Maryland State

Baltimore, MD

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) — 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

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, 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'

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — School administrators confirmed on Thursday that half of all Baltimore City School students are chronically absent. Administrators were questioned about the absentee record during a city budget hearing on Thursday. The school district is set to receive $1.5 billion in additional state funds this next fiscal...

Former Baltimore City teacher talks proactivity towards fighting chronic absenteeism

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) — 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

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) — Firefighters hosted a 'Safety Awareness Month' event with students at Northwood Elementary School. On Friday, the crew from Engine 4 can be seen creating a space for fun and educational activities to help young students understand the importance of safety. The elementary school students were able...

Firefighters host 'Safety Awareness Month' event at Northwood Elementary

BALTIMORE WBFF) — School administrators confirmed on Thursday that half of all Baltimore City School students are chronically absent. Administrators were questioned about the absentee record during a city budget hearing on Thursday. During questioning, City Councilman Kristerfer Burnett criticized the school's response to the shooting deaths of Edmondson-Westside...

Half of all Baltimore City School students are chronically absent, school officials 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

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) -- Updated 7:30 a.m. June 3 — The weekend starts with lower temperatures and a new weather-maker. Saturday comes with a chance for a few showers and a thunderstorm during the afternoon. Western Maryland is included in a marginal risk for severe weather (one out of five...

Tracking lower temperatures and a new weather-maker this weekend 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) — Baltimore’s public works director defended his proposal to hike executive salaries at a far faster pace than others at the agency. For more than four hours on Wednesday, Director Jason Mitchell was grilled about his proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year. “The people in...

Baltimore city's DPW director defended his proposal to hike executive salaries

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

Annapolis, MD

ANNE ARUNDEL CO. (WBFF) — UPDATE: 21,000 BGE Customers had their power restored by BGE as of 8 pm on Thursday night. The gas and electric company says the outages have been attributed to the failure of equipment. ORIGINAL STORY:. Emergency crews are working to restore power to thousands...

Traffic lights out during citywide power outage in Annapolis, officials say

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 (WBFF) — The best of American figure skating will be on display throughout a three city tour. Happening here tonight you can see the "Stars on Ice" at the CFG Bank Arena. 2023 World Bronze Medalist and reigning U.S. Champion Ilia Malinin shares more.

See the "Stars on Ice" in Baltimore

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'

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) — 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

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Police say three adult men were shot Friday night into the early hours of Saturday across Baltimore. One man, who was shot multiple times, is in critical condition. According to police around 11:58 p.m., on Friday officers responded to the intersection of East 27th Street...

3 adult men shot overnight across Baltimore, police say

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-TV) — A stunning admission from a Baltimore mother whose 17-year-old son was shot by police - saying he needs to have a gun to protect himself. Some argue she shouldn't have let her son put himself in danger. Kieria Franklin is reigniting the debate this week over...

Mother sparks debate over accountability when a child is accused of crime

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Baltimore's B-360 gets federal funding for 'first in nation' dirt bike campus

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Brittany Young had the drive to offer Baltimore’s young people a safe place to learn how to ride dirt bikes and use Charm...

Baltimore's B-360 gets federal funding for 'first in nation' dirt bike campus

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