20-year-old man fatally shot in Lauraville, Baltimore Police say
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot in Lauraville, according to Baltimore Police Department.
Crime and Public Safety
Carroll deputy fire chief reinstated after charges dropped for flooding field
Charges against Barnes were dropped after he was accused of flooding a Silver Spring baseball...
High-pressure gas leak secured in Reisterstown, fire officials say
A gas leak in Reistertown caused Main Street to close from Westminster Pike to West...
FOX45: Baltimore County leaders react to ‘tragic’ Towson mall robbery and assault
One teenage victim was injured during the incident after another teen was accused of assaulting...
Fells Point bar responds to backlash after visit by patrons dressed as Nazis on Halloween
Fells Point's The Horse You Came In On Saloon has received backlash after a visit...
Man accused of manslaughter, neglect after toddler’s death in Halethorpe
A man was indicted on child abuse and manslaughter charges Monday, more than six months...
Baltimore Police officer loses pay amid suspension over viral crash video
The Baltimore Police officer seen in a video almost striking a man with his vehicle...
Police investigating back-to-back reports of shots fired in Annapolis
A spokesperson with the Annapolis Police Department said the reports were made within half an...
Ellicott City woman who went on ’embezzlement spree’ to fund Taylor Swift tickets, vacations sentenced
An Ellicott City woman will serve time in federal prison and owe nearly $1.2 million...
FOX45: Teen charged in Towson mall assault denied bond, has criminal record
The teen, a Baltimore City ninth grader whose name has not been released, faces multiple...
Hampden landmark damaged by fire to be restored: ‘They don’t make buildings like this anymore’
"They don’t make buildings like this anymore," Baltimore City Councilwoman Odette Ramos said in an...
FOX45: Maryland prosecutors defend automatic adult charges for youths
A new state commission is recommending Maryland end the practice of automatically charging youth as...
FOX45: Judge denies bond for 15-year-old charged in Towson mall assault
The 15-year-old charged in a violent assault inside Towson Town Center was denied bond after...
100-plus Baltimore firefighters contain 3-alarm blaze in historic Hampden building
Firefighters responded to the 3300 block of Keswick Road in North Baltimore for a building...
Jury hears closing arguments in trial in killing of Pasadena teen
Cameran Holt was celebrating Halloween last year in Baltimore when she was struck in the...
NY man charged with striking Harford officer during chase held without bail
Suspect Juan Yahir Quiroz Manzueta faces charges in multiple Maryland counties.
Woman killed in head-on car crash at Woodlawn intersection, police say
A 39-year-old woman died Saturday after a head-on car crash in Woodlawn, according to the...
Bel Air couple killed in 5-vehicle crash in Delaware
A dump truck caused the chain-reaction crash that killed 2 Bel Air residents, police said.
FBI: Baltimore County man extorted minors on Roblox for online extremist group
"im going to make sure your mom knows what you do b--- if you don't...
Salisbury woman sentenced for helping son evade police after mass shooting
Kyeisha Elliott, 37, of Salisbury, was sentenced to 10 years for helping her son evade...
Findings on Harford school bus crash that killed C. Milton Wright student forwarded to state’s attorney
The Sheriff's Office said it would release only "limited information" about the findings "if and...
Man found guilty of murder, robbery during drug deal in Glen Burnie
Andy Aguilar-Amaya was found guilty of first-degree murder and robbery in the death of 26-year-old...
Growth of license plate readers sparks privacy worries — but praise from police
"The ability of the government to track our movements has started to raise really important...
Vehicle collision in Edgewater causes gas leak, leads to evacuation of 53
A motor vehicle collision in Edgewater caused a gas leak, leading to the evacuation of...
36-year-old Somerset County inmate found dead in cell, police say
An Eastern Correctional Institution inmate was found dead in his cell on Sunday, according to...
Teen charged with attempted murder, 3 others arrested after robbery at Towson Town Center
Four teens were arrested after allegedly robbing another group of teens and injuring a victim...
Baltimore County Police charge suspect in attempted murder case
Baltimore County police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a Friday shooting...
Prince George’s County woman pleads guilty in crash that killed Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson
A Prince George's County woman has pled guilty to negligent homicide in relation to the...
Bear and cubs spotted Saturday in Taneytown, police say
A bear and cubs have been spotted in the area of Clubside Drive in Taneytown.
Baltimore Police investigate fatal shooting in Northwest District
Police are investigating a fatal shooting late Friday in Northwest Baltimore.
No weapon found after Friday Omnilert flag at Parkville High School
Police found no threat to students after an AI weapons detection alert brought officers to...
Red tape behind live entertainment licenses frustrates Baltimore bars
Bar owners say Baltimore's live entertainment licensing process is arduous, complicated and expensive.
Odor prompts evacuation at Perry Hall Middle; fire officials find no threat
Baltimore County fire officials are investigating an odor inside Perry Hall Middle School on Friday...
Wicomico County man gets 50-year sentence in attempted murder case
A Wicomico County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for shooting his 19-year-old...
Remington warehouse fire contained; crews work into night
Baltimore firefighters have contained a four-alarm warehouse fire that broke out Friday afternoon in Remington...
$49.5K in lawn equipment stolen from Baltimore-area Home Depot, Lowe’s, case alleges
Baltimore County Police say a man stole dozens of pieces of merchandise from Home Depot...
One dead, two injured in Joppa head-on crash
The head-on crash happened at the Baltimore County/Harford County line.
FOX45: Second defendant stands trial in Pasadena teen’s killing
The trial continued Thursday for the second of three defendants charged in the killing of...
Police investigating KKK flyers found near city school, officials say
Baltimore City Public Schools issued a statement to parents disavowing flyers associated with a hate...
Baltimore Police Department to establish LGBTQ+ advisory board
The Baltimore Police Department is building a community advisory board aimed at connecting with the...
Body camera video released showing standoff before fatal police shooting in Dundalk
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-camera footage showing a tense two-hour barricade that ended...
Linthicum man federally charged in connection to international sex trafficking
A Linthicum man is federally charged for participating in international sex trafficking and child sexual...
Skeletal remains found in woods near I-70 in Frederick County, police say
Maryland State Police are investigating a death after skeletal remains were found in a wooded...
DNA match leads to indictment in 2000 Baltimore kidnapping, rape
DNA evidence led to the indictment of Michael Harris, already incarcerated on unrelated charges, in...
FOX45: Trial begins for second defendant in Pasadena teen’s killing
Cameran Holt, an innocent bystander, was fatally struck by a bullet during a dispute between...
Ellicott City man charged with child porn distribution for second time
Investigators observed the man giving tennis lessons to a minor Oct. 29 at Centennial Park...
Former Maryland health department police captain admits attending UMBC classes while on duty
Maryland Health Department Police Captain Astarte Hunt has pleaded guilty to two counts of misconduct...
Maryland National Guard creating crowd, riot control reaction force
The state's National Guard has prioritized creating a quick reaction force which can respond to...
Baltimore Police seize cannabis, arrest 3 in convenience store probes
Police said Thursday that they charged three people after seizing 65 pounds of cannabis from...
Elkton restaurant destroyed in fire, $1 million estimated in damages
An early-morning fire caused the complete collapse of a two-story restaurant and wine bar in...
Sharyl Attkisson: Coincidences revive cold case murder of 17-year-old
A chain of coincidences and renewed investigative work reunited the family of 17-year-old Dorothy Strickland...
Hagerstown man charged with arson in high-rise blaze that injured firefighter
Authorities say a Hagerstown man intentionally set several fires in his Potomac Towers apartment, prompting...
FOX45: Pasadena man sentenced in February domestic assault
"What makes this [so] egregious is that he held the injured victim against her will...
Northwest Baltimore shooting leaves 1 man dead Wednesday night, police say
A man was fatally shot Wednesday night on West Rogers Avenue in Baltimore’s Woodmere neighborhood,...
ICE partnerships divide: Wicomico shelves plan, other counties move forward
Wicomico County dropped its controversial 287(g) ICE partnership after protests, legal concerns, and new state...
36-year-old man fatally shot in Franklin Square neighborhood, police say
A man was fatally shot in the Franklin Square neighborhood on Wednesday, according to Baltimore...
KKK flyers in Federal Hill prompt concern around safety for Digital Harbor students
Residents of Federal Hill were shocked to find flyers associated with a notorious hate group...
Man accused in 3 Baltimore-area killings faces first murder trial this week
Jury selection in Baltimore began in a murder trial for the killing of Sierra Johnson,...
Scattered bomb threats occur on Election Day, including in DMV area
Although voting seemed to go smoothly overall across the U.S. for Election Day, bomb threats...
Harford child predator sting nets 9, including Virginia city attorney and Pennsylvania elected official
9 suspects were charged in Harford Sheriff's Office's child predator sting in collaboration with TV...
Most types of crimes decreased across Baltimore this year. These haven’t.
Baltimore is seeing reductions in almost all types of crime — including homicides —this year...
Train collides with car at South Baltimore crossing, officials say
A CSX train struck a Jeep Cherokee at a South Baltimore rail crossing Wednesday morning...
Data and maps: View Baltimore crime reports for your neighborhood, block
View tables and maps of shooting, robbery, car theft, burglary and other crimes for all...
Two men arrested in connection with fatal September Dundalk shooting
Two men have been charged with first-degree murder in the September shooting death of a...
Man fatally shot in Baltimore’s Oliver neighborhood Tuesday, police say
A man was fatally shot Tuesday evening in Baltimore’s Oliver neighborhood, prompting a homicide investigation,...
Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates blames ‘previous administration’ for exoneration missteps
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates took shots at his predecessor Marilyn Mosby this week, accusing...
Baltimore officials question police oversight, mayor’s office on officer accountability
Baltimore City Council members pressed police and city officials Tuesday over what they called systemic...
Easton High evacuated Tuesday over bomb threat
Easton High School was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat. Police said no one was...
Parents of teens killed outside Columbia mall sue ankle monitor company
ASAP has surrendered its license as a Private Home Detention Monitoring Agency in Maryland.
Prosecutors allege Glen Burnie man was killed during drug deal, robbery
Anne Arundel County prosecutors don’t have video of a 2021 fatal shooting, but they said...
Former Howard substitute teacher sentenced to 18 months in child porn case
A former substitute teacher in Howard County was sentenced to 18 months of home detention...
Reported threat halts flights at Washington’s Reagan airport for a time
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE All flights into and out of Ronald Reagan National Airport, one of...
Shots fired at Jessup Royal Farms gas station, police say
Shots were fired at a Jessup Royal Farms gas station early Sunday morning. In June,...
FOX45: Harford Sheriff says 9 arrested in undercover stings with Chris Hansen
Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler said 9 men were arrested in sting operation with Chris...
Second motorist pleads guilty in Baltimore Beltway crash that killed six
A Baltimore County woman pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to felony manslaughter charges in connection with...
Baltimore state’s attorney: Prisoner indictment ‘sends a strong message’ about faking evidence
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates said falsifying exculpatory evidence, like is alleged in prosecutors' case...
2 Frederick County high school students arrested on gun, drug charges
Two students were arrested Monday morning, the sheriff's office said. One student faces charges of...
Baltimore homicides down 31% from 2024, Mayor Brandon Scott says
Baltimore’s homicide rate continued its downward trend through October, dropping 31.7% compared with the same...
Scammers talked Laurel man into handing over $218K in gold, police say
Fraudsters pretended to represent Microsoft and the U.S. government to scam a Laurel man out...
No charges in fatal shooting at Canton jewelry store
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates said the Oct. 16 shooting "meets the requirements of...
Columbia man charged in grandparents’ deaths found competent to stand trial
A plea of "not criminally responsible" — Maryland's version of the insanity defense — claims...
Baltimore County teacher in child sex abuse case sues superintendent, school system
Roger Myers argues that the school system's attempt to fire him is moot because his...
Man turns himself in after South Baltimore homicide
A man was taken into custody in connection to a fatal shooting last month in...
Officer shoots man armed with BB rifle in Parkville, Baltimore County Police say
A Baltimore County Police officer shot and injured an armed man Monday morning in Parkville,...
Suspect killed in police shooting following fatal double shooting in Salisbury, police say
A fatal double shooting in Salisbury led to a police shooting that killed a suspect,...
Naloxone boxes to be placed in Baltimore City metro stations
Mayor Brandon Scott announced a partnership between the city, MTA and Maryland Peer Advisory Council...
Campus threats have spiked. But they’re tough cases to crack, expert says.
John Jay College of criminal justice lecturer Brian Higgins said university hoax threat cases can...
Baltimore Police: Mom charged after telling dog to attack daughter, 17
A woman is charged with first-degree child abuse after Baltimore Police say she commanded her...
WJLA: Maryland mother faces life in prison for shooting 13-year-old daughter
A Maryland mother is facing life in prison after she was convicted in court Friday...
Video shows immigration agent punching restrained man after car collision turns into confrontation
By REBECCA BOONE Police in a Chicago suburb are collecting videos and other evidence to...
FOX45: Suspended BPD officer stripped of volunteer firefight status in Harford County
Suspended Baltimore police officer Robert Parks is no longer an active volunteer firefighter in Harford...
Baltimore woman to plead guilty in 2023 I-695 crash that killed six highway workers
A Baltimore woman is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a 2023 crash that killed...
Michigan lawyer says a Halloween terror plot that FBI Director Kash Patel described never existed
By JOSH FUNK A Michigan defense lawyer is disputing FBI allegations that his 20-year-old client...
Maryland’s Most Wanted: Argument between Baltimore sisters led to hammer attack, police say
U.S. Marshals are searching for a 36-year-old Baltimore woman accused of beating her sister with...
Teen charged with killing 2 outside Columbia mall sentenced in 2024 assault case
Following a two-day trial in Howard County Circuit Court in August, Zeah was acquitted on...
Glen Burnie man who shot gun during custody exchange to serve 10 years
Wilmer Ventura was sentenced to 50 years in prison with all but 10 years suspended....
Former Pikesville High School principal settles suit with AI impersonator
Former Pikesville High School Principal Eric Eiswert has settled his federal lawsuit against ex-athletic director...
Nottingham man charged in connection with juvenile sex trafficking
A 28-year-old registered sex offender was arrested and charged in connection with juvenile sex trafficking...
FOX45: Families of teens killed outside Columbia Mall sue GPS monitoring company for negligence
The families of two teens shot and killed outside The Mall in Columbia earlier this...
Baltimore boxer Gervonta Davis faces new domestic violence lawsuit in Miami
Baltimore boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been sued in Miami for alleged assault and kidnapping...