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Powerlifting competition helps support BARCS in memory of officer Amy Caprio
A powerlifting competition next month will raise money for a local animal shelter in memory of a Baltimore County police officer, who was killed in the line of duty. At Exile Fitness in Rosedale, a powerlifting competition next month will raise money for the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, or BARCS. It's in honor of fallen Baltimore County police officer Amy Caprio, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018.
Dover man accused of fatally shooting neighbor’s dog in January is now charged
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A York County man who is accused of fatally shooting his neighbor’s dog in January was charged Wednesday, investigators say. Dean Smith, 71, of Dover, shot a two-year-old Akita dog five times that was on his property, located along Canal Road, on Jan. 22 between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., […]
Vigil for Franklin High School football player held one week after his death
A vigil was held Wednesday for Leslie Noble, one week after the death of the Franklin High School football player. “I just appreciate the community coming in and the family gathering together to make sure this happen,” said Antoinette Kinsler, Noble’s godmother. “He was 16 years old; he had a good future ahead of him.”
August 24 Wonderful Weekend Weather And Summer Heat Makes A Return
Summer is not over yet! The three days in the 70s this past week and a few mornings in the 40s (for some far inland) was False Fall. What often happens this time of year is that the initial shot of cold air is met with and balanced out by a strong surge of heat. We transition to that this weekend and then back into full late summer mode next week.
Adam's Light candlelight vigil will honor drug overdose and fentanyl victims
Shelley Debelius lost her younger brother Adam to a fentanyl overdose in September of 2021. Now, with the nonprofit Adam's Light, she hopes to save lives and end the fentanyl crisis.
Acquitted: Two 19-Year-Olds Found Not Guilty of West Mulberry Street Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A pair of defendants on trial for the murder of 38-year-old Clark Hohrein were found not guilty by a jury on Aug. 14. William Holloman and Darell Parker, both 19, were charged with two counts of first-degree...
Shootout Suspect Claiming Self-Defense Didn’t Have Gun, Attorney Claims
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The trial for the second combatant in a Booth Street shootout concluded Aug. 22 with defense counsel claiming self-defense, while also casting doubt that his client had a gun at all. Jason Johnson, 23, is charged with...
Fells Point attack raises concerns about the criminal justice system
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The suspect in the deadly assault of an elderly man in Fells Point has a lengthy criminal record, stretching from Maryland to Florida; he’s the latest example of people cycling through the criminal justice system without clear changes in behavior. Timothy Clinedinst has been charged...
MONSE seeks proposals for anti-human trafficking efforts
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) is preparing to deploy funding to organizations striving to tackle sex and labor trafficking. The agency recently released a request for proposal (RFP) for Fiscal Year 2025 Anti-Human Trafficking Grants. Selected organizations will receive $50,000 or $25,000 grants to support...
Lawsuit: Maryland corrections agency failed to prevent fatal 2021 stabbing at Baltimore jail
State officials failed to prevent the 2021 fatal stabbing of a man awaiting trial in a Baltimore jail, according to a federal lawsuit his mother filed Thursday. Shane Burton, 33, was attacked Aug. 27, 2021 at the state-run Maryland Reception Diagnostic and Classification Center in Baltimore. Burton was held in pretrial detention on armed robbery, assault, drug and gun charges, according to a ...
Baltimore Police Seek Public Help to Identify Person of Interest in 2023 Non-Fatal Shooting on Liberty Heights Avenue
The Baltimore Police are calling on the public to aid in identifying an individual linked to a non-fatal shooting that took place nearly a year ago on September 2, 2023. The incident occurred in the 2800 block of Liberty Heights Avenue, and a flyer with the image of the person of interest has been circulated to gather more information, as detailed by the Baltimore Police Department.
Do you miss the WNST Text Service for breaking sports news? (We do, too!)
Bill Cole of Cole Roofing and Nestor discuss the WNST Service and the history of breaking sports news in Baltimore. And when and how it’ll be soon be returning and better than ever…. SUMMARY KEYWORDS. people, oyster, roofing, company, thought, tech, crab cake, luke, orioles, ravens, game, baseball team,...
New middle school opens in Millersville as Anne Arundel County Public Schools undergo redistricting process
BALTIMORE -- It's been a long and complicated journey as Anne Arundel County Public Schools underwent a redistricting process that will impact 21,000 students this upcoming school year. But Thursday was a day to celebrate as AACPS opened a new state-of-the-art middle school in Millersville. The new Old Mill Middle School South will welcome 1,140 students in just a few days. Clapping and cheering resounded as the principal greeted families and staff during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "Welcome to Old Mill Middle School South, everybody!" "Everything is just better here," Silas Hinckle, an upcoming eighth-grader said. For Hinckle, the new school year is looking much...
Anthony Santander Sounds Off After Grand Slam vs. Astros
Down three runs to the Houston Astros in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Baltimore Orioles turned to Anthony Santander with the bases loaded. He delivered. Santander sent a 98 mph fastball from Bryan Abreu 403-feet to right field for his fourth-career grand slam. It’s the 38th home run...
Traffic Stop In Frederick Leads To Three Arrests
One was a juvenile for weapons offenses. Frederick, Md (KM) Three people were arrested Thursday afternoon in Frederick following a traffic stop, .including a 17-year-old boy who is charged with weapons offenses. Police say the traffic stop occurred in the area of Madison and Carrollton Streets because the driver failed...
Beth Tfiloh’s Yad B’Yad Helps Families and Faculty in Times of Need
This article was provided by Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. It was 15 years ago, but Faith Harrison remembers it clearly. She and a few of her Beth Tfiloh friends had just come up for air, enjoying a sense of newfound freedom now that their children were middle schoolers with more maturity and independence.
Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) listening session | PHOTOS
The five-member Board of Carroll County Commissioners and members of the delegation that represents Carroll in Maryland’s legislature will hold a joint listening session regarding the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) Thursday evening at the Carroll County Agriculture Center’s Shipley Arena.
Baltimore Ravens Named as Potential Landing Spot for 3x All-Pro Weapon to Help Lamar Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens are coming off of an impressive 13-4 regular season and are looking to defend their AFC North title in 2024. Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, too, is looking to prove doubters and naysayers wrong regarding his ability to lead his team to victory in the playoffs. To...
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