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Traffic, Businesses Jammed Up By Water Main Break In Harford County
On Monday morning, businesses and motorists were affected by the water main break, which proved tricky to plug, leaving some without water in the area of Tollgate Road and Constant Friendship Boulevard. Tollgate Road traveling toward MD 24 remained open, though during the repairs, Constant Friendship Boulevard could only be...
Maryland Weather: Turning warm & muggy, storms return Thursday
BALTIMORE -- We'll experience warmer and more muggy weather this week. Scattered strong thunderstorms are possible Thursday.Morning and midday low clouds and fog burned off for a beautiful Monday afternoon across Maryland. Temperatures have recovered into the 70s. Expect a pleasant evening ahead with temperatures starting in the upper 70s easing into the lower to middle 70s. We do not have any rain to worry about this evening.Some patchy areas of dense fog will be possible late tonight. Otherwise expect a mainly clear sky. Overnight lows will stay mild in the lower 60s. Tuesday looks like a beautiful outdoor weather day....
Assaults reported in Nottingham area, Perry Hall residence burglarized
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating several local assaults and burglaries that were reported over the past week. At around midnight on Sunday, May 12, 2024, a suspect broke into a business located in the 6900-block of Ridge Road in Nottingham (21236) and stole property. At just after 5 p.m. on...
32-year-old man killed in rollover crash on I-81 in Wythe County
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — A man is dead after his truck flipped on Interstate 81 in Wythe County on Sunday, May 19. The crash occurred just before 9 a.m. State police said 32-year-old Juan J. Macias, of Baltimore, Maryland, was driving a Ford F150 on I-81 South when he went off the right side […]
Chavez Mitchell Charged With Attempted Murder In Baltimore
City resident Chavez Mitchell was arrested over the weekend following an investigation into a midday March shooting that was reported in Baltimore, authorities announced on Monday. Shortly before 2:45 p.m. on Monday, March 11, officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 3000 block of South Hanover Street for...
Attempted Murder Trial Postponed So Recuperating Victim Can Testify
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. An attempted murder defendant’s trial was postponed because the victim is recovering from surgery and was unable to testify on May 20. Kimani Johnson is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, conspiracy...
Defendant Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Spite of Alibi
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 46-year-old Baltimore man was found guilty of first-degree murder in a hearing on May 9. In addition to the charge of first-degree murder, the defendant, Ricky Crenshaw, was found guilty of firearm use in a felony or violent crime, firearm possession with a felony conviction, use of an assault weapon with a magazine, and possessing a firearm without a serial number for the murder of 33-year-old Terence Cheatham.
Multiple crashes slow traffic on I-95 north and south near Harford, Baltimore County line
BALTIMORE -- Multiple crashes have impacted traffic Sunday night on I-95 north and southbound near the Harford and Baltimore County line, according to Harford County emergency responders.Three cars were involved in a crash near mile marker 72 northbound, and a four-car crash happened near mile marker 70 southbound, which includes an overturned car.There is no word on injuries in these crashes.
Man pleads guilty to murder, armed robberies in Baltimore area
BALTIMORE, MD—A man has pleaded guilty to an armed robbery and shooting that left one dead in Baltimore in April 2023, the State’s Attorney’s Office announced. Arthur Jesse McCaden has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and five counts of armed robbery for the shooting of Fabian Sanchez Gonzalez on April 30, 2023.
How Baltimore Key Bridge collapse could affect Memorial Day weekend travel
With the additional challenge of a missing bridge this year, the Maryland Transportation Authority is hoping planning and awareness will improve the always-challenging Memorial Day weekend exodus. “The Bay Bridge is, as usual, going to be our busy point for motorists,” said Tamory Winfield, spokesperson with the Maryland Transportation Authority....
Western District Shooting Kills One
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On May 18, at approximately 5:06 a.m., Western District patrol officers responded to the 3200 block of Auchentoroly Terrace in reference to discharging. Upon arrival, Baltimore Police Department officers canvassed the area, locating an adult male suffering...
Maryland Yards restaurant announces opening date
BALTIMORE — There'll soon be a new dining option right by Camden Yards. Maryland Yards just announced the date for its grand opening, on the ground floor of the Zenith apartment tower on Pratt and South Paca streets. The space was previously occupied by Frank & Nic's West End...
What's considered when constructing a new bridge? Expert explains replacement options for Key Bridge
BALTIMORE - Plans are being discussed to reconstruct a new Francis Scott Key Bridge.However, what is being considered?While the Maryland Transportation Authority says they are moving at a rapid speed to rebuild the bridge, a bridge expert explained the factors considered before construction begins."When you think about having a structure inside of a community, working with a business, at the Harbor, you've got to figure out what is the best for getting functionality for the area," said Dr. Oscar Barton Jr., a professor and Dean of Morgan State University's School of Engineering.What factors are considered?Barton said there are several factors...
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