Baltimore Police Arrest, Charge Top 5 Offender Lawrence Scott With Rape, Child Abuse
He was wanted for a rape that allegedly happened on November 3, 2020 in the 2300 block of Lauretta Avenue.
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He was wanted for a rape that allegedly happened on November 3, 2020 in the 2300 block of Lauretta Avenue.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family has made it their mission to prevent it among teens.
Five violent offenders remain on the lam and Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison is asking for the public's help to find them.
Police in Anne Arundel County are investigating after a woman reported she was raped in the woods Wednesday afternoon.
Baltimore County Police are searching for other possible victims after charging a 26-year-old Middle River man with rape.
The Owings Mills man charged a woman's rape in Towson is being held in jail on a no-bail status.
Police say a woman in Annapolis was raped over the weekend, and they are currently investigating the incident.
The 29-year-old Baltimore man arrested earlier this week for allegedly raping two women whom he offered rides posted bail and was released from jail without restrictions, WJZ has learned.
Baltimore County Police arrested a 67-year-old man for allegedly assaulting a teenager in Lochearn in late June.
A Parkville man was arrested Tuesday in a rape that happened in March, police said.
James Robert IV was found guilty of the charges by a jury on November 7, 2019.
A Baltimore County Police officer has been charged with rape and assault, according to Baltimore County Police.
Prince George's County police arrested and charged former police officer, 30-year-old Martique Vanderpool, for allegedly raping a woman detained at Fairmount Heights Police Department after a traffic stop in September.
He told police Gibson was a prostitute and that he was going to pay her to perform certain sexual acts, but when he realized he didn't have enough money, he strangled her until she was unconscious.
Investigators say Demitrious Harriott sexually assaulted the victim and slammed her face into a concrete wall before stealing her phone and running away.
A former Towson University student charged with raping a fellow student has been released from jail on his own recognizance ahead of a court hearing later this month.
The Potomac River Rapist murdered 29-year-old Christine Mirzayan and raped eight other women in the 1990s, according to authorities.
A U.S. Navy midshipman is facing a number of charges stemming from the sexual assault of at least one female midshipman while she was sleeping.
Onyekachukwu Chukwuebuk Igwilo faces a number of charges, including first-degree rape and false imprisonment, stemming from an encounter with a female student in a university residence hall on September 22.
Johns Hopkins University officials are investigating a possible sexual assault that happened over the weekend.
Two years after Matt Lauer's fall from grace, a new report sheds light on more explosive details from sexual assault allegations against the former NBC News anchor and a cover-up accusation, reports CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan.
Towson University police are increasing its patrols following two reported sex assaults on campus. The university police department is also adding seven officers to its staff.
A man considered a suspect in a carjacking and kidnapping in Harford County was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said.
More than 3.3 million American women ages 18 to 44 were raped the first time they had sexual intercourse, according to a new study, and "all demographic groups reported substantial roles of forced sexual initiation."
A Pasadena man pleaded guilty Monday in the rape and murder of his girlfriend in September 2018.
Tall ships, warships, and even fighter planes are on full display around Baltimore's harbor this weekend as Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore are officially underway.
A Baltimore Venezuelan restaurant is providing relief to families impacted by back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela.
Oil spilled into Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Friday morning, according to the State Department of the Environment.
A 19-year-old man received a life sentence after he was convicted of killing the owner of a Maryland garden center in 2025, according to Anne Arundel County court officials.
Maryland House Republicans are urging the Department of Justice to review the state's "Glock ban" law before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
A 19-year-old man received a life sentence after he was convicted of killing the owner of a Maryland garden center in 2025, according to Anne Arundel County court officials.
Heat and humidity will give way to scattered evening storms. Sunday is the pick of weekend after Saturday showers.
Tall ships, warships, and even fighter planes are on full display around Baltimore's harbor this weekend as Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore are officially underway.
Maryland House Republicans are urging the Department of Justice to review the state's "Glock ban" law before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
A Baltimore Venezuelan restaurant is providing relief to families impacted by back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela.
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.
Stephanie Douglas speaks with executive director Sharon Lacy and race team member Lionel Rodgers about how the Downtown Sailing Center is making the sport accessible for everyone.
Maryland's own First Class John Mangonon tells Janay and Tim why Sail250 is a homecoming for him, and the Navy Brass Band Quintet perform a selection.
DJ Luongo and Oz Jennings share delicious bites with Steve and Janay while talking about what makes their pies different from other places around Maryland.
Dr. Kate Viola joins us in studio to share useful sun safety tips like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and scheduling outdoor activities before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid peak UV rays.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
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.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
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.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett tracks possible rain tonight and a heat wave next week.
Scattered rain and storms may impact plans through Saturday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
The chance of scattered wet weather in Maryland peaks on Friday evening and night, remaining elevated through Saturday morning.
Rain and storms will return to Maryland on Friday.
Did you know that America’s Star Spangled Banner was made by hand in Baltimore, Maryland? Mary Pickersgill learned the trade from her mother, a Revolutionary War flag maker. By 1813, Pickersgill was a widow running her own business when the commander of Fort McHenry’s militia gave her an extraordinary request— a flag “so large that the British will have no difficulty seeing it from a distance.” So Pickersgill and a team of women worked for weeks, cutting, stitching, and assembling hundreds of yards of fabric. Over 40 feet long and weighing over 50 pounds - It took nine men to raise the flag over the Fort.
Progress is slow on a peace deal after Iran struck a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Two earthquakes less than a minute apart in Venezuela left over 500 dead and over 600 injured.
The Baltimore Orioles are providing Pride jerseys and free transportation between DC and Baltimore for their Pride Night game tonight against the Washington Nationals.
Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore is underway in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with dozens of vessels and several airshows.