Former Gun Trace Task Force member Hersl says he has cancer, asks for release from prison
Former Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force member Daniel Hersl has metastatic cancer and is expected to have less than 18 months to live.
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Former Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force member Daniel Hersl has metastatic cancer and is expected to have less than 18 months to live.
Alphonso Ward told detectives that he had been staying at his cousin's first-floor apartment and was a guest there for about a week before the deadly stabbing happened.
Car thefts are on the rise, and many officials complain certain models are too easy to steal. Why do police solve so few cases?
Investigators have determined the fatal incident occurred in the 1600 block of Ramsay Street.
The gunshot victims were 38, 41, 55, 58, and 63. Only one of them was the intended victim, police said.
In a breakdown of anticipated, preliminary hard costs for phase one of enhancements, the university stated it projects the total to be about $22,225,000.
The U.S. Marshals are auctioning off over 50 cars and jewelry seized from New Jersey resident Bill Omar Carrasquillo, better known as "Omi in a Hellcat."
Gunfire broke out during homecoming festivities at Bowie State University injuring two 19-year-olds, neither were students.
Five people, including four students, were shot on Morgan State University's campus in Northeast Baltimore Tuesday night.
Morgan State Police have ramped up security, permanently stationing an armed Morgan State University police officer outside Marshall Hall.
Officers found the man in the 2000 block of Cliftwood Avenue.
The shooting that erupted on the campus of Morgan State University on Tuesday injured five people.
Christian Green was able to remove his handcuffs and overpower an officer before running out of a police station in Southeast Baltimore.
The gunfire shattered windows leading to a lockdown that lasted nearly three hours because police thought there was an active shooter.
A federal official and an Anne Arundel County man were indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday for allegedly facilitating a dogfighting ring.
The shooting left five people injured, all with non-life-threatening injuries. Police responded initially to an active shooter situation on campus.
Investigators believe there was a dispute between two groups when gunfire erupted near a dorm on the university's campus, police said.
Officers were alerted to a shooting in the 400 block of North Curley Street around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Baltimore Police have made an arrest in the killing of an off-duty Howard County deputy in Federal Hill.
Police are still reviewing other unsolved cases since Billingsley's release last year to see whether he may have been involved in more crimes.
Friends, family and community members gathered together on Wednesday evening to celebrate the life of a bright and budding leader of a Baltimore technology company.
The family of 15-year-old Rashid Maxwell, who was murdered near an elementary school in West Baltimore on Monday, told WJZ his story ended too soon.
Billingsley was paroled in October 2022, according to State's Attorney Ivan Bates.
An arrest warrant has been issued for 32-year-old Jason Billingsley in the murder of 26-year-old Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere.
Chapman's alibi became a pivotal part of Syed's appeals and gained national attention through the Serial podcast.
Johns Hopkins University will conduct training for faculty, staff and students as part of an agreement in regards to the university's response to antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents on campus, according to our media partner The Baltimore Banner.
The massive fires in California hit close to home for WJZ anchor Denise Koch, whose father lives in the city of Sierra Madre, a town within Los Angeles County.
There's one obvious exception — last year's AFC championship game, when the top-seeded Ravens were at home against Kansas City but still couldn't overcome the Chiefs.
The Baltimore Ravens seem to have figured it out on defense at the right time.
Bitterly cold wind chills are expected overnight with lows in the teens. Snow showers return Friday night.
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
More than 70,000 people are expected to pack M&T Bank Stadium Saturday for the Ravens' playoff game against the Steelers.
Johns Hopkins University will conduct training for faculty, staff and students as part of an agreement in regards to the university's response to antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents on campus, according to our media partner The Baltimore Banner.
The massive fires in California hit close to home for WJZ anchor Denise Koch, whose father lives in the city of Sierra Madre, a town within Los Angeles County.
Bitterly cold wind chills are expected overnight with lows in the teens. Snow showers return Friday night.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Actress Julia Nicole Hunter joins WJZ as "Annie" plays at Baltimore's Hippodrome theatre through Sunday, Jan. 12.
WJZ is Hanging with Huber and debating how long you can say "Happy New Year" after Jan. 1.
Applications are open for Baltimore City's YouthWorks, a program that provides summer employment opportunities to those ages 14 to 21.
Meghan McCorkell joins us with her January picks for children, teens and adults.
Tony Scotto and Alissa Ganser join us to talk about how the local chain is celebrating by giving back through their partnership with Business Volunteers Maryland to seven Baltimore nonprofits who do great work in the community.
There's one obvious exception — last year's AFC championship game, when the top-seeded Ravens were at home against Kansas City but still couldn't overcome the Chiefs.
The Baltimore Ravens seem to have figured it out on defense at the right time.
Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, who played in Baltimore from 2009-2016, died, the Orioles announced on Tuesday.
Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers' knee injury is not season-ending, coach John Harbaugh said Monday, but he gave no assurances about a quick return.
The Baltimore Ravens will play host to their AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers during the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
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 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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Alert Day Thursday for bitter cold, low wind chill in Maryland
Bitterly cold wind chills are expected overnight with lows in the teens. Snow showers return Friday night.
Bitter cold temps, followed by more snow in Maryland
We are waking up to very cold temperatures and a few snow showers on this Wednesday morning. Feels like temperatures are in the lower teens and winds are gusting 20 to 25 mph. Expect a mostly cloudy, cold, and windy day ahead. Highs will top out around 32° but with the cold winds the temperatures will feel like the upper teens all day long.
More bitter cold in Maryland, snow possible this weekend
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Alert Day Thursday for bitter cold, low wind chill in Maryland
Baltimore Ravens' fans display their excitement for the playoffs
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