Md. Correctional Reorganization Announced
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services says it's reorganizing to improve communication among its pretrial, prison and parole-and-probation units.
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The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services says it's reorganizing to improve communication among its pretrial, prison and parole-and-probation units.
Staff members at a maximum-security prison in western Maryland found two bullets inside an inmate's bagged meal that was assembled in the institution's kitchen, the state Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services said Tuesday.
An American imprisoned in Cuba since December 2009 after bringing communications equipment onto the island wanted reassurance that what he was doing was legal but was told by his company not to ask Cuban officials, the man's wife said Monday.
Maryland correctional officials say a maximum-security prison near Cumberland remains on modified lockdown a week after an inmate turned over two live bullets to a staff member.
The man found guilty of killing a Baltimore Marine learns his fate.
Prince George's County prosecutors say a Largo man has been sentenced to life in prison in a stabbing death four years ago.
A Cumberland man is agreeing to serve 10 years in federal prison for running a child pornography bulletin board with about 140 members.
Art created by maximum-security prison inmates is on display at Allegany College of Maryland in Cumberland.
The wife of an American man who has spent nearly two years in prison in Cuba wants people to contact members of Congress and write letters to newspapers to urge her husband's return.
A state prison in Allegany County is dedicating a memorial to public safety workers made of bricks salvaged from the Baltimore Coliseum.
Authorities say a man who tried to rob a College Park bank last year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
A former lobbyist who was a rising star under Jack Abramoff's tutelage was sentenced Wednesday to nearly two years in prison for giving public officials meals and event tickets.
Matthew VanDyke's mother says she finally heard the words she's been waiting to hear -- that her son plans to return to the U.S.
The United States offered to let a convicted Cuban spy return home in exchange for the release of an imprisoned American, but Cuba rebuffed the offer, U.S. officials said.
It was a four-year nightmare. Amanda Knox was locked up for a murder that she would eventually be exonerated of.
Maryland corrections officials say a prisoner has been stabbed at Roxbury Correctional Institution.
Maryland State police say an inmate has been slain at the Western Correctional Institution, and a suspect is being held.
Interfaith leaders gathered in Washington Friday to pray for the Maryland man placed behind bars in Cuba for spying.
Maryland public safety officials say they'll use a $350,000 federal grant to intensify the fight to keep cell phones out of prisons in Baltimore.
A defiant Maryland man who faked his death by jumping into the Chesapeake Bay near Virginia Beach has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison, which he says amounts to a death sentence.
An attorney from Baltimore has been sentenced to two years in prison for possession of child pornography.
A Maryland Public Service Commission judge is giving tentative approval to a large solar energy project on the grounds of a state prison complex near Hagerstown.
A standoff between former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and the Cuban government stretched into a second day Friday.
A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for robberies of banks in Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina and Delaware.
A judge ruled Wednesday that there is enough evidence for a trial on whether the state was negligent when an inmate killed another inmate aboard a prison bus in 2005.
Amtrak wants to build a new tunnel to improve train services. However, Baltimore neighbors are worried how the construction will impact their homes.
Tropical humidity along with scattered storms continue today with a fantastic weekend of weather to follow.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore made an appearance Wednesday afternoon at the Baltimore Ravens training camp in Owings Mills.
Chayce McDermott allowed three runs in four innings in his major league debut, but the Baltimore Orioles lost their second straight to the Miami Marlins, 6-3, on Wednesday.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens after he missed the first three sessions of training camp because he was sick.
Employees with Baltimore's Department of Public Works hope conditions inside their facilities improve soon.
The Federal Highway Administration gave the green light to the Maryland Transportation Authority on Tuesday for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Maryland has the third best school system in the United States, according to a study by WalletHub.
Amtrak wants to build a new tunnel to improve train services. However, Baltimore neighbors are worried how the construction will impact their homes.
Tropical humidity along with scattered storms continue today with a fantastic weekend of weather to follow.
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.
Marty Bass in in Glen Arm learning all about Black-Eyed Susan's, their history as the official Maryland flower and more.
Participants will complete a 12 mile course down Baltimore's historic Charles Street and celebrate at the finish line with the post-race party.
Get ready for the Christmas in July bar crawl. Participants are encouraged to dress in ugly Christmas sweaters, or t-shirts, for the full experience.
An Evening of Icons celebrates Motown’s 65th anniversary. Tickets are still available on the resort's website.
Marty Bass is checking out a multi-site public art installation and walking tour in Baltimore, rediscovering hidden streams and histories that run beneath the streets.
Chayce McDermott allowed three runs in four innings in his major league debut, but the Baltimore Orioles lost their second straight to the Miami Marlins, 6-3, on Wednesday.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson practiced Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens after he missed the first three sessions of training camp because he was sick.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suarez allowed six runs in two innings and left the game with an injury in their 6-3 loss Tuesday at the Miami Marlins.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez and second baseman Jorge Mateo got hurt in the third inning of Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins.
The Baltimore Ravens have shown they can make productive additions late in the offseason.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
A look at President Biden's legacy after he became the first presumptive nominee to give up the nomination at this point in the campaign.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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?
"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.
More scattered showers and storms are possible this afternoon and evening ahead of a strong cold front. Strong storms with isolated damaging winds are possible.
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