Baltimore police investigate newborn infant’s death, medical examiner to determine cause
BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — Baltimore police are investigating a newborn infant's death early Saturday morning. Authorities said around 7:40 a.m. on Nov. 15, officers were called to Johns Hopkins Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for a Dead on Arrival (DOA) of a newborn infant. Officers were told the baby...
AFRO News honors veterans in third annual salute to servicemen and servicewomen
AFRO News hosted its third annual “Salute to Our Veterans” event on Nov. 13 at Martin’s West, an event honoring those who have served in the U.S. military. Veterans came from near and far to attend the event, which featured the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute JROTC/Color Guard and greetings from former Maryland State...
Female stabbed, Baltimore police arrest suspect
BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — A female was stabbed and the suspect was arrested Saturday evening, according to Baltimore police. Authorities said around 5:21 pm. on Nov. 15, officers responded to the 4100 block of St. George Avenue for an aggressive assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who...
Howard County special education paraeducator arrested at school for meeting 15-year-old student on dating...
JESSUP, Md. — A Howard County special education paraeducator was arrested inside Guilford Park High School in Jessup after he was accused of having sex with a 15-year-old student. Wilson Nelson II, 26, was charged with third-degree sexual offense after he was accused by police of meeting the student...
Northern District Resident Arrested in Exeter Hall Avenue Shooting; Police Seek Community Assistance
Detectives in the Northern District have arrested Lawrence Wheeler, 44, for a shooting on October 5, 2025. The incident happened in the 800 block of Exeter Hall Avenue. A 37-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the groin and was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Man faces charges for fatal Stricker Street fire that killed 3 Baltimore firefighters in...
A man is facing multiple charges in connection with a fatal fire that took place in January of 2022 on Stricker Street that claimed the lives of three Baltimore City firefighters.
Remembering Maryland’s record-breaking 2016 blizzard
MARYLAND (WBFF) — In January 2016, Maryland experienced a historic blizzard that brought the state's biggest snowstorm on record, with 29.2 inches of snow measured at BWI Airport. The storm, fueled by a combination of arctic air and moisture from an El Niño event, left drivers stranded and streets...
Man fatally shot on Greenmount Avenue in East Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A man has died after being shot in East Baltimore on Saturday morning, according to police. Officials stated that on November 15, at approximately 11:41 a.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at the 1900 block of Greenmount Avenue. Once there, police located a 33-year-old man...
» Woman Killed in Fatal Cherry Hill Car Crash
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a fatal vehicle crash in the Southern District. On Nov. 13, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of W. Patapsco Avenue to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located a female pedestrian who was struck by...
Woman’s rare lottery play nets her $100K
On the advice of a friend, a woman who says she generally does not play the lottery picked up a scratch-off ticket and uncovered a big payday.

















