The trial of Daaon Spears, accused of fatally shooting Deanta Dorsey in 2023, ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, with the prosecution relying on circumstantial evidence and the defense expressing disappointment with the outcome.
Tag: Baltimore Police Department
Posted inBaltimore Government
Strengthening Baltimore’s safety with legislative reform and community solutions
Senator Cory McCray has introduced legislation to increase accountability and transparency in the Department of Juvenile Services, as well as working to address the root causes of crime through food security, recreation, housing, education, and public transportation.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Baltimore family continues search for Darryl Wiggins after 2 years
Darryl Wiggins, a Baltimore resident who disappeared in September 2022 after a dispute with his landlord, has not been heard from since, and his family is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding his whereabouts.
Posted inBaltimore News
Police search for suspects after Baltimore mass shooting leaves one dead, seven injured
A mass shooting in East Baltimore on August 18 left one person dead and seven injured, with Baltimore police searching for suspects and Mayor Scott announcing a coordinated neighborhood stabilization response to help the community heal.
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Baltimore City officials hire D.C. law firm to review DPW safety practices after heat death
Baltimore City officials have hired a D.C.-based law firm to conduct an independent investigation into the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ safety policies and practices following the death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II due to heat exhaustion.
Posted inCommentary
Protecting young Black lives and the neighborhoods we call ‘home’
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City is enforcing the laws already on the books regarding illegal dirt bike activity, with reasonable alternatives to prosecution, in order to keep children safe and prevent further harm to the community.
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Baltimore woman sues Jason Billingsley and his former employers for violent attack
April Hurley is suing Eden’s Homes, Property Pals and Jason Billingsley for compensatory damages after he allegedly sliced her throat, tortured her and sexually assaulted her before setting her and her guest on fire in her Upton home on Sep. 19.
Posted in2024 Elections
Election candidates meet at Morgan State for exclusive Democratic debate
WBAL-TV 11 and Maryland Public Television hosted two Democratic candidate primary election debates at Morgan State University on April 17, featuring Mayor Brandon M. Scott, former Mayor Sheila Dixon, Thiru Vignarajah and Bob Wallace, who discussed the rise of juvenile crime, affordable housing, food deserts, and transportation.
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Ivan Bates announces arrest of 20 juveniles in carjacking group and new parental accountability measures
20 juveniles, ages 12 to 17, have been arrested in connection with numerous carjackings and other crimes throughout Baltimore City in 2023, and the state’s attorney’s office is in the process of charging 113 cases for 53 incidents.
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Baltimore Mayor Scott touts success with crime and gun reform during State of the City Address
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Many gathered for Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 2024 State of the City Address at Baltimore Center Stage on March 25. In it, he highlighted his efforts to implement gun reform and lower Baltimore’s homicide rates. “Now is the time to double down, not to pull back or return […]
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Police Accountability Board responds to Baltimore police major promotion, despite pending harassment case
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmqueen@afro.com And By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com A 22-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), Jennifer McGrath, was recently promoted, despite being accused of electronic communication harassment and facing an internal affairs investigation. According to charge documents a woman submitted, McGrath allegedly texted the woman several times despite being asked […]
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Baltimore sues the ATF for access to gun data
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Acting City Solicitor Ebony Thompson and Alla Lefkowitz, senior director of Affirmative Litigation at Everytown Law, announced Baltimore’s newly filed federal lawsuit against the U.S. Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The city alleges that the ATF improperly withheld crucial “crime gun” […]