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Woman found dead on street in West Baltimore neighborhood where mass overdose occurred
Police are investigating a “suspicious death” after a woman was found unresponsive Thursday in a West Baltimore neighborhood that was recently the epicenter of a mass overdose.
Police and other first responders work the scene where an incident of a suspicious death occurred on the 2500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, in Baltimore, Thursday, July 24, 2025. First responders observed an individual unresponsive. Medics responded to the scene, but despite life-saving efforts, the individual was pronounced dead.
Wrongfully convicted Maryland man sues Harford County government, investigators and prosecutors
John Huffington announced Thursday he was suing the Harford County government and representatives from the sheriff’s and state’s attorney’s offices in his continued effort to prove his innocence.
John Huffington, center, is applauded during a meeting of the Maryland Board of Public Works on July 5, 2023. The board awarded $2.9 million for being wrongly convicted and incarcerated for decades. Huffington, who was on death row, has written a book and worked for nonprofit organizations since his conviction was vacated.
Family of murder victim attacks defendant in Baltimore courtroom during trial
The man on trial for a Baltimore murder was attacked in court by three of the victim’s family members as prosecutors showed video they say depicts the fatal shooting, officials said.
Three relatives of a Baltimore murder victim stood up and charged the defendant in court Tuesday as prosecutors played video of the shooting, according to the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office.
Construction worker dies after partial trench collapse at Baltimore County school
A construction worker died Tuesday after sustaining injuries from a partial trench collapse while on a job at Deer Park Elementary School in Owings Mills, officials said.
A spokesperson for Baltimore County Public Schools confirmed that the partial trench collapse happened at Deer Park Elementary School.
Esperanza Center open to serve after car crash damaged their entrance
The Esperanza Center opened uninterrupted Monday, even after a man who was allegedly driving while intoxicated crashed a vehicle into the center’s entrance on Sunday.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Teen faces attempted murder charge after brawl, shooting at Walmart in Baltimore County
A 16-year-old was charged as an adult for an altercation at a Baltimore County Walmart that erupted into gunfire, police said.
10 Baltimore officers involved in police-custody death of Dontae Melton Jr. identified
Investigators identified the 10 Baltimore Police Department officers involved in the in-custody death of Dontae Melton Jr., 31.
A co-worker of Dontae Melton Jr. brings a box of donations from his colleagues to Melton’s funeral at DreamLife Worship Center in Randallstown on Saturday.
7 arrested in connection with fighting and shooting outside Walmart, police say
Baltimore County Police arrested seven people ages 12-15 in connection with the fighting and shooting that left two injured outside of a Walmart in Middle River, officials said.
Baltimore County Police responded to a shooting Wednesday outside of a Walmart in Middle River.
Maryland hit with torrential rain, flash floods and lightning as another summer storm rolls in
Torrential rains, tornado warnings, and relentless lightning lit up the sky Wednesday night as another round of severe summer weather pummeled Maryland.
Lightning strikes in northern Baltimore County as a severe thunderstorm moves through, July 8, 2025.
A mother’s emergency petition for her son was denied. He died just over 24 hours later.
Dontae Melton Jr. was pronounced dead around 3 a.m. June 26, hours after being in Baltimore Police custody.
Dontae Melton Jr.
West Baltimore overdoses leave at least 25 hospitalized
There had been no fatalities, but 25 people had been hospitalized for treatment as of Thursday night, according to Lindsey Eldridge, Baltimore City Police Department spokesperson.
Baltimore Police and Baltimore City Fire Department personnel ⁩respond to a call for multiple people experiencing overdose symptoms at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North avenues in West Baltimore on Thursday.
‘I’m going hot with a Taser’: Baltimore Police broke down door before shooting 70-year-old
Police on Wednesday released body camera footage depicting the final moments of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was shot and killed on June 25 in her West Baltimore home by officers.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Baltimore Police released body camera footage depicting the final moments of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Brooks, who was shot and killed on June 25.
Baltimore dodges worst of storms as tornado warnings, heavy rain hit surrounding counties
The weather calmed Wednesday night in the Baltimore region after alerts were issued for much of the state warning of severe thunderstorms, flash floods and, for some, tornadoes.
Cars driving along Compromise Street in Annapolis on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, after a downpour.
Storms with 70 mph winds and lightning leave thousands without power, downed trees and road closures
After heat scorched the Baltimore region, heavy rain and 70 mph winds ripped through the area during Tuesday’s evening commute and led to power outages, fire and road closures.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning on Tuesday for the region with 70 mph winds expected.
2 men killed in possible Dundalk murder-suicide identified by police
Baltimore County Police identified two men who were found fatally shot in Dundalk on Monday in what is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.
Officials said police were called to the 8200 block of Bullneck Road, a residential neighborhood lined with single-family homes, around 4:20 p.m. on Monday for a shooting.
Teen suffers ‘catastrophic’ injury; 1,300 fireworks seized in July 4 incidents around Maryland
A teen suffered a “catastrophic” injury and officials seized more than 1,300 fireworks from an illegal show over the July 4 weekend, officials said.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Microsoft layoffs hit Maryland-based video game workers
About 160 people will lose their jobs at Microsoft’s ZeniMax Media in Rockville as part of the company’s recent cuts.
A Microsoft sign and logo are pictured at the company's headquarters, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Redmond, Wash.
Another Baltimore County school employee faces sex abuse charges amid wave of similar arrests
Donovan Michaud, a 30-year-old building service worker at Overlea High School, faces one count each of sex abuse of a minor, displaying obscene material to a minor and second-degree assault.
Donovan Michaud, a 30-year-old building service worker at Overlea High School, faces one count each of sex abuse of a minor, displaying obscene material to a minor and second-degree assault.
Son details moments that allegedly led his mom to fatally shoot stepdad in Baltimore County
Shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Xavier Alexander called Baltimore County Police, saying his mom had shot his stepfather at their home in the 3600 block of Tulsa Road.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Baltimore homicides hit historic low, but leaders say ‘work is far from over’
There have been 68 homicides and 164 nonfatal shootings in Baltimore the first six months of the year, according to police.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, right, stands at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore on Tuesday.
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