Jessup Inmate Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Murder of Cellmate at Anne Arundel County Court
Inmate Wallace Dudley Ball pleaded guilty to murdering his cellmate at Jessup Correctional Institute. Already serving a life sentence, his plea adds to his term. Evidence and a confession supported the case.
One Dead, Four Injured in East Baltimore Mass Shooting as City Grapples with Violence
A mass shooting on Belair Road in East Baltimore left one woman dead and four men injured near a fast-food restaurant, with a total of 33 rounds fired. The incident is part of a larger trend of violence in the area.
Five Suspects Charged in Organized Theft Ring at Forest Hill Kohl's
Five individuals were charged for a theft operation at a Kohl's in Harford County, stealing over $4,500 in goods using a suitcase. A search warrant at a suspect's home revealed stolen items and an unserialized gun. The accused face multiple charges.
Two-Alarm Fire Engulfs Historical Hardware Store Near Baltimore's Miracle on 34th Street Holiday Lights
A two-alarm fire engulfed a hardware store on West 34th Street in Hampden, Baltimore; no injuries reported as firefighters worked to contain it near the "Miracle on 34th Street" lights. Cause under investigation.
Maryland State Police Investigating Inmate Death at Jessup Correctional Institute
An inmate death at Jessup Correctional Institute in Maryland is being investigated after Deon Smith died, with another inmate suspected. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit and DPSCS IID are involved in the ongoing case.
Taneytown Community Mourns Loss of 84-Year-Old Woman and Pets in Home Fire on Francis Scott Key Highway
Jeanie Shifflett, 84, and several pets died in a house fire in Taneytown. The fire had self-extinguished by the time authorities arrived. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.












