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Towson Commons Closes Its Doors For Good
TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — For almost 20 years, the movies at Towson Commons have entertained a community. Now, the eight-screen theater is closing its doors for good. Tim Williams has more on why the venue...
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Md. Movie Theaters Increase Security, Police Presence After Colorado Shooting
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The tragedy at a Colorado movie theater has led to increased security at theaters around the country, including here in Baltimore. Monique Griego has more. While moviegoers can expect...
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Suspect In Colorado Movie Massacre To Be Charged Monday
AURORA, Co. (WJZ) — What did the man accused of shooting up a Colorado movie theater say to his psychiatrist? That question is now the subject of a legal debate that could shed new light on the attack....
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Man Arrested For Disorderly Conduct After Simulating A Gun Inside Annapolis...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ)—Frightening moments at an Annapolis movie theater after people frantically call police to report a man with a gun. It turns out no weapon was involved. Monique Griego has more on...
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Man Dies After Being Handcuffed At Movie Theater
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — State and Frederick County officials are investigating the death of an intellectually disabled man who had a medical emergency when he was handcuffed by deputies at a movie...
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Frederick County Sheriff Speaks Out For First Time Since Disabled Man Dies In...
FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — The Frederick County Sheriff is breaking his silence after a developmentally disabled man dies when deputies remove him from a movie theater. Christie Ileto has more on the...
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Disabled Man Who Died In Custody Had Heart Problem
BALTIMORE (AP) — A man with Down syndrome who died of asphyxia after he was restrained by deputies at a movie theater had anger issues and health problems that made him susceptible to sudden death,...
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Justice Department Looking Into Death Of Man With Down Syndrome At Movie Theater
FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Days after new details emerge in an autopsy report, the Department of Justice says it will continue looking into the death of a disabled man who died while in police custody in...
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Judge Dismisses Charges Against Md. ‘Joker’ In Workplace Shooting Threat
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (WJZ)– A dangerous threat to coworkers or just a joke? It turns out that choice was never decided in the trial of Neil Prescott, which was sometimes referred to as the “Joker Case.”...
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Family Seeks Probe Into Disabled Man’s Death At Movie Theater
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The death of a young man with Down syndrome who was being restrained by police brings a new development. Alex DeMetrick reports a petition signed by nearly 400,000 Marylanders...
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Sister Of Disabled Man Who Died In Police Custody Continues Fight For Justice
FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — Renewed calls for an independent investigation regarding a Frederick County man with Down syndrome who died while in police custody. Derek Valcourt has the latest from the...
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Family Of Disabled Man Who Died In Police Custody Files Civil Suit
FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) — The family of a man with Down syndrome who died in police custody at a movie theater is suing Frederick County. The suit–just filed Thursday–says Ethan Saylor’s death was tragic...
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Silver Spring Movie Theater Evacuated After Bomb Threat
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A bomb threat forced the evacuation of hundreds from a movie theater in downtown Silver Spring. Montgomery County police said Sunday that the theater was evacuated Saturday...
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Anne Arundel Police Search For Suspect Who Set Off Explosives In Movie Theater
HANOVER, Md. (WJZ) — The search is on for the person who set off fireworks inside a crowded movie theater at Arundel Mills. Moviegoers panicked, thinking the loud blast was a gunshot. Christie Ileto...
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Md. Now A Defendant In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
BALTIMORE (AP) — Relatives of a man with Down syndrome who died in the custody of three Frederick County sheriff’s deputies have added the state of Maryland to those allegedly liable for his death....
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Man Arrested For Largo Movie Theater Bottle Bomb May Be Behind Others
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of dangerous pranks that led to the evacuation of several movie theaters in the Maryland and Virginia suburbs of...
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2 Men Indicted In Soda Bottle Bomb incident At Movie Theater
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Two men accused of setting off a “bottle bomb” at a Maryland movie theater have been indicted by a grand jury. Prince George’s County prosecutors said Tuesday that...
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Md. Theater Screens Silent Horror Film For Halloween
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — A Frederick theater is marking Halloween with a silent scream on the silver screen. The downtown Weinberg Center for the Arts says Friday’s presentation of the 1922 vampire film...
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Where To Watch ‘The Interview’ In Baltimore
DUNDALK, Md. (WJZ) — Tickets are still available at the only Baltimore area theater showing “The Interview” starring James Franco and Seth Rogen. The controversial comedy is about the fictional...
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Man Sentenced To 18 Years For Bottle Bombs At Movie Theaters
BOWIE, Md. (AP) — A man convicted of setting off homemade bottle bombs at six movie theaters was sentenced to 18 years in prison. The Capital Gazette reports 21-year-old Manuel Joyner-Bell received the...
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Cinema Chain Announces New Bag Check Policy
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — We are used to opening up our bags for inspections at sports stadiums and airports but you can add a new location to that list. Jessica Kartalija has more. Following a string of...
View ArticleMan Sues Woman For $17.31 Movie Ticket After Bad Date
ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — A Texas man is suing a woman he went on a date with for the price of a movie ticket after he says she texted through the film and left him at the theater. Brandon Vezmar filed...
View ArticleAll Clear Given At Arundel Mills’ Movie Theater After Threat Causes Evacuation
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The all clear has been given at a movie theater inside a Maryland mall after it was evacuated as a precaution because of a reported threat. Authorities say someone called in a threat...
View ArticleCinemark Theatres Bans Big Bags
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Cinemark Theatres announced they will no longer be allowing big bags into the theatre starting Thursday. The company stated on their website that the ban is on bags larger than 12″ x...
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AMC Theatres Has ‘Substantial Doubt’ It Can Remain In Business
(CNN/WJZ) — AMC Theatres, the world’s biggest movie theater chain, said on Wednesday that it has “substantial doubt” it can remain in business after closing locations across the globe during the...
View ArticleBomb Threat At Towson Movie Theater Was A Hoax, Police Say
TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — A bomb threat called into the Towson movie theater Saturday afternoon was a hoax, Baltimore County Police said. Officers responded to the Cinemark Towson and XD after theater...
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