Firebug Grinch Burned Hagerstown Cemetery Wreaths On Christmas Eve, Police Say
Officials said Custer took plastic wreaths from at least three burial plots and set them alight on an access road.
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Officials said Custer took plastic wreaths from at least three burial plots and set them alight on an access road.
After nearly two weeks in the hospital, Santa cashed in on a wish of his own.
Awardees include the historic Wilkins Rogers Mill in Ellicott City and a large home near the Maryland State House in Annapolis, as well as two buildings in Baltimore and two in Hagerstown.
Maryland State Police said they believe Robert Vicosa, the fired police officer from Baltimore County who led authorities on a four-day manhunt, fired the shots that killed his daughters and his accomplice.
Robert Vicosa's troubles began years before the former Baltimore County police officer carried out a multi-state crime spree that ended Thursday with the deaths of Vicosa, his young daughters and Tia Bynum, a police sergeant, according to disciplinary records obtained by WJZ.
A days-long manhunt for a former Baltimore County police officer who kidnapped his daughters ended tragically Thursday when the former officer, a sergeant with the department and the girls were found shot dead in western Maryland, WJZ has learned.
The Hagerstown Police Department said in a news release that Gage John Coles, 17, is being charged as an adult in the death of John Anthony Leonard IV, 27.
A group of Republicans out in Western Maryland want out of our state. They've written letters to West Virginia leaders asking them to adopt their counties, calling the arrangement mutually beneficial.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he would welcome three counties in Western Maryland after state legislators from those jurisdictions sent letters asking to become part of the state.
Five Republican lawmakers from Maryland's three westernmost counties have sent letters to West Virginia legislative leaders asking if the state would consider adding their jurisdictions.
A Hagerstown man was arrested after officials say he stole movie posters and discharged a fire extinguisher inside a theatre last week.
The department said motorists traveling in western Maryland should also watch for bears crossing roads in search of food.
Four people were hurt Thursday evening in a fire in Hagerstown, according to the Hagerstown Fire Department. Two of them are children who are listed in unstable condition at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, according to a department statement.
The report obtained by The Associated Press offered new details about the shortcomings by law enforcement during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Seventeen Hagerstown residents and one Frederick resident were among 34 arrested Wednesday morning on indictments in a drug trafficking conspiracy. A Hagerstown appliance store was allegedly used as a hub for the illegal activities.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for portions of Western Maryland Monday afternoon.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced nearly $30,000 in awards to companies to expand internet access to 12,000 households in 18 counties, according to a department statement Tuesday.
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen along with Congressmen Jamie Raskin and David Trone announced more than $1 million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Fire and EMS departments across Western Maryland on Monday.
I scream, you scream, who doesn't love ice cream? On the Maryland Ice Cream Trail, you'll get the real deal: ice cream from cow to cone.
The wine tasting rooms at two Maryland wineries are among nearly two dozen nationwide vying to be named in USA Today's 10 Best Readers Choice contest.
Two women were charged with arson after allegedly setting fire last week to a Hagerstown home belonging to one of their mothers, the State Fire Marshal's Office said.
The bodies of a Frederick father and his 2-year-old son were found along the Appalachian Trail in Washington County early Friday morning in what Maryland State Police are investigating as a murder-suicide.
Hagerstown fire officials arrested and charged a 31-year-old man with arson after he allegedly burned down a homeless person's makeshift tent.
The FedEx Ground Station in Hagerstown is looking to bring 600 new package handlers onboard.
A Hagerstown man was seriously injured after a fuel tank explosion Thursday morning.
Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Thursday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Video obtained by CBS News Baltimore shows two young girls crashing a scooter through the window of a business during a large youth gathering at The Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood on Monday.
The past month has been devastating for the family of Jada Sellers, the 17-year-old Milford Mill Academy honor student who was shot in Baltimore on July 31. For 12 days, doctors fought to save her life at Shock Trauma.
A new school year means new backpacks, new routines and a fresh start. But for some families, one challenge remains: getting their child to school.
Towson business owners and residents are speaking out after a large crowd gathered near Towson Town Center on Wednesday night, resulting in two arrests.
The past month has been devastating for the family of Jada Sellers, the 17-year-old Milford Mill Academy honor student who was shot in Baltimore on July 31. For 12 days, doctors fought to save her life at Shock Trauma.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland due to impacts from clusters of heavy rain and strong storms.
A Baltimore City police officer was arrested for allegedly raping a woman he encountered while on duty and was authorized to give a ride home in Harford County.
Video obtained by CBS News Baltimore shows two young girls crashing a scooter through the window of a business during a large youth gathering at The Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood on Monday.
Arjun Sharma, wanted in a deadly New Year's Eve stabbing of his ex-roommate in Howard County, Maryland, has been taken into custody after fleeing to India.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
An EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to the National Weather Service.
OurBus co-founder Axel Hellman shares more about the new bus route as airfares have risen and low-cost flight options have become harder to find.
WJZ is at Live! Casino Maryland ahead of the launch of the new Luk Fu menu in collaboration with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
Greg Padgett is checking out the upcoming Bromo Arts Walk scheduled for Thursday, September 10.
In celebration of National Dog Day, meet the four-legged guardians keeping geese off the green at Golf At CA. These pups have undergone intensive training to become working geese dogs.
Dr. Kurt Ela, licensed clinical psychologist with MedStar Health, discusses perfectionism and how that can increase stress and anxiety.
Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Thursday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a tiebreaking RBI double, Leody Taveras and Pete Alonso homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night after squandering a five-run, first-inning lead.
Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels took a moment to chat on the field as the Ravens and Commanders held a joint practice on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs before leaving the game in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the swooning St. Louis Cardinals 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball; Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
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.
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.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Rain chances resume into the evening in Maryland
Today is a First Alert Weather Day across Maryland due to impacts from clusters of heavy rain and strong storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered strong storms are possible on Thursday across Maryland
Rain and possible strong storms Thursday in Maryland
Maryland AG sues UnitedHealthcare, Optum for Medicaid program defrauding
Baltimore schools warn students about conduct after youth meetup
Baltimore officer arrested on multiple rape charges in Harford County
The Baltimore Ravens practiced the Washington Commanders, while preparing for roster cuts and the upcoming regular season. #Baltimore #Ravens #RavensFlock #Lamar #football #LamarJackson
Towson community reacts after large crowd gathering leads to 2 arrests