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Barricade Situation Reported on West Road in Essex
Baltimore County Police reported officers on the scene of a barricade in the 200 block of West Road in Essex. The incident was reported early Wednesday morning before 4 a.m. Baltimore County Police later reported at around Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. that the barricade situation had concluded. There was no...
Baltimore Police facing severe staff shortages, risking officer burnout
Wednesday afternoon, two police officers were scheduled to patrol Baltimore's second-largest and second-deadliest district. A copy of the shift schedule in the city's Northeastern police district shows four other officers agreed to voluntarily work overtime and seven other officers were drafted and required to work overtime. "At some point, they're...
Thunderstorms to hit region Wednesday before cold front Thursday
Thunderstorms are starting to develop across the Baltimore region Wednesday afternoon. Damaging winds, hail and heavy rain will be moving into the area throughout the evening. A cold front is expected to blanket the region on Thursday, cooling off temperatures.
Homicide Defendant Awaits Report on Criminal Responsibility
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. After an appearance in mental health court on July 17, a homicide defendant is still awaiting a decision about criminal responsibility for his alleged role in a 2020 shooting. Jermaine Sanders, 33, is charged with first-degree murder,...
Defense Warns of Conflicting Evidence in a Non-Fatal Shooting Case
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill, on July 17, the defense attorney’s opening statement warned the jury that witnesses will give conflicting versions in an attempted murder trial. Terrell Parker, 27, is charged...
Baltimore woman breaks down in tears after $240,000 lottery win
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman is celebrating a huge $240,000 lottery win. “Shawn,” who has played Keno for six years, says she was at a loss for words when she checked her ticket on the Maryland Lottery app on July 15. “I was just stopping by to pick up...
Southwest District Officers Respond to Shooting Victim
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 16, at around 5:41 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 2400 block of Frederick Avenue to investigate a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed a 20-year-old male suffering from numerous life-threatening...
MSP: Small plane crashed into water on Eastern Shore
(From WBAL-TV 11) The Maryland State Police are investigating a small plane crash in the Tred Avon River on the Eastern Shore Tuesday morning, which resulted in the death of Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis. “Today is a really sad day for the aviation community, but also the scientific community,” said David Abrams, the director of communications for the Maryland Department of the Environment.
More than 2 dozen lifeguard certifications revoked in Montgomery County due to improper training
BETHESDA, Md. - Have you ever given much thought to how well-trained the lifeguards are at the swimming pools you and your family visit? After new details about some Montgomery County trainers cutting corners in their courses, you might want to. All lifeguards are supposed to be trained and certified...
Bridge on I-83 in Harrisburg, connecting city to Baltimore, receives $500M in federal funding
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A bridge in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which is an important part of linking the city to Baltimore, will receive $500 million from the federal government, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday. The funds, given to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, are part of the Large...
County Exec. visits local establishments in District Day
ROSEDALE — In an effort to foster meaningful community engagement, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited and toured businesses, schools, restaurants and other establishments in all seven county districts in what is known as “District Day.” Held this year on July 11, District Day is an annual tradition arranged by the Olszewski Administration. The county executive joined members of his office of community engagement, communications team and department of economic and workforce development in the effort. ...
Walters Art Museum opens Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize finalists exhibition for 2024
The Walters Art Museum on Wednesday opened an exhibit showcasing the work of three finalists competing for the 2024 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize, whose winner will be announced next month. Now in its 19th year, named for two champions of the arts in Baltimore, the award is one...
SP Gold Team Wins Co-Op Baseball Championship
Losing 5-2 in the top of the seventh inning, Severna Park's 15U Gold team was down to its last three outs in the Platinum Division Championship game of the 32-team Anne Arundel Co-Op Baseball League in late June. Mathew Marsella continued his clutch hitting over the season by starting off...
As funds surge to West Baltimore, Mondawmin may hold secrets to inclusive growth
On a sweltering day last summer, Maryland and Baltimore officials gathered at Coppin State University pledging change for West Baltimore. The state was directing more than $11 million toward the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), a state entity tasked with revitalizing the corridor from the 600 block near the Jones Falls Expressway to the 3200 block near Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. ...
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