Baltimore police have arrested a suspect linked to a string of mailbox fires, including one downtown. The causes and connections between the fires remain under investigation.

Ameer Gittens received an additional life sentence plus 15 years for the 2021 murder of Antwan Edwards, to be served after his current life terms for an unrelated homicide.

An early morning shooting in Baltimore injured a 39-year-old man. The police are seeking public assistance in their investigation. No suspects have been identified yet.

Baltimore's forecast predicts breezy weather with 30 mph gusts, clear skies, and temperatures in the mid-50s. A high pressure system brings a warming trend, while conditions remain dry, minimizing wildfire risks. A colder front is expected mid-week.

Former Baltimore City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke passed away at 83. She was noted for being the first woman elected as council president. Funeral arrangements are set, with donations encouraged to honor her legacy.

Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie vacated his seat after a no-contest plea to theft charges, resulting in a year of unsupervised probation. His council seat is now deemed vacant.

The Baltimore region anticipates milder weather as high pressure arrives, bringing clearer skies, moderate temperatures, and diminishing rain chances, per the NWS. Fire risk due to drought is noted.

Baltimore's Mayor has announced a proposed settlement in an ADA lawsuit that includes a $44 million investment in pedestrian infrastructure improvement.

Marilyn Mosby's request to modify her home detention to a curfew was denied again by Judge Griggsby due to concerns about her new job's details and compliance with supervision terms.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced progress on the $68 million New Cultural Center in Columbia, expected to feature theaters, arts education spaces, and 174 mixed-income housing units, with groundbreaking slated for 2025.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Baltimore after a carjacking that injured an 83-year-old woman. The teen has a criminal history and is charged as a juvenile.

A pedestrian was killed in Owings Mills after being hit by a Ford Explorer. The driver cooperated with police, and an investigation into the incident is underway.

A 19-year-old man arrived at a Baltimore hospital with a gunshot wound early this morning. Police are investigating the shooting scene on Baker Street.