Barry Simms

Baltimore

I-Team Reporter at WBAL-TV (Baltimore, MD)

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Parts of Baltimore County abuzz over annoying midges

1 week ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

The Bowleys Quarters neighborhood is abuzz over annoying little bugs.The bugs, called midges, were seen snared in spiderwebs on light posts at a Middle River marina.
4-year-old among students lost to violence, honored at ceremony

2 weeks ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

Baltimore City Public Schools honored six students killed in the past year, including a 4-year-old boy. The City College High School band helped set the tone Friday morning for the Peace and Remembrance Ceremony in front of City Schools headquarters on North Avenue.
3 settlements reached to ensure fair housing in state, AG says

2 weeks ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced settlements in three cases concerning discriminatory housing practices.The three settlements are to ensure that fair housing laws are followed in Maryland."Civil rights enforcement is not just about legal compliance — it's about creating a Maryland where everyone can participate fully in economic and civil life without facing barriers of discrimination or bias," Brown said.Brown said an investigation found American Management, which manages...
Residents remember man shot and killed by police in Dundalk

2 weeks ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

NEWS. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M KHIREE STEWART THAT BREAKING NEWS IS IN DUNDALK, WHERE BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A DEADLY POLICE SHOOTING. IT HAPPENED ALONG NORTH BOUNDARY ROAD, 11 NEWS REPORTER TORI YORGEY JOINS US LIVE NEAR THE SCENE. TORI, WHAT ARE POLICE TELLING YOU? WELL, WE JUST HEARD FROM CHIEF ROBERT MCCULLOUGH WITH THE BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Baltimore City Fire Department member dies from medical emergency suffered during training session

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Barry Simms

By Barry SimmsClick here for updates on this story BALTIMORE ( WBAL) - The Baltimore City Fire Department is mourning a second member this week. Charles Mudra suffered a medical emergency and collapsed while participating in a skills-training session at the Baltimore Fire Academy, 11 News learned Friday. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. Mudra was an emergency vehicle driver of Truck Co. 20.
Firefighter dies from medical emergency during training session

3 weeks ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

BARRY. WELL, CHARLES MUDRA WAS PART OF TRUCK COMPANY 20 HERE ON EASTERN AVENUE, AND HE IS BEING REMEMBERED AS A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT HERE IN BALTIMORE. THE BALTIMORE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF TWO FIREFIGHTERS IN A WEEK. TODAY. 11 NEWS LEARNED OF THE LINE OF DUTY DEATH OF CHARLES MUDRA. HE WAS AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE DRIVER OF TRUCK COMPANY 20 LOCATED HERE ON EASTERN AVENUE.
3 men charged in connection with juvenile's death denied bail

4 weeks ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

AND SHE TELLS US THAT HER SON, ZION WIMBISH, HAS NEVER BEEN IN TROUBLE BEFORE. IN COURT, WE LEARNED THAT THE VICTIM HAD ASKED WIMBISH FOR A RIDE HOME. BRAMALL LANE AND THE BLAIR EDISON COMMUNITY OF NORTHEAST BALTIMORE IS ONE OF THE LOCATIONS POLICE INVESTIGATED WEDNESDAY EVENING IN THE DEADLY SHOOTING OF 15 YEAR OLD JOHN LEWIS. IT IS WHERE 19 YEAR OLD RAYSHAWN SMITH WAS FOUND SHOT IN THE LEG. TODAY IN COURT, A JUDGE DENIED BAIL FOR SMITH, 34 YEAR OLD RASHEED ALEXANDER AND 19 YEAR OLD ZION WIMBISH.
REAL ID is in effect; Here's how it impacted BWI-Marshall

1 month ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

THEY DIDN’T FIND THE WORST. THAT’S RIGHT. SOME PASSENGERS TELL US THAT THEY WERE EXPECTING LONG LINES, PLENTY OF LONG LINES, AND PLENTY OF DELAYS. BUT NONE OF THAT HAPPENED. THE DEADLINE IS HERE FOR AIR TRAVELERS. THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IS NOW ENFORCING THE REAL ID LAW. PASSENGERS MUST SHOW THEIR REAL ID COMPLIANT, STATE ISSUED DRIVER’S LICENSES OR IDENTIFICATION CARDS AT TSA SECURITY CHECKPOINTS. I’VE HAD IT FOR OVER A YEAR, AS WELL AS I HAVE A PASSPORT SO I CAN TRAVEL WITH EITHER.
Baltimore DPW Heat Illness Prevention Plan deadline extended

1 month ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

BARRY. WELL, MUCH OF THIS FOCUSES ON WORKERS PICKING UP TRASH AND ALSO RECYCLING. DPW SAYS THAT IT HAS ALREADY IMPLEMENTED PART OF THE PLAN. IT’S NOW NEGOTIATING TO FINALIZE THE REST OF IT. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THE MID 80S FRIDAY. THAT IS, AGAIN RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT HOT WEATHER AND PREVENTING HEAT RELATED INJURIES FOLLOWING LAST AUGUST’S DEATH OF SANITATION WORKER RONALD SILVER. THE SECOND.
Bail denied for man accused of throwing airsoft grenade at group

1 month ago | wbaltv.com | Barry Simms

COURT TODAY. THE JUDGE DID NOT GRANT HOME DETENTION, SAYING HE CONSIDERED THE DEFENDANT, BRANT GOETZ, A DANGER FOR A GROUP OF MEN CONGREGATING IN THE PARKING LOT NEAR A HOME DEPOT AND A WENDY’S ON EASTERN AVENUE. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. IT’S CRAZY. YOU KNOW, EVERYBODY IS SCARED. WITNESSES SAY IT WAS AN EXPLOSION. LIKE A SOMETHING LIKE A BOOM. I SAID, WHAT HAPPENED? BALTIMORE CITY POLICE AND ALCOHOL.