Baltimore police arrest suspect in 2022 deadly shooting
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in West Baltimore in 2022. Detectives apprehended Darnell Dupree Jr., of Baltimore, for the murder of 31-year-old Aaron Lee, who was killed on March 11, 2022, in the 2200 block of West Lexington Street.
Man wins two big lottery prizes from the same vending machine
A Maryland man won a $50,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket after previously winning $10,000 from another game he bought from the same vending machine.
Parents Defend Shooter Sentenced to Life
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. Shooting defendant Michael Armstrong was sentenced to life in prison with all but 70 years suspended on Aug. 8. Armstrong, 31, was found guilty in May of attempted first-degree murder, illegal possession of a...
Baltimore’s Showtime Elite Cheer team creates opportunities beyond the mat
Baltimore's Showtime Elite Cheer team is winning championships while building community connections and providing opportunities for youth ages 5-18 to develop skills both on and off the mat.
Dundalk Friendly’s location to close later this month
It is a sad month for ice cream lovers as the longstanding Friendly's location on Merritt Boulevard recently announced its impending closure. The chain restaurant's marquee, which typically advertises visits from beloved costumed characters, like Stitch and Mickey Mouse, posted a message last week to broadcast that...
BGE asks customers to conserve energy, prepare for potential outage
BALTIMORE, MD—BGE is asking all customers to conserve electricity to reduce the potential for widespread outages on Monday afternoon and evening. The potential outages are the result of a power plant experiencing an unplanned disconnection from the BGE electric system, officials say.
Two Men Shot in Parking Lot on Newtowne Drive; Annapolis Police Investigating
Annapolis Police are investigating a shooting that injured two men in the 700 block of Newtowne Drive on August 9, 2025, around 9:20 p.m. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found both victims in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were flown by helicopter to an area...
Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum Receives $700,000 in Grants for 17,000 Sq. Ft....
Poe Baltimore, the non-profit organization that stewards the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, proudly announces the award of several major grants totaling nearly $700,000. These funds will support both a significant expansion of the museum and enhanced public programming, strengthening efforts to preserve and...
NASA Wallops rocket launch to be visible in skies over Mid-Atlantic states
WALLOPS ISLAND, VA—A NASA sounding rocket will carry student experiments to suborbital space for the RockSatX mission on Tuesday morning. The launch is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility with the window opening at 6 a.m. through 9 a.m. EDT. Livestream coverage will begin on the...
Holiday Heist: ATM Ripped Open In Virginia, Suspects Nabbed Months Later: Police
A pair of Maryland residents were among the trio who were linked to the brazen holiday burglary in Culpeper that came to a head on Monday when each was arrested and charged, according to the Culpeper Police Department. The burglary happened around 3:19 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Atlantic...