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Baltimore Police Commissioner Addresses Juvenile Crime, Staffing Challenges

Baltimore Police Commissioner Addresses Juvenile Crime, Staffing Challenges

May 13, 2024 | 8:14am
At an East Baltimore crime walk on Tuesday, FOX45 spoke with Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley about the ongoing issues of juvenile crime and staffing within the department. “I’m always concerned about the juvenile crime. That’s the one area we really haven’t done as well as we want to,” Worley told FOX45. Recent incidents highlighting […]
Baltimore County Police Investigate Towson Robbery Spree

Baltimore County Police Investigate Towson Robbery Spree

May 13, 2024 | 8:08am
Baltimore County police are investigating two robberies that occurred in the Towson area on Friday night, potentially part of a larger crime spree involving juveniles. The first incident took place at a bus stop at the corner of York Road and East Chesapeake Avenue. An MTA bus driver called authorities after witnessing a group of […]
Deadly Shooting at MGM National Harbor Under Investigation

Deadly Shooting at MGM National Harbor Under Investigation

May 13, 2024 | 7:58am
Local authorities are investigating a fatal early morning shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in Oxon Hill, Maryland. According to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD), they received a report of the shooting at around 4:50 a.m. on the 100 block of MGM National Avenue […]
Johns Hopkins Reaches Deal to Dismantle Protest Camp

Johns Hopkins Reaches Deal to Dismantle Protest Camp

May 13, 2024 | 6:35am
Johns Hopkins University and the student group Hopkins Justice Collective (HJC) have struck an agreement to remove the protest encampment on the Homewood campus’ Beach area. As part of the deal, the university promised a timely review of the protesters’ key demand – divestment. According to the HJC, Johns Hopkins agreed to accelerate the process […]
Mystik Dan Aims for Triple Crown Glory

Mystik Dan Aims for Triple Crown Glory

May 13, 2024 | 6:05am
Mystik Dan, the horse who delivered the closest Kentucky Derby finish in over 50 years by winning by a nose, is set to compete in next weekend’s Preakness Stakes. This keeps alive the potential for another Triple Crown winner. Trainer Kenny McPeek announced the decision on Saturday after consulting with the owners and weighing the […]
Explicit Music Video Filmed at Arundel High Prompts Investigation

Explicit Music Video Filmed at Arundel High Prompts Investigation

May 10, 2024 | 8:34am
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is investigating after an inappropriate music video appeared to have been filmed inside Arundel High School last month. The video, titled “Wanna Be Remix” and posted on YouTube by the account “Rogue Boys” on April 25th, opens with a disclaimer stating no one was harmed during filming for “educational purposes.” […]
Body Camera Footage Released in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash After Police Pursuit

Body Camera Footage Released in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash After Police Pursuit

May 10, 2024 | 7:06am
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office has made public the body camera video from a tragic wrong-way collision on the Baltimore Beltway that claimed one life following a police pursuit in early April. The footage stems from an incident on April 8th, when Baltimore County Police officers were attempting to […]
Mosby Team Seeks No Jail Time, Federal Prosecutors Want Prison Sentence

Mosby Team Seeks No Jail Time, Federal Prosecutors Want Prison Sentence

May 10, 2024 | 6:37am
As former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby awaits sentencing for her federal convictions, a legal tug-of-war is playing out over her punishment. Mosby’s defense attorneys are requesting she receive no prison time, instead asking for supervised release. However, federal prosecutors are taking a hardline stance, seeking a 20-month incarceration for the embattled ex-prosecutor. In […]
Candidates use Governor Moore in ads misleading voters

Candidates use Governor Moore in ads misleading voters

May 10, 2024 | 6:33am
As the upcoming election draws near, some candidates are attempting to boost their appeal to voters by associating themselves with Governor Wes Moore, even without receiving his official endorsement. In their campaign advertisements, Zeke Cohen and Nick Mosby, both vying for the position of Baltimore City Council President, have prominently featured Governor Moore and included […]
Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Services at St. Agnes Hospital

Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Services at St. Agnes Hospital

May 10, 2024 | 6:25am
St. Agnes Hospital in southwest Baltimore was forced to limit services on Thursday due to a suspected cybersecurity attack. The incident prompted the hospital to declare a “mini disaster” on Wednesday, meaning the emergency department should not receive any new patients. While around 25% of emergency room visits were from EMS crews transporting patients, the […]