in march, they discovered the potential break in the line in southwest baltimore. using high-tech equipment like the pipe diver and the special optical cable, now the dpw has to replace three sections of the 54-inch main. because of that, citizens are being asked to conserve water. >> please refrain from outside watering, car washing, power washing, and pool topping until after sunset or during the early morning hours. please do not wash clothes or dishes or do non-essential indoor cleaning using water until late in the evenings or early morning. use clothes washers and dishwashers only with full loads. we're asking that you remember that short showers use less water than filling the tub for bathing. >> there is a chance there could be a temporary interruption of water service. conserving water will help reduce that chance. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. john leopold will stand trial. a judge has denied a request to dismiss the case. he's charged with misusing his security detail and to run personal errands. he is accused of using police to gather inform

on monday, police detectives raided his alleged headquarters in a warehouse in southwest baltimore. according to court documents, detectives have been investigating him along with franklin coit since november of last year. >> we found a handgun, ammunition, a small amount of marijuana, and various ledgers and documents that would suggest that an online prostitution and human trafficking operation was being conducted from the location. >> how investigators found out about the alleged prostitution ring and more on his 2010 arrest for a similar case of prostitution coming up at 6:30. including how he was able to keep his job with the fire department. >> more controversy with the fire department involving a potential raise for fire chief james clack. the mayor is expected to request that his salary be bumped. the mayor's office said he deserves the raise because of his strong record in a recent drop in fire fatalities. some called the idea of a raise outrageous. >> this is a slap in the face to every man and woman in the baltimore city fire department. how can you possibly accept a rais

officers made the raid in southwest baltimore. we're live outside police headquarters where the two men are locked up this evening. >> reporter: kelly, instead of putting out fires, a city of baltimore firefighter is accused of putting on parties with prostitutes. folks in the neighborhood say they just thought they were throwing after-hour parties because there were a lot of cars and a lot of women. >> there was a lot of fine women going up in there. you know, i didn't know what was going on. >> reporter: city police say there was a lot more to it than just that. they say 29-year-old jamar marvin simmons, a city of baltimore firefighter, and his firefighter, franklin coit, ran a sophisticated online prostitution ring. although the police will not go into details about this operation, they say they seized evidence that shows this had been going on for quite a while. >> various ledgers and documents would suggest that an online prostitution operation was being conducted from the location. >> reporter: also neighbors say unfortunate

. >> we spent the night in southwest baltimore. >> we were right over here. >> baltimore residents robert hunt is the officer partner for the night. it is a chance for him to see firsthand what it is like for officers to patrol southwest baltimore. it is a chance for the officer to learn from the committee members and for the community to learn from its officers. >> why are there walking up to me? they start to get a little bit uneasy. >> they are patrolling sector one, one of the most crime- ridden neighborhoods in the area >. >> they're the same people doing the same thing every day. they know where to find you. >> but not all of the calls deal with violent crimes or drugs. >> are you guys all right? >> he watched from the patrol car while the officer helped a woman with her disabled car. and they pulled over a car for not having a rearview mirror. >> this has been good. at least to get to know the officers in this area. that is always a plus. >> although shootings and burglaries are up by 10% to 20% in baltimore, overall homicides and never graded -- and emigrateaggravated assaults are

the potential break in the line was discovered in southwest baltimore. using high-tech equipment, the dpw has replaced three sections of the main. citizens are being asked to conserve water. >> please refrain from outside watering, car washing, power washing the pool topping until after sunset or during the early morning hours. please do not wash clothes or dishes or do not essentials indoor cleaning using water until late in the evening or early morning. it used clothing washings and dishwashers only with full loads. we're asking that you remember the short showers and use less water than filling the tub for bathing. >> there is a chance there could be a temporary interruption of water service. conserving water will help that chance. >> john leopold will stand trial. a judge denied a request to dismiss the case. he is accused of using police to gather information about his political opponents. a jury trial will begin on september 4. >> a report of a sexual assault in north baltimore. the victim said she was walking around 2:00 a.m. on july 1 when she wa

there is a late that accident in southwest baltimore. this was just with for 11:00 a.m., they found a man seriously injured. no word on his condition this morning. the latest on severe storms -- two fires in anne arundel county. this happened around 6:00 p.m. wednesday night. crews responded to one in annapolis. like it may have caused both incidents. martin o'malley says he will have new gaming legislation by tomorrow for lawmakers to review. the governor met with a delegation wednesday to discuss a possible special session. they will meet to scrutinize the proposed gaming bill. the governor will decide within the next 10 days whether to call a special session. >> in the its station alert -- in the education alert, the latest about the dream act. the dream act allow undocumented immigrants to pay in state tuition. this will be on the ballot for maryland voters to decide. >> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> here is the morning commute. delays due to an accident on the b w parkway in the southbound lane. the cente

equipment like a pipe diver and a special optical cable, inspectors found potential breaks here in southwest baltimore. >> due to proactive work of the baltimore city department of public works, we have gone ahead of a potential serious matter. >> most of our water main breaks were caused by these concrete pipes that were sold across the nation for five decades ago. the outer wire on these pipes had failed, causing breaks. >> it was this type of water main which was in the most catastrophic main failures. >> it will make some system flow adjustments to ensure the water supply to customers. if that is successful they will begin replacing three 16-foot sections. citizens are asked to conserve water. >> please refrain from outside watering, car washing, tile washing or pool topping until after sunset or during the early morning hours. please do not wash clothes or dishes and do not do essential cleaning using water until late in the evening or early morning trade use clothes washers and dishwashers only with full loads. we're asking that you remember that short shellers lose less water than filling the t

to determine what caused an accident between a by some of bicyclist and a police vehicle in southwest baltimore. medics responded to the same about the bicyclist was conscious and alert at the time. it is unclear who was at fault or if the officer's lights are sirens were on. police are looking into a startling discovery at a park. we are told no other remains were found at that location. forensic tests are now being conducted. we could find out later today if maryland lawmakers will return to annapolis for a special session on maryland gambling. house speaker michael busch tells the i-team that the governor is likely to call that session early next month. >> i believe the the governor has made that determination to go forward -- i believe that the governor has made that determination to go forward. he believes the votes are there to pass legislation. >> under consideration is constructing a casino in prince george's county and providing tax relief to existing casinos. the target date is august 8. governor o'malley hands down an executive order, demanding the renovation of the and tighter utili

medical examiners are working to determine how a human skull ended up in southwest baltimore. a resident found the skull and contacted police. authorities are working to determine if other remains are in the area. meantime, officials at the baltimore city police departments say they want to recruit more city residents to the force. fewer than 20% of the last graduating class actually live in the city limits. recruiters say officers will be patrolling -- allows them to perform better on duty. >> we want people that live here in the city, who understand the city, who know the city. people from the neighborhoods in the city and understand the problems going on within the neighborhoods. >> officials within the department say new efforts are under way to help city residents to qualify as candidates. coming up on 11 news at noon, a demolition at penn state univ. one day after joe paterno's statue was taken down. a major flood captured in arizona. arizona. more on the raging i'm sticky and uncomfortable. try gold bond powder. medicated to protect, absorb, even relieve itching. -thanks

high-tech equipment like the type diver at optical cables, inspectors found a potential outbreak in southwest baltimore in march. >> due to the proactive work of the baltimore city department of public works, we have gotten ahead of a potentially serious matter. >> most of the large water main breaks were caused by a stressed pipes sold to the nation for decades ago. dpw will begin adjustments. they will adjust 3 16-inch sections of the 54-inch main. >> please refrain from outside watering, car washing, until after sunset or during the early morning hours. please do not wash clothes or dishes or do non-essential indoor cleaning using water until late in the evenings or early morning trade used clothes washers or dishwashers only with full loads. we're asking that you remember that short showers use less water than filling a tub. >> dpw says there is a chance that water service could be interrupted, but using the conservation tips will reduce that chance. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 as. >> officials are also urging residents of howard, baltimore, and anne arundel counties to conserve water to coincide with ci

huge water damage.public works used some discovered possible damage in another water main in southwest baltimore to conservv water while they work to fix it. (foxx) "please reffain from outside wateeing, car waahing, until after sunset or during the early morning hours." hours." some residents could experience low water pressure pnd even some temporrry service interrpttin during the repairs... which are expected to begin later this week. the heat wave smothering maryland seems to have broken... buu not before a dramatic incrrass in the number of people who died from heat-related problems. problems.state health officials now say 18 peeple have died from heat related causes...8 deaths were reported between saturday and monday.2 of the viitims were prom other states, but died in maryllnd.in all of álastá yeer, 34 peeple died ffom the heat. acording to the national occanic and atmospheric set a new record.noaa says the lower 48 stttes just broke the record for the warmest 12 month period since record keeping began backkin 18-95.las set the new record. ten days after stormm tooe through our area....

. >>> the department of public works has started work on three sections of a water main in southwest baltimore. the main sits on a vacant railroad property but the department of public works discovered the potential for a major failure. crews are using the latest technology to examine the largest water mains hoping to avoid dangerous and costly breaks. the main has been deactivated for repairs which may slightly lower the water pressure. work is expected to be completed coming up in about two weeks. >>> howard county police are searching for the man who shot his estranged girlfriend and another nan in a -- man in a salon. >> reporter: first of all, both shooting victims are listed in much better conditions tonight but the suspect is still on the run. last night howard county police said they were able to locate the suspects honda in columbia. they have processed it for evidence. police are looking to arrest tuan minh pham who is wanted for attempted mrmtd meanwhile, the hair and nail care spa is back in business and depending on loyal customers. >> they called and asked if we are okay. >> now

public works officials...have disovered possibledamage...in anothhr attr main in southwest baltimore. that's why they're takingprecautions. (foxx) "please refrain from outside watering, car washing, powwr washing or pool topping until after sunset or during the early morning hours." houus."some resiients could experieece low waterpressure this week. repairs are eepected tobegin later this week. &pthe power may have een restored but cleaning up from &pthe big june 29th storm will &ptake months.. the biigest challenge now is fallen tress press melinda roeder live in notherst where...crews frrm private ttee services are hard at work. 3 3 it was just yesterday that bge announced that power has been restored to all those who lost it during the overnight storm &pon june 29th.unfortunatley... after last night's storms... more than 18- hhndred citt... while moreethan 11- e - hundred aa in baltimore county. b-g-e has restored power to more than 14- thousand customers since earlyythis morning. and ust as crews clear remmins of last week's storm out of our area... parts f night... ttis time in f

public works crews are replacing a break in southwest baltimore. water to the pipe has been temporarily stopped while crews are working on it. conservation measures should be kept in mind until work is finished in about two weeks. >>> there is a 50/50 chance we could talk about extending gam beaming. the governor remains optimistic tonight to hold a special session in the next couple of weeks. the governor met with the mayor and leaders from prince george's county and montgomery county to see if they were aapproving the blackjack and gaming stable -- tables. >>> well in health news, can banning transfat make fast food healthier? >> a new study says yes. >> back in 2006 new york city was the first to ban fast food restaurants from using transfats. now according to a study, the city's fast food has gotten healthier. traps fats raised the risk for heart disease, whichs is the leading cause of death in the u.s. the study looked at lunches bought at 11 major fast food chains it. found transfat was down an average of 2.4 grams. it focused on fast food re

conserve water because they're getting ready to fix another water main that has an issue in southwest baltimorewonder what losing these thousands of gallons of water will do to the water supply in the city. about theearning potential ramifications. things are shutting down in the area. things are unfolding as we speak. an active seen downtown. still learning how people and businesses in the area will be effected. >> thank you, sheldon. he just got down there and got us all that impression. for more information on the brake and what this will mean for you, visit our web site, wbaltv.com. >> now, your lebanons the weather + forecast with tony pann. -- your insta-weather + forecast with tony pann. >> it is not quite as strong as it was a couple of weeks ago, but in the upper 90's near 100 over the next few days. last night in the heat and humidity, we had some big storms develop and even damage in some areas, but tonight it's not as widespread. most of the activity now is down in southern maryland. prince george's county and then down in st. mary's county. in baltimore, we will be ok. 93 at the ai

. >> in southwest baltimore today, the 54-inch of water transmission line that is under repair was unearthed, revealing the trouble the city is trying to stay ahead of. there is always the potential of a disastrous water main break. >> basically the pipe is deteriorating rapidly. the whole project is replacing these three sections of pipe. yesterday a 20-inch water main broke at a key intersection. it was disruptive, but by no means unusual. cracking pipes are problems nationwide. a report published this year on the nation's aging infrastructure estimates of a trillion dollars will be required to update the country's drinking water system grew 2035. >> there is not likely to be a giant federal solution for the problem. what it comes down to is water rates. as we begin to reinvest in the systems, it is likely that water rates will rise over time, and significantly in some places. >> baltimore water customers just started paying higher rates again this year. replace the project is under way. the city has been replacing about 5 miles of pipe dick -- this year. this year it hopes to pick up the

they will check problems with the water main in southwest baltimore. since everyone's water is connected, even people in the counties are asked to pay attention to how they use their water. >> this week we will begin testing water systems adjustments, redirecting flows, which would last for 48 hours. this is to ensure that we can provide adequate supply water for all our customers when we begin repairs. we are calling on citizens to conserve water. >> reporter: some ways to conserve water, don't water your garden, top off the swimming pool or use the sprinkler. if you have to run the dishwasher, you can do that in the early morning hours or late at night. if you live in the city and lose water, call 311 to report it. in the county, call 410-396- 5352. house of representatives will begin debating repeal bill for affordable care act leading up to tomorrow's vote. the supreme court upheld the tax last month. it's symbolic since there is almost no chance it could clear a democratically controlled u.s. senate. it got heated in committee meetings yesterday.

police and fbi agents raided his headquarters at this warehouse in southwest baltimore monday. >> weound handguns and ammunition by small amount of marijuana and various documents that would suggest an online prostitution and human trafficking operation being conducted from the location. >> detectives have been investigating since since november of last year. a cyber-step led them to the website. an informant told police that simmons and his partner had three-six girls working as prostitutes in a given time either at the warehouse or at various hotels in the baltimore area. this is not the first time that simmons and his partner have been in trouble with the law. both men were arrested after raging prostitution with an undercover detective two years ago. simmons was given probation before judgment and a fine. the fire department spokesperson explained why he kept his job with the baltimore city fire department after that case. >> a member of our department would have to be -- the judicial system would have to have entered a guilty plea. if that's not the case, we don't get into pbj.

workers will be cutting off water to check problems with the main in southwest baltimore.n people in the countys are asked to pay attention to how they use they water. you are asked to conserve, use it wisely. don't run the sprinkler, if you have to do your laundry or run the dishwasher. do it in the morning or tonight. if you happen to lose your water, call 311. county, call this number 310- 396-5352. state sno from harford wants to keep manure and life stock out of maryland waterways proposing legislation in annapolis. one idea is require fenceing to keep livestock 10 feet from 1֖ surface water. the proposals could help keep the bay clean. other lawmakers say the regulations would put farmers ow of business. >>> the house expected to vote tomorrow to repeal the health care reform law again. this is the 31st vote to repeal the law since first becoming law under the supreme court, they issued on the mandate. republican lawmakers say they are doing this for constituents. >> since the law was enacted the people consistently told us one thing, they do not like obama care. ho

they will check problems with the water main in southwest baltimore. since even's water is connected, even people in the countys are asked to pay attention to the wa use. >> beginning this week, we will begin testing water systems adjustments, redirecting flows, lasting for proximately 48 hours. the this is to ensure we can provide adequate supply water for our customers when we begin repairs. we are calling on citizens to conserve water. >> reporter: conserving water, ways to do that, avoid watering your garden or using water outside for any reasons today. if you have to run the laundry or your dish washer, you are asked to do that in the early morning hours or late at night. if you lose water today and you live in the city, call 311, counties call this number 410- 396-5352. linda so, abc2 news. >>> also today the state will release the maryland school assessment results for all schools. a news conference is scheduled for 9:00 to talk about the numbers. public schools will gather to talk about that district's numbers, too. we have this coming up as pa

baltimore city firefighter is in jail tonight, charged with running a prostitution ring of a southwest baltimore row house. >> kai reed is live downtown with this story tonight. >> the firefighter was charged in a separate prostitution case to years ago but kept his job, but now he and coit are in trouble again. amar simmons has been a baltimore firefighter since 2002 but prosecutors say he has also been working in the prostitution business, too. >> we found handguns, a small amount of marijuana, and various letters and documents that would suggest that an online prostitution and human trafficking operation was being conducted from the location. >> detectives had been investigating simmons and kuwait since last year. -- simmons and coit. an informant told them they had a three-six girls working for them as prostitutes at any given time, either at the warehouse are at several hotels in the baltimore area. this is not the first time they have been in trouble with the law. both were arrested after arranging a prostitution meade up two years ago. they were given probation before judgment and a fine.

. >> we are following some breaking news from southwest baltimore where investigators say a bicyclist was struck by a police vehicle around 10:15 this evening near warwick avenue. we are told the bicyclist was alert and conscious but we do not know the extent of their injuries. a startling discovery by a hiker in carroll park in baltimore. investigators say that hiker found a human skull a short time after entering the park yesterday afternoon. we are told that no other remains were found at that location and has since taken in for forensic testing. house speaker michael bush says he expects governor o'malley to call a special session early next month to expand gambling in maryland. it followed a late afternoon meeting today with his leadership team. members of the house and senate are being asked if they can be available august 8. david collins has that story from annapolis. >> falling a private meeting with his leadership team, house speaker michael bush declared governor martin o'malley is likely to call a special session early next month to expand gambling in maryland. >> i believ

the department of public works is replacing part of a large water main in southwest baltimore. water to the pipe has stopped while crews have to work on it. you might notice lower water pressure during the repairs. conservation members should be kept in mind until work is completed in two weeks. >>> no denying we have seen our share of bad weather over the past month. >> we will tell you about the weather that caused major damage over the weekend and video that shows how powerful the storm is. >>> set aggieness world record in you lawn chair. the men traveling hundreds of miles and how their trip could take them overseas. >>> maryland's most powerful radar is drying out. that doesn't mean that's going to stay that way. i will have the details coming up. >>> everything is nice and clear here on 895, a crash on interstate 70, all the details coming up on good morning maryland. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] virtual wallet can help you be that person who's good with money. see what's free to spend. move money with a slide. save with a shake. feel good about your decisions. >>> get insid

. >> work is scheduled to begin tomorrow to replace a large part of a water main in southwest baltimore. the department of public works will need to relace three 15-foot sections. the main was flagged with potential for failure after crews discovered a ricks. d.p.w. officials say the project should take two weeks. residents may notice a slight decrease in water pressure. officials urge residents to conserve water as much as possible during the repairs. >> their children were victims of murder. an parents are helping each other to deal with the grief. they had a memorial service. it started three years ago with about 50 people attending. this year hundreds flocked to turner station park to remember children killed in local communities stricken with violence. the goal is to give moral support to anyone who has lost a love one providing resources to cope. >> you can encourage one another. to encourage one another in the lord. >> they offer support with e-mail and they offer a 24-hour support service. >> as police investigate the deadly shooting of an indiana man, the case takes a tragic tw

kai reed spent the night in southwest baltimore and these ride-alongs benefit the officers and the community. >> we are right over here. >> this resident is with his partner tonight, a chance to see firsthand what it is like for an officer to patrol the streets. the goal is for officers to learn from community members and for the community to learn from its officers. >> people start to get scared when they see officers on the patrol. why are they walking after me? they start to get uneasy. >> they are patrolling the east corner of the precincts in a crime-ridden neighborhood. >> we see the same people every day during the same thing and people when ewing -- know where they are, they know where to find you. >> not all of the calls to with violent crime or drugs. he watched from the patrol car as an officer helped a woman with her disabled car. he also responded to a call to check on a daughter's welfare and pull the car over for not having a rearview mirror. >> it has been good. i get to know the officers. that is always a plus. >> so shootings are up, overall, homicides and aggravated assaul

they sent a pipe diver in the to identify a problem in southwest baltimore but the mayor says it is like sticking your finger in a leak. kerry cavanaugh, wbal tv 11 news. work,ker's continue to you are urged to avoid this area. >> find their way, take the metro, take the light rail from the north, -- >> and here is a closer look at the streets you do not want to be near tomorrow. the department of transportation tell us we are -- where st. paul is closed from lombard street. with the exception of the far left turn rlane, orders will be directed to turn left. stick with 11 news for continuing coverage on the impact of this water main break. we hall of the latest the taurus with traffic beginning at 5:00 a.m. -- detours with traffic beginning at 5:00 a.m. and local lawmaker is taking steps to balance the power of city government. he introduced four bills tonight including charter amendments that would pare the number of members down and shrink the votes needed to overcome a veto and allow the city council to add money to the budget if it does not produce -- if it does not approve of the sp

he was left for dead in a trash can on cold street on southwest baltimore.animal control officer brought it to barcs. he is recovering with a foster family. >> it's a strong little guy and is tough so far. things are looking good and i am hopeful. >> officials say animals are abandoned when a person leaves or is evicted and you can help them for helping with the situation. the 41 -- the number is on the screen. >>> a teen is in the hospital after being found floating in a pool in cockeysville around 4 yesterday afternoon at saddle brook apartments. they pulled him out of th water and performed cpr until med, arrived. he was still unconscious when they got there. this morning he remains in critical condition and we will keep you posted on changes. >>> a north carolina man is behind bars this morning accused of having more than 100,000 dollars of heroin on him. maryland state police say that the trooper stopped the car on 95 in perryville following another car too closely. that's why i was -- he was pulled over. the officer suspected drugs and called in a drug

. >>> but first tonight, some breaking news out of southwest baltimore that we've been following allnto custody related charges related to prostitution. >> reporter: city police describe it as an online prosecution ring that may have reached around a large area. they say

this happened tuesday at southwest baltimore. police say traffic stop and the word on the street helped them track down wilson. he's been charged with weapon possession and trafficking. this is what officers found in wilson's home. take a look at this. more than $11,000 in cash, a police radio scanner, a police raid jacket and a number of weapons, three dirt bikes and of course they found the drugs. >>> in anne arundel county now where police have four men who were trying to rob a convenience store. they got into a fight amongst the four of them and this happened monday morning just before 4:00 a.m. at the royal farms off the oak manor drive in glen burnie. one suspect tried to pull the clerk outside to rob the store and he got free and the clerk along with other people they locked the men outside. that's when the fight started -- broke out between the guys and they have all been charged with robbery, theft as well as a number of other offenses. >>> well just five weeks after her son was killed in a hit and run accident in ocean

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. >> police in southwest bolt pore are trying to figure out who would leave a dog in a -- baltimore are trying to figure out who would leave a dog in a trash can. >> those who lost power for days was annoyed for bge. should they pay? some say absolutely. for 6 -- it's 6 on this friday morning a live picture from downtown baltimore from on top federal hill. it's friday, the 13th. thanks for joining us. >> all right. lauren cook is here with the weather or traffic you are doing the weather. >> we could switch. >> lc. >> do that. >> i would like to see that. >> do it one day. >> we will have to. >> we will see how that works out. today i will do the weather for you and that was a beautiful shot on federal hill. we are dealing with clouds, baltimore is so beautiful. take advantage of today but you might need the rain gear. i will tell you why because maryland's most powerful radar dry. we see showers off towards the south and west. and that's the scenario basically all morning. so, be prepared for some of the moto work its way in here. i am hoping that it will fizzle out once it hits the mo

they are releasing the results from the dpw use of innovative technology to check a southwest baltimoreion main. >>> a volunteer day enhancing the beauty of arlington national cemetery. volunteers will spend the day mulching and pruning and planting shrubbery. >>> today erik hold will deliver remarks at the naacp national convention in houston texas focusing on voting rights. >>> and the key players including governor o'malley are meeting in northern virginia to assess the progress of the cleanup of the chesapeake bay. we expect an update on how they are doing in efforts to bring back the bay after years of neglect. >>> tomorrow the city public school c etch o will release the maryland school assessment results. we will have a briefing on student products. >>> o's limped into the all star break after an ologyly -- ugly trip to anaheim. angels put on a home run clinic beating them 6-0. it was the second consecutive game the orioles failed to score any runs. in fact they have in the crossed the plate in 22 innings. now as for the all star break and a chance for the o's to regroup and find

the city will be cutting off check problems with the water main in southwest baltimore. since all water is connected it could impact people outside of the city too. so if you lose your water and you live in the city you are asked to call 311. if you live in the county call the number on your screen 410- 396-5352. >> new tonight, marylandstate leaders are teaming up with google to help small businesses in the state. now according to the baltimore business journal, the program called maryland get your business online will offer small businesses free web sites for one year. it will run $7 after a year unless they cancel. it will launch next week in the -- mason tower. we have also learned a new solar energy project will generate electricity to power about 2700 jobs. the governor made a dedication over the weekend for the 20 megawatt solar panels. they will sit on able 160-acre of state-owned land. she says the $70 million project will help the state get close to a goal of producing 20% of the energy from renewable sources by the year 2022. >> is. >> again this is home. admi

a place in southwest baltimore churns out thousands of pounds of the stuff, except right now, yep, they lost power too. they spent the day dolg out the dry ice -- doling out the dry ice they had on hand in people for anticipation of july 4th. >> there's over $750. >> bge says it's working first on bringing power to the buildings that are considered critical to public safety. but because of the benefit that dry ice brings to the community, the power company has placed the dry ice plant on its sooner rather than later list. >>> federal employees in the dc area will, once again, have the option of taking the day off tomorrow. the office of personnel management has announced employees can take unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework on tuesday. and verizon says 911 service is mostly restored in virginia. if you can't get through, call 703-741-3035. >>> right after the break, my thoughts on an important lesson that you might take away in the wake of the storm. >> all right. >>> plus anderson cooper shares an intimate detail about his personal life. >>> top. >> well, we hit 95 today. but a

. >> work is scheduled to replace a large part of a water main in southwest baltimore. three sections need to be replaced. this main was flagged with a potential for failure. some residents may notice a slight decrease in their water pressure. residents are urged to conserve water as much as possible during the repairs. the orioles will start a series with minnesota. the tigers were in town over the weekend. justin verlander took to the mound for the tigers. he struck out eight. the orioles lost 4-0. keith mills will have more coming up later in sports. how do you see the second half of the season playing out for the orioles? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> 75 degrees on tv hill. president obama and mitt romney continue their campaigns today. >> the search is on for a new president at florida a&m university. >> this is the beltway at bel air road. more on weathe >> welcome back. 5:09. we have a few clouds in the sky. it is a muggy starts today. we had seven decent rain pushed through las

work is scheduled today to replace a large part of a water main in southwest baltimore. three sections need to be replaced. officials flag the main with the potential for failure after crews discovered a rip. some residents in baltimore city and howard counties may notice a slight decrease in water pressure. people should conserve water as much as possible during the repairs. >> a double shooting in howard county. investigators say tuan minh pham went to the male and hair- care a spot in ellicott city and got into a fight with a man outside. ham chased the man inside and then took off. both victims are in critical condition. a police officer is on leave this morning after officials say he shot and killed an armed man in northwest baltimore. police say devonte bowman was outside a 7-eleven armed with a weapon. officers responded and devonte bowman took off running. one of the officers fired his gun, killing bowman. the officer involved is a six year veteran. police arrest three attempted murder suspects after shooting and killing a suspect while serving a search warrant in

. >> police are trying to determine what caused an accident in southwest baltimore. police responded to the area just before 11:00 last night where they found a motor bike rider was injured. paramedics treated him. no word on his condition. we cannot get away from the severe weather. the extreme weather has taken a toll on central maryland. >> now it is being blamed for two house fires. the first was last night. the couple that lives there says lightning hit their braker and then they lost power and they smelled smoke. he and his wife got out but the house was destroyed by water damage. >> the clothes i have are on my back. i cannot get into the house to see if anything is salvageable. again, we are alive. >> crews responded to another fire in annapolis. lightning may have traveled through a conductor in the home and that sparked a fire in the basement. >> the heat has not slowed down efforts to repair the broken water main which happened on monday. workers also replaced a nearby tent's line after an assessment determined they were at risk for rupturing. officials sa

he can see firsthand what it is like for an officer to patrol the streets in southwest baltimore. the goal is for officers to learn from committee members and the community to learn from officers. >> police -- people start to get scared when they see police on foot. they start to get a little bit on easy. >> they are patrolling sector 1, the far northeast sector of the precinct and one of the most crime-ridden areas. >> people know where you are and they know where to find you. >> not all the calls deal with violent crimes are drugs. -- or drugs. >> are you all right? >> the officer help the woman with her disabled car and responded to a mom pasquale to check on her daughter's welfare and pulled a car over for not having its rear view mirror. >> being able to ride with them has been good. >> shootings and burglaries are up significantly by 10% and 20%, homicide and aggravated assaults are down. this will help keep the movement -- the number is moving in the right direction. >> >> jail officials released political dissident yesterday. for good behavior. he was sentenced to 60 days

police detectives raided his alleged headquarters at this warehouse in southwest baltimore on monday.> we found a handgun, ammunition, a small amount of marijuana, and various ledgers and documents that would suggest that an online prostitution and human trafficking operation was being conducted from the location. >> detectives have been investigating jamar simmons and franklin coit since november of last year. a cyber tip led them to a website advertising jobs for prostitutes. an informant said that they had three to six girls working as prostitutes at any given time, either at the warehouse or at various hotels. this is not the for first-time both men had been in trouble with the law. jamar simmons was given probation before judgment and a fine. a spokesperson explained why jamar simmons kept his job after that 2010 case. >> a uniformed member of our department would have to be -- the outcome of the case by the judicial system would have to be a guilty plea. if that is not the case, we don't get into that. that would be how we would proceed with our penalties and dispositions. >> as

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public works officials are trying to avoid what could have been a disastrous water main break in southwest baltimore. in march, first discovered a potential problem in the line using high-tech equipment called a pipe diver. there will eventually replace sections to protect the water. if you experience water problems, you should contact the city department of public works. the number is on your screen. we know the name of the man shot and stabbed to death in the central park heights neighborhood over the weekend. eric brown died monday morning after being attacked sunday night. the incident happened just before midnight. he suffered injuries to his head, shoulder, and torso. baltimore city police are looking into the airport every sexual assault in northwest baltimore. the 23-year-old alleged rectum said she was walking in the 2500 block of -- the alleged victim said she was walking in the 2500 block. she was approached by a man who tried to assault her. the armed suspect reportedly suffered a minor injury. police have not released other details about the attack. >> you can be part of preventing and

. >> the water main break could happen here at whistler avenue and markell avenue in southwest baltimorehigh-tech equipment to help inspectors spot the potential break. >we all know what problems the water main break could cause. there's the flooding and loss of water. most of the brakes come from these concrete pipes that were sold across the nation for five decades ago. the outer wire has failed. causing breaks. >> it was this type of water main that resulted in some of our more catastrophic failures. >> using equipment, inspectors found the break. >> we have closed valves to reduce the stress on the area in question. beginning this week, we will begin testing water systems adjustment, redirecting flows which will last approximately 48 hours. this is to insure that we can provide adequate supply of water for all our customers when we begin repairs. >> dpw will begin tomorrow making some system flow adjustments to ensure the water supply to customers. if that is successful, dpw will begin replacing three 16 foot sections of the 54-inch main. citizens are asked to conserve water. >> plea

it runs under the tracks in southwest baltimore and carries the water to anne arundel and howard counties. using a robot, serious rust damage was spotted inside the pipe. further testing will begin in a few hours. it comes from northwest baltimore. and today the four people charged in the videotape beating of a tourist have pled guilty in the attack. two pled guilty to robbery. two others pled guilty to second-degree assault. parsons was sentenced to one year in jail. carter and davis were seven tenned -- sentenced to time served. >>> a big money deal for the preakness winner i will have another. he has been sold for $10 million. the owner says he sold the ber di and preakness winner to a horse farm in japan. i will have another was retired with a tendon injury before he had a chance to run at belmont and perhaps take the triple crown. crown. now he will be a stud on a ,,,,, beep-bop-boop-bop boop-beep. [monotone] she says, "switch to progressive and you could save hundreds."

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about two million residents asked to conserve water because they were fixing this water main in southwest baltimoreing infrastructure has definitely been in the news. and if you've lived in baltimore for the last five to 10 years you know this has come up in critical spots in downtown baltimore. this is going to be a situation that commuters are clearly dealing with tonight and will deal with tomorrow because many times they have to go in and dig down to see these pipes and this is on a major route on light street. mike, thank you. we see crews, dpw crews behind you there. we will continue to bring you this story and bring you the latest as it becomes available. >>> in other news, freedom for the two american tourists abducted in the egyptian peninsula. they were kidnapped by a man who was demanding the release of his uncle from prison. the kidnapper said he let the americans go because they promised to work on his uncles case. >>> this landslide cut off about 300 people at an rv park but no one was reported injured or missing. it occurred around 25 miles from where four people are presumed dead fo

an accident in southwest baltimore. it's on west a taps hello, avenue.using the jfx into the city no delays. that will not be the case on 695 it's going to be packed in the west side from liberty road towards interstate 70 and here's parkville at harford outer loop jam upped towards 83. >>> good morning happy friday. police in carroll county are searching for clues in a double shooting that left a person dead. this happened around midnight at the harvest inn on liberty road. second victim was flown to shock trauma. there is no word on a motive or suspects. >>> meantime, one person is dead after a police involved shooting in baltimore county. members of the county tactical team were serving a want on a home on high meadow court in reisterstown before midnight. the person they say attacked him with a weapon and the officer shot and killed the suspect and an investigation continues this morning. >>> we are out of time. now back to new york and we will have another update in a bit. 3q there she is ! hey, i got a leak ! yoo hoo ! wait a minute, come back ! um

. >>> i'm mike schuh in southwest baltimore.the only dry ice plant in maryland it too is without power. what does that mean when wjz news continues. >>> we're all wondering when will this heat wave come to an will this heat wave come to an end? ,,,,,, chances are, you're not made of money, so don't overpay for motorcycle insurance. geico, >>> it is sunny and -t -- and 96 degrees in baltimore tonight. as people continue without power, those with medical problems are having a tough time coping with this heat. >> reporter: shirley cook and other residents sit outside to stay cool. >> it's uncomfortable, it's miserable, all my food is gone out of my refrigerator. >> reporter: like many in maryland the assisted living apartment building has been without power since friday night. >> we had people in our building who need oxygen. we have people in our building who have breathing problems. >> reporter: people like james matthew who relies on his oxygen tank to breathe. >> when it's hot and humid then i can't breathe right. >> reporter:

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. >>> crews are getting to work replacing an aging water main in southwest baltimore. the department of public works says the main under these railroad tracks could fail at any time, causing massive flooding. nearly 2 million people in the region are being asked to conserve water over the next three weeks so crews can replace the main. some may see a drop in water pressure, beginning thursday. at least crews won't have to suffer in extreme heat while they make those repairs. a live look outside right now. another very pleasant, july afternoon. a far cry from this time last week. when we were in that heat wave. wjz has weather and traffic together. we'll talk to kristy in a second. but meteorologist bernadette woods is here with the updated numbers. bernadette. >> it's not like last week. we can definitely confirm that. we have a couple of thunderstorms that are fired up out there. these are all coming down from the north. they fired in southern parts of peyou can see they're making their way through carroll and baltimore counties. and they'll continue to the southeast,