looking for a bank robber and counterfeit money. it wanted to see the serial numbers on his cash. >> they snatched it and i tried to hold onto it. he took it out of my hand. i am 75 and i am not as quick as i used to be. >> he is recovering from kidney can scer surge 3. -- surgery. >> i am grateful i have my life. i can always get more money. they could have stabbed to me or in anything like that. i could have died. i am thankful to be alive. get the'm not going to money back, but let them catch these people. >> investigators have a vague description of the suspects. african-american males dressed in a navy jackets and khaki pants. planes close officers will always have an official batch on the outside of their clothing. residents should not hesitate to call 911 to verify the identities. >> a former city police officers going to prison for his role in a extortion scheme. a judge sentenced lionel rodriguez to 30 months in prison. he pled guilty to a steering business to majestic auto repair in return for kickbacks and recruiting other officers to participate. he is the 10th to be sentenced. a jury has indicted and elk ridge man accused of the 1991 murder of his wife. he now faces of first-degree murder charge and sits inside the howard county detention center. he reported his wife missing saying she had walked away from their home after an argument. authorities found her remains in concrete under the floorboards of a shed in the backyard. >> we have a combination of a store we broke on election night. a jury convicted julius henson of one of the four charges against him. he was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute campaign material without authority. he wrote of the message of the robocall that implied the race was over. henson as he is elated by the verdict. >> the most serious charge was conspiring to keep african american voters,. the own witness showed that as a result of the robocalls, it motivated people to go out and vote. prosecutors had claimed that robocalls were intended to keep african american voters at home. they still believe all of the charges were appropriate. >> we thought it was the right to been to bring the case and the charges we did. we respect the verdict. >> his conviction carries a possible one-year sentence in jail. he and his attorney want a new trial on the grounds of free speech. sentencing is scheduled for june 13. >> officials at a local elementary school are on alert after reports of a man on school grounds. students reported seeing a man on campus this afternoon. one student says he was near the curls bathroom while another says he was inside the bathroom. the school sent a note to the family. this is a copy of the letter sent home to parents. the school, police -- called police . . police spoke with students and both confirmed the man did not try to touch for make contacts with students. security and police are continuing to investigate. >> in our education dollars, some parents are trying to convince the district to build a new elementary school. >> we have been fighting all year long. we went to every board of education meeting in now we're here to let the council now that we deserve to be put in the 2013 budget. >> these parents held a protest near the school. the school building is almost 60 years old and needs a lot of work. students and staff members have complained about the building's air quality. that is one of the reasons why it needs to be demolished. there is a budget hearing on monday. parents say they will be in the crowd to push for a new school building. >> education will be the focus of special session in annapolis. state leaders will tackle the issue of shifting the cost of teacher pensions. the revised plans raises income- tax is on the individuals making more than $100,000 a year. a reduction in some tax exemptions will also be discussed. the overall budget plan is expected to generate $247 million in revenue. the special session begins on monday. >> before martin o'malley convenes, he is scheduled to discuss same-sex marriage on "meet the press." beside the same-sex marriage law in march but a group of maryland years are fighting to overturn the law. the issue sparked new debate doctor president obama declared his support for -- after president obama declared his support for same-sex marriage. he points to a proposal that would lower and lending rates but says republicans do not want to see a housing recovery. >> they have said they want to let to the housing market hit bottom and hope for the best. that is it. we have for those ideas before. that is their economic agenda. i do not buy it. >> republican candidate mitt romney also focused on the comedy, speaking about jobs in north carolina. he will give the commencement address at the university. >> the battle is over after a jury believed in mortgage broker took the vantage of a senior citizen. it involved loans that a retired police officer received within six months. he says his clients, dennis hollidayoke was, and ties to taking out loans by the mortgage broker. he says they were not suitable for his client's financial circumstances. the jury agreed and awarded him more than $342,000 in damages. we contacted him at the company where he works and he told us that he declined to comment. he can appeal but the attorney says he does not think the decision will be reversed. >> monday is -- mother's day is on sunday. have you found a way to honor your mom? a group of kids have and they are shopping. here is kate amara. >> let's have fun. >> can i get this? >> something fun. >> it is one of the cutest shopping trips we have seen. friday afternoon, eight girls shopping for their moms. >> she does a lot for me. she does a lot and i love her. >> when i am sick, she will bring me mad this century >> she makes me feel better. >> ages 10 to 13, these girls were set loose in dress barn with a gift cards. it was chaperoned by the police cycladic leagues, helping children who may not be able to afford a gifted pick up something special. >> i never told them how much they had to spend. if you had seen their faces, it was like you gave them a million dollars. >> it was a successful shopping mission. >> i got for a dress and some jewelry. >> i got these necklaces. i hope she likes this one. it is very pretty. >> i think she would like a shirt. >> for this will grow, we think her homemade gift will be the most memorable -- a power point presentation on why her mom is great. >> her cooking, she is great with cooking. why she is important to me. i love her. >> a world war ii veteran reunites with his son after 40 years apart. >> i feel absolutely great. it is like finding a lost treasure. >> he arrived at to thurgood marshall with the honor flight network, a program which brings veterans to washington to see the war memorials. but he saw something much more memorable when he was greeted by his 66-year-old son. he traveled from pittsburgh for the reunion, 45 years in the making. >> wonderful. he is a treasure, no question. all of these guys. a short drive from pittsburgh to say hello. i could not wait to get here today. >> they even look-alike. fleming says his mother and father separated when he was a year old. his father attended his wedding in 1967 but that was the only time they have spent any time with each other before today. it is striking and sad. >> did you see the happiness on the dad's face? that was amazing. fans running onto camden yard is no laughing matter. >> a plan that team has to stop stadium shenanigans. we will hear what the fans think. >> the second leg of the triple crown is a week away. we get his take on race preparations. >> sure enough, [inaudible] >> an unusual traffic stop. it does not involve a car. >> it was a beautiful day today. we will let you know if we can keep going through the weekend. here is a look outside. temperatures have dipped into the 50's. >> officials are tired of fans making fools of themselves during games. the time has come for increased security because of the intrusions. they are a security risk. shellgren joins us live. -- sheldon joins uslive. >> there were also on their best behavior. that has not been the case all season long. one guy has been arrested and another has been banned from the stadium for life. >> there are nine guys on the field. we do not need anybody else out there. >> that has not stopped some people from running on the field this season. who could forget this caped crusader from opening day? he has been banned from the stadium for life. then there was this guy who was tackled by an umpire. he was charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct. >> it is disgusting. >> everybody is having a good time. >> i think it is somewhat hilarious but it is less hilarious when they are incarcerated. >> they have hired a private security company to help officers patrol games and catch violators. the new patrols were posted along the field and kept their eyes on the stand during friday's game. >> i have been working to make sure these folks are prosecuted and charged to the fullest extent available. it is a grind. it is a disruption. >> i think it is great. we are here to watch a baseball game, not some idiot. at the same time, it brings some entertainment. >> if you jump on the field, you are not welcome any more. >> if you jump on the field, some of the charges are trespassing, and disturbing the peace. you could also spend some time in jail and spend $2,000 in fines. >> as you know, the preakness is eight days away and preparations are in full swing. the man in charge is the president and ceo of the american jockey club. he has run the event since 2008 and calls it his baby. all indications are that this year will be successful. >> people come from the mid- atlantic all across the united states, even globally. they expect certain things here. my staff delivers. they are the ones who make these people happy. it is our super bowl. they are the ones to make it as successful. >> as reported, and the kentucky derby winner of another is already at pimlico. wbal tv 11 is your home for the running of the preakness. we will carry the second leg of the triple crown on saturday, may 19, plus team coverage before and after the race. >> it seems like the cops do not let you do anything. say you wanted to write your unicycle over a bridge and naked. they did not think it was funny. authorities say he was not drunk or impaired when they caught him over a bridge in his birthday suit. he was creating a safety hazard. they thought he had a good reason going on a naked right. >> we stopped him and he got off the bike and we took him into custody. he said he liked the way it felt. we do not know what he meant by that but that is what he said. >> i'd think i know what he meant by that. authorities say he faces a misdemeanor charge. >> now your insta-weather plus forecast with tony pann. >> it was a nice ride for a bike ride today. a lot of sunshine. we started off in the 40's. tomorrow will be chilly when you wake up but mild in the afternoon. a couple of storm systems over the next 48 hours. there is one down the southern plain, and some snow in denver. some rain in the minneapolis st. paul. that is drifting to the east and eventually it will catch up to west. clear skies right now. a lot of sunshine in the morning tomorrow but it is going to be chilly because the wind is a dying down. we talked about that last night. you get the temperatures to drop. 55 degrees at the airport. most of you, especially in the northern suburbs, will wake up in the low 40's. 59 in westminster. the forecast for tonight, mostly clear. temperatures in the 30's. it is going to be a beautiful day tomorrow. sunshine in the afternoon. highs between 75 and 80. we will jump all the way to about 78 in the afternoon. the sunrise at 5:55. it is going to be a good day to take the boat out. the bay water temperatures are now with the lower end of the 60's. we will take it all the way through mother's day. you can see this computer model is picking up some cloud cover. sunday morning, nothing happening around baltimore in the morning but off to the west, some showers across kentucky and ohio. that is going to be drifting over to the east and in the evening, there will be a chance for rain on mother's day. most of the day is going to be dry. our mothers day forecast is a pretty good one. we will start with some sunshine in the morning. there could be some rain late in the day or sunday night. during the day it is going to be fine. the seven day forecast, monday, tuesday, and wednesday, the best chance for rain, especially on tuesday. then we should break out of it by the end of the we can get the sunshine back on thursday and friday and stayed in the 70's all the way into preakness weekend. >> the big one tonight comes from a guy who has not hit a home run in two years. >> hello, america. it is friday, may 11. tonight's jackpot is an estimated $60 million. you must match and these numbers. let us see if we can make you a millionaire. 15, 35, 3, 29, and 54. mega ball -- 8. tuesday's to jackpot could be tuesday's to jackpot could be >> sports teams so well acquainted with a failure. all the more enjoyable for the orioles to enjoy the success they have been having. they took over by themselves, beating tampa bay 4-3. nine-one this year. he hit one tonight in the second. a great play in the fourth. elliot johnson with a single. he has to play it off the wall. matt joyce will come in to score. coming home. rodriguez coming home. out on the plate. taking a look at this. he went right at his neck. he does not flinch and holds the ball. the orioles are within a run. down by one. nick johnson is first time around. the difference maker. the fund continued for the orioles. this time at his expense. >> just looking to get a ball to drive. >> jones delivering more than just the first time around. a total face smashed on johnson and the post-game interview. shaving cream, and not whipped cream. it does not feel good. or taste good. the last one and nick johnson hit before tonight came against the to's. have for a fund-raiser for his foundation. -- is in twon for a fund-raiser for his foundation. he discussed 80 men who underwent surgery for a torn achilles' tendon. -- eight teammates who underwent surgery for a torn achilles' tendon. >> i took 40 or 50. i think ipod got it in half the time. -- i got it in hafl tlf the ti me. >> his trainer trained last year's preakness winner. he wants to give him extra rasps and play him next month. the jockeys scheduled to ride him to pick up a ride on tiger walks. as the weather starts to warm up, more and more money people will make the weekend track to the ocean. i can promise you will not find ways like this one that became a world record. this has been certified as the new record holder for writing the tallest wave ever, 78 feet. he served off the coast of portugal. the tallest ever ridden successfully. he says he almost did not go surfing because he felt beat up from may fall a previous day. surfers are like fishermen. there is always a bigger one out there. >> no pressure. it is just a mother's day on sunday. >> i know. it is going to be a nice start to the weekend. the clouds are going to thicken and there will be some rain on sunday night. we should give most of the dray dry. >> have branch. >> i am playing tennis with monitoring the daylight hours. >> in my mind. >> that is all for 11 news tonight. >> the tonight show is next. >> have a great weekend. >> announcer: it's "the tonight a performance by "dag