Baltimore, MD

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Over the last month, Morrell Park residents say it’s been one murder after another. "It's getting bad," said Morrell Park resident Brittany Linthicum. "It's normal to hear a gunshot now," said Corrie Meador, another resident. Throughout May, the small Southwest Baltimore neighborhood was struck by...

"We want to get out" | Residents on edge as violence mounts in Morrell Park neighborhood

Washington, DC

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Commissioner Michael Harrison had a long career in law enforcement and now, he's the top cop of his department. Prior to assuming the role of Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department, Harrison was Chief of Police in New Orleans. Now, questions linger if Harrison will soon...

Is Baltimore city's top cop headed to the nation's capitol?

Baltimore (WBFF-TV) — FOX45 News has learned there appears to be staffing concerns as the citywide youth curfew in Baltimore is set to be enforced again this weekend. According to a memo, the Mayor's Office is looking for city employees to volunteer to staff youth connection centers and other engagement areas.

Baltimore city lacks staff to enforce curfew, according to mayor's office memo

Essex, MD

BALTIMORE CO. (WBFF) — Two juveniles were taken to the hospital after being shot near an Elementary school in Essex, according to Baltimore County Police Department. Public information officer Sergeant Gladys L. Brown says officers were sent to the scene of a reported shooting on the 900 block of South Marlyn Ave at around 8:10 on Friday evening.

Two juveniles shot near Elementary school in Essex, police say

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore’s top prosecutor Ivan Bates plans to address quality of life concerns in the city with a new citation docket starting this month. “From the time I was out campaigning the question people ask is when is something going to be done about the quality of life crimes. We’re doing it now,” he said.

Ivan Bates rolls out citation docket to address quality of life concerns in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — One organization is on a mission to prevent violence and strengthen communities within the city. As we approach National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, Operation P.U.L.S.E will host a series of safety training. Director of Operation P.U.L.S.E Samuel Redd, Jr. shares more.

Operation P.U.L.S.E preparing communities to combat violence

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — With less than a year left in his five-year contract, Commissioner Michael Harrison's future leading Baltimore City's Police Department remains uncertain as the community heads into historically violent summer months. On Thursday, The Washington Times cited sources within the Metropolitan Police Department that "candidates from Chicago...

Speculation over Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison's future builds

Maryland State

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — As the school year winds down for the year, Baltimore City launched a new initiative with the goal of ushering kids home safely at the end of the day. Mayor Brandon Scott and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement launched the Safe Passage Initiative on May 30, 2023. The news came in a release Tuesday afternoon, noting the pilot program is in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, the Baltimore City Public School System, Maryland Transit Authority, and other passage partners.

Baltimore City launches Safe Passage Initiative to help usher kids home from school safely

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Police has released the identity of a man killed, the first publicly known homicide so far of June 2023. Police say Alamar Wilson, 28, was killed on June 1, 2023, on the 5200 block of Saybrook Road. There have been 116 homicides so far in...

Baltimore Police identify man killed, first known victim of June 2023

Montgomery County, MD

Bethesda, MD

BETHESDA, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County police are looking for the man they say inappropriately touched several women in the adjacent neighborhood along the Trolley Trail located between Edson Lane and Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda. Police said on May 21 around 9:30 p.m., a woman told officers she was...

Police release video of man wanted for groping woman in along Bethesda's Trolley Trail

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Prince George's County leaders on Wednesday gave more insight into an ongoing rise in juvenile crime after the teen wanted in a brutal attack on a school bus and a murder in Washington, D.C. was arrested on Tuesday. It's been nearly a month...

Leaders address youth crime after 'Baby K' charged as adult in PGCPS bus attack

Washington State

Jessup, MD

HOWARD CO.(WBFF) — A man is in critical condition after being shot in Jessup, according to Howard County Police Department. Police say, at around 12:42 p.m., police were sent to the Cedar Motel in the 8000 block of Washington Boulevard for a report of a shooting. The victim was...

Man in critical condition after Jessup shooting, police say

Safe Passage is a new initiative launched by the Mayor's Office to provide some Baltimore public school students a safer trip home from school. Three schools have been chosen for the pilot program - which launches with less than 2 weeks left in the school year. PEACE spokesperson Yurpizy Morgan joined Fox 45 Morning News to weigh in.

Mayor's Office launches Safe Passage Initiative to keep students safe

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Two people were shot throughout Baltimore on Thursday afternoon, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Police said the first shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of North Mount Street. When officers arrived to the scene, police said they found a 53-year-old woman suffering...

2 people shot throughout Baltimore on Thursday, police say

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — With budget week continuing in Baltimore, the top prosecutor’s office is on the docket for Monday and City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates is requesting more resources to help prosecutors take cases to trial and shore up the office in terms of resources: both physical and personnel.

SA Bates seeks budget increase for staff training, technology upgrades in office

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — On Thursday, Mayor Brandon Scott will be joined by Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Executive Director Shantay Jackson and members of the community as he unveils Baltimore’s first-ever Peace Mobile. Baltimore’s Peace Mobile, a core component of MONSE's Coordinated Neighborhood Stabilization...

Baltimore leaders and community members unveil first-ever 'Peace Mobile'

WBFF (BALTIMORE, MD) — A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in northeast Baltimore June 1, police say. According to the Baltimore Police Department, officers were called to the 5200 block of Saybrook Road at approximately 1:10 a.m. June 1. There, they found the victim with gunshot wounds. Officials...

June 2022 marked the city's most murderous month since 2015, will Baltimore see a repeat?

Baltimore County, MD

Middle River, MD

MIDDLE RIVER, Md. (WBFF) — The device under investigation by the Hazardous Devices Team of the Baltimore County Police was determined not to be an explosive, according to Baltimore County Police. Police say the investigation began about 7 a.m. along Middle River Road. Middle River Road was temporarily closed...

Device in Middle River determined not to be explosive, say Baltimore County Police

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The deputy lead prosecutor in the juvenile division within Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office called on lawmakers to make changes to the current laws surrounding juveniles and how young offenders are held accountable. Pamela Chung, deputy juvenile division chief, said when the Juvenile Restoration...

Prosecutor: Without changes, current juvenile crime laws put 'public safety at risk'

WBFF (BALTIMORE, MD) — On March 2, 2023, in Southeast Baltimore’s Highlandtown community, a 911 dispatch receives a panic alert from WesBanco Bank. Dispatch: “Silent alarm. 531 south Conkling. WesBanco. Panic alarm. Teller hold-up alarm.”. Inside, a teller had pressed the silent alarm after investigators say a...

Suspected bank robber had open warrants, escaped, agents say

Baltimore (WBFF) — A Baltimore mother is defending her 17-year-old son who police say ran from them carrying a gun. The teen now faces several charges after a police officer shot him earlier this month. Kieria Franklin admits her son, Mekhi Franklin, had a weapon. Police say it was...

Mother of the teen shot by police: 'How am I accountable for what he has on him?'

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Sahiou Kargbo, the 18-year-old Mervo student convicted of killing 43-year-old James Blue, was sentenced to 65 years in prison today. "Today's sentence sends a clear and resounding message that in Baltimore, we value each and every life in our city and take it seriously when we lose a life to inconceivable violence," said Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates in a statement.

Mervo student sentenced to 65 years in prison for killing police lieutenant's husband

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 31-year-old man was shot in Northeast Baltimore Wednesday evening, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Police said the shooting happened around 4:15 p.m. in the 4200 block of Paramount Avenue. When officers arrived to the scene, police said they found the 31-year-old suffering from a...

31-year-old man shot in Northeast Baltimore Wednesday, police say

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Police are investigating after a man was killed in Northeast Baltimore on Thursday. At approximately 1:10AM, officers responded to the 5200 block of Saybrook Road, for a report of a shooting. Once they arrived at the scene, officers located a 28-year-old man suffering from gunshot...

28-year-old man dies at hospital after Northeast Baltimore shooting, police say

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Concerns remain over Baltimore City students leaving school in the middle of the day

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — This year, seven Baltimore City students have been killed by gun violence. One of the most recent is 16-year-old Izaiah Carter. Two weeks...

Concerns remain over Baltimore City students leaving school in the middle of the day

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