Man convicted after four-day trial for three armed robberies in Baltimore County, City

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been convicted after committing three armed robberies in one day in Baltimore County and Baltimore City. A federal jury convicted Keith Poynter, Jr., 29, on federal charges related to a series of armed commercial robberies, all committed in one day, and for discharging his weapon during one of the robberies. The conviction was announced by […]

Gas prices reverse as oil falls

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the first time in the last four weeks, the nation’s average price of gasoline has decreased, falling 0.8 cents from a week ago to $3.64 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 22.8 cents from […]

Uber passenger arrested after assaulting driver in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested an Uber passenger after he verbally and physically abused a rideshare driver in Baltimore County. The accused is identified as Eduardo Castillo, 30, of no fixed address. The victim is not being identified at this time. He was transported by ambulance to Greater Baltimore Medical Center for possible exposure to controlled dangerous substances during […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Forecasters say a strong cold front approaching the area will increase the risk for showers and thunderstorms, some of which may become severe. The main threat will be damaging winds. However, […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—Following what is expected to be an unusually warm Friday, forecasters say storms are likely in the Baltimore area on Saturday. The National Weather Service says scattered, severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes are possible Saturday afternoon and into the early evening hours. A seasonably strong cold front will usher in the gusty winds. […]

Suspect arrested in connection with quadruple shooting near Parkville

BALTIMORE, MD—Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a quadruple shooting that occurred in northeast Baltimore earlier this month. On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF) arrested 48-year-old Marvelle Worsley of Baltimore, in the 1800-block of Harford Road in Baltimore County. Investigators believe that on April 1, 2023, Worsley shot four […]

Forecasters warn of elevated fire danger in Baltimore area on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says elevated fire weather conditions are expected on Wednesday across most of Maryland. West-northwest winds on Wednesday afternoon will see gusts of up to 20 mph, with minimum relative humidity values between 15 to 25 percent. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose […]