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Adam Thompson

Adam Thompson is a digital content producer for CBS Baltimore. Adam was raised in Ohio, but made stops in Virginia and North Carolina before landing in Maryland.

Adam graduated from the University of Toledo, and started his journalism career in newspapers. He landed jobs at WSOC-TV and WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina, and then moved to Baltimore with his wife (a Columbia, Maryland native) and child.

Adam is a Cleveland sports fan, including the Browns. "Don't hold that against me, Baltimore," he says.

NTSB: "Ineffective responses" led to deadly 2024 Bel Air house explosion

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said ineffective responses to multiple calls about a suspected gas leak led to a 2024 house explosion in Harford County, which killed the homeowner and a contractor.

Jul 15

Video shows tractor-trailer slamming into homes in Dundalk

A tractor-trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk, Maryland. The crash was recorded on video.

Jul 16

What's next for the compromised Glen Burnie, Maryland office building?

Anne Arundel County said 100 people were evacuated after unpermitted construction work in the parking garage caused ceilings to sag and exposed rebar on Thursday, July 9.

Jul 14

Man indicted on murder charges for shooting death of Towson student

A 33-year-old man has been formally indicted on first-degree murder charges for the death of a Towson University student during an alleged road rage shooting.

Jul 14

2 killed in West Baltimore shooting

Police responded to the 2800 block of West Lanvale Street, where both men were found with multiple gunshot wounds to the body.

Jul 15

7-year-old victim ID'd after accidental shooting in home

A 7-year-old girl died after an accidental shooting inside a home in Milford Mill, Maryland, according to Baltimore County police.

Jul 15

Fire at vacant northwest Baltimore school under investigation

A fire broke out at a vacant school in northwest Baltimore late Monday night.

Jul 14

Dog turns on toaster, starts fire that killed 3 other pets

A family dog is responsible for igniting a fire that killed three pets and left $150,000 worth of damage to a home in Harford County on Friday, July 10, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.

Jul 14

Family and friends celebrate life of former WJZ reporter Stan Saunders at funeral

Friends and family gathered on Monday to celebrate the life of former WJZ reporter and sports anchor Stan Saunders, who died on Friday, June 26.

Jul 13

Baltimore man faces charges for shooting at off-duty police officer

A man is facing attempted murder charges after an off-duty Baltimore police officer was grazed by gunfire on Saturday, July 11.

Jul 13

13-year-olds arrested following 2 armed carjackings in Baltimore County

The teens were taken into custody in Woodlawn following armed carjackings in Owings Mills and Towson on Saturday, July 11.

Jul 13

Baltimore County Police identify man killed in Woodlawn shooting

Baltimore County Police have identified the man who was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in Woodlawn, Maryland.

Jul 13

Maryland lawmakers express condolences after sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Maryland lawmakers serving in the U.S. Congress expressed their condolences on Sunday after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.

Jul 13

U.S. DOJ sues Maryland over law blocking police from assisting federal agents

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing Maryland over what it calls "sanctuary policies."

Jul 10

Unsafe working conditions found at DPW wastewater treatment plant

A new report by the Baltimore City Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found unsafe working conditions at a Department of Public Works (DPW) wastewater treatment plant.

Jul 9