Adam Thompson

Baltimore

Digital Content Producer at WJZ-TV (Baltimore, MD)

Digital content producer at CBS Balt. Ohio ➡️Charlotte ➡️ Baltimore. Cleveland fan living in Ravens land. Let's go in-depth. Opinions and takes are my own.

Articles

100 gallons of diesel fuel overflowed into Baltimore's Inner Harbor, MDE says

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

Two diesel tanks from Johns Hopkins University and Medicine's third-party vendors overfilled and caused an overflow of diesel fuel into the Inner Harbor in Fells Point on Wednesday. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) said the spill leaked about 100 gallons of diesel fuel into the water. Johns Hopkins said those tanks supply power for backup generators at its patient care facilities in East Baltimore. Our Emergency Response Team is currently in Fells Point responding to an approx.
2 die in crash under I-95 overpass following pursuit with MDTA officer

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

Two people died in a crash after a pursuit with a Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officer in Baltimore early Wednesday, June 4, according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Around 2:18 a.m., the officer followed a car as it exited from I-95 onto Key Highway. The driver of an Infinity failed to stop for a traffic stop and led the officer on a high-speed pursuit, according to the AG's office.
Woman struck, killed by school bus in Baltimore County, police say

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

A woman was struck and killed by a school bus on Wednesday afternoon in Rossville in Baltimore County, according to police. Officers responded just before 2 p.m. to the area of Philadelphia and Ridge roads. The woman died at the scene, police said. There were no children on the school bus. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Johns Hopkins University pauses pay increases, reduces spending due to funding uncertainty

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is implementing a hiring freeze and pausing annual pay increases due to the uncertainty of funding sources, the school confirmed. The university added that it will reduce the number of research projects and cut back on spending on expenses, including travel, food, supplies, and professional services.
Justin Tucker's Maryland house to hit the market for $3.2 million

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

The Owings Mills, Maryland, home of former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker will soon be for sale. The 6,480 square foot house will be on the market starting June 6 for $3.2 million. According to the listing, there are five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. "Pristine modern home that feels like you've just stepped into new construction," the description says.
Mayor Scott encouraged, not satisfied with Baltimore's violent crime reduction

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is encouraged by the continuous decline in the city's crime rate in 2025. As of Monday, June 2, there have been 55 homicides this year, compared to 72 during the same timeframe in 2024. That's a 23.6% drop in the city's homicide investigations. There have also been nearly 40 fewer non-fatal shootings compared to last year. The mayor credited the efforts of the Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan, which has strategically slowed down Baltimore's crime rate.
Anne Arundel County 18-year-olds charged after human remains found in burned-out vehicle

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

Two 18-year-olds were arrested in Anne Arundel County for their role in human remains being found inside a burned-out vehicle, according to Anne Arundel County police. Jonah Poole and Kylee Dykes were taken into custody at a home in Harwood on Saturday, May 31. They are facing first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first- and second-degree murder, and arson.
Baltimore County middle school P.E. teacher accused of sex crimes of students

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

A Baltimore County middle school physical education teacher is accused of sexually assaulting students on school property. Police say 61-year-old Roger Myers was arrested on multiple sex offenses and assault charges, which allegedly happened at the school. Baltimore County Public Schools says Myers is a teacher at Deep Creek Middle School in Essex. He has been on administrative leave since January, when the school initially learned about the investigation, according to the school's principal.
Baltimore mayor calls city "welcoming" after it was declared a sanctuary jurisdiction

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott defended the city after the Trump administration called it and the entire state a sanctuary jurisdiction. The administration claims that Baltimore City, along with nine other Maryland cities, eight counties, and the state, interferes with federal immigration law enforcement.
Maryland volunteer firefighter killed in crash in Pennsylvania

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

A 21-year-old member of two Maryland volunteer fire companies died after a crash with a parked tractor-trailer on Wednesday, May 28, in Pennsylvania. Joscelynne Pannone was traveling on I-81 southbound, in Daughin County, when she lost control on the wet road and crashed into the back of a parked tractor-trailer along the right shoulder, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Pannone was pronounced dead at the scene.