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January 30, 2018

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De Sousa considering whether to bring back plainclothes drug, gun units in Baltimore

Tuesday, Jan 30

Acting Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa is considering putting plainclothes officers back onto the streets of Baltimore to search for guns and drugs, he said.

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Maryland snow: Baltimore-area schools delayed, dusting still expected across region

A cold front could leave a half-inch of snow Tuesday morning in Northern Baltimore and Carroll counties, along with temperatures diving back into the 30s, according to the National Weather Service.

Corrupt gun unit’s sergeant was “golden boy” within Baltimore police department, officers testify at trial

A second former Baltimore Police officer took the stand Monday at the federal racketeering trial of two fellow officers, detailing widespread overtime pay abuse and saying his supervisor told him to carry a BB gun to plant on people.

Notable testimony from the Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force corruption trial

Here’s a rundown of what we’ve learned from the trial of two police officers from the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force.

Schmuck: Moving Machado to shortstop might be more about Tim Beckham than it is about Manny

There are lots of theories about Buck Showalter's decision to move Manny Machado to shortstop, but it might be pretty simple. He wasn't comfortable with Tim Beckham at the infield's most pivotal position.

Dean Pees accepts Titans defensive coordinator job, ends brief retirement

Former Ravens defensive coordinator reunites with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee and gets opportunity to work with his son, Matt.

Valentine's Day specials at Baltimore restaurants

These restaurants are offering Valentine's Day dining specials.

Dumbarton Middle School student pulled knife on classmate on school bus, police say

A 12-year-old Dumbarton Middle School student pulled a knife on his classmate during a fight on the school bus Monday afternoon, Baltimore County Police said.

Baltimore police identify man they killed after they say he shot at officer; body camera footage released

Police department spokesman T.J. Smith said at a news conference Monday night that Billy Louise Rucker, of Southwest Baltimore, was shot after he pointed a semi-automatic handgun on an officer, and later died at an area hospital.

Rod Rosenstein faces new scrutiny for approving surveillance of Trump associate

Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein approved the continued surveillance of a Trump associate last year, according to a report in the New York Times on Monday that once again thrust the former U.S. Attorney for Maryland into the spotlight.