‘Grand theft housing:’ $2.3M squatter takeover exposes gaps in Maryland law, renews debate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — The takeover of a $2.3 million Bethesda home has renewed scrutiny in Annapolis, where lawmakers from both parties now acknowledge that Maryland law provides limited tools to remove squatters, leaving homeowners, financial institutions, and communities exposed for months or years. The property,...
Dundalk woman’s murder goes 25 years unsolved
DUNDALK, Md. — Twenty-five years after Gomti Patel was found dead in her Dundalk apartment, Baltimore County Police are renewing their plea for public assistance in solving the cold case. On the afternoon of January 19, 2001, Patel was pronounced dead at the scene on the 3100 block of...
Former Baltimore City Council Candidate Sentenced to Four Years for $1.6 Million COVID-19 Loan...
Baltimore, MD. — A federal judge has sentenced a Baltimore woman to four years in prison for orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme involving COVID-19 relief programs. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Nichelle Henson, 38, to 48 months in federal prison for bank fraud and making false statements...
Todd Hines Jr. Killed In Baltimore County Hit-Run: Police
Hines was walking along North Point Boulevard in Dundalk at approximately 7:35 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, when he was struck by a 2006 Ford F-250 that continued traveling southbound, police said. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators later located and stopped the pickup truck, and crash...
Days after the storm, untreated sidewalks create hazardous commute for bus riders
BALTIMORE — The leftover icy snow hasn’t stopped people in their tracks, but it’s certainly made it that much harder to get where they're going. After the storm has left a mess that can't melt during a days-long stretch of sub-freezing temperatures, bus riders, have been left to tough out precarious situations due to...
Some Maryland schools will operate virtually or close Friday, Jan. 30
Several Maryland schools will operate virtually, and others will remain closed on Friday, Jan. 30, as dangerously cold weather continues to impact the state.
One Dead, One Injured in MD House Fire
A man died Tuesday morning after a residential fire in West Baltimore, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Fire crews were called to 708 Brune St. in Upton shortly before 10 a.m. after a 911 report of a dwelling fire. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire conditions, officials said.
Mayor Brandon Scott provides updates on Baltimore’s winter weather response
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the State of Emergency remains in effect throughout the city due to snow accumulation, icy conditions, and freezing temperatures. The Mayor's office also stated that Phase II of the city’s emergency plan has concluded, allowing residents to resume parking along...
Three Juveniles Apprehended in East Baltimore Daytime Carjacking Incident
In a swift operation by the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), three juveniles were apprehended following an audacious daytime carjacking in East Baltimore. According to a report by FOX Baltimore, the suspects, two aged 15 and another just 14, were arrested after officers located them inside the stolen car near the...
Baltimore neighborhoods inspire names for rescued sea turtles at National Aquarium
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore residents helped put a local stamp on a group of rescued sea turtles now recovering at the National Aquarium, after submitting neighborhood names as part of a community naming contest announced in November. The contest drew entries representing almost 100 distinct Baltimore neighborhoods...

















