Prosecutors told a judge that officers opened a murder suspect’s iPhone before getting a warrant, and a Baltimore County detective has been suspended.

A raccoon found near McGill Court and Milburn Circle in Pasadena tested positive for rabies; Anne Arundel County health officials are seeking anyone who had contact and urge pet owners to check vaccinations.

Four arrests follow a November Seagull Court shooting that left a 21-year-old wounded; authorities say the probe is ongoing.

State dashboard shows 164 fatalities so far in 2026 as the 100‑day summer stretch begins. Officials ramp up DUI patrols and speed enforcement.

Anne Arundel’s council overturned seven of County Executive Steuart Pittman’s zoning vetoes, reopening land‑use decisions across Region 5 and reigniting a local debate.

The Local on The Avenue in White Marsh closed suddenly after a landlord eviction; court records show the site owed more than $111,000, local reporting says.

A student was detained Tuesday after allegedly assaulting two teachers at Roye‑Williams Elementary in Havre de Grace. Officials say the teachers' injuries are non‑life‑threatening.

Four new Maryland laws — on kratom‑like products, EV charging, firefighter screenings and SRO conduct — take effect July 1, 2026, bringing new enforcement and duties for retailers, counties and schools.

Two 16-year-olds were arrested in downtown Baltimore after a foot chase ended with officers seizing a loaded handgun.

A juror’s comment led a judge to declare a mistrial Tuesday in the Family Dollar killing case involving Braxton Day and victim Bryant Breland.

The Ravens pledged $1 million to six organizations to back prevention, crisis response and expand Mayor Brandon Scott’s GVRS in Baltimore.

Baltimore City Public Schools agreed to pay $5.2M and adopt a state‑backed funding formula for 30 charter schools, settling years of disputes and locking in new charges for central services.

Amy Shlossman will leave Sinai Hospital to lead OHSU Health, with a start date set for Aug. 31. LifeBridge has named Leslie Simmons interim as a national search begins.