when they arrive there they found the basement pretty well covered with a large number of plants and total, we have now hunted 371 plants. the value is estimated at about half a million dollars. >> this is what police confiscated spread out over the floor. they also found high-intensity lights and air humidifiers and other filters to maintain a growing operation. >> we have seen a pretty sophisticated grow operation. we have high-intensity lights, air filters, a water pumping system, a ventilation system. it is what we consider to be a sophisticated grow operation going on for some time. >> police arrested one man and charged him with possession of marijuana and other charges. on the door of his home is a baltimore city police decal and

baltimore city police confirmed he was a former crime lab technician, non-police. he separated from the agency in 2005. >> the quantity of-the drugs indicated a charge with the intent to distribute to be a program. >> his bond wasset at$25,000. >> -- his bond was set at $25,000. >> in an unusual move, mayors -- mayor stephanie rawlings-blake goes before the board next week. david collins joins us in the newsroom with the latest. >> supporters of city hall are hoping a third time is the charm.

a new company that will manage baltimore city's grand prix event. >> it is refreshing to know that andretti motorsports is coming into team in -- team up with a local businessman to deliver the second grand prix. >> they're also responsible for the track and grant them out. >> for the race itself, operationally, it is a good thing. >> is a good thing for the city, but i do not think it is a good thing for the taxpayers when schools are crumbling. >> this new agreement has more protections for the city. under the terms, the grand prix will be conducted each year in baltimore for the next five. it can% tax will be placed on each ticket. a flat fee of $350,000 to the city will increase each year.

and they will provide $50,000 each year in community impact fees, which will include cleaning and green efforts. the city will have a base return of $1 million each year for the contract. and the city may face on it at any time. >> it is an exceptional deal with a really good promoter. new have a legitimate chance at success at this point. this is the third agreement the city has struck for the grand prix. the first group, baltimore racing development, failed to pay $1.5 million in taxes and fees. now comes andretti sports marketing and a new message, downtown baltimore and its surrounding neighborhood will be open for business. >> we are making changes within the gates to be sure that people are able to go to places like

little italy and to harbour east and federal hill and into mount vernon. >> mayor stephany rawlings-blake declined to comment saying it has been a difficult process, but they have what it takes to move forward and make this world-class sporting event successful for baltimore. the agreement goes to the board of estimates for approval may 16. >> the man convicted of shooting and killing an off-duty state trooper will spend the rest of his life without bars -- behind bars without parole for -- plus 25 years. brown was working part-time as a security officer when williams shot and killed him after being thrown out of the restaurant earlier that night. >> meanwhile, julie -- jury deliberations continue in the rubble calling trial. -- the rowboat calling trial.

i-team lead investigative reporter jane miller has an update. -- jane miller has an update. >> the jury in this case just went home without reaching a decision today. they deliberated a total of about eight hours today. the only people we heard was a question asked just before lunchtime when they requested a copy of instructions on all the charges. usually lawyers say that if they sign some jurors are holding out. it is all about the robo call in the elections. and since codefendant, paul schurick, was convicted in december on similar charges. the jury in that case took about four hours to reach a decision. in this case, the jury has been added for a full day, part of yesterday, and will come back tomorrow morning.

>> special detectives in anne arundel counties say prostitution business working out of the b.w.i. third marshall business -- airport hotel district, three women are facing charges for not only engaging in prostitution, but also using hotel room for sex. police discovered after tracking and had on a social media bulletin board, which turned out to be a front, they say, for a prostitution ring. investigators could not identify which hotel they were using. and stephanie rawlings-blake says she is confident she will replace outgoing commissioner fred bealefeld. it is part of a search made up of law enforcement and legal experts. he announced his retirement thing he wanted to spend more time with his family. the candidates will be part of his -- the candidates search will be part of the national role.

it will be selected august 1. >> it is a breezy and cool day today, but relatively quiet. just a few, scattered clouds out there right now. 67 degrees at the airport. i was around 68. the average high is 72. northwest winds gusting to 18- 25. after sunset, the breeze will die down and it will be chilly. tomorrow morning, skies will be clear, but in the lower 40's. >> it will be warmer over the weekend. >> will day marriage become an -- a major issue in the race for the white house? that is still clear -- that will gay marriage become a major issue in the race for the white house? that is still unclear. steve handelsman have the latest. >> barack obama is headed to the west coast for three fund- raisers, one hosted by actor george clooney, where the

president's decision to back same-sex marriage is sure to get a warm reception -- reception and helped raise millions in cold hard cash. >> it was moving. it was historic. >> big-name democrats denied was political, but claim it reveals the president's character to voters. >> who he is, what he stands for, what he believes he is right for america. >> mitt romney plans to make gay marriage more of an issue. >> he believes marriage should be between a man and woman. that was president obama's decision until 24 hours ago. >> house speaker boehner said he does not want to fight over marriage. >> the president can talk about it all he wants. i will stay focused on what the people want us to stay focused on, and that is jobs. >> of last night, he allowed eight -- a house vote to support the defense of marriage act that

defines it as heterosexual. the voters reacted to the president's move in boston. >> he's trying to please everyone. >> in north carolina. >> he is running for president. >> i recognize it is a political minefield. >> actually, maybe not. >> is a big issue by november? i do not think so. this will be a campaign won and lost and waged on the economy. >> both sides figure on a small number of voters will decide based on the marriage issue. from washington, steve handelsman, wbal tv 11 news. >> from twittered to politician butz buttu de marylanders like you, we are reacting -- we are tracking reaction. >> four and five year-old are getting suspended from school multiple times a year. >> the question is, how young is too young?

>> and more construction on the way for drivers along the beltway. >> i nicole killion in washington, where federal house officials are evaluating a drug that could prevent the spread of hiv. details on the history making decision.

>> breaking news over baltimore where we are told a pedestrian has been struck. where is this exactly? >> southbound utah right at landfill, right next to the monument at utah place. we are waiting for city police to respond and to do their investigation. >> thank you. more construction to alert you to tonight. this time, the outer loop of the beltway will be closed. transportation officials tell us for most of the day on saturday, they are shedding down the ramp from the act -- shutting down

the ramp on the outer loop until exit 8. interstate 695 approaching exit 8 will also be closed. the work will take place from 5:00 p.m. saturday -- friday and saturday morning until noon. -- 5:00 a.m. saturday morning until noon. >> in tonight's medical alert, we mentioned this earlier. the fda panel is considering approval of the first drug used to prevent healthy people from becoming infected with hiv. it is already approved as an hiv treatment. nicole killion joins us with more. that would be really big. >> exactly, donna. many advocates are saying approving this new bill could be the best hope yet. >> gesten have lived with hiv for 20 years, in part because of the drug that he takes calls truvada. \

>> i am hiv-positive, so i take it to treat my hiv. it stops the replication of the virus in conjunction with the other mets i take. >> and fda panel is considering expanding it to those who do not have it -- hiv. it would be groundbreaking in preventing hiv. >> i think it is an important moment in preventing the epidemic. the possibility that we have a new tool to prevent hiv. >> the fda said the medication is safe and effective and taking it daily could spare patients infection with a serious and life-threatening illness. >> we should not be standing in a way of things that we know are safe. >> but others are concerned about the $900 per month price tag and say that it could reduce other preventive measures. >> they still need to use condoms and -- use condoms and reduce the number of partners.

>> had i had an extra tool in my toolbox to prevent hiv, i would have availed myself of that tool. >> he hopes other people are able to get this new tool if the fda approves it. the maker said it should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment and it is not necessarily aimed at everyone. it would be targeted at those at high risk of contracting hiv. >> what kind of tests have been done on this medicine and how it works? rex some studies show it cut the risk of infection significantly in gay and bisexual men, as well as heterosexual couples. but in most of those trials it was with accompanying treatment, like using condoms or seeking counseling. >> and also tonight, children who need a ct scan should not be given the same dose of radiation as adults. but currently, there are no rules in place to be sure kids

are treated differently. the fda is proposing machine manufacturers design new ones with specific instructions for kids. there should be special settings for newborns, 1-year-olds, five-year-olds, and preteens. >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. -- tony pann. >> it turned out to be a nice day today, but plenty of sunshine sneaking through the clouds out there. we should be in the low 70's this time of year. we're in the upper 60's. cool air is spilling out of the southern part of canada. the breeze has been picking up between 25 to 30 miles per hour. that should be settling down in the next couple of hours. you can see the weather across the country where the jet stream is and where there is a

rich. underneath that, 50's and 60 does this evening. temperatures are in the a.d.'s through the canadian border. -- are in the eighties through the canadian border. tomorrow should still be a bit on the cold side. 63 in westminster. rock hall, 68. and 63 in rising sun. the winds are gusting over 20 miles per hour at the airport. a northwest wind 18-25. the air is dry. in order for the temperatures to drop off quickly tonight, you need the winds to die down, the skies to clear. we have the dry air and we have a little bit of cloud cover out there. up in pennsylvania, it has been unstable enough to produce a couple of scattered light rain showers. and some are making it over into

carol and even baltimore county. you might see it passing sprinkle. skies will clear gradually over the next couple of hours. by tomorrow morning, maybe in the 40's. it could be even colder than that, but i do not think it will die down enough. clear skies tonight, chile, most of your waking up with temperatures in the 40's'. tomorrow, sunny skies and still on the cool side. bever 60's and loh 70's. northwest wind at 10-15. if you are going to take the boat out tomorrow, it will still be a bit choppy. northwest winds at 10 to 20 knots. wave height at two to 3 feet. during the day tomorrow, high pressure will still be in control. that will stay through the beginning of mother's day weekend. no rain in the forecast for a while.

this will be up in the great lakes tomorrow and drift closer to us on sunday. there is a slight chance we could see a shower late in the day on sunday. but most of the weekend will be just fine. 72 tomorrow. 77 on saturday. and then the clouds began of a bid on sunday, mother's day. -- the clouds will thicken up on sunday, mother's day. it looks like we will stay in the 70's through the end of next week. >> let the celebrations begin. >> hot air balloons, three days of colorful preakness activities. -- pre-preakness activities.

>> another grand opening in the harbor. >> this is all with the resurgence on the waterfront

lowell melser joins us from the harbor with more. pretty exciting times at the harvard these days. >> it literally is a new day at the inner harbor. the but gump shrimp co. had their official -- the bulk of bulkbubba gump shrimp company had their official grand opening this afternoon. they not only have to cater to those down here, but tourists as well. a ribbon cutting marking the newest tennant, the bubba gump shrimp co., because they've had a lot of success opening in places like san francisco, chicago, and new york. >> we had some very successful experiences working in larger

communities. >> their opening and wednesday's opening of ripley's believe it or not as part of a bigger picture of the inner harbor, which is evolving with the times. no longer is it just for local tourists -- not only in -- no longer is it just for tourists, but for the residents here as well. >> you are also seeing a special place in the gallery and at lockwood place and more room for local residents. >> new tenants show the harbors ability to change with the times. >> we have to find new ways. new ways to attract visitors, but also to make this a year- round destination. nationally recognized restaurants and amenities will help us continue to grow.

>> new amenities also means new jobs. the president of the chamber of commerce says that it speaks volumes. >> when you look at 300 jobs in one location, i am as pleased as punch. >> it is not all cheers and smiles. there have been problems at lockwood place, across the water here where filing space used to be. that one out in january. and as i should go out in the next couple of days. but they should be announcing a new tenant within the next couple of weeks. as far as best buy is concerned, that is still up in the air. >> we are wondering, the gentleman standing off to the mayor's side as you were interviewing him, was that a look-alike? >> that was a forest gump impersonator. he got here earlier, and he is gone. but he had the whole act down.

even the "life is like a box of chocolates" thien. >> private rooms, better communication, and number of changes happening at mercy medical for moms and babies. >> it is pretty impressive. >> but first, and i-team investigation. maryland schools are suspending children as young as four and five for acting out. >> a long time baltimore county schoolteacher is packing up after 35 years on the job. her story, coming up.

>> right now at 5:30 p.m., how young is too young for kids to be suspended from school? what about four and five years old? each year, hundreds of children in kindergarten and pre-k are suspended from maryland schools. >> it has also been taught -- called to the attention of 11 news reporter david collins. here is his reaction. >> he is 5 years old and has a brother across the elementary school in kindergarten.

>> michelle is upset that her son is not spending much time in the classroom. he has been suspended 12 times since the start of the school year. specialists diagnose him with adhd and disruptive behavior disorder. >> one of his disorders, he is not able to express himself to a level where his teachers or an adult may understand him, and it frustrates him. and if he does not get that across, he acts out. >> although he has a behavior disorder, school administrators and medical the vessels had determined he belongs in a mainstream classroom. but when he or any other 4 or 5- year-old packs up, should they be suspended? >> some kindergarten and pre-k students were given out of school suspensions last year, 460 from the greater baltimore area. the most common offenses were hitting another student or teacher and general disruption

in the classroom. >> she feels suspended its four and five-year-old -- four and five years old is a bad idea. they can fall behind in school work. >> it is not very appropriate. when you think about a 4-year- old who has been suspended, and you do not know for how long. but let's just say, three days. by the time the third day rolls around, i have doubts about whether the 4-year-old is connecting that punishment, that suspension from school with his behavior. >> why our children so young been disciplined this way? >> i think a lot of guys come out of frustration. teachers are busy. it is -- a lot of times, out of frustration. teachers are busy. it is a complicated situation. >> if you are going to suspend a four-year-old or a 5-year-old, that is pretty much the last straw. >> he is the president of the

teachers association in anne arundel county. >> when you take a child age 4 or 85 and your asking the teacher to provide a remedial for what was not done the first three years, i can accept that as a requirement, but that needs to come with resources. >> michele says it is not a matter of resources. she says the school does not follow the coping plan to help her son settle down. there are 32 students in his class. >> it is an effective tool if used properly. >> none of the suspensions are documented. during one of the suspensions where she could not leave her job she says the school called police who brought him to her -- her place of employment. >> having to leave work early and having to come in late because i have to have these

mandatory meetings before he can be reinstated into school. >> calling parents and saying, come pick up your child, you know, a parent will generally will go do it. parents need to know that a school administrator or teacher comes -- calls that you need to pick up your child, this is an improper response to the behavior. >> administrators do not want to leave a paper trail, michelle says, out of concern that their school will be labeled dangerous. that means there is no incentive to resolve the buehner issues. she also considers large classrooms and inexperienced teachers a bad combination. >> they do not have the expertise to deal with difficult behavior. they have to turn to administrators or other specialists that often remove the children from the classroom. >> as for mashal, she has made a

significant message at -- significant adjustment to her work situation. >> i had to take on two part- time jobs at half the pay so i could be there for him. >> parents want training programs to a battered with teachers to deal with students. -- to better equip teachers to deal with students. >> the baltimore school system has declined numerous requests for a comment regarding michelle and her son. however, they did released this statement. our schools are committed to a. the beer within school. removing the child from a classroom environment -- to behavior's with in school. remove a child from a classroom environment is a last resort. >> and here's a look at the other top stories. howard county police have

arrested a laura oilman and charged him with growing more than $500,000 worth of marijuana in his home. he is charged with possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute, possession of the equipment to produce marijuana, and drug manufacturing. we are told that he was a former baltimore city police department crime lab technician. he separated from the agency in 2005. his bond was set at $25,000. he has since been released on bail. mayor stephany rawlings-blake made an announcement today that mario andretti's sports marketing will host pr and ticket sales for the grand prix. it will be conducted in baltimore for the next five years. that agreement will go before the full board next week. and the jury deliberation will

continue tomorrow in the robo calling trial. hanson is accused of trying to suppress the african-american vote. he says what he did was no crime and he is being punished for running against the grain of maryland politics. >> still ahead tonight, britain's most beautiful face based on a panel of experts. >> you can decide for yourself. >> the prosecution has rested in the case against john edwards. what the defense has to prove. >> need more water? how about pain medication? now you can to meet with eurand -- communicate with your nurses like never before. like never before. we love gardening...

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>> covering the nation tonight, a construction worker has been rescued after falling into an excavation site at westmoreland

county pennsylvania. that worker had been knocked into a ditch being dug for a 0 align -- for a sewer line. we're told he was conscious and alert. the 14 days of testimony in the case against john edwards was often dramatic. his close confidante talked about how he and his wife used a lot of money from wealthy donors to hide the pregnancy of his mistress. edwards attorney said he did not know about the money, but if convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison. >> and 18-year-old has been chosen as britain's most natural beauty. she had to send in a picture wearing no makeup. and from there, she was chosen as one of the top five out of 8000 entries. she was judged on having a perfectly symmetrical face with

large eyes, full lips, and higher chip -- high cheekbones. scientists also judged her facial features perfect, too. even with all the hoopla, skeikh is working -- she is working in a fish and chips shop and plans to go to college. gregg's she would be beautiful model for a cosmetic company. >> she will not be working at a fish and chips shop for long. >> i do not think so. government officials say one woman has already died from using an inflatable slide. two people were seriously injured. we will study what brand, and where they were sold, just ahead. >> and we prepare for the preakness. >> and a windy and cold day today, but a better day forecast for mother's day. 67 at the airport.

>> coming up, big bucks for a big name and city officials announced a new proposed agreement for this year's baltimore grand prix. and a large amount of fraud reported across the country, including some in baltimore. plus, a massive amount of pot plants discovered in a howard county home. how the suspect is linked to the baltimore city says --ty

>> starting next month, moms to be will have a new place to have babies at the mercy medical center. >> it will be complete with bigger, private rooms and lots of amenities. >> it opened in december of 2010, ending june, the hospital's new addition will welcome its newest addition, the family childbirth and children's center. >> this has been several years in the planning and in the making. we're just thrilled. what we are able to do is provide the citizens of baltimore a beautiful place to have their baby. >> it will have gardens outside where the families can wait. a fantastic view of the city from all private rooms. it should be a great experience for all moms. >> the 70,000 sq. ft. facility includes a neonatal unit with individual rooms for moms and their babies. >> when moms are slated to go home, they can choose to either

go home or stay with their baby at all times. we have now three tub rooms if mothers want to have their labor in a tub or birth in a tub. >> everything is state of the art, from the operating rooms to the large patient rooms. labor and delivery nurse to neil cox says families will love the new rooms and she says they will love the improved communication with staff. >> we have the nurse call system that with just the push of a button our cell phones will ring and we will know exactly what our patients need right away. if any pain medication or need to go to the bathroom. >> it is a great place. >> make your reservations now. >> the plane that will burn -- the flame that will burn during the summer olympics is on its way to london. it is on its way from ancient olympia, the bursts --

birthplace of the of the games. she focuses on the flames race with colin gave mirror to light the torch. >> she is pretty, but not the perfect face, right? and they are off. hot air balloon pilots are lodging this year's festival at turf valley. today's a balloon related activity. the balloon glow is tonight and tomorrow night. abell finally lidge -- it will finally launched saturday morning. a hot air balloon should not be within 50 miles of a standard -- thunderstorm. how is it looking for saturday? >> sadr it will be fine. the winds coming out of the northwest -- saturday will be fine. the winds coming out of the northwest. a little bit cold today, but not a bad day. let's take a look at the numbers for thursday.

68 was the high temperature. the average height is 72. it felt cooler than that because of the winds gusting over 30 miles per hour. if you were out in it, he probably felt cooler than that. no rain in the rain gauge today. the pollen count was kind of high. 122 total, but most of it was grass pollen. and the mold spore went out as well. that is in the moderate range. most of it is grass pollen. the tree pollen is starting to go down. temperature-wide at the present time, mid to upper 60's. 67 at the airport. 61 in westminster. 62 at parkton. a couple of sprinkles trying to develop along the pennsylvania line. the winds are still dusty northwest at 18, gusting up to 25. the air is dry with 34% relative

humidity. if it were not for that wayne, we might even be getting some frost tonight. -- if it were not for the wind, we might even be getting some frost tonight. we have got clear skies and dry air, but the wind will keep it from getting too cool tonight. it was unstable enough in pennsylvania to create a couple of showers. it tried to make it down over the maryland line. all of that is dissipating now and should be quiet overnight. it will be chilly, dropping back into the 40's. sunset this evening at 9 minutes after 8:00. it will be a nice day tomorrow mostly sunny and still on the cool side, especially in the morning. below 70's by the afternoon in most areas. -- below 70's by the afternoon in most areas.

the seven-day forecast going toward mother's day, on saturday, a fantastic day. sunshine and 77 and very little wind. sunday, a 30% chance of showers late in the day. the best chance for rain in the seven-day forecast will be monday and tuesday of next week. >> in tonight's consumer alert, two important recalls parents need to know about. the first is about inflatable water slides following the death of a 29-year-old mother. they can deflate during use, causing the writer to hit the ground underneath, and they can also topple even when it is not windy out. a colorado woman died after fracturing her neck using one of those slides. there were also two other injuries where one person became a quadriplegic from his

injuries. and recalling about 76,000 bassinets. the lodge's attaching them to the metal frame can appear to be locked in place when they are not. it can become a tip -- detached and cause it to fall. go to our website for more. it turns out the american dream is alive and well, at least in maryland. a new study by pugh research reports our state is one of the best in the country for economic opportunity compared to other places nationwide. maryland site 21% average gain in earnings as you reach your mid 30's and leia 40's. the only other two states to beat the national average on all measures ready york and new jersey. the study did not explain why certain states did better than others, but they noted education as well as the types of jobs. the baltimore corridor it also has professional employment

related to contractors. according to airlines for america, travelers can expect airlines to be full this morning -- this summer as a record number of people will make international flights. 179.4 million passengers are submitted to fly on domestic routes from june through august. that is unchanged from last year. but it estimates 28 million people will fly on international flights this year, surpassing last year's record by roughly half a million travelers. >> ehealth the and get out and play. that is the message -- eat healthy and get out and play. that is the message that ray rice has for kids. he is partnered with the national dairy council for a program to encourage kids to think about what they put in their body and to be physically and academically successful. >> what you put in your body is what you'll get out of your

body. you eat junk and your body is going to perform like job. -- like job. >> -- junk. >> a new deal is struck for the baltimore grand prix, and the man behind the deal is a big name in racing. a look at the deal between the city and andretti sports marketing. >> she spent more than three decades shaping young minds. i'm tim tooten. we will meet her, coming up.

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>> school teachers from across the nation are being honored for what they do in the classroom, and that includes more than 60,000 right here in maryland. for one baltimore county educator, this is her last year in the classroom. we get her story from tim tooten. >> she is a second grade teacher at seven oaks elementary school in perry hall. she is retiring next month after 35 years on the job. she says she will never forget her very first day in the classroom. >> i was so scared. i was nervous. and a friend of mine told me, remember, you know more than they do. >> bundy caught the teaching but long before she ever showed up for school. >> in the summer i would drag the chalkboard outside and i

would have the kids in the neighborhood be my students. and i remember my name was mrs. davenport. where i got that from, i don't know. and i was strict. >> those early days shaped her teaching style, which put students first. >> children's spirit is very true and they know if you care for them. even when you discipline them, they note it is for their best interest. therefore, they can see that. >> i wonder what the mystery is going to say. >> what is next for her after 35 years in the classroom? what now? >> i'm interested in boys over because i'm a good storyteller. -- a voice-over because i'm a good story teller. i want to write a book. >> she leaves the teaching profession with a lifetime of memories. >> i had a girl in my first class and she said, my daughter is in second grade this year,

and all i can do is think of you. almost cryw, i could right now. she sent me a picture of our class, our class picture. >> congratulations to ms. is bundy and also to a good friend of mine, iditarod manal retiring from baltimore county schools after 37 years. that is all for us at 5:00 p.m. here is what is coming up at 6:00 p.m. >> howard county police shut down a major marijuana growing operation. >> many at city hall believe they found a winning combination to host another grand prix event labor day weekend. coming up, we'll show you a copy so you can decide for yourselves. coming up, the political fallout for the president endorsing same-sex marriage. >> live, local, late breaking,

this is wbal tv 11 news at 6:00 p.m. >> a new proposal on the table for the indycar grand prix race in baltimore labor day weekend. that is the big story at 6:00 p.m. the big-name in racing is teaming up with partners with deep pockets and city hall is hoping this will be the winning combination in the latest push to will the grand prix race here. >> mayor stephany rawlings- blake related details of the agreement this afternoon. reece champion michael andretti will lead. >> this agreement, with its famous front and an aide -- and deep-pocketed local partners have more protections for the city. it also guarantees payment for sharing the cost of city services. >> champion michael andretti will week -- will lead the race on, in new effort f