tonight, police are searching for this man, suspected in a string of larcenies and baltimore city. that is our big story tonight. i am rod daniels. police say the bust happened on boston street. the number of victims is unknown. detectives need your help to track down the suspects. we are joined live from canton with the latest on this investigation. >> police say the suspect went into someone's card which a car, and use the credit card at a nearby business. there were able to get a surveillance picture of him and hope someone out there and recognize him. >> this has been a problem for baltimore for a while now, largely for marlow. >> baltimore city police think this man may be responsible for a string of crimes in the canton area. this happened near the 800 block

of boston street last month. >> we know he took credit cards, things of that nature. a short time later, he used those at a local business. >> i was surprised. i would expect it in other parts of the city. >> i guess i am concerned because i live around the area. i am thinking about why that occurred and what i can do to make sure it does not happen to me. >> we have people out here looking to do just this -- breaking into your car and take your belongings. now you have the problem of giving the vehicle fixed, your business replaced, and things of that nature. >> take a step back and make sure your cellphone, gps, and other valuables cannot be seen from outside your car. it will stop you from becoming a victim of these. despite recent thefts, drivers are not concerned.

>> i am not worried. it is busy. >> it comes with living in the city. if you let it concern you, it comes with living here. >> if you have any information, call crime stoppers. you do not have to give yo name and could earn a cash reward. reporting live, wba ltv 11. >> a city police officer has been suspended after allegedly attacking a suspect during an arrest. the alleged incident happened in our very of 2010 during a traffic stop in west baltimore. officer, briggs is alleged to have punched and stomped on the suspect. last month, briggs was given probation on degrees of secondary assault and misconduct in office. he is suspended pending an internal investigation. dna help police make an arrest in a sexual assault of a teenage

girl. investigators said police arrested ted bryant yesterday, when dna link him to the august 21 incident. they are told he was driving his taxicab when he stopped to offer the 14-year-old a ride home. that is when authorities say he assaulted her and she dropped her in west baltimore. meanwhile, police need help finding a man they say it when it -- they say rob two women in the park as they were leaving a restaurant in the 4800 block. the victims told police the suspect approached them, threaten to shoot them, and then made off with one victim's per se after a struggle. -- purse after a struggle. >> that are taking unsuspecting people. if you find someone who you suspect, just call. >> police will install

additional lighting in that area. noda charges will be filed against either teenager involved in a fight near the high school. the incident happened last friday and ended with one teenager having to undergo surgery for serious injuries. investigators are saying that 18-year-old but them was the aggressor in the altercation. he approached his 15 year old friend and assaultive him over what was later called the misunderstanding. the liberation of continue tomorrow in the trial of an inmate accused of killing a corrections officer in jesup. both sides delivered closing arguments today in the murder trial of the corporal. prosecutors claim 32-year-old lee stevens and another inmate cornered him and stabbed him to death. if convicted, stevens faces the death penalty. a presidential historian from the york accused of stealing documents from the maryland historical society and other institutions is expected to

enter a new plea. barry landau is expected to be arraigned in federal count downtown. he pleaded not guilty to stealing documents from the maryland historical society last summer. landau is now expected to plead guilty. prosecutors say he and an assistant have about a presidential hard facts. the assistant also originally pleaded not guilty and changed his plea in october. earlier today, the governor delivered his annual state of the state address in annapolis. he called on the general assembly to pass his legislative agenda, much of which will impact the wallets of state residents. david collins has more on the speech. [applause] >> governor martin o'malley unveiled an expansive agenda,

wrapped around job creation. he recognized his tax proposals will not be popular. but job growth and transportation have a price. >> the most important job we save is the next one. that is why i am asking everyone to do more. >> the governor plans to change the tax code on those making $100,000 or more, and extend the sales tax to gasoline and the internet. it was immediately attacked by republicans. >> i do not know what world he lives in. it is not maryland. >> he proposes to create tax after-tax. the mortgage reduction deduced. the charitable deduction reduced. an internet tax. a gas tax. the list goes on. >> the governor wants to split the cost of teacher pensions and social security with various jurisdictions. >> i am going to continue our austerity program in baltimore county, which is reducing our expenses whatever where we can

without having to raise tax rates. that is our goal. we are trying not to furlough employees. >> the governor made an emotional plea to pass some such marriage -- same-sex marriage. "want our children to live in a stable home, protected under the law. it is not right and just that the children of gay couples should have less protection than the children of other families in our state. >> foreign diplomats from mexico, korea, japan, and ireland were on hand for the speech, which called for a ban on offshore wind power. the governor might want to cut back on commitments to the democratic governor association. >> there are going to be a lot of things. >> the house version of the same-sex marriage bill has just been introduced with 56 co- sponsors. the general assembly is expected to get to the gas tax bill in

the coming days. in annapolis, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the city board of estimates has released a much of a cost taxpayers for the mayor's business trips. there is a police security detail who travels on the trips. nearly $4,000 were spent on officers accompanying the mayor on recent business trips to chicago, boston, and five days in aspen, colorado. if you received your property tax assessment in the mail recently, chances are the value of your property has dropped. tonight, the councilman had a hearing to give residents a chance to get vital information about the process. we are live at city hall with details. >> this was an informational meeting, a chance for council members and residents to hear from property tax assessment experts and ask questions. it is a sign of our economic times.

nationwide, new home sales hit a record low in 2011. property values of homes dropped 20% in the last three years. >> some believe the assessment is uneven, which translates to unfair. >> as chair of the economic development committee, he has heard from dozens of baltimore residents concerned about property tax assessments. >> that are calling and saying their property is valued too high compared to properties next door. "called an informational hearing. representatives from the state department explained how they come up with the numbers. >> this is based on the sales that occurred from january. >> representatives also explained property owner rights, the process for residents who wish to appeal, and took questions from the public. >> it would be a terrible thing for people to lose their homes

when they are being overcharged on taxes. >> there will be an informal hearing, where residents are able to prove an assessment is inaccurate. this must be done within 45 days of receiving an assessment. if residents disagree with the outcome, they can apply to the appeal board within 30 days. residents have another 30 days to appeal to an independent body appointed by the governor. the deadline for appeals is for every 10. there is a property owner bill of rights. reporting live at city hall, wba l -- wbal-tv 11 news. >> exelon plans to build a facility at harbor point, the area between harbour east and south point. they pledged to build a

headquarters in baltimore as part of a $7.90 billion buyout of constellation energy. that merger still needs approval from the public service commission. the are expected to make a deal on february 17. officials have made a new tool available to state residents. straight ahead, the new website that could help parents find adequate child care. and facebook is going public. how you can own a piece of the popular social networking site, and how much capital the company hopes to raise. >> he brought a different life to television. he brought different aspects. he has changed generations. >> the world of music is mourning the loss of don cornelius. >> temperatures are beginning to cool off. there is also some rain moving into the mid-atlantic. right now, it is 54 at the airport.

>> maryland parents now have an extra tool in their search for quality child care, a new website. it will allow parents to you records across the state by entering the name and location of the facility. until now, parents had to contact the state licensing office for information. the site is maintained by education officials, who say it

is a simple way to find out if a child care centers are operating by the law. >> they can click on the facility they are interested in seeing the inspection report for. they will get a listing of all the inspections conducted for that facility in the past year. >> officials also recommend parents pay a visit to the facility before they sign up. for a closer look at the website, you can head to our website, and be sure to click on education alert. you can soon on a piece of the popular social networking site facebook. the company filed for initial public offering of company stock. facebook hopes to raise at least $5 billion from the sale, money the company says will be used to develop and expand the site. they claim over 800 million active users. facebook stock is expected to be available to trade some time in may. tonight, the entertainment world

is mourning the death of a music lesson. don cornelius, the host of sultan, -- of "soul train" died of an apparent suicide. >> it was the first tv dance show to prominently feature african-americans, and played a critical role in bringing r&b music to mainstream america. the creator died of an apparent suicide early this morning. police responded to reports of gunfire around 4:00 a.m. at his mulholland drive home. when they arrived, they found the 75-year-old with a gunshot wound to the upper torso. he was pronounced dead an hour later at the los angeles area hospital. he has a star on hollywood walk of fame. sultry and was one of the longest-running syndicated shows

in television history. he hosted in colorado 1993, and was instrumental in offering exposure to musicians like james brown, aretha franklin, and michael jackson. >> he brought a different life to television, and change generations. he changed the marketing of how we view tv now. >> in recent years, he faced medical and legal troubles, including an arrest for domestic violence against his estranged wife. he talked about his legacy. sadly, news of his death comes just as the awards tend to return to the airwaves this november, after a two-year hiatus. wbal-tv 11 news. >> the department of homeland security is warning of tightened security at the super bowl. secretary-general nepal upon

note met with officials in indianapolis to outline security and that will be routine, including pat downs. they will not allow electronic devices, including camcorders. a list has become available for the 60,000 expected to be in attendance. do you think that madonna is a good choice for the halftime show? text the word yes or no to this number -- 88509. standard text messaging rights applied. since we first asked the question at 5:00, almost 80% say no. forecast,u're weather with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> the almanac looks like what you would normally see around the beginning of may.

a 70 degree temperature to start the month at the airport. the record is 75 in 2002. the low so far -- 50. that is the warmest low temperature we have ever had on the first of february. 54 degrees at the airport. 58 near the science center. it is likely cooler air will come in from the north and west. the cold front is dropping in from that direction and would get through here by morning. ahead of the front, we are seeing showers and a wave of low pressure. potentially, there will be rain, especially south of baltimore into southern maryland. wet weather crossing the lower eastern shore of southern delaware at 6:00 a.m. thursday. partly cloudy skies in southern pennsylvania. wet weather to our south. the morning should be mostly cloudy. further south, a better chance of having to do with a little rain.

the mild flow of southwesterly wind will move off the coast tomorrow as this front flows through. it is not an arctic front or a blast of bitter cold. to the northwest, temperatures are not bad at all. there could be wet weather for super bowl weekend. right now, it is only 35 in chicago. 32 in minneapolis. not all that called for early february. the sky is clearing. the temperatures will drop a little bit. the state above normal for the next seven days. the western storm approaches in the mountains of west virginia and virginia by saturday evening. saturday night, the rain will start pushing into baltimore. the shower south of town in the morning. a little cooler than today. still 10 to 15 degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. tomorrow sunny and 40 on friday.

it is not going to be all that cold. upper 40's friday. on the lower eastern floor, the best chance for rain. about an 80% chance in southern maryland. sunny skies return on friday. waves going out to about a foot. the bay water temperatures in the low 40's. it is technically a little bit cooler. the high is 42. close to 50 friday and saturday. >> the ravens owner talks about the pain and promise of this season. an amazing finished in miami and a wild college signing day.

>> 11 sports with gerry sandusky. terps and miami looking evenly matched. terps heartbreaker, losing in double overtime. picked up 2 technical fouls, got ejected, and triggered a run. ties the game.

said it to overtime. it was a double overtime. miami starts to put it away. the terps could not come back. even though ray right becomes a free agent this season, he will play for the ravens next season. the general manager outlined the top three areas of made this season -- offensive line, receiver, and pass rush. he shared his emotions following the end of the season. it sounds like a total mix of emotions. >> i am proud of what we are giving to baltimore. i am proud of the product we are giving baltimore. but this is a business. i have told you in the past if there was not the elation you get from winning, nobody would subject themselves to this kind of pain and suffering. i have experienced those wins.

you remind yourself that with the good comes the bed. a lot of pride. a lot of pride and a lot of disappointment. >> that sums it up. today marks one of the most high-profile signing days in recent memories. the maryland high school football player is headed to college. trevor williams to penn state. don larsen five players to division 1. private and public school alike had plenty to celebrate today. >> we saw a fall the skill celebration of success. six senior football players signed letters. one of them has 51 scholarship officers, an incredible talent. joshed davis had your options, but his scholarship provide a testament of faith. he relies on his great-

grandfather to raise him. their pride today could fill the ocean. >> we always encouraged him to do better. >> i pray to god that he maintains that. >> they know how to do a celebration here. and there are other kids with excitement in their eyes. >> for greyhound football players earned scholarships, plus to full rides to the soccer team. >> that are good human beings. they are more than football. >> some say cyrus jones was the most popular player in the state of maryland. can the gaon's becomes the first human player to sign with maryland for more than two decades. >> hopefully, you make a pipeline for young people. i just hope i start my own

trend. i do not want to follow everyone else. >> football turns the headlines today. andrew harris, rated the top goalkeeper in soccer, will play. >> it is the culmination of a lifetime dream to play in college. i could not be happier with where i am going. i could not be happier with where i have been. >> the sample of the pride across the country today, achievement that are in celebration. >> congratulations to all the maryland athletes who made their college choices today. stick around for a look at the forecast.

>> i guess punxsutawney phil is going to want -- >> he just might. >> i think it will be cloudy in southwest pennsylvania. the rain will space of the baltimore and clear up in the afternoon. we should see a shadow, but you never know. it is groundhog's day. >> it is completely unreliable. >> now that you mention it. >> think of all the groundhogs we know. none of them are reliable. i will will live on you. thank you very much.

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