Janay Reece WJZ - CBS News Baltimore

This morning, while students were arriving at Joppatowne High School (JHS), the Harford County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO) was alerted by the School Safety Liaison (SSL) to a student potentially in possession of a firearm. The weapons detection system functioned as intended and signaled the possibility of a weapon. A search was initiated immediately by the SSL. The SRO, who was on scene, was notified and detained the student. The search revealed that the student had concealed a loaded handgun in his belongings.

The 15-year-old was taken to the Southern Precinct, where charges will be initiated. The Department of Juvenile Services will determine the next steps.

Throughout the school year, our SROs and our partners at HCPS train and meet regularly to create a safe learning environment for all students in our Harford County communities. Bringing a weapon to school is never acceptable and will not be tolerated. If you or your child sees, hears, or becomes aware of anything unusual, please remember to immediately alert the SRO and school staff.

Today, we are thankful that the combination of partnerships, training, and technology led to a safe outcome for all involved.

NAHJ Mourns Eliana Moreno

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists mourns the tragic deaths of Eliana Moreno and two others killed in a news helicopter crash Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

Moreno and pilot George Marciniw were providing live coverage of a bus crash for NBC4 and Telemundo 52 when they and a pedestrian on the ground were killed in the crash in the San Fernando Valley area.

Moreno was a Southern California native who graduated from Chapman University. She was an NAHJ member and engaged to be married.

Que en paz descanse Eliana.

Seven people, including a 3-year-old boy, were injured in a shooting in the Douglas Homes neighborhood of East Baltimore Wednesday evening, according to police.
Officers responded around 9 p.m. to the 1400 block of East Fayette Street. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/multiple-people-shot-east-baltimore-police-say/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUYTn1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMWxsMno1WndHRExMWDBTZE9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEel93PIk1awc7RDujgpuk49xRdVkhKJ2XVoihoQDjwbFG5CbWRExS1Ga1Nd8o_aem__olIKsdd7qwHb-1ejcwTrw

BREAKING: Victory for the Baltimore City Inspector General with a judge saying she will grant access to city computer systems and granting summary judgement in IG’s favor in almost every respect. She said she is “deeply disappointed” in the city’s arguments.

Information Wanted

Baltimore Police homicide detectives need your assistance. Detectives are looking to identify the suspect who is responsible for a murder that took place on February 23, 2026, in the 600 block of Poplar Grove Street.

Maryland says $14.5 million in new federal highway funds will help save lives Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced $14.5 million in new federal highway safety grants that he says can help prevent crashes and save lives across the state.

7-year-old boy reunites with Anne Arundel first responders who saved his life The family of a 7-year-old boy who nearly died after choking on a piece of meat and going into cardiac arrest reunited Monday with the paramedics and 911 dispatcher who helped save his life last month in Anne Arundel County.

Man arrested in Baltimore after getting off a bike and "carjacking" a moped Baltimore Police (BPD) have made an arrest in an armed carjacking where a 53 year-old man was forced from his moped scooter.

Baltimore City's mayor and council president are proposing an entirely new department — on equal footing with the police and fire departments — to handle some public safety responsibilities.

The proposed Department of Neighborhood Safety would respond to nonviolent calls involving people experiencing mental health crises and other emergencies that the mayor said place a burden on police and 911. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-leaders-changes-emergency-response-system/