Juvenile crime arrests in Baltimore City up 146% compared to 2023, State's Attorney says
State's Attorney Bates said truancy is a key component of why teenagers and children find themselves in trouble.
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State's Attorney Bates said truancy is a key component of why teenagers and children find themselves in trouble.
A pair of teens accused of murder appeared in Howard County Circuit Court Tuesday to get their trial dates set.
A panel of Baltimore City leaders answered questions and addressed the issue of violence plaguing the city's youth.
Mayor Scott and city leaders spoke at a panel Thursday afternoon, addressing the causes of youth gun violence.
The mother of a slain Baltimore City student addressed her concerns about youth violence to city leaders.
As part of the Protecting Our Children Town Hall, WJZ wanted to try and provide solutions to youth violence.
Trauma is neither a new term nor a new problem in Baltimore City.
At a city council public safety hearing earlier this month, police said homicides involving juveniles were up 67 percent and shootings were up by 55 percent.
WJZ and The Baltimore Banner hosted a town hall focused on youth violence and its impact in Baltimore.
Two arrests have been made in the murder of the T-Mobile employee who was shot during an armed robbery at a Canton shopping center on April 30.
A teen victim in a triple shooting in Southeast Baltimore earlier this month has died due to his injuries, police said Tuesday.
Baltimore's mayor is doubling down on enforcing a youth curfew after a surge in violence impacting young people.
Baltimore City leaders are working to reinstate curfew for teens.
Two minors were shot while police officers were breaking up a large fight Sunday night near the Inner Harbor, according to police.
Dozens of youth detainees inside the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center met with prospective employers and schools Thursday during the institution's first-of-its-kind career fair.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly participating in a shooting that killed a young mother who had tried to flee with her children after gunfire erupted near a busy intersection in Baltimore's Upton neighborhood in January.
During a news conference Monday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is working hard to address youth violence.
WJZ sat down with Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates to discuss crime, recent shootings involving students, gun laws, and more.
Community advocates are outraged over yet another teen who has been murdered in Baltimore.
A Baltimore activist discussed the uptick in youth violence that has struck Baltimore City in 2023.
Two teenagers were among four people injured in a shooting outside of a gas station in Southeast Baltimore on Wednesday night.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the shooting on January 11, and a 17-year-old boy was arrested on February 3, police said.
Baltimore's Trauma Task Force is working alongside young people to find solutions to combat youth violence.
Baltimore City's Public Safety and Government Operations Committee is working to prevent youth violence.
Midway into January, and youth violence is continuing to ravage Baltimore's inner-city communities.
A Baltimore County bill aimed at preventing immigration and other law enforcement officers from wearing masks was voted down by councilmembers on Monday.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Inspector General Isabel Cumming said the fraud cost taxpayers "thousands of dollars" and she referred her team's findings to law enforcement.
In September 2021, Artemis, who is an indoor/outdoor cat, never returned to her Hickory, Maryland home.
A Baltimore County bill aimed at preventing immigration and other law enforcement officers from wearing masks was voted down by councilmembers on Monday.
In September 2021, Artemis, who is an indoor/outdoor cat, never returned to her Hickory, Maryland home.
The manner of death for the man who died at the hands of police in Baltimore County in February has been ruled a homicide, the State's Medical Examiner's Office confirmed.
Inspector General Isabel Cumming said the fraud cost taxpayers "thousands of dollars" and she referred her team's findings to law enforcement.
Grab a winter coat if you have outdoor evening plans.
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.
Slainte owner, Patrick Russell, joins us on St. Patrick's Day with a full Irish spread.
Paul Lever, owner, shares the history behind the Shepherd's pie and demonstrates how to make them on air.
WJZ talks to a Maryland bagpiper on the history and skill of the instrument.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.
Marty Bass is at the historic family run automobile repair shop in Essex talking about their services and community impact.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson hit a clutch home run in Team USA's 2-1 win over the Dominican Republican in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.
Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he'd have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
A chilly Wednesday before temperatures ramp up in Maryland
Chilly Wednesday before temperatures warm up in Maryland
Temperatures gradually warm up into the weekend in Maryland
An EF-1 tornado touched down on Maryland's Eastern Shore Monday as much of the state experienced severe storms, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Cold weather will stick around Maryland on St. Patrick's Day before a slight warm up this weekend.
Man pleads guilty to 2024 murders of Baltimore County woman, granddaughter
Baltimore County proposal to ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks fails
A chilly Wednesday before temperatures ramp up in Maryland
Baltimore County bill that would have stopped law enforcement from wearing masks fails
Chilly Wednesday before temperatures warm up in Maryland