Garrett County Sheriff Rob Corley says two correctional officers have been fired in connection with an inmate's escape from the county jail in January.
Authorities have arrested a teenager who attacked a guard and escaped from a Maryland youth detention facility in April.
A Hagerstown man accused of terrorizing four teenagers at a campsite last year is going to prison.
The family of a man whom Cuban authorities sentenced to 15 years in prison said a special prayer for his return on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Maryland Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary Gary Maynard is making a trip to Cumberland to talk about inmate work projects.
The American Civil Liberties Union says Maryland's prison agency may be invading the privacy of Facebook users by asking prospective correctional officers to let background investigators view their personal websites.
Sitting in her cubicle Monday in Jessup, Carolann Pollard flipped through papers on her desk and raved about her bosses. Though she makes a few dollars a day, the former high school science teacher is able to use high-end graphic software to develop floor plans for state office buildings and render 3-D images of furniture. As she says, what else is she going to do while serving her 30-year prison sentence?
A federal judge has sentenced a man to 20 years in prison for robbing a liquor store in Towson and threatening to kill the clerk.
The prison industry arm of the Maryland Division of Correction is hosting the National Correctional Industries Association's convention in Baltimore.
The Maryland Senate has voted to require the governor to decide within 180 days whether an inmate sentenced to life in prison should be paroled.
Maryland has finished counting prison inmates to comply with a new state law that changes how they are counted for legislative redistricting purposes.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for his part in a tax fraud scheme.
A Montgomery County judge has sentenced a husband and wife each to 45 years in prison in the 2009 ice pick killing of a man in Wheaton.
The House of Delegates approved a measure Tuesday which would limit the say of Maryland governors in the parole of violent offenders.
A Maryland state prison inmate is serving 10 more years for killing a cellmate who murdered two adolescent girls.
A Maryland state prison inmate is spending an additional five years behind bars for an escape that got him less than a day of freedom last summer.
The feds have taken over the former Supermax prison in Baltimore and Maryland is getting $20 million to build two new state prisons in Jessup.
Maryland and California prison officials said Friday they have suspended youthful offender diversion programs featured on the television show "Beyond Scared Straight" after the U.S. Justice Department warned they could lose federal funding.
A new Maryland law that counts prison inmates as residents of where they last lived will delay when lawmakers will see updated census numbers for the purpose of redrawing legislative districts, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said Friday.
Maryland prisons officials have suspended programs that send young people into prison to divert them from committing crimes.
The Maryland medical examiner's office has ruled the death of a state prison inmate at the Western Correctional Institution near Cumberland a homicide.
Ravens fans experience one of Rio's most famous sites, Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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.
Ravens fans experience one of Rio's most famous sites, Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
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.
Ravens fans experience one of Rio's most famous sites, Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
WJZ Sports is with the Ravens in Rio de Janeiro as the team prepares for its historic NFL game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
A powerful nor'easter storm is bringing coastal flooding, rounds of heavy rainfall, wind and chilly temperatures across eastern and central Maryland this weekend.
A coastal storm will bring wind and rain to Maryland this weekend.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.