Ex-Harford County fire chief ordered to pay restitution to station
An ex-Harford County fire chief was ordered to pay $70,300 in restitution and sentenced to...
Crime and Public Safety
Missing teen boy’s body recovered from Potomac River
The body of a 16-year-old boy who went missing this week was recovered from the...
Family of 4 injured after fire breaks out on boat in Chesapeake Bay: official
The fire broke out about noon on the Chesapeake Bay near the Atlantic Marina on...
20-year-old moped driver dead after crash in Baltimore, police say
A moped driver died following a crash in Baltimore Thursday night, according to Baltimore Police...
Harford and Carroll deputies authorized to wear patriotic badges for America’s 250th
Deputies in both counties can choose to purchase the badges with their own funds. Harford's...
How does Maryland stack up in preventing and prosecuting Medicaid fraud?
High-profile federal Medicaid fraud prosecutions, including the indictment of a Dundalk pharmacist, raised questions about...
Maryland’s Most Wanted: Suspect in traffic stop turned pursuit at-large
The U.S. Marshals Service is searching for Baltimore man Tavon Green, wanted for failing to...
Jury convicts Aberdeen woman in stabbing of pregnant acquaintance
A Harford County jury has found an Aberdeen woman guilty in the stabbing of an...
Threats to Marjorie Taylor Greene yield prison time for Anne Arundel man
An Edgewater resident is going to prison over threats he pleaded guilty to making against...
Domestic stabbing in Linthicum Heights leaves man with minor injury, police say
Police said the victim, a 32-year-old man, was treated at the scene for a minor...
Near drowning in Annapolis pool marks third water emergency within a week
The child was removed from the pool by the lifeguard before being transported to a...
Probation, community service for ex-UMD student who hid camera in dorm bathroom
In March 2025, a student was showering in a Johnson-Whittle Hall bathroom when she discovered...
‘I’m hurt:’ Mom says Maryland juvenile justice failed after teen rapist gets probation
A Maryland mother said the juvenile justice system failed after a 13-year-old who raped her...
Maryland court orders $8.7M payout, lifetime ban for lead inspector in paint fraud case
A lead paint inspector has been ordered to pay $8.7 million and has been permanently...
19-year-old sentenced in Galesville burglary that came days before Davidsonville murder
The new sentence stems from a May 2025 break-in at a South County dock bar....
Baltimore Police add civilian jobs to return more officers to patrol
The two operations officers will audit Baltimore Police data, programs and operations to determine compliance...
FOX45: Silver Spring man arrested after woman says she was handcuffed, kidnapped near BWI
A traffic stop on Monday morning in Linthicum led to the arrest of a Montgomery...
Decision still pending in monthslong legal battle over Elkridge ICE facility
The hearing came after months of back-to-back motions following Howard County's revocation of Genesis GSA...
Baltimore County Police arrest 2 in connection with string of armed robberies
Two Baltimore men face more than three dozen felony charges in connection with a string...
Court date set for Calais Campbell’s brother in case of mother’s death
The brother of Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell, who is charged in the death...
Police investigate fatal pedestrian crash in Glen Burnie
Anne Arundel County police are investigating a man’s death in Glen Burnie after officers said...
Search underway for missing man in Potomac River in Maryland
Rescue crews were searching early Thursday morning for a person reported missing in the Potomac...
7News: 5 injured after Montgomery County crash involving school bus
Five people were injured after a crash involving a school bus in Gaithersburg on Thursday,...
FOX45: Police raid yields evidence of child living amid dirt bikes, guns and drugs
A Baltimore man allegedly kept dirt bikes, high-capacity weapons, ammunition, drugs, and his 9-year-old son...
Calais Campbell’s mom killed: 911 calls, police reports reveal lead-up to death
Family members and neighbors repeatedly called authorities seeking help with Ciarre Campbell, 41, in the...
Carroll County’s razor-thin state’s attorney race shifts by just 2 votes in latest count
The margin of votes separating George Psoras and Allan Culver changed by two Wednesday in...
Police officer fatally shoots ‘aggressive’ dog in Annapolis
A loose, "aggressive dog" was shot and killed by a police officer, according to the...
Harford County exec vetoes volunteer fire, EMS benefits bill but promises to ‘properly’ implement changes
County Executive Bob Cassilly vetoed a bill that would increase benefits for volunteer first responders...
Police ID woman murdered last week in North Baltimore
Asia Williams, 38, was killed in a double shooting that occurred on June 23 along...
Baltimore homicides fall 23% in first half of 2026 as decline continues
Between Jan. 1 and July 1, Baltimore recorded 50 homicides, a 23.1% drop from the...
Baltimore will pay $605K to settle police, vehicle injury lawsuits
Baltimore taxpayers will pay $605,000 to resolve four lawsuits and legal claims approved Wednesday by...
Woman found guilty in Towson crash that killed pedestrian, dog
The defense argued that the driver, Oluwajomiloju Sekiteri, was travelling 10 mph less than police...
FOX45: Maryland State Police increase patrols ahead of busy Fourth of July weekend
Maryland State Police are stepping up enforcement efforts across the state ahead of the busy...
Cambridge house fire displaces 3 people and 8 dogs, causes $100,000 in structural damage
A kitchen grease fire in Cambridge displaced three people and eight pet dogs, causing an...
Taneytown candy van mystery solved: Driver was a worker who ‘didn’t realize the social impact’
“This is the best-case outcome for a scary scenario," Taneytown Police said.
Baltimore police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing of woman
Police arrested a 50-year-old Baltimore resident in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old...
As Maryland counties build police surveillance hubs, experts warn of unchecked power
While Howard Police tout their new information hub for its effectiveness in proactive policing, finding...
Brother of Ravens star Calais Campbell charged in killing of their mother
The brother of Baltimore Ravens star defensive end Calais Campbell was charged with murder Wednesday...
Unidentified man fatally shot in West Baltimore
An unidentified man was shot and killed Tuesday in Sandtown-Winchester, according to Baltimore Police.
Howard County identifies man killed in Columbia apartment fire
David Richardson, 63, died Tuesday after a kitchen fire broke out in a Columbia apartment....
Girl killed in dump truck collision in Ellicott City on Tuesday
A girl was killed while riding her bicycle just before 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon along...
FOX45: Police arrest man after attempted kidnapping of juvenile girl in Bel Air
A 32-year-old man was arrested and faces kidnapping charges after a juvenile female was assaulted...
Eastern Shore inmate sentenced to life for killing cellmate
The autopsy report showed Virgil Robinson Jr. died of multiple injuries, including asphyxia, a fractured...
Enjoy July 4 fireworks shows, officials say, but avoid the illegal kind
State officials on Tuesday blew up a watermelon, an egg and a styrofoam head to...
Tire fire in Rosedale sends firefighter to hospital
No buildings were involved, and the fire was out by 5:15 p.m.
Driver in white van offers candy to children in Taneytown, police say
Taneytown Police are warning residents that a driver of a white van offered candy to...
Salisbury man gets 20 years for shooting at stepdaughter’s boyfriend
A Salisbury man received a 20‑year sentence for assault and firearm offenses after shooting at...
FOX45: Police seek suspect’s identity after aggravated assault at Cross Street Market
Baltimore Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection to an...
28 year-old-man arrested in connection with Baltimore Highlands shooting: police
A 28 year-old-man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with Baltimore...
Howard County shoplifting incidents turn violent at several stores
A 15-year-old allegedly pulled a knife on a Weis employee. A Target suspect led police...
Baltimore County man charged with killing father-in-law held without bail
An attorney for Mark Ryan said his client is neither a flight risk nor a...
Baltimore County police unveil new patrol vehicle design
Baltimore County police have introduced a redesigned patrol vehicle, the first major change to the...
Maryland’s worst drivers ranked … looking at you Columbia residents
Where are the worst drivers in the state? According to data from an insurance company,...
Motorcyclist killed in Howard County crash identified by police
A 31-year old Ellicott City man died after his 2008 Yamaha FZ1 went off the...
Maryland to receive cash, 2 million eggs in settlement. Here’s why.
Maryland will receive more than 2 million eggs for food banks and community organizations as...
Lutherville man accused of threatening high schooler, crash survivor indicted
Police say Imtiaz Sami told a Calvert Hall student's family it was "a shame he...
Residents confront Baltimore County leaders over safety as officials point to falling crime
Juvenile crime, traffic violations and perceptions of Towson were among the concerns of residents during...
Judge rebukes state public safety agency for failing to provide documents in prison death
“Until I receive the line item billing, I will hold open the issue of how...
2 toddlers drown in Anne Arundel over weekend
The two drowned less than 24 hours apart. Officials said there is no indication of...
Missing woman found dead in Central Baltimore building: police
A 72-year-old woman who was reported missing in Baltimore on June 18 has been found...
Firework burns among common July 4 injuries in Anne Arundel County
"Leave the fireworks to the professionals during this Fourth of July season," an Anne Arundel...
‘They just don’t care’: Baltimore residents express growing dirt bike concerns
Three months ago, a dirt biker kicked through the glass door at Hip Hop Fish...
Maryland prisons saw 46 inmate homicides since 2015; 22 were in the last two years
Maryland prison inmate homicides reached a 10-year high in 2025
3 Federal Hill women sue BGE, alleging utility had them arrested on false charges
The three women are suing BGE, demanding up to seven figures in restitution due to...
FOX45: Gov. Moore pressed on juvenile justice reforms as calls for change grow
Calls for juvenile justice reform are growing louder in Maryland, and now Gov. Wes Moore...
Brooklyn man gets 15 months for online threats against Black, Muslim communities
Raymond Pumphrey was sentenced to 15 months, followed by three years of supervised release, for...
Luigi Mangione’s federal murder trial postponed until 2027
A federal judge said Luigi Mangione's federal trial will wait until January while the Maryland...
85-year-old man killed in Baltimore County car crash, police say
An 85-year-old man died Saturday from injuries he sustained in a car crash the afternoon...
3 men stabbed in North Baltimore: police
Three men were injured in an early-morning stabbing Sunday in North Baltimore, according to police.
FOX45: 200 dirt bikers surround officers near Hip Hop Fish & Chicken, Baltimore Police say
Police say more than 200 dirt bikers surrounded officers responding to illegal riding near Reisterstown...
Motorcyclist killed in Ellicott City crash, police say
Howard County police say speed may have been a factor after a motorcyclist was killed...
FOX45: Calm weekend in Fells Point with heavier police presence
The calmer atmosphere was a welcome change for residents and business owners who had been frustrated...
FOX45: Three men injured after stabbing on York Road in North Baltimore, police say
Three men were taken to a hospital early Sunday morning after a stabbing in North...
FOX45: Double shooting leaves one dead in Southwest Baltimore
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Frederick Avenue in Irvington for reports of a...
Rep. Elfreth honors Capital Gazette shooting victims on House floor
U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth, a Democrat representing the Annapolis area, called for solutions to gun...
Baltimore man sentenced for assaulting Westminster Police officer
A Carroll County judge sentenced a Baltimore man Thursday for assaulting a Westminster Police officer...
Teen found shot to death near playground in Hyattsville
The child was found unconscious and not breathing; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Judge: Bel Air driver was using AI chatbot and Instagram when crash killed Blake Elliott, 16
Evidence showed Gaeta had an AI chatbot, a chess game and Instagram open before the...
Davidsonville teen sentenced in killing of Tropic Bay Water Gardens owner
The Davidsonville teen who pleaded guilty to killing pond store owner Edward Stephen Koza was...
FOX45: Plane makes safe emergency landing at Montgomery County airport
A small plane made an emergency landing at the Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg after...
FOX45: 18-year-old arrested in connection with Leonardtown shooting
An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a double shooting that injured two people on June...
Carroll County state’s attorney race tightens to 185 votes after mail-in ballot canvass
The margin shrank by eight votes after Thursday's canvass. Two more rounds of counting remain...
FOX45: 2 Odenton men among 5 accused in assault, phone theft
A man was assaulted and robbed of his cellphone by five suspects on Thursday afternoon...
2 men charged after Westminster Lowe’s theft leads to Route 140 police chase
One suspect was a wanted fugitive. The other was arrested at an Elkridge motel. Investigators...
Man found fatally shot inside vehicle in Prince George’s County: police
A man was found fatally shot inside a vehicle late Thursday night in Prince George’s...
Maryland’s Most Wanted: Dundalk man convicted in father’s deadly shooting wanted again
A man convicted of murdering his father is once again wanted by authorities.
As juvenile crime draws attention, Baltimore leaders question state actions
Juvenile involvement in violent crime is again at the center of Baltimore’s public safety debate...
Odenton church’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ signs defaced twice in June
The "Black Lives Matter" sign at an Odenton church was vandalized twice within a week....
Sam Cogen concedes Baltimore sheriff’s race to Tapp-Harper in open letter
Two days after election day, Baltimore Sheriff Sam Cogen has conceded to retired law enforcement...
Maryland federal indictment accuses Washington man of sex trafficking minors
A Washington, D.C., man was indicted in Maryland on charges accusing him of sex trafficking...
Baltimore crime data: Violent, property offenses are down 3 months into 2026
View tables and maps of shooting, robbery, car theft, burglary and other crimes for all...
FOX45: Motorcyclist dies after being thrown in path of truck in Anne Arundel County
An elderly man was run over after being thrown from his motorcycle on Wednesday afternoon...
$400K: the combined salaries of 3 Cecil Sheriff’s employees on paid leave amid investigation
The three Cecil County Sheriff's employees who were placed on paid leave in connection with...
Prosecutor: Baltimore lawyer used Amtrak employee to ‘ground his groin’
Baltimore lawyer Isaac Neuberger's 2024 case was his second for allegedly making inappropriate, sexual contact...
Baltimore Police charge juveniles, adults in multicounty crime spree
Baltimore prosecutors have charged five teens and three adults in what authorities describe as a...
Man dead after stabbing in Prince George’s County Tuesday night
A man is dead after a stabbing in Prince George's County on Wednesday night, according...
Attorneys file wrongful death lawsuit in dehydration death of prison inmate
In their public records lawsuit, attorneys for Mealy’s family are seeking the results of the...
CSX train strikes vehicle on tracks in Rosedale; no injuries reported
A CSX train struck a vehicle on the tracks Thursday morning in Rosedale, according to...
Baltimore County to hold first of three public safety town halls next week
Baltimore County will host the first of three public safety town halls June 29 in...
Fire destroys Caroline County barn, kills five ducks
A Caroline County barn fire destroyed a residential outbuilding on Bridgetown Road, killed five ducks...