Again, county officials still out here on the scene investigating just how this happened. Well continue following this developing story. For now, live in towson, meghan mccorkell, ween Eyewitness News wjz Eyewitness News. We will keep you updated as soon as we get more information. A man who gained national attention, after broadcasting his standoff with police online, faces new charges. And for the first time, hes speaking about the case. Wjz is live at his home in waverly. Investigator Mike Hellgren talked to him shortly before a Court Appearance this morning. Mike . Reporter kai, handcuffed in a yellow jail jumpsuit and rarely at a loss for words, he said his only chance for justice is through the press. The prosecutor called him an extreme risk to public safety. Reporter the home where James Macarthur broadcast his standoff with police, is now boarded up, as he fights for his freedom. The local blogger and journalist told me before a contentious bail review, that police have a vend
Into the wall. The officer discharged pepper spray in an attempt to subdue the prisoner. That attempt was unsuccessful. Thats when they rushed to the scene and managed to subdue the prisoner. Reporter and investigators are stipulated expected to be out here for several hours. Weve learned that the prisoner was an adult male who was wanted on a burglary charge. Live at the university of maryland st. Josephs medical center, im meghan mccorkell, wjz Eyewitness News. Thank you, meghan. The hospital just released this statement moments ago, thanking the Quick Response of the Emergency Department and the um st. Josephs Security Team for resolving the incident quickly with no injuries. For the first time, a local blogger is speaking out with standoff police. He remains in jail tonight. Investigator Mike Hellgren tells us what he had to say. And what the judge said about him. Mike . Reporter and vic, he is a man who is rarely at a loss for words. He said he believes that getting his story out
As you can see, Baltimore County police are on scene investigating this. And well bring you more information as we get it. Reporting live from sky eye chopper 13, im captain jeff long. Back to you. All right, captain jeff. Thank you. Well have updates for you on this breaking news as soon as we receive them. Todays other big story, two days after an angry confrontation on a subway platform in midtown, manhattan, leads to the death of a 58year old man. The nypd makes an arrest. Terrell brown reports for wjz, the grisly scene unfolded before a crowd of cameras. Reporter two days after this now infamous confrontation, on a subway platform in midtown, manhattan, led to the death of kesuk hahn. The grisly event unfolded before a crowded station and a number of cameras. The train was about three quarters into the platform. You know, it was slowing down by that point. But then after it started slowly going to the platform, you almost heard like a thud, a thud. Like something was hit under the
In washington, danielle nottingham, wjz Eyewitness News. Thank you, danielle. Wjz live complete coverage continues with jessica kartalija. Shes live in washington. She speaks with a local federal worker about the shutdown. Hi, jess. Hi, kai. It is incredibly quiet here on capitol hill. But for one maryland worker, he tells me hes still coming to work, afraid of what might happen if he doesnt show up. Reporter two weeks into the government shutdown, and roger ryans still punches in, every day. I mean, i get up to go to work, knowing that im not going to get paid. And i have no idea that two weeks from now, if ill be able to make my mortgage payment. Reporter maryland has the second highest amount of Government Employees per capita. As an employee communication officer, ryan is not getting paid. But hes hoping eventually he will. I dont know when i think that would be an excuse to be let go. Im considered essential. Whatever that means. Reporter the exact number of furloughed workers is
We begin today with breaking news from the ravens. A day after an over time loss to the Washington Redskins the 94 team shakes up its coaches staff. They fired offensive coordinator cam cameron. He was highly criticized during his 5 years with the ravens. The ravens played better on offense yesterday, scoring 28 points. The offense has struggled in the past several games against the steelers and the chargers. Taking over for cameron quarterback coach jim cad caldwell. How will this play out for the ravens . Well find out this sunday when the broncos come to town. Dont miss the game at 1 00 on wjz 13. Putting the brakes on speed cameras. Lawmakers are demanding answers about why theres been so many mistakes with them. Derek valcourt has more. Good afternoon. Reporter good afternoon. Keep in mind a lot of folks were skeptical about these speed cameras before they were even installed. Now that theres reports of problems some lawmakers want to make sure theyre fair and accurate for everyon