New faces, fresh energy spur growth at Northwood Commons
What was once a struggling shopping center with boarded-up storefronts and few visitors has now become a lively commercial hub, home to a growing mix of restaurants, retailers and salons situated beside Morgan State University. The transformation of the former Northwood Plaza began in 2018. Nearly seven years later,...
Baltimore man caught with crack and Suboxone after Brooklyn chase
BROOKLYN, MD — A 36-year-old man was arrested early Friday after fleeing from police during a drug investigation in Brooklyn, authorities said. At about 4:15 a.m. on July 25, an…
Baltimore community rallies together after multiple fires rip through neighborhood
Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood is coming together after multiple fires tore through Keswick Road within the past eight months.
Inmate death at Maryland Correctional Institution under investigation
JESSUP, Md. (WBFF) — The death of an inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution has prompted an investigation, according to Maryland State Police. The inmate, identified as 42-year-old Brian Bell, was pronounced dead by hospital personnel after being taken to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Police say...
Man rescued after drowning reported at Baltimore pool
A man is in serious condition after he was rescued from a reported drowning at a Baltimore pool, according to police and fire officials.
Rescuers Find Three Shivering Puppies Abandoned In Maryland Woods
Dog owners who heartlessly abandon their pets rarely stop to think about what happens next. They feel no guilt, no remorse for turning their backs on the most loyal companions they’ll ever have. They never consider the fear and confusion these animals feel when they realize they’ve been left...
Eastern Shore pastor detained by ICE transferred to Louisiana facility
An Eastern Shore pastor arrested by immigration agents Monday and detained in Baltimore is in good spirits and is preaching to fellow detainees -- but that preaching is now at a detention center in Louisiana where Daniel Fuentes Espinal was moved.
Man arrested after armed carjacking in Northwest Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 24-year-old man was arrested Friday night following an armed carjacking and brief foot pursuit in Northwest Baltimore, police said. On July 25, around 10:26 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of North Arlington Street for an armed carjacking. Once there, the victim told officers...
Judge Grants Release After Filing Error In Shooting Case
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Martin H. Schreiber II allowed Chavez Scott, 39, to be released on home detention with electronic monitoring during bail proceedings on July 25. Scott is charged with having a...
Study: Baltimore incinerators linked to $100 million in yearly health damages
New research suggests that two Baltimore incinerators are causing nearly $100 million in health damages every year, according to a recent study.