in our newsroom with the latest on the controversy surrounding the police detective, but we will begin with david collins live at police headquarters. >> prosecutors declined to disclose the cause of death or any evidence, for that matter, associated with the case, but sources tell 11 news that she was asphyxiated and that michael johnson was seen carrying a large, rubber-based container to his car around the time of her disappearance. the man arrested and indicted in connection with the death of phylicia barnes is a longtime family friend michael johnson, the former boyfriend of her older sister. baltimore city state's attorney greg bernstein suggested she was murdered in baltimore but provided few other details about the case. >> we believe we've got the right guy. >> the case attracted national attention. in december 2010, the 16-year- old honors student from north carolina spend the holidays with family members in baltimore and mysteriously disappeared december 28.

a year later, her body was found floating in the susquehanna river. the state's attorney declined to discuss the cause of death or what type of evidence they have to support the indictment, but according to a source, because of debt is this fixation. the source also says johnson was seen taking a large rubber- based content to his car around the time she was reported missing. reached by phone, her father said the family is rejoicing over the news of the arrest. barnes' uncle thank god for the state. relatives suspected johnson from the beginning. they knew him well. he went on family vacations with them. >> i would hope that he would do the right thing. if it was him, tell the truth. tell the truth and give the lisa's family some type of closure. >> felicia's brother wears her picture around his neck. he says a stranger give it to his mom the first week she disappeared. >> little stuff to keep her in our memory. i wear this every day, and it

never comes off. >> meanwhile, johnson remains locked up in central booking. that which would -- the indictment which led to his arrest is under lock and key. >> prosecutors rest to judgment. he fights the suspension earlier this week of the lead detective in the barns killings in unrelated incident. he says prosecutors were afraid of losing credibility in the case and arrested johnson before the case fell apart. >> i think that's at best, what they had was a circumstance case. >> again, the question of credibility stems from the suspension this week of the head detective. lead investigative reporter jane miller has that story live from the newsroom. >> detective daniel nicholson is suspended and under investigation. he allegedly misused city resources and led an unauthorized made in an attempt to locate his own 15-year-old daughter. he is accused of using his police powers along with five

other officers. to force his way into a baltimore apartment sunday night. one of the residents filed a complaint of aggravated assault in connection with the authorized rate. his daughter was reported missing in baltimore county and was considered a run away. state's attorney is involved in the investigation. he denies questions about nicholson hurts the phylicia barnes murder case. >> the matter is a completely separate matter. and he's barely under investigation. if i thought for a moment that any of the allegations involving him even remotely impacted on this case, we would not have brought it. >> the state's attorney also denied there was anything unusual about the timing of the indictment in the murder case, right on the heels of the suspension. prosecutors will have to hope the work of other investigators in the murder case overcomes the integrity questions that now surround the detective. >> thank you.

you can get more details on the new wbaltv.com, where you will find our live wire transcript of today's press conference and family reaction. we also have photos from the very beginning. governor martin o'malley feels there is strong grounds to appeal a ruling that for the bits police from connecting in a sample to investigate crimes. the governor calls it a strange decision, adding that the state has been able to protect residents better because of the law and that dna sampling is now -- no more intrusive than a fingerprint. >> testimony continued in the trial of the brothers accused of beating a teenager while on neighborhood watch. on wednesday, the alleged victim refused to testify, even asking the court to drop the charges. today, a judge ruled on whether or not those words should be

taken into account. >> we should point out it was a lot more of a calm day in court than yesterday with the fireworks and drama, but the judge made it clear she would not allow any of the testimony that was given by the elected become in this case yesterday. however, she did point out that if the victim wanted to come back to court and testify, she would allow it. coming off the shocking and very brief testimony of the alleged victim wednesday, where he told the court he did not want to testify and wanted the charges dropped, judge pamela white ruled thursday that the few sentences he muttered out, which were picked up by a recording device, would not be allowed into evidence. testimony thursday came from a wide range of witnesses, including a crime scene technician, a journalist from the baltimore jewish times, who

exclusively interviewed the brothers about the incident, and a neighbor who says that he witnessed the initial interaction between at least one of the brothers before the alleged assault. however, when cross-examined, the same never admitted that he originally told police right after the incident that he could not identify the people in the car. the neighbor also testified that he heard who he thought was eli ~ teenager "you do not belong here." but the defense pointed out in a statement to police that he told them "you should not be in this neighborhood." the brothers are accused of beating an african american teenager while on neighborhood patrol. they claim it was in self- defense as they were confronting what they thought was a known suspect in the park heights neighborhood. the brothers are charged with false imprisonment, second- degree assault and use of a deadly weapon, all misdemeanors. they will be back in court

tomorrow for a now third day of testimony. we are live outside of the mitchell courthouse today. >> tonight, police are investigating the death of a 46- year-old man in west baltimore. authorities say around 11:00 last night, they found a man in the 4500 block of harlem avenue suffering from gunshot wounds. he was transported to the hospital but later died. no word at this hour on a possible motive or suspects. meanwhile, an arrest in a series of cell phone deaths on and around the university of baltimore campus. police say the suspects approached students asking to use their phones to make an emergency call, and once it was handed over, they would just take off. we are told the rest is linked to a least one incident reported but could be connected to others. anyone with information is asked to call the university of baltimore police at 410-837- 5520. >> tonight, the secret service admits it has expanded its investigation and is checking

into whether employees hired strippers and prostitutes in advance of president obama's visit last year to el salvador. yet the latest on the prostitution scandal from our washington bureau. >> the allegations are reportedly being made by unnamed sources, and at this point, the secret service cannot say whether they are credible. >> the latest allegations -- the secret service agents working in advance of the president is a trip to san salvador last year had a night of partying at a strip club that included paying for sexual favors in the club's vip room and taking escort's back to their hotel room. >> while this is an ongoing investigation, we will not, more broadly and certainly not on rumors and speculation that appear in the media. >> the report from a seattle station quotes an unidentified subcontractor who claims he worked with the president was the advance team and join the agents at the club. allegations were said to be confirmed by the strip club owner who has not been identified.

reaction from capitol hill. >> that a few of them would tarnish and taint the image of the secret service in this way or in any way, but in this way, is particularly disgusting. >> yes, it does concern me, and that is why we need a thorough investigation, not just by the white house or dhs, but by congress. and that a secret service spokesman issued the statement -- "any information brought to our attention that can be assessed as credible will be followed up on in an appropriate manner." district of owner reportedly claims agents from the fbi and dea also frequent the club. both the fbi and dea say they are unaware of any misconduct by there and for years, and they say if any allegations are proven to be credible, they will take swift action -- unaware of any misconduct by their employees. >> so far, eight agents have been forced out, and three

others face allegations related scandal. >> a live it multiple gold medalist michael phelps in training before the olympics. >> golf and gambling. the latest decision made in annapolis. >> we get to raven's headquarters for the latest on a draft. >> another round of showers and maybe a few isolated thunderstorms moving in from the west, but that does not meet friday will be wet. we will check of the forecast coming up. coming up.

>> a casino license has been awarded to rocky gab lodge, part of an effort to turn around the resort which has been dealing with problems in recent years. the decision has been made in annapolis and will go before the state board of public works for final review. >> a group of international visitors made the rounds at a local middle school in anne arundel county appeared more than a dozen iraqi educational leaders toward a middle school and spent the better part of their visit meeting with an having lunch with students. the delegation was in town as guest of a group called the global child nutrition foundation. it was also a chance for anne arundel county to showcase its nutrition program. >> the iraqi ministry of education wanted to restart school eating in a particularly the elementary schools in iraq.

>> and this was a good model? >> this is a good model. >> the iraqi officials also toward an elementary school in anne arundel county. the group was on a four-day mission to the united states. >> baltimore native michael phelps is looking strong with less than 100 days until the olympics. some of the country's best swimmers were in annapolis in a warm-up for the olympic trials. after a lackluster few years for phelps, he cruised to win in the 100-meter fly, beating his biggest rival. in one race, by three seconds. now, phelps tells us he is back. >> results have been terrible in the last three years. you know, this is finally -- you know, life as set out there, and happy. i'm excited. i'm swimming well. i feel like the old me again. i think that is the biggest thing. i'm more relaxed than i have been throughout my entire career, and i think that is kind of showing. i'm able to feel like a kid again.

>> the trials for the u.s. swim team began on june 25 in omaha, nebraska. >> one batch of showers moving off the mid-atlantic coast that brushed us early this morning or earlier today with a little bit of rain. there's a set little area of showers coming our way. morning showers down here near virginia beach and moving out to sea, cutting out into the atlantic. we are watching storms brought in from the north and west. a line of showers and thunderstorms lined up along the cold front. they should get through here later tonight and trigger some showers and also assure in some gusty winds and cold temperatures for tomorrow. thunderstrike up there around johnstown, pennsylvania. i do not think a lot of thunder will make it here just because of the timing. the front will be coming through during the overnight. when the atmosphere says to stabilize even further -- we have not been all but unstable today with temperatures running below normal. still one last line of hours to get through overnight tonight. on the almanac, you will see

that rainfall totals here were not too bad. it is still a little drier than normal, so some shower activity every couple of days is not a bad thing. 3.74 inches of rain came down on this day in 1937. that is the record amount of rain for the 26 day of april. fifth straight day with temperatures averaging out cooler than normal. that is not happened since the beginning of november. we had a six-day stretch of cooler temperatures, it has been a while since we had this extended stretch of cool weather. made today helped to lower the pollen count, but it still in the high range. north with the pennsylvania line, temperatures are in the low 60's. they-60's @ chris field. little warmer down here. -- mid-60's @ chris field. you might hear a little thunder,

and these guys will clear out, and the wins will kick in, and temperatures will drop by morning. some of the northwest suburbs may be in the 30's. 40's in downtown baltimore. the air is even warmer and more summer-like, atlanta, the carolinas, 70's and 80's. that is where these clouds will possibly produce some severe thunderstorms as the front works its way down. but high-pressure comes in behind the front, so friday looks like a real nice day. it will be windy, and temperatures will be cooler than normal, but it will look nice outside with all the sunshine. saturday, back into the clouds, and early afternoon, rain moves back in. could be cold enough for somewhat slow or sneak to move in some of the highest elevations -- what slow or sneak -- wet snow or sleet to move in. nice spring day friday. the wins will be kicking in, and a small craft advisory on the

bay. waves averaging 3 feet on the open waters. sunny and a chilly 49 in the mountains tomorrow. cool rain on saturday followed by sunshine to finish the weekend. the eastern shore locations will see temperatures in the 60's tomorrow and in chilly 50's with that rain saturday. down in ocean city and chris field and snow hills, sunny and breezy tomorrow. what weather saturday, but second half of the weekend looks pretty nice -- but whether saturday -- wet weather saturday. should see temperatures climbing at least into the 70's toward the middle of next week. some computer models trying to get our high temperatures into the 80's next week. them up from the susquehanna banks sports center, this is 11 sports -- >> from the susquehanna banks sports center. >> with you from the team meeting room where tonight the ravens make that first-round selection. 17th year in franchise history. ravens have quite the legacy of

first-round draft picks with their 17 previous no. 1 picks. they have assembled players who combine have played in 51 pro bowls. that is the importance of tonight's state. ravens go into the meeting with the 29th pick overall. it is the start of a three-day marathon. first round tonight, second and third tomorrow. they finish up on saturday. news of says these decisions are so important. he likes the format with 3 days upticks spread out. >> you are not as the teeth at the end of the draft, but it also allows you the opportunity to -- on day one, i am just concerned about the first round. i could come back in on the two and watch more tape to prepare myself for rounds two and three, just to break up some calls. you are not as the team as you would have been here i was there when it was 12 rounds.

when i first started, when i retired. you are so fatigued that when you get to those latter rounds, you do not make the decisions. now, you can make better decisions. >> much more with the ravens general manager coming up at 7:30 tonight. we invite you to join us for our draft special, half-hour long draft day 12. pete gilbert and i will walk you right up to the start of the draft, which begins tonight at 8:00. with that, we had back to the studio and pete gilbert with the rest of the day in sports. >> looking forward to talking about the draft would you coming up in just about an hour. the orioles' latest mound that picture looks like a hit. he will rise shortly in the minors. and a label was expected, but the incredible stuff thus far from the orioles' pitching staff. he said hamel brought over the jeremy get the train has been lights up. he leads a human struggle with 25.

he won two of his three starts, including last night against the blue jays. pedro has thrived in the role of temporary closure as well. two four two in saves thus far. in texas, the first-place rangers continue to sweep away the tears of a 3-year-old fan here last night at arlington, a foul ball into the stands. many hands reached for it. a man sitting next to a little boy crawled it can give it to his wife. the little boy proves inconsolable as the couple rubs their new-found jim into the face of the little one. later a fan who caught another foul ball gave it to the kid. , will likely visit all parties involved. wish we could be there to witness when the karma police

>> right now, here's a look at what we're working on for 11 news tonight. we will continue to follow the latest in phylicia barnes death investigation. what police are looking for and reaction. plus, the event tonight being held tonight in anne arundel county county. county county.

>> gotten decided chillier. >> temperatures stay below normal friday, saturday, sunday. shower activity coming back tonight and saturday weaken, looks pretty good sunday afternoon. next week, a warming trend. >> some of the data we are getting shows temperatures could well get into the 80's by tuesday and wednesday of next week. we will see how much it warms up. we will see how much it rains. >> not bad. 70's coming our way, i'm happy with that. >> we will see you back here tonight at 11:00. tonight at 11:00.

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