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Baltimore County Murders Up More Than 50 Percent In 2019
So far, there have been 38 murders in the county in 2019 compared to 25 at this time last year.
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So far, there have been 38 murders in the county in 2019 compared to 25 at this time last year.
32-year-old Ryan Michael McGuire admitted in an interview with police that he killed 61-year-old neighbor Cindy Berdina Testerman and his 66-year-old stepmother, Judy Elizabeth Slebzak.
The sentencing runs concurrently with a sentence of life plus thirty years imposed earlier in Baltimore City.
61-year-old Michael Duvall was found guilty of second-degree murder, after the jury deliberated for four and a half hours.
A mother who said her young daughter was diagnosed with a terminal illness is now accused of being responsible for the death the 7-year-old girl. Kelly Renee Turner, 41, also known as Kelly Gant, was arrested Friday at a Denver-area hotel and is being held without bond in the Douglas County Jail in the 2017 death of Olivia Gant.
Baltimore has seen increasing violence with more than 600 non-fatal shootings since the beginning of the year — a number that has skyrocketed more than 20 percent compared to last year.
For the first time, we are hearing from the family of a 9-year-old boy accused of intentionally setting a fire to the family home.
A judge sentenced a man to 50 years in prison Wednesday for a deadly home invasion in December of 2017.
The man accused of killing his wife then blaming it on a panhandler goes on trial Monday for first-degree murder.
A man has been arrested for stabbing and killing his brother and beating his grandmother in Baltimore over the weekend.
Baltimore's homicide rate continues to climb, with a weekend murder bringing the year's total to 255.
Valeria Smith has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact in connection to the death of her stepmother Jacquelyn Smith.
An Uber pool passenger has been indicted for allegedly killing the driver and another passenger in August.
Karaca Hyman was found guilty of second-degree murder for the killing of Abdoulie Jallow in September 2018 and use of a firearm in a crime of violence.
A Glen Burnie man was sentenced to 55 years in prison for a cold case murder.
The Baltimore County Police homicide unit is continuing to investigate into Melvin's death.
A Pasadena man pleaded guilty Monday in the rape and murder of his girlfriend in September 2018.
Anyone with information to the whereabouts of 21-year-old Keith Wilkenson is asked to contact WATF detectives at 410-637-8970 or simply dial 911.
40-year-old Guy Young, of Cypress Creek Drive is charged with fatally shooting 33-year-old Samuel Wright, of no fixed address.
Daniel Alejandra Alvarado Cuellar's body was found July 31 in the 8400 block of Loch Raven Boulevard.
Prince George's County Police arrested 73-year-old Chun Oh for allegedly killing her neighbor.
Baltimore has seen nearly 40 more homicides so far this year than at the same point in 2018, police confirmed Friday morning.
A 22-year-old Baltimore man was arrested and faces multiple charges in a fatal stabbing in the city early Wednesday morning, police said.
Two people were shot and killed in Baltimore Tuesday night, marking 232 homicides for the year according to police.
Police said the victim was dropped off at the hospital by an unknown person. He died shortly after arriving.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
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.
Police arrest the man wanted for killing a 12-year-old girl in a Southeast Baltimore shooting Friday evening, according to Baltimore City Police.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
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.
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
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.
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.
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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
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