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.
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
The remains of a Maryland native and American aviator who was killed during World War II were honored as they arrived Friday at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.
A Cecil County man has been charged in the June death of a 28-year-old woman, according to Maryland State Police.
Fire officials are investigating a trailer fire that happened in West Baltimore late Saturday, sending two people to a local hospital.
Dozens of people packed New Antioch Baptist Church in Windsor Mill on Saturday to celebrate the life of Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old who died earlier this month, nearly two weeks after she was shot.
Dozens of people packed New Antioch Baptist Church in Windsor Mill on Saturday to celebrate the life of Jada Sellers, a 17-year-old who died earlier this month, nearly two weeks after she was shot.
Temperatures will peak near 90 this afternoon with even higher temperatures later this week
Four people were displaced after a single-family home was fully engulfed in flames early Saturday in Cecil County, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
On June 3, investigators from Harford County responded to the Greater Baltimore Medical Center for reports of a rape and learned the suspect was one of their own.
Baltimore County police are requesting the public's help in locating a suspect in a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
The 2026 Maryland Renaissance Festival, also known as Ren Fest, starts this weekend. Here's everything to know about the dates, times and tickets.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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.
Greg Padgett is live from the Maryland State Fairgrounds checking out some traditional fair favorites, and exciting new exhibits and activities.
Brianna Becker, Managing Partner, shares some delicious items from their menu and discusses why the company decided to let guests help create the brand's next featured sandwich.
Professors Marquita Lister, Dr. Tyrone Stanley, and CJay Phillip join us to talk about the upcoming season, performances and what they look for in their performing arts students.
Chef Abraham joins us on TV Hill with a selection of menu items and shares how he got his start cooking as a former pro athlete.
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.
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
The Ravens ended the preseason with a perfect 3-0 record, with the season opener in Indianapolis approaching on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Former MLB player Trey Mancini will retire as a Baltimore Oriole during a ceremony on Sept. 19 at Oriole Park, the Orioles and Mancini announced Friday.
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.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
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.
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.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
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.
Temperatures are warming up this week in Maryland.
Mild temperatures overnight with a dissipating shower or storm chance
Pleasant conditions in Maryland on Saturday.
Heat and humidity begin a comeback by Sunday afternoon
The rain chance for Friday evening is very low and Saturday is the pick of the weekend
Maryland native Ethan Burke turns lacrosse passion into Ravens opportunity
Four people were displaced after a single-family home went up in flames early Saturday morning in Cecil County, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Police investigating fatal shooting in Southwest Baltimore on Saturday
Dozens of people packed New Antioch Baptist Church in Windsor Mill Saturday for Jada Sellers' celebration of life service.
Baltimore KittyCon, a cat-lover convention hosted by BARCS, comes to the Baltimore Museum of Industry.