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Lawyers for man accused of shooting Baltimore County police officers allege prosecutor misconduct, want case dropped
BALTIMORE -- Defense attorneys for a man charged with shooting two Baltimore County police officers last year accuse prosecutors of misconduct and want the state's attorney's office removed from leading the prosecution or the case dropped.Lawyers for David Linthicum alleged prosecutors have become too close to the officers who were injured. They said the prosecution pushed to delay an internal use-of-force investigation and failed to provide full access to their internal affairs records. The Allegations The manhunt for David Linthicum locked down parts of Cockeysville and Fallston in February 2023 with an exhaustive search for the 25-year-old suspect after he shot two...
Labor union claims Annapolis Police Department retaliated against two workers for reporting mismanagement
ANNAPOLIS -- The United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 400 claims the Annapolis Police Department broke the law by suspending two officers who reported mismanagement in the department. They're calling for the chief to be removed. A group of Annapolis police officers and UFCW Local 400 members met with the human resource and city manager in March for Annapolis to discuss waste and mismanagement at the police department. The group then shared their concerns with Mayor Gavin Buckley at a follow-up meeting in May.Last Thursday, Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson suspended the two officers who met with the mayor.According to...
Final suspect convicted of murdering Efraim Gordon in 2021
BALTIMORE -- A long, painful saga is coming to a close for the family of Efraim Gordon, an Israeli man murdered in a robbery in 2021."It was a praise to God, thanking him for bringing us to this moment," Gordon's cousin Sara Marshall said.The last of four suspects charged in Gordon's murder was convicted of first-degree murder on Thursday, William Holloman, 19."I truly believe that Efraim is happy that there is justice," Sara said after the verdict.Gordon was shot in a carjacking in front of his family's home in Northwest Baltimore just after midnight on May 3, 2021. The Israel native...
Howard County voters may soon help create an Office of Inspector General
ELLICOTT CITY -- Howard County Council is looking for voters' help in creating an Office of Inspector General.Standing outside the George Howard Building Friday, councilmembers announced they will be introducing and voting on a proposed charter amendment that would address concerns brought up at a recent legislative public hearing.Before announcing it, Howard County Council chair Deb Jung stressed the importance of creating this office for the county."(The Office of Inspector General) save their local jurisdictions millions of dollars by increasing efficiency and uncovering fraud, waste and abuse," she said.Cue CR 107, the charter amendment will ask voters to authorize Howard...
Phillies get righty bat Austin Hays, send Dominguez, Pache to Orioles
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Austin Hays is coming to Philadelphia, and the Phillies got their right-handed bat.The Phillies on Friday traded relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for the 29-year-old Hays, an outfielder who's hitting .255 in 63 games this season. The move comes a few days ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.In 63 games this season, Hays is hitting .255/.316/.395 with three home runs and 14 RBIs. He hits lefties well, which is what the Phillies need. Hays is hitting .328 with a .894 OPS against left-handed pitching in 39 games."I...
Lasagna Love charity gives back to people in need through meal delivery
BALTIMORE – Zoë Feldman has spent years in the food service industry. Food is her profession and her passion. "Food is maybe one of the only ties that bonds all of us across cultures, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, demographic," Feldman said. "Everyone has food memories." She is new to Baltimore and wanted to serve her new community. "I was looking for other ways to get involved in community and food has been my whole life—and it's what I know and what I love," she said. Feldman began volunteering for Lasagna Love, a charity based in Boston created during the pandemic....
Maryland Weather: Exceptional weekend in store
BALTIMORE -- Humidity levels dropped overnight, leaving us with a refreshing Friday morning. Your out the door numbers are in the upper 60s and low 70s under mostly cloudy skies. We are wrapping up the work week on a fabulous note! We'll have a mix of sun and clouds, a northerly breeze, and highs in the middle to upper 80s.We'll continue with the lovely weather right on through the weekend. Go ahead and make outdoor plans! Both days feature solid sunshine and highs near 90°. Humidity levels over the weekend will stay nice and low. Monday will be a transition day with increasing humidity and the chance for a few showers later in the day, mainly well west of Baltimore. Highs on Monday climb into the lower 90s.Tuesday through Thursday will be tropical in terms of humidity with some drenching afternoon and evening thunderstorms in some places. These will be of the hit or miss variety. Highs will be in the lower 90s, however, it will feel hotter with the high humidity.
Obama endorses Harris, solidifying Democratic support
Washington — Former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, calling her a "happy warrior" and vowing to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.In a video posted by her campaign, Harris takes a call from Obama and his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama. "We called to say Michelle and I couldn't be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office," Obama tells Harris over the phone. Michelle Obama tells Harris, "I am proud of...
BWI Airport travelers split over Southwest Airlines abandoning open seating policy
BALTIMORE - Travelers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport are split over Southwest Airlines' move to end its open seating policy. Southwest passengers will be assigned their seats."It cool be good," said Southwest traveler Gerri Flowers.Other passengers enjoyed the luxury of picking their own seats."I love the fact that you get to pick your seats," said traveler Davin Johnson.According to research conducted by Southwest, 80% of customers and 86% of potential customers say they prefer an assigned seat.The air carrier will also offer seats with extended legroom, will allow passengers to pay a premium for certain seats and will have red-eye options...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Biden decision "hit me pretty hard," explains support for VP Harris
BALTIMORE - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore reiterated in an exclusive interview with CBS News Baltimore that he has no intention of leaving his current role to join likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris's cabinet.Moore, who has been in the national conversation since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, said he loves the direction Maryland is headed."I love my job. I love being the governor of Maryland," Moore said. "I love where Maryland is and where it's going."Moore addressed Mr. Biden's decision to end his 2024 campaign, being a supporter of Harris's presidential campaign and being referred to in...
Possibly abducted Baltimore toddler safely located, police say
BALTIMORE -- A Baltimore toddler who was reported missing. and possibly abducted was safely found on Thursday, Baltimore police said. Police did not say where 1-year-old Derrick Caraballero was found.He went missing from the 300 block of South Norris Street with an unidentified woman driving a gray Volkswagen Passat with Maryland license tag 3DR0900.He was wearing a red shirt, green shorts and orange crocks.
Ryan Mountcastle's 10th-inning single lifts Orioles over Marlins, 7-6
Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles rebounded after wasting a six-run lead to beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Thursday for their fourth win in 12 games.AL East-leading Baltimore (61-41) avoided getting swept in the three-game series against the NL-worst Marlins (37-66)."Great team win there, to end it in extra innings and squeak out a victory," Mountcastle said. "We needed that one."Anthony Santander hit his 28th homer, and Colton Cowser and Connor Norby also went deep against Roddery Muñoz as the Orioles built a 6-0 lead by the fourth inning."We swung the...
Trucks unlawfully carrying hazardous chemicals through Baltimore tunnels have police on alert
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Transportation Authority officials heard concerns that trucks with hazardous chemicals are unlawfully traveling through the tunnels.Since the Key Bridge collapse, trucks carrying certain hazmat loads have had to detour around the Fort McHenry and Harbor Tunnels, which is a 30-plus mile trip that adds time and costs extra fuel."I've already had drivers coming in this area [asking]what have we got to do now that the bridge is out, and I've told them you have to go around," said truck driver Clark Schoeffield. "It has affected a lot of us. I know we have to go around and...
New CDC study shows infant mortality rate increase. A medical expert explains the concerns.
BALTIMORE -- A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that in 2022 the infant mortality rate rose for the first time in 20 years.The new data released Thursday shows that more than 20,000 babies in the United States died before the age of 1, which was a 3% increase.What are the factors?Dr. Scott Krugman, from LifeBridge Health, said that the infant mortality rate starts with the quality of our healthcare system for women. "The infant mortality rate is an indicator of how well we are doing as a country, from a system standpoint, from how well...
Abingdon Woods' controversial large development scrapped after settlement reached
BALTIMORE -- A developer's controversial two million square foot business park project at Abingdon Woods in southern Harford County has been scrapped after a settlement was reached with county leaders. The project sparked a lengthy legal battle over environmental concerns about local waterways and trees that had been cleared.In the settlement, the developer is required to reforest the land and build new stormwater management facilities.The developer would have to start over and get all new permits to build on the space.Even though plans for this current project have been halted, residents said their fight to keep this current land...
Maryland's Bay Bridge pier protection measures discussed in wake of Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE -- Maryland transportation leaders are discussing pier protection for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge months after a large container ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which caused it to collapse.The Bay Bridge, just like the Key Bridge, is considered "fracture critical," meaning if one major support fails, the whole structure could fall.The Maryland Transportation Authority's Chesapeake Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group listed "Pier Protection System at the Bay Bridge" as a capital project during its July meeting. It's still to be determined how the bridge will be protected, other than it will likely be some...
Baltimore native Malik Hamm excited to play for hometown team
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore native Malik Hamm, back with the Ravens, shared what it means to him to play for his hometown team after spending last season on injured reserve. "Playing for the Ravens is something I've dreamed of my entire life," said Hamm, a second-year linebacker from Baltimore, who grew up a Ravens fan. Hamm made the 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie last season but was placed on injured reserve after suffering a preseason injury. Now healthy, Hamm is excited to continue living out his dream. "I used to look at these guys on TV," Hamm said. Hamm's family has...
Actor Kevin Spacey's Baltimore waterfront home sold for $3.2 million
BALTIMORE -- Actor Kevin Spacey's waterfront home sold for $3.24 million at a public auction Thursday on the steps of a Baltimore Circuit Court.The 9,000-square-foot home in Harborview was sold in less than 10 minutes to a Maryland developer, according to Sam Sheibani of Compass, a nationwide real-estate firm.The new owner had to make a $100,000 deposit at the auction."There's nothing that compares to this property really anywhere in our region," said Sam Sheibani, the real estate agent for the auction winner. "Just the amenities, it has the location, it's really just one of a kind. It's something that I...
Listeria outbreak linked to sliced meats causes hospitalizations in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- A multi-state listeria outbreak has sent several people in Maryland to the hospital.The CDC says this listeria outbreak is linked to meats sliced at a variety of deli counters, but at this point, health officials have not been able to narrow it down to exactly which meat or brand. The agency is now advising people to avoid eating any deli meats unless they are heated before being consumed. There is no evidence people are getting sick from pre-packaged meat.What is listeriaListeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, those over the age...
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