Alex DeMetrick
Alex DeMetrick has been a general assignment reporter with WJZ Eyewitness News since September 1984.
Alex began his journalism career in California.
Alex has received many awards from United Press International and The Associated Press. He also received a Lincoln University Award for his political reporting.
A native of Michigan, Alex moved to California at the age of seven.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University and pursued graduate studies at San Jose State University.
Alex enjoys sailing, hiking, writing, movies and jazz.
More Stories by Alex DeMetrick
Md. Oyster Population, Reproduction Up For Second Year
Pulling good news out of a troubled Chesapeake Bay doesn’t happen every day. But it’s turning up, at least for now, on the half shell.
Howard County’s Special Operations Team Simulates Rope Rescue On Interstate 70
Some people who do not have a fear of heights allowed WJZ a close look at some high angle rescue training Wednesday.
Cicadas Will Be Loud But Harmless When They Return Later This Spring
Biblical plague, 17-year locust or just plain yuck. The massive emergence of cicadas carries different names and plenty of baggage.
Off-Duty Deputy Shoots Man While Trying To Free Himself From Suspect’s Moving SUV
A confrontation between a Harford County Sheriff’s Deputy and a suspect in a fleeing car turns dangerous.
Woman Who Found Stolen BMA Renoir Painting At Flea Market Revealed
New twists in an ongoing mystery over who owns a valuable painting that disappeared from the Baltimore Museum of Art nearly 60 years ago.
Proposed Bill Would Outlaw Sale, Possession Of Shark Fins
One of the cruelest forms of fishing has caught the interest of Maryland lawmakers.
Sail Baltimore Gives 40 Foreign Attachés A Tour Of The City
Selling Baltimore to the world’s navies. That was basically the pitch made Wednesday to 40 nations.
Memorial Service Held For Robin Pope; Investigation Into Her Death Continues
Robin Pope was laid to rest Tuesday but not the mystery that still surrounds her death.
Fight To Decriminalize Marijuana Continues In Annapolis
State lawmakers aren’t only debating making marijuana available for medical reasons. Now they’re looking at lowering the penalties for getting high.
Md. Senate Considers Medical Marijuana Bill
A bill legalizing medical marijuana goes before Senate lawmakers Thursday in Annapolis.
UMD Welcomes First Thoroughbred Colt In 30 Years
It’s not your typical college experience, but students at College Park aren’t complaining.
Baltimore Parking Garage Prices May Soon Increase
It may soon cost more to park in some city-owned garages in Baltimore.
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