Preschool worker charged with child sex abuse in Howard County
31-year-old Dameon Patterson, of Elkridge, is facing multiple counts of sex offenses involving contact with an 11-year-old child, police said.
31-year-old Dameon Patterson, of Elkridge, is facing multiple counts of sex offenses involving contact with an 11-year-old child, police said.
The allegations follow in the wake of a new state law that lifted the statute of limitations on when a person can file these types of cases.
A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to charges that he posed as a young girl to induce teenage boys to send him sexually explicit images and videos before he extorted them, a federal prosecutor said.
A 24-year-old Frederick man was charged after he admitted to uploading, downloading and possessing large quantities of child pornography, according to the Frederick Sheriff's Office.
Fr. Martin H. Demek, the pastor at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Baltimore, was removed from the ministry after allegations emerged that he sexually abused a minor more than 30 years ago.
A measure to end the statute of limitations for civil claims related to child sexual abuse is back before Maryland lawmakers.
After more than a decade in the classroom, Meredith Martin was abruptly removed from her role as a teacher at South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland.
A Carroll County man was found guilty Thursday of child sex abuse following a three-day jury trial.
A Maryland pediatrician has been convicted of sexually abusing an 18-year-old patient he had been treating since she was a baby.
Joseph Earl Carter, 33, was already registered as a lifetime sex offender from a previous sexual offense committed against another child.
Three former employees of a Frederick County special needs day school and residential treatment center were in court Thursday for a bond review.
Three former employees of a special education day school and residential treatment center in Frederick County were arrested Wednesday on child abuse and sexual assault charges, the county's State's Attorney's Office said.
Two Prince George's County juries found two men guilty in two separate child sex abuse cases.
Police believe there may be other victims and are hoping they will come forward.
A Washington D.C. man was sentenced to federal prison for sex trafficking of a minor.
A Frederick pediatrician charged with more than than 70 counts, including the rape of an 18-year-old and the sexual assault of an 11-year-old, was granted bail again Tuesday in a Frederick County Courthouse.
A Frederick pediatrician was arrested Monday after he was indicted on an additional 65 charges, including child sex abuse and sexual assault. Dr. Ernesto Torres was already charged in the rape of a patient and the assaults of two other people, including an 11-year-old girl.
Pope Francis is applying mandatory new procedures for all Catholic Church diocese across the globe on the reporting of alleged sexual abuse.
A Washington, D.C., preschool accused of ignoring signs that a teacher was sexually abusing children has put one of its leaders on leave.
The attorney general of Washington is investigating the preschool at Washington Hebrew Congregation, a prominent synagogue in the nation's capital, several days after parents filed a civil suit against the school alleging their children were sexually abused by a teacher there.
The families of eight young children have filed suit against a prominent Washington, D.C., synagogue and one of its leaders, alleging they ignored warnings that a teacher at the congregation's preschool was sexually abusing the children for more than two years.
Advocates for victims of child sex abuse urged lawmakers to lift the statute of limitations for reporting abuse.
An Anne Arundel County man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison Wednesday for sexually abusing two minors to produce child pornography.
A Baltimore man has been arrested in a child sex abuse investigation Wednesday.
Smith sexually abused a young boy and took photographs on his phone documenting the abuse, according to the Department of Justice.
Baltimore City has a new tool to fight the vacant property crisis by being allowed to foreclose on more vacant homes.
While Baltimore doesn't have any Asian American and Pacific Islander neighborhoods today, history shows the city used to have a few.
The families of the three firefighters killed in a 2022 vacant rowhome fire filed a federal lawsuit accusing Baltimore City of not following up with its own catalog of condemned properties to ensure firefighter safety.
Monumental legislation for library workers will take effect across Maryland on July 1.
Investigators were back on Crafton Rd. in Essex on Wednesday, sifting through debris after a house exploded there more than a week ago.
Former city and state prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah says he is dropping out of the Baltimore City Mayoral race.
Baltimore Police and city leaders are not in a rush to shut down a pro-Palestinian protest at Johns Hopkins University unless it gets out of control.
The Dali ship is expected to be removed from the wreckage at the Port of Baltimore by May 10, according to an announcement from the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port.
Sun and warm temperatures return Wednesday.
Baltimore City has a new tool to fight the vacant property crisis by being allowed to foreclose on more vacant homes.
Johns Hopkins said it reached an agreement with the pro-Palestinian protests that if they dispersed, they could protest on campus from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., but organizers deny that claim.
Joining universities across the country, student protesters set up tents for an encampment to pressure Johns Hopkins to disinvest from Israel as outrage grows over the mounting death toll in Gaza.
Shipping challenges have emerged after the Key Bridge collapse temporarily closed the Port of Baltimore, throwing the agricultural community into a state of uncertainty.
Like Baltimore City's lawsuit against the two Singapore-based companies, the company claims the owners of the Dali were negligent in letting the ship leave the Port of Baltimore without failing to fix known power problems.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
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The Pratt Library Book Club is kicking off with recommendations from Meghan McCorkell for both adults and kids! Also, don't forget the library's Summer Break Baltimore Program is coming up
Held annually over the past 25 years, the festival has evolved, embracing new technologies, formats, and voices while remaining true to its core mission of celebrating the power of cinema to inspire, provoke, and unite audiences.
The Baltimore Ravens have picked up the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh.
Dean Kremer pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Adley Rutschman extended his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens are introducing field-level seats to M&T Bank Stadium this year as part of a major renovation plan.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez silenced the bats of the hot-hitting New York Yankees on Monday in the first of a four-game series at Camden Yards.
Baltimore native Chris Braswell was with his friends and family when his lifelong dream turned into a reality this past week.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
Record heat is possible Thursday with highs topping out in the lower 90s. Showers return this weekend.
Demonstrators camped overnight on the Johns Hopkins University campus to show solidarity with Gaza, but the Baltimore university says it is ready to take action if any students violate its rules.
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Musician, educator, and arts advocate Darin Atwater joined WJZ this morning as he celebrates the 25th anniversary of Soulful Symphony, an 85-member orchestra with vocals.
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In the debut of "Hangin' with Huber," Huber reflects on a recent family trip to Disney World