Maryland State

Baltimore, MD

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — For the second weekend, Baltimore's curfew enforcement efforts are back on. However, their impact on police appears to be in dispute. A week ago, Mayor Brandon Scott vowed the effort would not burden an already overburdened police department. "We want to relieve them of something that's...

Curfew enforcement is having impact on Baltimore city's police force

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) — 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 (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) — 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

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 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) — 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

Washington State

Prince George's County, MD

Upper Marlboro, MD

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — One person is dead and three others, including a child, were injured after a crash on Largo Road (MD-202) in Prince George's County early Wednesday morning, according to the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP). The crash happened in the 4600 block of...

1 dead, 3 hurt, including child, after MD-202 crash in Prince George's County: MDSP

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A new initiative will provide community-based organizations in Baltimore City access to funding for COVID-19 services in underserved communities, with grants to be awarded of up to $25,000. The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) and Civic Works have partnered to administer the offering, which received funding...

$25,000 mini-grants target COVID-19 in underserved Baltimore City communities

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

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

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

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — There are still more questions than answers for a homeowner who said the city accidentally sold her home in a tax sale. "I had no idea what was going on," said Ancilla Crawford. "it was very traumatizing." From last week to now, Crawford’s fears have turned...

City ignores concerns of homeowner who says her home was wrongfully sold in a tax sale

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

Hawaii State

Owings Mills, MD

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Maryland man was sentenced to over five years in federal prison for covid-19 fraud and aggravated identity theft schemes, officials say. U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced 40-year-old Olaolu Alabi, of Owings Mills, to 66 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after Alabi pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft in relation to multiple financial fraud schemes. Judge Gallagher also ordered Alabi to pay a forfeiture money judgment of $500,000 and will determine the amount of restitution at a later date.

Man sentenced to 5+ years in federal prison for fraud and aggravated identity theft scheme

BALTIMORE, (WBFF) — Memorial Day weekend marked the start of Baltimore’s youth curfew. Mayor Brandon Scott touted it as a success. “Baltimore's first weekend under the curfew ordinance was by all accounts a complete success. There were no major incidents and no need to transport anyone to the Youth Connection Centers. This was only possible thanks to the coordination and partnership between the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), the Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success (MOCFS), and numerous offices and agencies across city government. Our innovative approach ensured that the beginning of our strategy worked and helped keep young people and our communities safe this holiday weekend. We will continue to evaluate our approach and adapt, if necessary, as the summer progresses.”

Mayor says no youth transported to youth connection centers on first weekend of curfew

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore Police Department has identified two men killed, with one occurring over Memorial Day weekend. Otis Toney, 38, was killed on May 27. 2023, in the 2800 block of Harford Road. Maurice Smith, 36, was killed on May 30, 2023, in the 1900 block of...

Baltimore Police identify two homicide victims

Anne Arundel County, MD

Hanover, MD

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Anne Arundel County Police are warning people that someone is stealing items from cars at the pump while drivers are distracted pumping gas. The crime has happened five times at different gas stations in Laurel and Hanover this month, according to police. The...

Gas station bandits steal from cars at the pump, warn Anne Arundel County Police

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) — 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

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Highlandtown, MD

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Brooklyn, MD

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Wastewater from Ohio train derailment to be treated in Maryland, officials say

MARYLAND (WBFF) — On Friday it was announced that wastewater from the Ohio train derailment will be treated at Baltimore's wastewater treatment site. A letter to...

Wastewater from Ohio train derailment to be treated in Maryland, officials say

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