sheldon dutes has more. >> this all pay doc. they were all transported to their new rooms and the new state of the art facility. >> i'm really excited. it feels like i'm a part of history. >> the new children's center at johns hopkins. she has been traveling to baltimore for chemo treatment and is excited for the new hospital. staff members are preparing to move patients to the new children's center, other employees are keeping watch at the command center. >> a group of people are watching each case and move from the old building to the new building. >> we're making sure that we know which routes they will be moving along. >> the new facility will have bigger and more quiet rooms. there will be brand new state of the art equipment. she's a deride in her new room and is happy. -- she safely arrived. >> i would not mind this as much staring at it all day because of how great it looks. >> facilities will be open to all patients next tuesday. reporting live in east baltimore, sheldon dutes, wbal- tv 11 news. >> three men, one of the

sheldon dutes is live with this story. >> like most of the counties in our viewing area, anne arundel is very dry. the vegetation out here is very brown and dry. these are pictures from a recent four-alarm fire in edgewater. anne arundel county fire investigators are trying to figure out what sparked the fire but said dry weather conditions could have played a role. acres upon acres of land have burned in recent brushfires like this fire in carper county. this fire chief says current conditions are creating "the perfect recipe" 4 brush fires. >> there is a lot of dead vegetation left over from the springtime and just all the components have come together and they are really right for brush fires. >> according to 11 news meteorologist 8 memory, rain levels are 5 inches below normal. >> we would need a big, soaking storm to catch up. we have rent chances, but nothing to really make this a drought-ending rain. >> officials have not iued any water restrictions, but the conditions may soon affect local farmers. >> farmers now have to irrigate earlier. sometimes they do not even have to. >>

sheldon dutes is live with the latest on the investigation. >> homicide detectives are trying to figure out why the gunman pulled the trigger. they are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything to please come forward. police and neighbors have identified the victim has floyd dorcy. he apparently got into an argument with the suspect in his front yard on norfolk avenue on tuesday night. gunshots were fired. when his wife cannot side, she found him unresponsive. -- when his wife came outside commission down and unresponsive. courts nothing bad to say about him. it hurts really. he was a good guy. he did not bother anybody. i cannot understand why it happened. >> we're looking into possible connections, maybe disputes with people in the neighborhood. that is helpful for investigators. what will be instrumental in closing the case is people see something and say something. >> neighbors tell me he leaves behind his wife and two adult sons. anyone with information is asked to call the city homicide department. reporting live in downtown baltimore at city police headquarters, sheldon d

i'm sheldon dutes. i will explain why straight ahead. >> i'm sarah caldwell. your child wants to be a zoo detective or have a day in the life of a zoo keeper, we'll preview zoo camp next. >> and again we have the a's vs. the o's today. details on the forecast if you plan to head out. the forecast ahead in just a few minutes. >> maryland students reported more than 4,700 cases of internet bullying and harassment during the past year. the consequences of bullying have resounded nationwide resulting in suicide and harmful behavior by victims. the white house endorsed a bill co-sponsored by barbara mikulski mick and ben cardin to do more to protect children. the school improvement act requires a reporting standard. the bull targets anti-bullying standards to federal funding to ensure compliance. 20% of teens and children are victims of this kind of teasing. curbing cyber-harassment will require the joint efforts of school systems, parents, and teens. all parties must understand the simple click of a mouse can have a deep and lasting effect on another person. maryl

. >> 11 news reporter sheldon dutes. >> it is a terrible decision. it is devastating to all dog owners. everybody should be up in arms about it. >> they decided that owners of pit bulls or pit bull mixes are liable for a tax if a dog attack someone. in the past, they had to prove that they knew the dog was dangerous. the court's decision stems from a 2007 attack when the 10-year- old was almost killed. >> we feel the owners of the current -- the owners should be accountable. >> people believe this is unfair and discriminatory to the pit bulls breed. >> it does not make the community any safer. it is like when you look at dogs based on appearance, that is not a predictor of aggressive behavior. you have to look at the full picture. >> the impact could be quite devastating. owners could be forced to give up a family pet or face eviction. we could see fewer adoptions. this will impact pets and people throughout the state. >> opponents are advocating for a neutral law. supporters want to leave the ruling the way it is. >> i think there have been enough i

two university students dd cd within hours ofhas- >> sheldon dutes has more from caminus. >> the students here at tow sunn university are trying to wrap their he sas arostrd this tra 3 ieep4 nd. a lot say they were shocked and 'mdened to fine oay t--d school mates h sa died. they say they found out about it on twitter where the nstrds sprd quickly. >> everyone was shocked. o-t was a fstr nand wap4 up the n det morning, and two students are dead. _-do tthe deaths hot pened aten o-n the morning. police say 20-year-old ryan ittilr s was hit by a car now, that ing tiniduin the same. the towson jfer junior was .rronostrnd td de sa at the snd the search continues for the driver of that car. >> i was oay with ica frientimo perfectly fun evening. it was susnd of shopening at ay ifst. then there were reports of another one. _-> almitlt ity hours later, ard 3:00 in the afternoon, the body of a second student was found inampde of a uitht at the towso place apartments just off caminus. twe'othy cme er was found by hi roommates. he is believed to have h sa a à thaarund - 1est. the medical examiner is

reporting in carroll county, sheldon dutes. >> meantime, this man was charged with robbery and theft. police say david hayes walked into forest spring nurs and demanded cash. an aviation unit tracked hayes' unit. police were able to apprehend hayes near the boston market road. >> new charges filed against a city police detective used -- accused of stealing water. misdemeanor charges were -- she was aledly caught paying $100 for a food bill that should have been $400. early's daughter was the clerk in the store that rang her up at the time and she is also charged. >> an anne arundel county teacher is pleading guilty to having sexual relations with a student both on and off campus. jeffrey sears accepted an alford plea yesterday. he was teaching english when he had numerous encounters with three students. sears will be zensed at the end of the month. >> "not guilty." that's the verdict in the hit-and-run trial in the trial of ruben dunn. prosecutors claimed dunn was behind the wheel of a car that hit and killed two people as they crossed mlk boulevard. jurors told 11 news there was not

sheldon dutes is live at in anne arundel county with how to cut down on the risk of forest and brush fires that pop up in the dry weather. sheldon. county, in anne arundel and the conditions out here have been pretty dry. we are set up in miller's bill and you can see where the vegetation is just brown, crackling, and dry. officials have issued an open burn than for the foreseeable future. clucks brush fires are normally not caused naturally year in many cases it. it is human error or humid fact that causes the brush fires. >> there's still trying to determine what sparked the outdoor fire near the holiday point marina but it appears that dry weather is part of the blame. they have burned acres upon acres including these in this area. as the progressive beeper outdoor fires. "there's a lot of dead vegetation left over from the springtime. all the components of come together and it is really ripe for brushfires. >> it was recently under a drought watch of the rest of the state is very dry. according to meteorologist ava marie, rain levels are below normal for this time of year. >> 5 in

here's 11 news reporter sheldon dutes with the latest. >> it is not something people in carroll county are used to dealing with. >> people getting stopped for speeding. you don't worry about your house getting broken into. >> but she is rethinking her safety after a series of burglaries near her east carroll county neighborhood. >> i guess more than being robbed is someone is invading your home and privacy. that would concern me more. >> in the past two weeks, police say seven homes have been burglarized in carroll county a lone. the remaining six happened near eldersberg near the baltimore county line. all the incidents happened during the day. officials say the suspects got into homes through unlocked windows and doors. >> to date have removed more than $40,000 worth of electronics, jewelery, cash, and other valubles from the home, including some firearms. >> i hope they stop whatever they are doing and leave us alone, because none of the people around here deserve it. they are all great families. >> officials think the cases may be linked. the officials are urged to watch out for su

sheldon dutes has more. >> it is not something people in carroll county are used to dealing with. >> you don't usually worry about your house getting broken into. >> i guess more than being robbed and having your stuff stolen is that someone is invading your home and privacy, and that would concern me more, you know what i mean? >> deputies say several homes have been burglarized. one happened east of westminster and the remaining six happened between eldersberg and manchester. all the incidents happened during the day. officials say the suspect got into the home through unlocked windows or doors. >> to date have removed $40,000 worth of electronics, jewelery, cash, and other valuables from the home. >> i just think they should stop whatever they are doing and leave all this alone. they are all great families around here with little kids and that's the last thing you need around kids here. >> officials think the cases may be linked. the carroll county sheriff's office is asking them to watch for suspicious activity. as the search continues for the suspects, paula says she is already

sheldon dutes has more from camden yards. >> it is a social event. it is not a baseball game. >> the orioles may have beat the minnesota twins, but for the crowd outside of pickles pub, baseball appeared to be the farthest thing on their minds. >> warm and sunny. there were palm trees, it would be the perfect setting. >> all the people and the orioles. >> the other fans opening day signaled the end of a fresh start. >> the thing about all of us collectively is that everybody thinks this year is going to be the best year. >> every year we say this year is going to be the year that we're going to win. >> while fans enjoyed the warm weather and cold beer, local businesses cashed in. pickles pub nearly trippled their stats. >> more money in everybody's pockets. >> they are working hard and everybody is having a great time. >> there is a lot more excitement on opening day. it all depends on the team. >> and of course all these hungry fans had to eat. over at lenny's deli and harbor place they say business is booming. >> a normal friday is busy, but this w

sheldon dutes is live on the scene. >> the fire is under control. firefighters say it could smolder for another three days or until it rains again. the fire affected more than 18 acres. firefighters say 60 homes were under a temporary evacuation order. that has been lifted. no injuries have been reported on the scene. this is an active scene. the cause is under investigation. though low humidity -- below is unity and wind have made it hard to fight the fire, but it is under control. they will be monitoring it for the next three days in case anything flares up. that is the latest from the scene. i will have an update tonight at 11:00. >> it is a day of celebration for christians all over the world, including in baltimore where thousands gathered for services. one service was particularly meaningful for local clients. cardinal o'brien's celebrated his last easter mass as archbishop of the basilica. cardinal o'brien says the service was not about him but the resurrection of jesus. it is fitting this time of year when so much new life is bursting from w

sheldon dutes joins us to explain. >> the building that burned down was part of the rescue mission that helps those who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. no one was hurt in the fire. there is a setback with the building being burned down. organizers plan to continue to service elsewhere in the community. take a look at the flames from last night's fire. the building got burned down. the flames could be seen from miles away as firefighters battled the fire in westminster. the call came in around 9:45 last night. we're told about 100 firefighters responded to put out the flames. no one was hurt. fire crews were on the scene well into the morning. it housed items for the area. this is where men worked during the rehabilitation process. everyone in the committee is devastated by the fire. a lot of people say it was an iconic sight to see from the road. some say it is fitting the building burned down on good friday. >> there is also hope. one things that came to my mind is that it is good friday. friday is here, but sunday is coming. we celebrate the resurrection of jesus. we will ce

. >> sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a 29-year-old man is dead after being shot by a baltimore cityice officer. this happened just after 11:00 saturday morning on the 2500 block of brookfield avenue. police say they were called by a disturbance. george wells' description was given to officers on patrol. >> the officer went to apprehend the suspect. a struggle ensued. the officer feared for his safety, withdrew his weapon, and fired his round, striking the suspect. >> the officer was not injured, and the incident is still under investigation. >> also in the city, officers responded to a shooting in the 900 block of valley street. police say a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. he was pronounced dead at johns hopkins hospital. police say they have no suspect, no motive. >> now to the latest on the trayvon martin case. thousands of protesters marched outside the city's police department demanding the arrest of george zimmerman. >> the nation's civil rights leaders have vowed to make the city of sanford's name famous for racial injustice. protesters converged on the place where

. >> more details on our next story now from sheldon dutes. >> cnn has identified arthur huntington as a secret service agent that was in a hotel room when a dispute over paying a colombian p prostitute failed. when we arrived at the listed home, we found this wooden marker in the front marker with the huntingtons insubscribed on it. it is not known whether this is the home of the secret service agent. someone did answer the door and immediately close it once our cameras appeared. neighbors declined to go on camera but said the family had not been on the block long. one man expressed concern about news crews showing up in the neighborhood. so far eight secret service agents are out, one has lost security clearance, and three face administrative penalty. allegations are still under investigation. homeland security naacp -- that policy tan owe -- napolitano said the incident teemed to be isolated. >> police say their work to put criminals behind bars is being put in jeopardy. kate amara spoke with baltimore county police about a change. >> an unusual directive about -- by the baltimore c

here's sheldon dutes with more. >> it is terrible. it has been shocking all the students. >> so far more cell phone thefts have been reported. the most recent happened on mount royal plaza. l -- the police say the thief asked to use the cell phone. once the phone was handed over, the thief took off running. >> i found myself in those situations. i know to say no because i'm stingy with my phones. >> you have to be careful in baltimore. midtown is not a bad area, but you have to be careful around here. cell phone thefts are on the rise. >> thieves are after the phone for the quick resell. get rid of the phone, make cash quickly. >> a local community expert says some thieves do damage before getting rid of your phone. >> more zahavi thieves -- more savvy thieves are interested in getting to your bank account or stealing your identity. >> just say no they say when asked to use their cell phone. >> if you don't know them, be very careful. >> people want to know who torched a recent speed camera. this is what the camera looks like now, tot

here's sheldon dutes with more. >> it is terrible. it has been going on for a while. it is shocking the students. >> so far this year four cell phone thefts have been reported on or around the university of baltimore's campus. campus police say the thief asked to use a student's cell phone because his battery died. once the cell phone was handed over, the thief took off running. >> i have found myself in those situations, but i know to say no. >> i feel bad for them. you have to be careful in baltimore. midtown -- you have to be careful around here. >> no one got hurt in any of the u.v. incidents. cell phone thefts are on the rise. >> thieves are usually after the phone just for the quick sale. it is a pawn thing. get rid of the phone, get cash instantly. >> some thieves do damage before you can find the phone. >> more savvy thieves are interested in stealing your identity. if you feel compelled to be a good samaritan, ask for your driver's license or credit card. >> if someone asks you for anything, be very weary of what's going on around you, especially in baltimore

. >> suths sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> and our cameras were at the game.o you can see if you made our photo gallery. also you can see orioles park and camden yards in all its glory. we go back two decades to document the birth of a ball park through today. be sure to click on sports. in other news this morning, investigators are trying to determine what started a fire inside a bar in westminster. the two-alarm fire broke out before 10:00 in the 600 block of -- it took 100 firefighters to get the blaze under control. officials say the barp which was used by the westminster rescue mission was destroyed along with two other structures. >> the roof on the barn collapsed early on. the fire department went into defensive mode monitoring out-buildings and keeping the fire contained into the barn. >> it is a sad sight to see. everyone in the town is just getting together just so, you know, to see it. because it is so uncommon in carroll county. >> officials say no one was inside the barn at the time of the fire. >> two people are recovering this morning after a do

sheldon dutes has more from camden yards. ♪ >> it is a social event, it is not a baseball game. >> forhe crowd outside pickles pub, baseball appeared to be the farthest thing on their minds. >> warm and sunny. if there were palm trees, this would be the perfect setting. >> all the palm trees and the orioles. >> yesterday signaled the opening day j every year -- every year we say this year is going to be the year we win. >> warm weather and cold beer. pickled pub handled this huge crowd. >> everyone is working hard and having a great time. >> there is a lot more excitement on opening day. it all depends on the team. >> and all these hungry fans had to eat. here they say business was booming. >> we are usually busy, but this is ridiculously busy. >> spring has sprung, and fans are happy with the opening day of the season. >> hopefully keep up that momentum all season long. >> everyone loves the orioles here. it doesn't even matter if they with. >> head to our web site at wbal and click on you local. >> and of course our cameras were also at the game. go to our web site at wbal-tv -- wbal