Gang leader who turned D.C. area into "hunting ground" gets life in prison
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.
Seven members and associates of the MS-13 street gang have been convicted of sex trafficking in federal court after taking in a 13-year-old runaway and coercing her into commercial sex acts in Maryland and Virginia.
A U.S. District Judge sentenced 23-year-old Moises Alexis Reyes-Canales, of Annapolis, to 35 years in federal prison for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise and to using, carrying, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, in connection with his MS-13 gang activities, including murder and two attempted murders.
An MS-13 associate was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering.
The Department of Justice released this week a report on its efforts to "dismantle" MS-13 in the U.S. and abroad.
Five alleged members of a MS-13 gang were charged in a violent racketeering conspiracy.
An MS-13 gang member has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise as part of gang activities, the justice department said Thursday.
An MS-13 gang member was sentenced Wednesday to more than 17 years in federal prison.
Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the May 29 murder of 16-year-old Gabriela Ardon.
Federal prosecutors have charged 11 alleged members and associates of the MS-13 street gang with sex trafficking and other charges after they say a 13-year-old runaway was repeatedly beaten with a baseball bat and forced into prostitution in northern Virginia.
Maryland has become one of the first states to offer a tipline specifically for reports of MS-13 gang activity.
22-year-old Miguel Lopez Abrego was sentenced Friday in Baltimore to 25 years in prison for his role in a teen's brutal killing in Wheaton, a Washington, D.C., suburb.
Two MS-13 gang members will each spend 25 years in prison for their gang-related activity that led to the murder of an associate of a rival gang.
Two MS-13 gang members were sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy, including murders.
A 29-year-old MS-13 gang member was sentenced Monday to 32 years in prison for racketeering in relation to gang activity, including two murders.
Hundreds of MS-13 gang members are currently active in Maryland. The gang is known for its brutality; using machetes to behead vulnerable, young victims.
The FBI says MS-13 gangs continue to grow their memberships by targeting younger recruits more than ever before.
The MS-13 gang continues to expand its influence in the United States, according to the FBI.
An Annapolis MS-13 gang member was sentenced to federal prison Friday.
Carlos Alaz Brizuela, 29, faces between 29 and 36 years in prison when he's sentenced in February.
Six of the seven originally arrested are part of a federal gang database for MS-13. Two of the suspects are juveniles, 16 and 17 years old.
Daniel Alejandra Alvarado Cuellar's body was found July 31 in the 8400 block of Loch Raven Boulevard.
Six of the seven people arrested this month for a murder in July in Towson are members of the violent street gang MS-13 and were in the country illegally, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson said.
A member of MS-13 was sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise, including murder.
A Maryland MS-13 member was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that involved a murder.
Sunshine and the 90s return to our forecast
A single-vehicle car crash in Frankford resulted in part of a home collapsing on Saturday night, according to Baltimore City Police.
The Baltimore Ravens are now 47 days away from kicking off the 2024 season.
Two officers in Dundalk were injured in a car crash on Saturday evening, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
At 11 years old, Jayden Friedman has been on a mission to give back to the community for over 4 years.
Police ask for the public's help in the search of a shooting suspect that killed 12-year-old girl in Southeast Baltimore Friday evening, according to Baltimore City Police.
Sunshine and the 90s return to our forecast
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 software update caused travel challenges at BWI Marshall Airport on Friday, impacting airlines globally.
Airports, courthouses, banks, and hospitals felt the impact of a Microsoft software outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.
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.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
The original Maryland Dairy building opened in 1924 as a lab and salesroom for ice cream, butter and cheese.
On this week's Food Truck Friday, we are featuring 2 Bold Chefs, a Mediterranean food truck with a twist.
Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Visit Baltimore, returns for its nineteenth year Friday, July 19 through July 28, 2024.
Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist Frank Stallone is the headlining act for the Galbani Maryland Italian Festival, and WJZ is a proud media sponsor for the event.
The outdoor event is a lux garden party on the Waterfront, featuring performances by Grammy-award artists Robert Glasper and Yebba.
The Baltimore Ravens are now 47 days away from kicking off the 2024 season.
The 2025 Major League Baseball schedules were released on Thursday. Each team will play every other team in baseball for at least one series.
The Baltimore Orioles had all five players get on the field for the American League in Tuesday's Major League All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
Corbin Burnes planned to break away from his newborn twin daughters and show up at the All-Star Game regardless of whether he was the starting pitcher for the American League.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has named Tiffany Tucker as its new athletics director.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment.
The four-day event kicks off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
First alert meteorologist Dawn Brown has your Saturday evening forecast | 07/20/2024
Meteorologist Ashton Alteri has your Friday evening forecast.
Rain returns for your Saturday forecast, after a beautiful Friday in the upper 80s.
Friday will be a phenomenal weather day with mostly sunny conditions and low humidity. The best weather day that we've seen in weeks! With plenty of sunshine and low humidity Friday will be a fabulous outdoor day across the entire state of Maryland.
Fabulous Friday in Maryland ahead of warm and muggy weekend
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"Everyone is fine," after car rams home in Frankford neighborhood, preventing residents from leaving
"Everyone is fine," after car rams into Frankford home, preventing residents from leaving
Two Baltimore County officers hospitalized after severe car crash in Dundalk