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CHARLES JAKES FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2008

Baltimore, MD – August 25, 2008 – The murder trial of Charles Jakes, 18, of the 1900 block of Patterson Park Avenue is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Jakes for first-degree murder and handgun counts May 9, 2008.

Court documents allege that Charles Jakes was responsible for the death of Shaundretta Griffin, 14, on April 14, 2008 in the 1900 block of Patterson Park Avenue. Griffin was found suffering from a gunshot to the head in the basement of the home of the defendant. She died later at Union Memorial Hospital.

Jakes remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Charles Blomquist of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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PERRY SIMMS CONVICTED OF VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, USE OF A HANDGUN IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE; SENTENCED TO 30-YEARS IN PRISON

Baltimore, MD – August 25, 2008 – A Baltimore City jury late Friday, August 22, 2008, convicted Perry Simms, 19, of the 400 block of East Eager St of voluntary manslaughter and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. The jury heard six days of testimony and deliberated approximately four-and-a-half hours before returning its verdict.

Judge Charles G. Bernstein sentenced Simms to 10-years in prison for the manslaughter count and a consecutive 20-years in prison for the handgun count.

On June 30, 2007 in the 1100 block of Granby St. the victim, Paul Cornish, 28, and a friend approached Simms. The friend was allegedly carrying a weapon and when Simms, Cornish and the other man exchanged words, Simms pulled out a gun and fatally shot Cornish twice in the back. Cornish was unarmed and running away from the scene. Friends took Cornish to the Johns Hopkins Hospital emergency room where he later died. Witnesses later identified Simms as the shooter.

Assistant State’s Attorney Diana Smith of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

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Cole Charged in Death of Fellow Baltimore Detention Center Inmate November 2007

Baltimore, MD – August 20, 2008 – The murder trial of Davon Cole, 19, of the 1600 block of Poplar Grove is scheduled for 2:00PM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Cole December 18, 2007 for first-degree murder.

Court documents allege that on November 19, 2007, Cole was responsible for a strangulation inside the Baltimore City Detention Center. Witnesses allegedly saw Cole inside a cell with his arm wrapped tightly around the victim’s neck. Cole had to be pulled away from the victim when he disregarded officers’ orders to release. Xavier Tilghman, 21, died the next day at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Tilghman was serving a nine-month jail term following a guilty verdict in District Court for concealing a dangerous weapon. Cole was serving a six-month jail term following a guilty verdict in District Court for attempted manufacturing/distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.

Cole remains held without bail at the Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Rita Wisthoff-Ito of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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Baltimore, MD – August 20, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Maurice “Furfy” Ray, 20, of the 1600 block of Lochwood Road on first-degree murder and handgun counts.

Court documents allege that on July 6, 2008 Maurice Ray was responsible for a shooting incident in the 2600 block of E. Preston Street. Kenneth Baker was shot several times inside of his vehicle in a well-lit area of the block. He died later at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

An arraignment is scheduled for September 11, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, 329, Courthouse East.

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Baltimore, MD August 20, 2008 -- Statement regarding today’s developments relative to the Baltimore Police Department’s Crime Laboratory (BPDCL):

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy confirmed today that on Friday, August 15, 2008 she received a telephone call from Police Commissioner Fred Bealefeld to alert her to a recently discovered contamination issue in the Baltimore Police Department Crime Laboratory. As a result of this notification Friday, State’s Attorney Jessamy asked several senior prosecutors, including the Chief of Forensics for the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office, to meet immediately that afternoon to review the findings by laboratory personnel.

As a result of the meeting Friday, prosecutors contacted representatives of the State Public Defender’s Office and the private bar in Baltimore to alert them of this development. It is unclear what the full scope of the contamination is upon open and closed cases processed at the DNA lab since 2001, however State’s Attorney Jessamy is working with the Baltimore Police Department to address the deficiencies and immediate remedies needed. Additional meetings will be held over the next several weeks as more information becomes available.

State’s Attorney Jessamy remains committed to working with Police Commissioner Bealefeld, and all other criminal justice partners affected by this development to resolve this matter as quickly and transparently as possible.

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ROBERT CAMPBELL CARJACKING, ROBBERY AND ASSAULT TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2008

Campbell Allegedly Ran from Police Following April 15 Police-Involved Shooting

Baltimore, MD – August 19, 2008 – The carjacking trial of Robert Campbell, 26, of the 4200 block of Crawford Ave. is scheduled to begin 11:00AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Campbell May 9, 2008 for carjacking, robbery and first-degree assault.

Court documents allege on April 15, 2008 police were responding to an officer needs assistance call in the 2800-2900 block of W. Lanvale Ave. when a citizen advised that he witnessed a suspect, later identified as Campbell, enter a black Volkswagen Jetta by force and turn left onto N. Longwood St. Police stopped that Jetta and placed Campbell under arrest.

Campbell is free on $250,000 bail. Assistant State’s Attorney Traci Robinson will prosecute this case.

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TEVON ALLEN FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008

Baltimore, MD – August 18, 2008 – The murder trial of Tevon Allen, 19, of the 1200 block of Seminole Avenue is scheduled to begin at 11AM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Allen August 31, 2007 for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and other counts.

Court documents allege Tevon Allen is responsible for a shooting incident on July 30, 2007 in the 600 block of Wynans Way. Jordan Taylor Brown, 21, was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the unit block of Wynans Way. It is alleged Brown was riding in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, stopped at the intersection of Swan Avenue and Rokeby Road. Allen allegedly discharged the weapon as the vehicle turned eastbound on Rokeby Road, striking Brown. Brown succumbed to his injuries the next day at Sinai Hospital.

Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps will prosecute this case.

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CARNELL MURRAY SENTENCED TO 15-YEARS IN PRISON, FIRST 10-YEARS WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE, FOLLOWING GUILTY PLEA TO POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE

Baltimore, MD – August 15, 2008 – Judge John N. Prevas sentenced Carnell Murray, 23, to 15-years in prison, the first 10-years without the possibility of parole, following Murray’s guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Murray pled guilty today immediately before his trial was scheduled to begin.

Murray also pled guilty today to possession of a controlled dangerous substance, to wit, cocaine; Judge Prevas sentenced him to a concurrent 15-years in prison for that count.

On June 28, 2007, at 1:40PM in the 5900 block of Arizona Ave., an officer observed a 1995 Cadillac stopped at the intersection of Cedonia Ave. The officer observed that Murray, the driver, was not wearing his seatbelt. The officer approached the vehicle and observed Murray placing his hands in his lap as if hiding something. The officer asked Murray to step out of the vehicle and when he complied, a clear plastic bag containing 41 zip lock baggies of cocaine fell from the defendant’s lap to the ground.

On February 7, 2008 at 1:13AM while in a marked patrol vehicle in the 5400 block of Moores Run Dr., an officer observed a white Toyota traveling southbound. Officers noted that the vehicle had been identified as a vehicle taken in an armed carjacking in Baltimore County and executed a traffic stop and search incident to arrest, the officer recovered 28 zip lock baggies of cocaine from the defendant.

Assistant State’s Attorney Jerry Jones of the Narcotics Division prosecuted this case.

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JURY FINDS MICHAEL MARTIN GUILTY OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER OF PHILIP CALVIN AIREY, Jr. LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 23

TWO OTHER CO-DEFENDANTS PLEADED GUILTY AT EARLIER HEARINGS

Baltimore, MD – May 24, 2008 – Michael Martin, 28, of the 200 block of Allwood Road was found guilty late Friday afternoon May 23 of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder and assault and deadly weapon charges before the Honorable John Addison Howard. The maximum sentence for first-degree murder is life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled August 14, 2008.

On June 20, 2007 Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to the scene of a car fire in the field off a ramp leading to West Nursery Road off of I-295. The firefighters noticed the 1993 Chevrolet Prism gas cap was missing, license plates were missing and the area around the car was also burned. When fire officials popped the trunk they found decomposed remains of a body later identified as Philip Calvin Airey Jr., 36. ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/8132008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 5E6A9539-50C5-48BA-B880-3B6C8E2B1445 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:34:49 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY

BRANDON GRIMES FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND ATTEMPTED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2008

Baltimore, MD – August 12, 2008 – The murder trial of Brandon Grimes, 23, of the 800 block of Cator Ave., is scheduled for 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Grimes February 12, 2007 for first-degree murder and attempted robbery deadly weapon.

Court documents allege on January 9, 2007 Brandon Grimes fatally shot Baltimore Police Detective Troy Lamont Chesley, Sr. in the 4500 block of Fairfax Rd.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Wiggins of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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Tyner Brothers Sentenced to Life Life plus 20-years in Prison

Baltimore, MD – August 11, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge Roger Brown sentenced Donte Lamont Tyner, 24, of the 3700 block of Brownbrook Court and his brother Tavon Tyner, 21, of the 2500 block of W. Lanvale Street to life in prison plus 20-years for the first-degree murder of Darrell Artis.

On April 3, 2008, a Baltimore City jury, found the brothers guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first -degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, and wear, carry, transport a handgun.

On September 7, 2006, the victim, Darrell Artis age 26 of the 6300 block of Pioneer Drive was killed in the 7100 block of McClean Boulevard following an argument. The two brothers accused Artis of singing louder than others who were rapping. According to witness testimony, the two began shooting. Mr. Artis was shot 17 times by the Tyner brothers, who struck every major organ in Mr. Artis’ body.

At the sentencing, Darrell Artis’ grandmother described him as a light to their family and that he brought joy to the family through his musical talents.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Wiggins.

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BRUCE RICKS INDICTED ON ARMED ROBBERY

Baltimore, MD – August 11, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Bruce Ricks, 38, of the 1500 block of Presstman Street for armed robbery on Friday, August 8, 2008.

Court documents allege on June 11, 2008, Bruce Ricks entered an establishment in the 3100 block of St Paul Street armed with a knife demanding money from the victim. A struggle ensued between the victim and defendant, and the defendant was injured before he left the business.

An arraignment is scheduled for September 8, 2008 before Judge Shirley M. Watts, Room 404, Courthouse East.

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RAYMOND SAUNDERS PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND USE OF A HANDGUN IN A CRIME OF VIOLENCE

Saunders sentenced to Life suspend all but 15-years . Held victim captive 11-hours before shooting him.

Baltimore, MD – August 7, 2008 – This morning Judge Robert Kershaw sentenced Raymond Saunders, 21, of the 2200 block of Sydney Avenue, to life suspend all but 15-years in prison with 3-years supervised probation for attempted first-degree murder and 5-years for the use of a handgun in a crime of violence after he plead guilty to the facts of the case. The sentences will run concurrently.

The elements of the offenses to which Saunders has plead guilty are as follows: On April 11, 2007 at 11:25 am in the 2400 block of Wilgrey Court, police officers found Michael Storm bleeding profusely after being shot in the chest and left arm. Mr. Storm reported that he had been operating as a “Hack” when he met Raymond Saunders to transport him to 2400 block of Wilgrey Court. After exiting the vehicle, and while Mr. Storm was waiting in his vehicle on another patron, Saunders returned to the vehicle to inquire about his cell phone believing he had left it in the car. When the phone was not found in the vehicle, Saunders became agitated with Storm. Storm entered the dwelling with Saunders in an effort to help him find the missing phone insisting to him that he did not have the phone. Saunders became more irate and held Mr. Storm captive at gunpoint. During the hours of captivity Saunders forced Storm to drive him around at gunpoint, accusing him of stealing the cell phone, threatening him and insisting the phone be returned. They returned to the 2400 block of Wilgrey Court when Saunder’s became irate and shot Michael Storm. Though Michael Storm suffered extensive internal injuries he was able to identify Raymond Saunders as the person who shot him after being held captive for 11-hours. Other witnesses present in the 2400 block of Wilgrey Court identified Saunders as the shooter. Raymond Saunders fled to New York and was arrested there by the Warrant Apprehension Task Force and the New York Police Department.

Assistant State’s Attorney Andrew Kowalczyk of the F.I.V.E. Unit prosecuted this case.

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DEMETRIUS SMITH INDICTED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND HANDGUN VIOLATIONS

Baltimore, MD – August 5, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Demetrius Smith, 26, of the 400 block of Parrish Street, for first-degree murder and handgun violations.

Court documents allege that on March 24, 2008, Robert Long, was walking in the 400 block of S. Stricker Street at approximately 8:50 a.m. when Demetrius Smith shot him twice in the head. Mr. Long succumbed to his injuries at 10:28 a.m. at Shock Trauma.

An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding.

An arraignment is scheduled for August 29, 2008 before Judge Michel Pierson, Room 329 Courthouse East. Smith posted $350,000 bail on July 12. Assistant State’s Attorney Richard Gibson will prosecute the case.

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BALTIMORE JURY CONVICTS DERRICK COLLINS OF OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND OPENLY CARRYING A DEADLY WEAPON

Sentencing scheduled for October 7, 2008.

Baltimore, MD – August 4, 2008 – Today a Baltimore City jury convicted Derrick Collins, 24, of the 300 block of S. Gilmore Street, of the first-degree murder of Annette Bardney and guilty of carrying a deadly weapon.The jury deliberated for two days following four days of testimony. Annette Bardney was 33-years old.

Judge Timothy Doory has scheduled sentencing for October 7, 2008. Collins faces a maximum possible sentence of life plus 3-years.

On December 18, 2006, Derrick Collins attempted to strangle Annette Bardney. When he failed to kill her, he picked up a wooden 2x4 and struck her in the head (nearly severing an ear) until she was dead. He left her body in a secluded back alley in the 700 block of Fremont Avenue behind a church. The defendant then called 911 and reported finding a dead body. After further investigation, it was learned that Collins’ DNA was left at the scene. In addition, his story about how he found the victim changed, and it did not fit the forensic evidence and he was charged with first-degree murder. While he was transported to Central Booking Intake Facility, Collins asked detectives in the case if they could broker a plea deal to manslaughter with the State.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Wiggins of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

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BALTIMORE JURY CONVICTS LARRY JOSEPH OF TWO COUNTS OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND USE OF HANDGUN IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE

Joseph Sentenced To Two Consecutive Life Sentences Plus 40-Years

Baltimore, MD – August 4, 2008 – Today a Baltimore City jury found Larry Joseph, 19, of the 900 block of N. Streeper Street guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. Joseph was convicted of killing Deion Morris and Channing Myrick on September 16, 2007. The Honorable Charles G. Bernstein sentenced Joseph to 2-life sentences plus 40-years, to run consecutively. The jury deliberated for 2-days following 4-days of testimony.

The facts of the case are that on the afternoon of September 16, 2007, near the 3400 block of BelAir Rd in Baltimore, Deion Morris and Channing Myrick were walking up the street when Larry Joseph approached. Larry Joseph drew a gun and shot Channing Myrick 5 times and Deion Morris 9 times. Both died as a result of multiple gun shot wounds. A pole camera that was located on the corner of Mayfield Avenue and Belair Road captured an unknown person approaching the victims and then fleeing the scene, however the footage was not able to positively identify Joseph as the shooter. The video did help prosecutors establish a timeline that was consistent with witness testimony and helped build a successful prosecution.

Assistant State’s Attorney Richard Gibson of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

### ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/842008.htm PRESS RELEASE 9794A9EA-28FE-4B25-9FBE-1E2710C5586C Tue, 5 Aug 2008 07:46:56 -0400 A hearing in the matter of Clark Rockefeller will be held at Eastside District Court, 1400 E. North Ave, Baltimore today after 9 AM. Rockefeller is held on a fugitive from justice warrant originating from Boston, MA. A67703C8-461E-4A74-8B93-89F385E63D40 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:38:09 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> FORMER BALTIMORE POLICE OFFICER ROHAN MAYS INDICTED FOR SECOND-DEGREE RAPE <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – August 1, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Rohan Mays, 27, of the 800 Block of Rosehaven Road, Baltimore, for second-degree rape. It is alleged that Mays, who resigned from the Baltimore Police Department on July 23, 2008, raped a 16-yr. old female between June –July 2007. <br /> <br /> Mays was taken into custody late Friday night and will have a bail hearing next week. The Court set a no-bail status. <br /> <br /> An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. <br /> <br /> An arraignment has been set for August 27, 2008. http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/812008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 5932158D-3F1C-45F1-9893-31FBD533F01E Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:36:48 -0400
TIMOTHY D. PRICE, III SENTENCED TO 7-YEARS IN PRISON

PRICE PLEAD GUILTY TO SECOND-DEGREE RAPE IN MAY

Baltimore, MD – August 1, 2008 – At a sentencing hearing late this afternoon, Timothy D. Price, III, 31, of Owings Mills, MD was sentenced to 20-years in prison, suspend all but 7-years, 5-years probation by the Honorable Robert B. Kershaw. A plea agreement was reached in May and Price faced a maximum prison term of 20-years suspend all but a cap of 7-years.

Judge Robert B. Kershaw reviewed a pre-sentence investigation and a court psychiatric evaluation and heard victim impact statements from several family members before sentencing. Judge Kershaw also stated that he will recommend that Price receive favorable consideration for confinement at the Patuxent Institution in Jessup. He outlined the following conditions of probation upon his release:

1. No contact with the victim and her family 2. No contact with children under 18 3. Participate in psychological counseling 4. Submit DNA testing 5. Register as a sex offender

Price, a music pastor at Bethel A.M.E. Zion church, admitted in court to having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old victim on three occasions at different locations between December 2007 and January 2008.

Family members spoke passionately about seeking justice for the victim in this matter.

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GEORGE KENSLER, JR. PLEADS GUILTY TO VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER AND SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS

Baltimore, MD – July 31, 2008 – Today, before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, George Kensler, Jr., 60, of the 200 block of North Gay Street plead guilty to voluntary manslaughter and concealing a deadly weapon with intent to injure. He was sentenced to 13-years suspend all but 10-years in prison with two years probation.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Kensler June 8, 2007 for first-degree murder and deadly weapon counts.

Kensler plead to the following facts: On May 27, 2007 while at a homeless shelter in the unit block of N. Gay Street, George Kensler stabbed David Percell Bishop in the neck during an altercation. Bishop died later that day at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia Banks of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

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JOHN MOONEY INDICTED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FIRST-DEGREE MURDER

Baltimore, MD – May 24, 2007 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted John Mooney, 20, of the 3000 block of Matthews Street for first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and other related counts.

Court documents allege on September 25, 2007 John Mooney was identified as the person responsible for a shooting incident in the 600 block of Wyman Park Drive. Keith Ray, 25, was found with a gunshot wound to the head under a wood pile in Wyman Park, 150 yards from the road. Court documents also allege a witness, prior to the day the victim was found, observed Mooney along with other unknown males enter the wooded area where the victim was found.

An arraignment is scheduled for August 27, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, Room 329, Courthouse East.

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ROZZA ALSTON SENTENCED TO TWENTY-THREE YEARS MAXIMUM POSSIBLE SENTENCE

Baltimore, MD – July 30, 2008 – Today Judge Timothy J. Doory sentenced Rozza Alston to 23-years in prison for the second-degree assault, armed robbery and openly carrying a dangerous weapon against an elderly woman.

In her impact statement, the victim advised the Court of the traumatic event saying “I was trying to be kind and helpful to a stranger and it turned into a nightmare. I am forever scarred by this...I was always an outgoing person and now I am scared...it is a miserable feeling to be scared.” Judge Doory referred to Alston as a “predator.” He condemned Alston for preying upon a vulnerable person.

The jury convicted Alston on the following facts. On January 26, 2007, Alston accosted an 80-year old woman in the parking lot of a Kentucky Fried Chicken located at 1821 Saint Paul Street demanding her purse. When the victim refused to release her purse, he stabbed her numerous times in her hand, arm and chest. Phone calls made with the victim’s cell phone to Alston’s residence led police to Rozza Alston. A search and seizure warrant recovered credit cards and other possessions of the purse at Alston’s residence. Police arrested Alston on February 3, 2007 and he confessed to the incident when he was taken into custody following the search warrant. A transcript of the confession was introduced as evidence. The State also introduced DNA evidence on clothing and gloves found in Rozza Alston’s apartment that linked clothes with the victim.

Assistant State’s Attorney Staci Pipkin and Keri Borzilleri prosecuted this case. ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7302008_3.htm PRESS RELEASE 1970D71F-24D2-464A-BE49-D189A11FD509 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:52:01 -0400 PRESS RELEASE

TRANELL DANSBURY SENTENCED TO 30-YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING SECOND-DEGREE RAPE CONVICTION

Baltimore Jury Convicted Dansbury June 12, 2008 of Second-Degree Rape and Other Counts

Baltimore, MD – July 30, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge Paul Smith sentenced Tranell Dansbury, 25, of the 1600 block of North Broadway Street to 20-years in prison for second-degree rape, 10-years consecutive for second-degree assault and 20-years concurrent for second-degree sex offense for a total prison term of 30-years.

A Baltimore City jury convicted Dansbury June 12, 2008.

On November 18, 1997 Dansbury, who was 15-years old at the time, forced the victim behind a brick wall located at 1400 East Madison Street where he raped and sexually assaulted her. Police identified Dansbury with a DNA search of the Combined Offender Data Index System (CODIS) in April 2007.

Assistant State’s Attorney Katherine Moxley of the Sex Offense Division prosecuted this case.

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KIM HARGETT SENTENCED TO 20-YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING ILLEGAL NARCOTICS CONVICTION

Jury Convicted Hargett March 26, 2008 of Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin & Cocaine

Baltimore, MD – July 30, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge John C. Themelis sentenced Kim Hargett, 25, of the 600 block of E. 30th Street to 20-years in prison. A Baltimore City jury convicted Hargett of possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine on March 26, 2008.

On August 25, 2007 in the 1600 block of E. 30th Street officers observed Hargett engaging in hand-to-hand drug transactions. When Hargett realized police presence, he stashed what was later identified as heroin and cocaine under a porch at 1603 E. 30th Street before running into that residence. Police arrested him inside that house and recovered more than $700 in US currency. They recovered 25 blue top vials of cocaine and 20 clear gel caps of heroin from under the porch.

Assistant State’s Attorney Robin Daitch of the Narcotics Division Prosecuted this case.

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DANIEL WILLIAMS FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR JULY 30, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 29, 2008 – The murder trial of Daniel Williams, 18, of the 4300 block of Norfolk Ave. is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Williams February 28, 2007 for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Court documents allege on December 12, 2006, in the 3900 block of Bonner Road, two individuals approached Joseph Simms. A struggle ensued between Simms and one of the individuals. Daniel Williams, who was 16 at the time, was identified as the person responsible for producing a handgun and shooting Simms during the struggle. Simms died from his injuries the same day.

Williams remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Diana Smith of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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LANCE GORHAM SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR VIOLATING PROBATION CONSECUTIVE TO 20-YEAR PRISON TERM

IN JUNE 2008 PROSECUTORS AND PROBATION AGENTS IDENTIFY VIOLATIONS

Baltimore, MD – July 29, 2008 – At a hearing Thursday, July 24, Judge Evelyn Omega Cannon found Lance Gorham, 26, of the100 block of Kenwood Avenue, guilty of violating his probation following a June 6, 2008 conviction for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.

In November 2001 Gorham was convicted of attempted second-degree murder. At that time he was sentenced to 25 years with 20 years suspended and placed on three-years probation upon his release. While on probation in May 2006 he was arrested on a new charge of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance. He was convicted of that offense on June 6, 2008 and sentenced to 20-years by the Honorable John Prevas. The new conviction violated Lance Gorham’s probation. For violating his probation, Judge Cannon sentenced him to an additional 10-years consecutive to the narcotics case resulting in a total sentence of 30-years in prison.

Today’s hearing highlights the identification and prosecution of repeat offenders in Baltimore. This conviction is the result of a team effort by the Maryland Division of Parole & Probation and the State’s Attorney’s Collateral Division. The cases were prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorneys Jerry Jones and Mark Floersheimer with the cooperation of Anthony Osian from the Department of Parole and Probation.

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BALTIMORE JURY CONVICTS TRANELL DANSBURY OF SECOND-DEGREE RAPE AND OTHER COUNTS

Sentencing Scheduled for July 30, 2008

Baltimore, MD – June 13, 2008 – A Baltimore City jury convicted Tranell Dansbury, 25, of the 1600 block of North Broadway Street, of second-degree rape, second-degree sex offense, three counts of second-degree assault and two counts of fourth-degree sex offense on June 12, 2008. The jury deliberated approximately four hours following three days of testimony.

Judge Paul Smith scheduled sentencing for July 30, 2008. Dansbury faces a maximum possible term of 70-years in prison.

On November 18, 1997 Dansbury forced the victim behind a brick wall located at 1400 East Madison Street where he raped and sexually assaulted her. Police identified Dansbury with a DNA search of the Combined Offender Data Index System (CODIS) in April 2007.

Assistant State’s Attorney Katherine Moxley of the Sex Offense Division prosecuted this case.

### ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7292008.htm PRESS RELEASE F18EDAFD-EF51-4FA2-BFA3-54D520366BDE Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:07:00 -0400 PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> ROZZA ALSTON FOUND GUILTY OF ARMED ROBBERY & SECOND-DEGREE ASSAULT SENTENCING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 28, 2008 – Today a Baltimore City jury found Rozza Alston, 40, the 1600 block of Saint Paul Street guilty of second-degree assault, armed robbery and openly carrying a dangerous weapon. Judge Timothy J. Doory scheduled sentencing for Wednesday, July 30 at 9:30 a.m. <br /> <br /> Alston faces a possible total maximum sentence of 33-years, 10-years for second-degree assault, and 20-years for armed robbery and 3-years for openly carrying a dangerous weapon. <br /> <br /> The jury convicted Alston on the following facts. On January 26, 2007, Alston accosted an 80-year old woman in the parking lot of a Kentucky Fried Chicken located at 1821 Saint Paul Street demanding her purse. When the victim refused to release his purse, he stabbed her numerous times in her hand, arm and chest. Phone calls made with the victim’s cell phone to Alston’s residence led police to Rozza Alston. A search and seizure warrant recovered credit cards and other possessions of the purse at Alston’s residence. Police arrested Alston on February 3, 2007 and he confessed to the incident when he was taken into custody following the search warrant. A transcript of the confession was introduced as evidence. The State also introduced DNA evidence on clothing and gloves found in Rozza Alston’s apartment that linked clothes with the victim. <br /> <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Staci Pipkin and Keri Borzilleri prosecuted this case. http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/728008_6.htm PRESS RELEASE 0D9B75D4-CFAD-466E-8AE0-4887FFB76E5C Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:56:41 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS TAVON DARRELL SPRUELL FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 28, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Tavon Darrell Spruell, 22, of 400 block of Poole Road for the first degree murder of .Rebecca Meekins and Edward Baylor. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on February 27, 2008 at approximately 5:40 p.m. while traveling in traffic in the 1500 block of Mount Royal Avenue in a Volkswagen Jetta, Spruell became involved in a verbal dispute with the passengers of a Ford Crown Victoria. The dispute escalated when gunshots were fired from the Jetta. Rebecca Meekins and Edward Baylor both sustained gunshot wounds to the upper body and neither survived their injuries <br /> <br /> Assistant State's Attorney Charles Blomquist will prosecute this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/728008_5.htm MEDIA ADVISORY C69B80A1-3926-4CA9-8C40-7AC014565C27 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:53:51 -0400 PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> ARRAIGNMENT TUESDAY FOR KENNETH PERRY CHARGED WITH MURDER OF LASHAWN JORDAN & KELLY BUNN IN 1998 <br /> <br /> STATE PROSECUTORS AGREE TO NEW TRIAL IN JOINT MOTION FOR STIPULATED RELIEF <br /> <br /> Post Conviction Relief Agreement Affirmed by Court in June <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 28, 2008 – An arraignment for Kenneth Perry, 43, of 3800 block of Beehler Avenue Baltimore, Maryland is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 9:30 AM before Judge W. Michel Pierson, 329 Courthouse East, 111 North Calvert Street. <br /> <br /> On June 23, 2008, the Honorable Marcella Holland granted a joint motion that was submitted by the State and defense for stipulated relief for resolution of a petition for Post-conviction filed on behalf of Kenneth Perry. Perry was convicted of first-degree murder and second-degree murder and related charges on May 4, 2001. Perry was sentenced to life-without-parole plus fifty consecutive years in November 2001. http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/728008_4.htm PRESS RELEASE CC9CC710-7161-4FC4-9989-D0B04A3C44F6 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:50:48 -0400
MARCUS PETTIFORD MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 28, 2008 – The murder trial of Marcus Pettiford, 22, of the 2000 of E. 31st Street is scheduled to begin 2:00PM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Pettiford September 24, 2007 for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Court documents allege Pettiford was responsible for a shooting on June 5, 2007 in the 1700 block of E. 30th Street. Tyrone Bonner was found suffering from several gunshot wounds. Bonner died from his injuries at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Pettiford remains held without bail. Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Felsen of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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DONTE SPENCER LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY OR DEATH TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008

Spencer Charged Following Investigation into May 2006 Fatal Hit and Run Accident

Baltimore, MD – July 28, 2008 – The leaving the scene of an automobile accident involving serious injury or death trial of Donte Spencer, 22, of the 3300 block of Burleigh Avenue is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM Tuesday, July 29, 2008 before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Spencer January 16, 2008 of leaving the scene of an automobile accident involving serious injury or death. The maximum possible prison term is 10 years.

The indictment alleges on May 20, 2006 Spencer was driving a vehicle in the 2300 block of Lauretta Avenue when he struck and killed Taemier Forrester, 2.

Spencer is released on $25,000 bail. Assistant State’s Attorney Robin Wherley of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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BALTIMORE POLICE OFFICER JEROME HILL ASSAULT TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 28, 2008 – The second-degree assault trial of Jerome Hill, 35, of Middle River, MD is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St.

Hill, a Baltimore Police officer, was criminally charged with second-degree assault February 5, 2008.

Court documents allege on January 24, 2008 at 5:46PM in the unit block of N. Clinton Street the Integrity Testing Unit of the Internal Investigation Division conducted a targeted integrity test in which a call for service for a suspicious person was dispatched. Officer Hill allegedly responded and without provocation struck an undercover Detective in the jaw with a closed fist.

Hill is released on $25,000 bail. Assistant State’s Attorney A. Thomas Krehely, Chief of the Police Misconduct Division, will prosecute this case

### ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/728008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 335B6E28-A051-4432-88A6-D321915C499E Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:41:18 -0400 GEORGE SCRUGGS, JR. PLEADS GUILTY TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER; SENTENCED TO 30-YEARS SUSPEND ALL BUT 15-YEARS IN PRISON <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2008 – At a hearing today before his trial was scheduled to begin, George Scruggs, Jr., 34, of the 3100 block of Artaban Place pled guilty to second-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. <br /> <br /> Judge Gale E. Rasin sentenced Scruggs to 30-years, suspend all but 15-years, in prison and five-years probation. <br /> <br /> On August 29, 2007 at approximately 11:42PM Scruggs and the victim, Darnell Thomas, 24, began arguing outside Scruggs’ door. Thomas struck Scruggs in the face with a beer bottle. The argument further escalated with the eventual fatal shooting of Thomas. Scruggs confessed to police but stated he believed the victim was armed with a handgun. <br /> <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps prosecuted this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7252008.htm PRESS RELEASE 7194EA60-ADAB-49E6-8FAB-B6D22DCDD9E2 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:04:31 -0400
JEREMY GRINNAGE FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 24, 2008 – The murder trial of Jeremy Grinnage, 18, of the 800 block of E. Cold Spring Lane is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Grinnage June 25, 2007 for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and handgun charges.

Court documents allege at 2:16AM March 30, 2007 police responded to a call for a shooting at 6819 Sturbridge Drive and upon arrival found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Pelvin D. Derrien, 23, was pronounced dead at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Court documents further allege that Derrien and the other victim were in the house playing video games when Grinnage and an unknown man entered the house and began shooting and robbing the victims of money and property.

Grinnage remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Felsen of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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ROBERT PRESTON HOWARD FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 24, 2008 – The murder trial of Robert Preston Howard, 39, of the 3500 block of Oakmont Avenue is scheduled to begin 2:00PM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Howard February 20, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun charges.

Court documents allege on September 7, 1994 police responded to the 4800 block of Park Heights Avenue for a shooting and upon arrival they located James Earl Singleton, 22, lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. On August 4, 2006 police allegedly received a letter from Robert Howard, an inmate at Eastern Correctional Institute, confessing to shooting a guy on Park Heights Avenue on September 7, 1994.

Scruggs remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Robin Wherely of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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GEORGE SCRUGGS FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND HANDGUN TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 24, 2008 – The murder trial of George Scruggs, 34, of the 3100 block of Artaban Place is scheduled to begin 2:00PM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Scruggs November 19, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun charges.

Court documents allege on August 29, 2007 witnesses identified Scruggs as the person responsible for a shooting incident in the 3100 block of Artaban Place. Darnell Thomas, 24, was found lying in the block suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Scruggs and Thomas were allegedly engaged in an argument when Scruggs produced a handgun and shot Thomas.

Scruggs remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps will prosecute this case.

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PAUL HIGHFIELD FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CHILD ABUSE RESULTING IN DEATH TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR THURS., JULY 24, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 23, 2008 – The murder and child abuse resulting in death trial of Paul Highfield, 28, of the 4000 block of Security Lane, Jarrettsville, MD is scheduled for 2:00PM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Highfield for first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death on April 3, 2007. If convicted on both counts, Highfield faces a maximum possible prison term of life plus 30-years.

Court documents allege on September 12, 2006, Destiny D’Urso and Paul Highfield were caring for Anthony Joseph D’Urso, 2, in the 1300 block of E. Patapsco Avenue when an emergency call was placed for a non-breathing child. He was taken to Harbor Hospital where he died a short time later.

D’Urso pled guilty to manslaughter on January 14, 2008. Under terms of the plea agreement, announced in open court, D’Urso agreed to testify truthfully and honestly against Paul Highfield. There was no sentence agreement, but the maximum prison sentence for manslaughter is 10-years. A sentencing date of July 31, 2008 was scheduled.

D’Urso remains held on $350,000 bail. Highfield is held without bail. Assistant State’s Attorneys Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division and Patricia McLane will prosecute this case.

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BALTIMORE CITY JURY CONVICTS DARRYL HALSEY OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER

Baltimore, MD – July 21, 2008 – A Baltimore jury today convicted Darryl Halsey, 26, of the 4200 block of Sheldon Avenue of first-degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence and wear/carry/transport a handgun. The jury deliberated two days following two days of testimony.

Judge Paul Smith scheduled sentencing for September 5, 2008 at which time Halsey faces a possible life plus 20-years in prison.

On May, 16, 2007 at 517 Chateau Ave. the victim, Earl Cornish, 21, got into an argument with Denise Davis. During the argument Cornish slapped Ms. Davis on the buttocks. Ms. Davis called her brother, Darryl Halsey, and informed him of the altercation she just had with Cornish. Halsey responded to 517 Chateau Ave. with a silver revolver, approached Cornish and shot him once in the back. Halsey then fled the scene. Cornish was pronounced dead at Sinai Hospital later that night.

Assistant State’s Attorney Joshua Felsen of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

### ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7222008.htm PRESS RELEASE B0AC2402-DF75-469C-9748-BDB598DFA9BB Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:36:33 -0400 Baltimore, MD – July 18, 2008 – The murder trial of Darrell Barnes, 43, of the 5600 block of Leiden Road is scheduled to begin 11:00AM Monday, July 21, 2008 before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Barnes December 21, 2006 for first degree murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on November 9, 2003 Barnes was the last person seen with Shannon Nanette Jackson, 36, as she left her residence in the 5400 block of Moores Run Drive. Ms. Jackson was later found dead in the 5500 block in Moores Run Drive near a stream. <br /> <br /> Barnes is held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Douglas Guidorizzi of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. MEDIA ADVISORY 5B388AB2-3CC3-4DBE-8768-7E21FFCC00DA Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:52:30 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY

RONALD HINTON CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND RAPE

Baltimore, MD – May 6, 2008 – Today a Baltimore jury convicted Ronald Hinton, 16, of the 5300 block of Morello Road, Baltimore of first-degree murder and rape of 4-yr. old Ja’Niya Williams. The Honorable John Addison Howard will sentence Hinton at a later date. Closing arguments were held on Friday, May 2, 2008 and the jury deliberated less than 3 hours before returning their verdict about 11 AM this morning following an 8-day trial.

The Baltimore City Grand jury indicted Hinton July 7, 2006 for first-degree murder, first-degree rape and other sex offense and child abuse counts.

Court documents allege on June 21, 2006 Hinton, who was 14 at the time, raped and severely beat a four-year old girl at a residence in the 2900 block of Goodwood Road. Ja’Niya Williams died two days later.

Assistant State’s Attorney Temmi Rollock and Sex Offense Division Chief Jo Anne Stanton prosecuted the case.

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BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS DONNELL LAMONT COVINGTON, TIFFANY NICOLE LOWERY AND PAUL TENNEY FOR CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND FIRST-DEGREE MURDER

Baltimore, MD – July 18, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Donnell Lamont Covington, 23, of the 1400 block of Carroll Street, Tiffany Lowery, 23, of the 500 block of Monastery Avenue and Paul Hartsel Tenney, 28, of the 1100 block of Carroll Street for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and the first-degree murder of Robert Johnson.

Court documents allege that on May 7, 2008, in the 1200 block of James Street, Tiffany Nicole Lowery and Paul Tenney were involved in a heated argument with Robert Johnson. Documents further allege during the argument Donnell Covington a.k.a Lil Black approached and stabbed Robert Johnson with a knife. Johnson succumbed to his injuries.

Assistant State's Attorney Charles Blomquist will prosecute this case.

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BALTIMORE JURY CONVICTS WAYNE LEE OF FELON IN POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN AND WEAR/CARRY/TRANSPORT A HANDGUN; SENTENCED TO EIGHT-YEARS IN PRISON

Lee Faces Additional Eight-Years in Prison for Pending Violation of Probation Scheduled for August

Baltimore, MD – July 18, 2008 – Early Thursday evening a Baltimore jury convicted Wayne Lee, 19, of the 3000 block of E. Fayette St. of felon in possession of a handgun and wear/carry/transport a handgun. Judge Charles G. Bernstein sentenced Lee to eight-years in prison, the first five years without the possibility of parole.

The jury deliberated for two days following two days of testimony. It returned a verdict of not guilty for attempted first-degree murder and was hung on a count of second-degree murder. The State will retry that count September 25, 2008. Lee faces a violation of probation hearing August 1, 2008 before Judge John N. Prevas in which he faces a maximum eight-years in prison for a 2006 possession with intent to distribute conviction.

On May 16, 2007 Baltimore Police responded to a shooting call in the 1400 block of Gough St. Upon arrival, they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the opposite direction from the shooting. Officers give chase when Wayne Lee, the driver and only occupant of the vehicle, bails out and starts running. Police observe Lee with a gun in his hand throwing it on a roof; the gun falls back to the ground at which point Lee picks it up and points it police. Police fired two shots at Lee, but he is not struck. Lee then lies on the ground and is apprehended.

Other units had responded to the scene of the shooting where they interviewed the victim, who stated he was shot with a silver revolver by a black male who matched Lee’s description. The victim later identified Lee in a photo array.

Assistant State’s Attorney Andrew Kowalczyk of the Firearms Investigation Violence Enforcement (FIVE) Division prosecuted this case. ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7182008_2.htm PRESS RELEASE A88BD21C-E302-41DB-9C4A-B58E41956A91 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:39:52 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY

BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS HOWARD DRUMMOND AND JOEL UGAH, FOR CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, ATTEMPTED FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND FIRST DEGREE MURDER

Baltimore, MD – July 18, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Howard Drummond, 26, of 4000 block of Hauge Avenue and Joel Ugah, 23, of the 800 block of Gretna Court for the first degree murder of Sandy Howard. Both were also indicted on three counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder.

Court documents allege that on June 17, 2008, Drummond and Ugah were identified as the persons responsible for a triple shooting incident in the 4100 block of Hyden Court located in the southern district of Baltimore City. Court documents further allege that 29 shell casings were recovered at the scene of the shooting. Sandy Howard was shot multiple times and succumbed to her his injuries. Two other victims were treated and released from Shock Trauma.

An arraignment is scheduled before Judge Pierson August 12, 2008 in Room 329 of Courthouse East. Assistant State's Attorney James Francomano will prosecute this case.

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Necessary Officers Left Police Department

Prosecutor Proceeds With VOP Proving Defendant Failed to Obey All Laws

Baltimore, MD July 17, 2008 – Herbert Carter, 34, of 310 S. Catherine Street in Baltimore was sentenced to 7-years in prison on July 16, 2008 by Judge John C.Themelis. Judge Themelis found Carter guilty of violating his probation Wednesday following a 2002 guilty plea on a drug possession and manufacturing case. Carter was sentenced to 10 years in prison, suspending 9 years, 9 months 10 days on July 10, 2002.

Carter was arrested on June 23, 2005 while on probation and charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine. The 2004 case was postponed 14 times before being tried in December 2007. While the case was pending, the defendant was arrested two additional times but the State’s Attorney’s Office was not able to proceed on the cases because necessary officers had left the police department and could not be located.

After the defendant received a not guilty verdict in his trial on the June 23, 2004 arrest, the State filed notice of intent to proceed on the violation of probation by producing testimony that the defendant had failed to obey all laws based on the events of June 2004. Yesterday, a hearing was held before Judge Themelis and the defendant was sentenced to a 7 - year period of incarceration.

The case was prosecuted by Christine Siemek of the Narcotics Division with assistance from the State Division of Parole and Probation.

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BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS AVON MCDOUGAL AND DONIELLE MCCOY, FOR CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND ATTEMPTED FIRST DEGREE MURDER

AVON MCDOUGAL INDICTED FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER

Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Avon McDougal, 22, of 500 block of N. Port Street for the first degree murder of Marvin Lucas. McDougal and Donielle McCoy, 21, of the 1800 block of E. Biddle Street; were both indicted for conspiracy to commit first degree murder and attempted first degree murder.

Court documents allege that on May 15, 2008, during an altercation with Lucas McDougal and McCoy produced handguns and shot Lucas. Lucas was shot multiple times and died as a result of his injuries.

Assistant State's Attorney Charles Blomquist will prosecute this case.

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BRANDON SNEAD FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2008 – The murder trial of Brandon Snead, 23, of the 4300 block of Belair Road is scheduled to begin 2:00PM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Snead December 10, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun counts.

Court documents allege on November 4, 2007 Snead one or more witnesses identified Snead as the person responsible for a shooting incident in the 1000 block of North Broadway. Norman Smith was found suffering from multiple gunshots. Smith, who was allegedly accosted by Snead, identified his assailant before he collapsed.

Snead remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Richard Gibson of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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GRAND JURY INDICTS BALTIMORE POLICE OFFICER THOMAS SANDERS FOR MANSLAUGHTER

Baltimore, MD – July 15, 2008 – Baltimore City State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Grand Jury indicted Thomas Sanders, 37, a police officer in the Northeast District, on a two-count indictment charging him with voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. An arraignment is scheduled for August 29, 2008 before the Honorable W. Michel Pierson.

It is alleged that Police Officer Thomas Sanders shot Edward Hunt, 27, of Aquarius Court in Baltimore about noon on January 30, 2008 at the Hamilton Park Shopping Center, 2300 E. Northern Parkway.

Officer Sanders is expected to turn himself in to authorities.

An indictment is not a finding of guilt. An individual charged by indictment is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal proceeding. The maximum penalty for manslaughter is 10-years in prison.

State's Attorney Jessamy credited the detectives of the Baltimore Police Department homicide section for the thorough and complete investigation into the shooting.

Assistant State’s Attorney Don Giblin, Deputy Chief of the Homicide Division, will prosecute this case.

### ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7152008.htm PRESS RELEASE 4EA943E0-C931-47A6-A589-CAE0E518F6B4 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:51:34 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> LAMONT DUDLEY INDICTED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 14, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Lamont Dudley, 23, of the 1000 block of E. Preston Street on charges of first-degree murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on January 18, 2008, Lamont Dudley was responsible for a shooting incident in the 1500 block of Holbrook Street. Effrem Kearney was approached by Dudley, who produced a handgun and began shooting at Kearney. Kearney ran and then collapsed in the unit block. It is alleged that Dudley then stood over Kearney and shot him several times. Kearney was transported to Johns Hopkins Hospital where he died later. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for August 6, 2008 before Sylvester B. Cox, Room 203 Mitchell Courthouse. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7142008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 9261B043-B148-4212-8044-438FF2FF33E1 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:45:29 -0400
LAWRENCE GEE AND CAROLYN REDD MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JULY 14, 2008

Baltimore, MD – March 20, 2007 – The murder trial of Carolyn Redd, 43, and Lawrence Gee, 34, both of the unit block of Monastery Avenue is scheduled for 9:30AM Monday, July 14, 2008 before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Redd and Gee March 15, 2007 for first-degree murder and deadly weapon counts.

Court documents allege Carolyn Redd, the victim’s daughter, and her boyfriend Lawrence Gee lived with Mary Page, 63, at her residence sometime before August 19, 2006, the day police responded to the home and discovered her body. Court documents further allege Redd and Gee were forced from living with Ms. Page and that Redd was seen leaving the house shortly after the alleged murder.

Redd and Gee remain held without bail. Assistant State’s Attorney Richard Gibson of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

### ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7112008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 71617AEC-4694-482C-8A0F-ED595637C982 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:39:08 -0400 PRESS RELEASE CITY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AWARDED $71,000 STATE GRANT FOR PROSTITUTION COURT PILOT PROGRAM Clinical Social Worker to Evaluate Suspects Charged with Prostitution in Effort to Offer Services to Help Improve Public Safety and Reduce Recidivism <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 10, 2008 – In an effort to identify and treat persons charged with prostitution; and in partnership with the community, District Court, Baltimore Police, the Office of the Mayor, Health Department and the University of Maryland School of Law and School of School of Social Work, the State has awarded the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office (BCSAO) a grant to create a Prostitution Court Pilot Program. http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7102008_2.htm PRESS RELEASE EB92351B-DDFC-4843-9BD8-2064EAF3323F Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:02:43 -0400 PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS GEORGE THOMPSON FOR SOLICITATION TO COMMIT FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FIRST DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 10, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted George Thompson, 37 of the 1400 block of Shefford Road, for solicitation to commit first degree murder and conspiracy to commit first degree murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on June 12, 2008 George Thompson solicited and conspired with an associate to kill his wife. <br /> <br /> An arraignment hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2008 before Judge Michel Pierson, Room 329, Courthouse East. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/7102008.htm PRESS RELEASE 2EF4DFD0-5BB7-4741-8E8F-45770EC9043F Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:30:03 -0400 Baltimore, MD – July 10, 2008 – The witness intimidation trial of Timothy Campbell AKA Timothy Camphor, 25, of the 1200 block of Rossiter Aveune is scheduled to begin at 11:00AM today before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Campbell March 2, 2007 on two counts of witness intimidation. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on February 9, 2007 Campbell intimidated the victim by positioning his hand as if it were a handgun to the temple of his own head and motioning as if pulling a trigger, all the while staring at the victim. This alleged incident occurred outside the Mitchell Courthouse after the victim testified against an associate of Campbell’s. <br /> <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Charles Fitzpatrick of the Firearms Investigation Violence Enforcement (FIVE) Division will prosecute this case. MEDIA ADVISORY B9441931-AEE5-4482-B93D-33058691FA41 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:18:52 -0400 PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> COUPLE SENTENCED IN HANDGUN CASE <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 9, 2008 – Today, Judge John Carroll Byrnes sentenced Dyrell Ricks, 22, and Mary Lou Walker Ricks, 24, of the 1900 block of Alto Vista Avenue for handgun convictions. Dyrell Ricks, 22, was sentenced to five years without parole for prohibited possession of a regulated firearm and three years suspended with three years supervised probation on handgun in vehicle. His wife, Mary Lou Walker Ricks was sentenced to probation before judgment with two years supervised probation on one court of wear, carry, or transporting a handgun on her person. Mrs. Ricks has no prior convictions. Both will be required to register with the Gun Offender Registry Act. <br /> <br /> A Baltimore city jury found each guilty on May 1, 2008 based on the following summary of facts. On May 11, 2007 in the 2600 Block of Harford Road at 1:30 a.m. officers of the Baltimore Police Department stopped a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle mentioned at roll call. As police approached the vehicle the passenger Dyrell Ricks ran from the vehicle but was stopped a short distance away. The driver of the vehicle was Mary Walker. Officers located a Taurus 9mm handgun loaded with 3 rounds in plain view in a bag on the front passenger side of the floor. <br /> <br /> Assistant State's Attorney Charles Fitzpatrick of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/792008.htm PRESS RELEASE 248D8BCF-EFBA-4161-8B72-FB4558CDE70B Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:47:52 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> QUADIR BUTCHER INDICTED ON MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 3, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Quadir Butcher, 19, of the 2200 block of Mount Holly Street for murder and other charges. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on June 2, 2008, Quadir Butcher was identified as the person responsible for a double shooting in the 3100 block of Clifton Avenue. The two victims were on the porch of their residence when Butcher approached them, produced a handgun and shot the first victim, Derrell Smith in the neck. The other victim was shot in the abdomen and leg and survived. Derrell Smith died later at University of Maryland Shock Trauma. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for August 1, 2008 before Judge Sylvester B. Cox, Room 203, Mitchell Courthouse. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/782008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 96A64234-9838-443D-97AF-3B3DFA862B48 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:13:58 -0400 PRESS RELEASE MARVIN SHIELDS AKA VERNIE GOODE SENTENCED TO 10-YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING ROBBERY, ASSAULT CONVICTION <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 8, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge John Carroll Byrnes sentenced Marvin Shields, 34, of the 700 block of Wicklow Road to 10-years in prison for robbery and a concurrent 10-years in prison for second-degree assault.<br /> <br /> A Baltimore jury convicted Shields April 11, 2008. <br /> <br /> On May 19, 2007 at 11:30PM in the 200 block of E. Cross St. the victim and some friends were walking from their cars to go out in Federal Hill. The victims were walking on Cross St. when two men approached them; one grabbed one woman's purse (later identified as Shields) and the other unknown male grabbed another woman's purse and stated: “We don’t want to hurt you.” Both suspects then ran away. On May 25, 2007 police arrested Shields on an unrelated shoplifting charge and recovered at that time one of the victim’s credit cards. On June 7, 2007 that victim identified Shields from a photo array as the person who assaulted and robbed her of her purse May 19, 2007. Property taken included: Coach purse, Coach wallet, cell phone, digital camera, iPod, ID, credit cards, keys and $25 in US currency totaling approximately $825. <br /> <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Kristen Hitchner of the General Trial Division prosecuted this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/782008.htm PRESS RELEASE E9E42453-64F4-4965-9926-E9B400A1B312 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:12:38 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> HERLINDA RODULFO INDICTED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – May 4, 2007 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Herlinda Rodulfo, 25, of Brooklyn, Maryland on charges of first-degree murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on May 17, 2008 Herlinda Rodulfo was responsible for a shooting incident in the 800 block of Pontiac Avenue. Valerie Barnes, 19, was found lying on the rear steps in the unit block suffering from several gunshot wounds. She died later at Shock Trauma. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for July 28, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, Room 329 Courthouse East. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/772008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY E5F37777-1D36-4CDC-A18F-8330052EA427 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:09:18 -0400
AARON DAVIS MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008

Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2008 – The murder trial of Aaron Davis, 33, of the 800 block of Lynhurst Street, is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Davis November 13, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun counts.

Court documents allege on October 18, 2007 at approximately 2:20PM in the 1800 block of Walbrook Ave. Baltimore Police were in the area on patrol when they saw the victim running from an unknown male, later identified as Lorenzo Speight. Officers saw Speight firing a handgun at Darren Mebane, 21. Speight fatally shot Mebane and police saw him get into a waiting vehicle, allegedly driven by Aaron Davis. Officers pursued the car and eventually police apprehended Speight, who had jumped from the vehicle, in an alley near Dukeland and Baker Streets. A .357 revolver was located on the roof of a nearby address, 1501 Dukeland St., and ballistics later showed it was the murder weapon.

Lorenzo Speight, 33, of the 700 block of Mt. Holley St. pled guilty in February to first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence and was sentenced to life suspend all but 30-years in prison.

Assistant State’s Attorney David M. Grzechowiak of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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Quentin Benjamin Adams, Convicted of CDS Possession and Firearm Possession Found Guilty of Violation of Probation and Sentenced to 8-years, 5-years suspended

Baltimore, MD – July 3, 2008 -- Quentin Benjamin Adams was found guilty yesterday of violating his probation and sentenced to a 3-year jail term by the Honorable Emmanuel Brown. Adams was found guilty of violating the following rules of probation after city drug and gun convictions in February 2008.

Rule 2 Failing to provide verification of work or school
Rule 3 Moving before obtaining permission from his agent
Rule 7 Failing to permit an agent to conduct a home visit
Rule 8 Testing positive for marijuana use on 3/3, 3/10. 3/17 and 3/24 2008
Rule 13 Failure to attend a drug evaluation as directed.

It was also alleged that Adams failed to comply with the terms of the Gun Registry Act. That charge will be nol pros in District Court following the guilty finding for the violation of probation on July 2.

Mayor Sheila Dixon signed GORA into law September 20, 2007 and it took effect on January 1, 2008. The city ordinance requires gun offenders to register with the Police Department immediately upon sentencing and/or release from imprisonment and every six months thereafter for 3-years. The Police Department through the Gun Offender Monitoring Unit is charged with maintaining the registry and enforcing compliance. A gun offender who violates any of the provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and/or a $1,000 fine. Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate violation. The Act applies to every gun conviction in Baltimore City.

“We know that targeting gun offenders and closely monitoring those likely to commit violent crimes will make our city safer,” said Mayor Sheila Dixon. “This case is proof that the Gun Offender Registry works and is helping to make Baltimore safe.”

“People who have been convicted of gun crimes are among the highest risk to commit other violent acts. Mr. Adams return to prison sends a clear message that possessing guns illegally in Baltimore will not be tolerated,” said Police Commissioner Fredrick Bealefeld.

“This is a shining example of the Baltimore police, State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Division of Parole and Probation working together to make sure that offenders are held accountable when they violate their supervision,” said Patrick McGee, Director of the MD Division of Parole and Probation (DPP). “The agent, Tynika Cobbs, of our Salisbury office did a fantastic job.”

“This case illustrates the tremendous effort and collaboration by numerous allied law enforcement agencies at the local and state level to identify and vigorously prosecute gun offenders who do not follow through on court ordered community rehabilitation,” said State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy.

On February 4, 2008 Adams pled guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to illegal possession of a CDS and illegal possession of a firearm and Judge Emmanuel Brown sentenced him to 4-years suspend all but 3-years, 9-months for the narcotics count and 5-years consecutive suspended for the firearm count. Adams was required to register as a gun offender under GORA.

Following the hearing on July 2, Judge Brown sentenced Adams to 3-years, 9 months with 9-months suspended and 3-years probation upon release. On Count 2 – Judge Brown sentenced Adams to 5-years consecutive suspended with 3-years probation. The overall sentence is 8-years, 9 months with 5-years 9 months suspended and 3-years probation. Judge Brown ordered Adams to register as a gun offender following his release.

Mark Floersheimer of the State’s Attorney’s Collateral Division and DPP Agent Tynika Cobb handled the prosecution.

]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/732008_3.htm PRESS RELEASE BC1F5D2F-7DB8-4748-A35B-BD28934A28AE Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:06:15 -0400 JERROD ROWLETT INDICTED ON ATTEMPTED MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 3, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Jerrod Rowlett, 24, of the 1700 block of N. Rutland Avenue for attempted murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on May 27, 2008, Jerrod Rowlett was identified as the person responsible for a triple shooting in the 1600 block of E. 25th Street. The three victims were crossing a parking lot in the unit block when Rowlett and an unidentified male exited a vehicle and began firing at them, striking one of the victims in the back. Court documents also allege the suspects fled the scene in the vehicle. The victim was treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for , 2008 before Judge , Room, Courthouse. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/732008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY BAACD667-788C-4976-A723-9DBAF9D18DAD Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:05:26 -0400 STEVEN LASHLEY FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008 <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – July 3, 2008 – The murder trial of Steven Lashley, 30, of the 2000 block of Paulette Road is scheduled to begin 11:00AM Monday, July 7, 2008 before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert Street. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Lashley for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and other counts August 13, 2007. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege Lashley is responsible for an incident in which three men were stabbed in the 400 block of Water Street around 2:00AM September 22, 2005. One of the three men, Stanley Thomas, Jr., died as a result of his injuries. The other two men were treated at area hospitals and survived their injuries.<br /> <br /> Lashley remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney David Grzechowiak will prosecute this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/732008.htm PRESS RELEASE 4CCD5AE1-51EF-4CD9-A60B-DB172D93CA5E Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:02:47 -0400 Baltimore, MD – July 2, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Jeanine Blackwell , 34, of the 300 block of S. Monroe Street on charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on March 9, 2008 Jeanine Blackwell was responsible for the death of her newborn son. Court documents allege the newborn was delivered in the toilet of a home in the 300 block of S. Monroe Street and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for July 25, 2008 before Judge Sylvester B. Cox, Room 203, Mitchell Courthouse. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/722008.htm PRESS RELEASE ECA17EDA-5555-410D-AD28-B754E22EBF2C Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:00:06 -0400
DANNTA HOLMES SENTENCED TO 6 YEARS FOR VIOLATING PROBATION

COLLABORATIVE EFFORT IN NORTHWEST DISTRICT IDENTIFIES PROBATION VIOLATORS FOR PROSECUTION

Baltimore, MD – July 1, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge Timothy Doory found Dannta Holmes 29, of 1200 block of Shields Street, guilty of violating his probation following a 2005 possession with intent to distribute conviction and sentenced him to six-years in prison. On August 16, 2005 Dannta Holmes, was found guilty of CDS possession, and was sentenced to a 9-year prison term, suspend all with 3-years supervised probation.

Today’s conviction was the result of a team effort by local, state and federal law enforcement partners working together in Baltimore’s high-crime neighborhoods to reduce violence; including the Western and Northwest police districts. Today’s partners include: the Baltimore Police Department, the Maryland Division or Parole & Probation, the Mayor’s Office and the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office. Assistant State’s Attorney Nancy Olin of the State’s Attorney’s Collateral Division prosecuted the case.

Holmes’ violation of probation was triggered after he failed to obey all of the conditions of supervision and was re-arrested on a trespassing charge.

Today’s hearing highlights the continued emphasis on the identification and prosecution of repeat offenders in Baltimore on supervised parole or probation who commit new offenses or technical violations.

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EDDIE LEVAR HAWKINS SENTENCED TO 35-YEARS SUSPEND ALL BUT 20-YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING SECOND-DEGREE MURDER GUILTY PLEA

Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge John N. Prevas sentenced Eddie Lavar Hawkins, 30, of the 2200 block of Mount Holly St. to 35-years suspend all but 20-years in prison and five-years probation. The first five years are to be served without the possibility of parole.

Hawkins pled guilty May 9, 2008 to second-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence.

On September 2, 2006, at approximately 5am Darren Wilson was found fatally shot in the 3500 block of Lucille Ave. in Northwest Baltimore. Wilson was shot six times and several witnesses identified Hawkins, also known as “Moby,” as the shooter. Wilson and Hawkins had been in a dispute over drug territory.

Assistant State's Attorney Robin Wherely of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

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BRANDON HOLLAND MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008

Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2008 – The murder trial of Brandon Holland, 26, of the 3800 block of Delverne Road is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 North Calvert Street.

The Baltimore Grand Jury indicted Holland December 19, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun charges.

Court documents allege on August 1, 2007 witness(es) identified Holland as the person responsible for a shooting incident in the 2400 block of Westwood Avenue. Carl Eugene Barnes was found shot several times.

Holland remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Douglas Guidorizzi will prosecute this case.

### ]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6302008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY E1ADDF19-D9E3-470E-A9AD-A0660D10C25F Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:13:09 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY LEWIS LUCAS MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008 <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2008 – The murder trial of Lewis Lucas, 24, of the 6200 block of Elliott Street is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Lucas December 10, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun counts. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on November 2, 2007, witness(es) identified Lucas as the person responsible for a shooting incident in the 1300 block of Ballard Way. Lawrence Jones, 17, was found lying in the 1400 block of Bonsal Street suffering from a gunshot wound. Lucas and Jones were allegedly arguing about illegal narcotics being sold in the 1300 block of Ballard Way. Lucas allegedly displayed a handgun and fatally shot Jones in the torso before fleeing the scene on foot. <br /> <br /> Lucas remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney David Grzechowiak <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6302008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 47795A5E-78AD-472C-81FF-ECD8BCA122AF Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:09:57 -0400 Alton Teel Sentenced to Life Plus Twenty Years for 2007 Murder<br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 28, 2008 – At a sentencing hearing Friday, June 27, Judge Lynn Stewart sentenced Alton Teel, 44, of the 3700 block of Bonview Ave. to life in prison and a consecutive 20-year sentence for a handgun charge. The sentence will run consecutive to any sentence Teel receives following a violation of probation hearing that is pending. <br /> <br /> A Baltimore jury convicted Teel on April 14, 2008 of first-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. <br /> <br /> On February 21, 2007 Teel fired five shots from a .22 - caliber handgun that killed Daniel Savage, 32, in the 1500 block of N. Bradford St. over a drug dispute. <br /> <br /> Assistant State's Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6292008.htm PRESS RELEASE AC99024B-231B-482C-BE5E-47A4F84DA827 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:41:48 -0400 PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> DAMON SIMPSON PLEADS GUILTY TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER; SENTENCED TO 25-YEARS IN PRISON SUSPEND ALL BUT 15-YEARS <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 25, 2008 – At a hearing today Damon Simpson, 16, of the 3300 block of Brighton Street pled guilty to second-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. <br /> <br /> Judge Charles G. Bernstein sentenced Simpson to 25-years in prison suspend all but 15-years, the first five-years to be served without the possibility of parole and five-years probation. <br /> <br /> On March 20, 2007 Simpson, then 15-years old, fatally shot Charles Hargrove multiple times in the 2600 block of Rayner Avenue. <br /> <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Diana Smith of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6252008.htm PRESS RELEASE 0DFAE265-8A28-4642-8D78-8E83D1DC26C3 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:13:19 -0400
Golden Convicted in May of Murdering Ex-Girlfriend over Gang Affiliation

Baltimore, MD – June 24, 2008 – Judge Timothy J. Doory sentenced Randy Golden, 19, of the 3600 block of St. Victor Street today to life in prison for murder and a consecutive eight-years in prison for a handgun count.

A city jury convicted Golden May 9, 2008 of first-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence.

On January 9, 2007 at 12:00PM in the 600 block of Washburn Avenue Golden shot his ex-girlfriend, Melissa Stefanski, once in the back of the head. The shooting took place in broad daylight in the middle of the street. Witnesses testified that two days before the shooting, Golden warned three different people, including the victim’s sisters, that he intended to kill Stefanski. The State asserted that the motive for the shooting was that Stefanski began selling drugs for the Crips, a rival gang of the Bloods, of which Golden is a member. Stefanski’s new boyfriend was also a Crip.

Assistant State’s Attorneys Lisa Phelps of the Homicide Division and Brandis Marsh of the Narcotics Division prosecuted this case.

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Baltimore, MD – June 24, 2008– State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that Gary Froneberger, 23, of the 4700 block of Williston Street, Baltimore was sentenced by the Honorable Lynn K. Stewart to 10-years in prison following his conviction for second-degree assault and 25-years consecutive for conspiracy to commit first-degree assault for a total sentence of 35-years incarceration following his convictions on these counts on February 27, 2008. The sentences will run consecutive to an 8-year sentence Froneberger is currently serving on 2 cases; a felony drug case and handgun case.

Froneberger was found guilty of second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit first –degree assault on February 27, 2008 by a Baltimore City jury. The jury found Froneberger not guilty of first-degree murder and they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on second-murder, first-degree assault, conspiracy to murder, and deadly weapon charges.

On February 21, 2005, the victim, Abdul Azziz, also known as ‘Skinny’ was to be picked up by a Mountain Manor Treatment Center transport van for court mandated drug treatment. When the van arrived at his home at approximately 9:30 am, his mother Ms. Taylor, who had just spoken to her son, discovered that he had already left the house. Ms. Taylor became very concerned when her son did not return home that evening. Ms. Taylor continued to search for her son and filed a missing person report on March 8, 2005. As Ms. Taylor continued to search for her son, it became apparent that the last persons to see her son alive were Gary Froneberger, John Linton, and Crystal Ostrowske.

On April 21, 2007, Kenyatta Booze contacted the Police Department advising that he had heard second hand information on the death of Abdul Azziz. Investigation revealed that Gary Froneberger, John Linton, Crystal Ostrowske, and the victim were on the floating pier in the 3300 block of Waterview Avenue on February 21, 2005. Froneberger and Linton began beating up the victim over drug money that the victim owed Froneberger. Linton initially helped Froneberger with the assault by starting to punch the victim. Froneberger made the victim take off his clothes and then pushed him in the water. Froneberger grabbed a long stick and continued to hit the victim over the head in the water, as the victim’s head was in and out of the water. The victim begged Froneberger to stop, begging for his life. Linton asked him to stop but Froneberger continued until the victim failed to resurface. The three left the pier with Froneberger telling Linton and Ostrowske not to say anything.

Froneberger later told a female friend, who had seen all of them together earlier that day that she would never see that little guy again. The victim’s body was never recovered. The victim, age 18 at the time of his disappearance, was close to his family, and has not been seen or heard from since February 21, 2005.

Assistant State’s Attorney Rita Wisthoff-Ito of the Homicide Division represented the State.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6242008.htm PRESS RELEASE 733DEFD5-719F-4482-9474-300B2ADC52CD Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:08:45 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> CHARLES GALLOWAY AND COREY WOODHAMS INDICTED ON ATTEMPTED MURDER AND OTHER CHARGES <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Charles Galloway, 18, of the 500 block of Gold Street and Corey Woodhams, 19, 1500 block of E. Federal Street for attempted murder and other charges. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on May 27, 2208, Galloway and Woodhams are responsible for a stabbing incident at Baltimore and Charles Streets. Shannon Dudley, 23, was stabbed in the chest as he walked to the bus stop in the 100 block of W. Baltimore Street. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for July 16, 2008 before Judge Sylvester B. Cox, Room 203 Mitchell Courthouse. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6232008_5.htm 1DB5DC61-F615-4244-9964-C91822284117 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:00:18 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> DONIELLE MCCOY INDICTED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Donielle McCoy, 20, of the 1800 block of E. Biddle Street for first-degree murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on May 14, 2008, McCoy was responsible for a shooting incident in the 300 block of Dallas Court. Marvin Lucas and McCoy were engaged in an altercation when McCoy produced a handgun. The two began struggling over the gun when McCoy shot Lucas. He died later as a result of his injuries at Johns Hopkins Hospital.<br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for July 15, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, Room 329 Courthouse East. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6232008_5.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 42B5FD31-AA93-435F-9E0C-51B663A5B012 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:59:33 -0400 PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> TAVON HENSON INDICTED FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Tavon Henson , 19 of the 1600 block of N. Monroe St. on charges of first-degree murder, first and second-degree assault and related handgun charges. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on April 1, 2008 Tavon Henson and another male were identified as the persons discharging firearms in the 800 block of N. Franklintown Road. Charging documents further allege when police responded to the scene of the shooting, they found Darius Bunch on a playground unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Bunch later succumbed to his injuries at Shock Trauma. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for July 16, 2008 before Judge Sylvester Cox, Room 203 Mitchell Courthouse. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6232008_4.htm PRESS RELEASE A2F17C07-6DE7-4D3F-A246-8BAADC34F3A2 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:53:47 -0400
DAVID JAMES MARSHALL FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008

Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2008 – The murder trial of David James Marshall, 17, of the 200 block of S. Calhoun St. is scheduled for 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge John P. Miller, 428 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Marshall and Wayne Morris, 22, May 5, 2006 for first-degree murder, two counts of robbery deadly weapon and four counts of kidnapping.

The court ordered that co-defendant Wayne Morris’ case be severed from Marshall’s case and his trial is scheduled to begin at the conclusion of Morris’ trial.

Court documents allege that on April 20, 2006 at 1404 Kuper Street, Marshall and Morris broke into the house, announced a robbery, and shot and killed an occupant of the home, Robert Atkinson, 47.

Marshall and Morris remain held without bail in the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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CHRISTOPHER SHAW INDICTED FOR TRESPASSING, ASSAULT AND MALICIOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY

Shaw charged with assault on three citizens.

Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Christopher Shaw , 23 of the 1300 block of Glenwood Avenue on charges of trespassing and third-degree burglary..

Court documents allege on May 30, 2008 Shaw, Charles Dominic Williams and one other male trespassed and burglarized three victims at a home in the 3500 block of Reisterstown Road. Charging documents further allege the residence had a “No Trespassing” sign posted on the door.

An arraignment is scheduled for July 14, 2008 before Judge Michel Pierson, Room 329 Courthouse East. Assistant State’s Attorney Michelle Wilson will prosecute the case.

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BALTIMORE CITY JURY CONVICTS RANDY GOLDEN OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND HANDGUN COUNTS

Sentencing Scheduled for June 24, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 9, 2008 – A Baltimore City jury convicted Randy Golden, 19, of the 3600 block of St. Victor Street today of first-degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, wear/carry/transport a handgun. The jury deliberated approximately two hours before reaching its verdict.

Judge Timothy J. Doory scheduled sentencing for June 24, 2008 at which time he faces a maximum possible prison term of life plus 23-years.

On January 9, 2007 at 12:00PM in the 600 block of Washburn Avenue Golden shot his ex-girlfriend, Melissa Stefanski, once in the back of the head. The shooting took place in broad daylight in the middle of the street. Witnesses testified that two days before the shooting, Golden warned three different people, including the victim’s sisters, that he intended to kill Stefanski. The State asserted that the motive for the shooting was that Stefanski began selling drugs for the Crips, a rival gang of the Bloods, of which Golden is a member. Stefanski’s new boyfriend was also a Crip.

Assistant State’s Attorneys Lisa Phelps of the Homicide Division and Brandis Marsh of the Narcotics Division prosecuted this case.

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DAMON SIMPSON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008

Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2008 – The murder trial of Damon Simpson, 16, of the 3300 block of Brighton Street is scheduled to begin 9:00AM tomorrow before Judge Charles G. Bernstein, 434 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert Street.

A Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Simpson June 1, 2007 for first-degree murder and other charges.

Court documents allege Simpson is the suspect responsible for a shooting incident on March 20, 2007 in which Charles Hargrove was shot multiple times in the 2600 block of Rayner Avenue. He died later as a result of his injuries.

Assistant State’s Attorney Diana Smith of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS TROY GARDNER FOR MURDER AND OTHER COUNTS AND ROBERT JAMES ON CONSPIRACY

Baltimore, MD – June 20, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Troy Gardner, 33, of Gwynn Lake Drive for murder and other counts and Robert James, 26, of the 3900 block of Fordleigh Road on conspiracy of murder and other charges on Thursday, June 19, 2008.

Court documents allege that Gardner is responsible for a double shooting in the 2600 block of Oswego Avenue on November 8, 2007. Leonard Hunt was fatally shot several times along with another victim in the unit block. The second victim was treated and released from the hospital.

Robert James was previously indicted on murder and other charges December 14, 2007. His trial is set for June 23, 2008.

An arraignment is scheduled for July 7, 2008 before Judge Sylvester, Room 203, Mitchell Courthouse.

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JUDGE SENTENCES ERIK STODDARD TO 40-YEARS IN PRISON FOR CHILD ABUSE DEATH OF CALEN DIRUBBO

BALTIMORE JURY CONVICTED ERIK STODDARD A THIRD TIME ON MAY 1, 2008

Felony Family Violence Chief Prosecutes Stoddard in Third Trial Yielding 40-Year Consecutive Sentence for Involuntary Manslaughter and Child Abuse Resulting in Death

Appeals Twice Vacated Second-Degree Murder Convictions in 2003 & 2007

Baltimore, MD – June 16, 2008 – Late today the Honorable Kaye Allison sentenced Erik Stoddard to 40-years in prison following his convictions for involuntary manslaughter and child abuse resulting in the death of 3-year old Carlen Drubbed. This is the maximum allowable sentence under current Maryland law.

“I am very pleased with the court’s sentence and with the judge’s statement that she agreed that the evidence supported the defendant’s conviction beyond a reasonable doubt. My only regret is that I could not ask for a sentence of life in prison, because I believe he richly deserved it,” said Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division. During the last legislative session, Ms. Drake testified in support of a bill which would have increased the penalty for child abuse resulting in death to life in prison. The bill failed in the House Judiciary Committee.

The jury deliberated for 3-hours on May 1, 2008 and convicted Erik Stoddard, 27, of the 2500 block of Moore Avenue, of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse resulting in death.

A Baltimore City jury convicted Stoddard March 13, 2003 of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death for the death of Calen Faith Dirubbo, 3, and Stoddard began serving a 60-year prison term. The Court of Appeals later vacated the conviction noting that a particular question during the original trial constituted inadmissible hearsay. The case was returned for a new trial.

On May 16, 2007 Stoddard was again convicted of second-degree murder and child-abuse resulting in death. However, the State submitted on a defense motion for a new trial and on July 5, 2007 a Baltimore Circuit Court judge vacated Stoddard’s second-degree murder conviction, citing a voir dire question not asked of prospective jurors before last year’s trial.

On June 15, 2002 Dirubbo was pronounced dead at her home, where she lived with her mother and Stoddard. Dirubbo died as a result of multiple beatings over a period of at least a month; the fatal blow occurred June 15, 2002 and severed her bowel. The State proved through detailed medical evidence that Stoddard was the only person who had custody of Dirubbo when the fatal blow occurred. The third trial occurred with the State missing a key State witness, Calen’s grandfather, who passed away earlier this year. His testimony from an earlier trial was read into the court record last week.

Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division, and Assistant State’s Attorney Jeremy Eldridge prosecuted this case.

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BALTIMORE JURY CONVICTS ERIK STODDARD A THIRD TIME FOR DEATH OF 3-YEAR OLD CALEN DIRUBBO

Felony Family Violence Chief Prosecutes Stoddard in Third Trial Yielding Convictions For Involuntary Manslaughter and Child Abuse Resulting in Death

Appeals Twice Vacated Second-Degree Murder Convictions in 2003 & 2007

Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2008 – Just after 5 PM this afternoon, following 3-hours of deliberations, a Baltimore jury convicted Erik Stoddard, 27, of the 2500 block of Moore Avenue, of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse resulting in death. Prosecutors proceeded with a third trial after submitting last year on a defense motion for a new trial following appeal questions on a voir dire question during jury selection.

The jury reached a verdict following 8-days of testimony. Stoddard faces a maximum possible prison term of 40-years in prison. The Honorable Kaye Allison will sentence Stoddard on June 16, 2008 following a pre-sentence investigation.

“I am very pleased with the jury’s verdict and recognize the efforts of Calen’s extended family who pressed forward with three long trials and who desperately wanted justice for this delightful toddler, fully engaged in life, who was snatched to death at such an early age,” said prosecutor Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division.

A Baltimore City jury convicted Stoddard March 13, 2003 of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death for the death of Calen Faith Dirubbo, 3, and Stoddard began serving a 60-year prison term. The Court of Appeals later vacated the conviction noting that a particular question during the original trial constituted inadmissible hearsay. The case was returned for a new trial.

On May 16, 2007 Stoddard was again convicted of second-degree murder and child-abuse resulting in death. However, the State submitted on a defense motion for a new trial and on July 5, 2007 a Baltimore Circuit Court judge vacated Stoddard’s second-degree murder conviction, citing a voir dire question not asked of prospective jurors before last year’s trial.

On June 15, 2002 Dirubbo was pronounced dead at her home, where she lived with her mother and Stoddard. Dirubbo died as a result of multiple beatings over a period of at least a month; the fatal blow occurred June 15, 2002 and severed her bowel. The State proved through detailed medical evidence that Stoddard was the only person who had custody of Dirubbo when the fatal blow occurred. The third trial occurred with the State missing a key State witness, Calen’s grandfather, who passed away earlier this year. His testimony from an earlier trial was read into the court record last week.

Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division, and Assistant State’s Attorney Jeremy Eldridge prosecuted this case.

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KENNIS LAMBERT PLEADS GUILTY TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER

Baltimore, MD – June 10, 2008 –Kennis Lambert, 18, of the 6200 block of Alumure Way plead guilty to second-degree murder of Azerwoine Walker.

Lambert plead guilty to the following facts of the case: On April 29, 2007 at or around the 6200 Block of Elliott Street in Baltimore MD; the victim, Azerwoine Walker, was walking with his cousin when they were approached from behind by Kennis Lambert, and another individual. An argument ensued and at some point during the verbal argument a gun was drawn by Lambert and the victim was shot eight times. The victim’s cousin identified Lambert as the shooter date April 29, 2007 in a photo array, but subsequently changed his story and said he was not sure who the shooter was. Another witness did not see the shooting but was able to identify Lambert as having a gun and walking in the direction of the 6200 block of Elliott Street moments prior to the incident.

Lambert was sentenced before Judge Heard to 20 years suspend all but 10 years with 3 years of probation.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Richard Gibson.

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BALTIMORE CITY JURY CONVICTS LANCE GORHAM ON POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE HEROIN AND CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE HEROIN

Baltimore, MD – June 10, 2008 – Judge John Prevas today sentenced Lance Gorham, 25, of the 100 block of North Kenwood Avenue to 20 years at the Department of Corrections following a guilty conviction for possession with intent to distribute heroin and conspiracy to distribute heroin.

The jury convicted Gorham based on the following facts of the case:

On May 26, 2006 at 2:15p.m., a Detective in a covert location in the 900 block of North Caroline Street observed two juveniles and an adult woman accepting money in exchange for suspected CDS. Lance Gorham was observed accepting money from the three sellers. Gorham left the area and returned approximately 30 minutes later and handed the three suspected CDS. Gorham then walked to a nearby vacant yard and placed suspected CDS under a porch, then left the area in a car. Officers then stopped the car and arrested Gorham and recovered Controlled Dangerous Substance from the three sellers and the CDS from under the porch. The total amount of controlled dangerous substance recovered were 75 pieces of heroin and 21 pieces of cocaine.

Since Gorham was also on probation at the time of the arrest, a violation of parole hearing is scheduled for July 24, 2008. Assistant State's Attorney Jerry E. Jones of the Narcotics Division prosecuted this case.

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STEVEN NORWOOD PLEADS GUILTY TO HIT AND RUN AND CDS POSSESSION

Norwood Attempted to Elude Police

Baltimore, MD – June 10, 2008 – Judge John Themelis sentenced Steven Norwood, 32, of the 1600 block of Moreland Avenue, to 11 years in prison following a plea agreement. Judge Themelis sentenced Norwood to 10 years for possession with intent to distribute and 1 year for hit & run bodily injury and ordered that the sentences run concurrent.

Norwood plead to the following facts of the case. On October 2, 2007 at approximately 10:45 p.m., Detectives observed a black 2-door Acura matching the description of a vehicle used in a homicide in the 1700 block of Pulaski Street. Later they observed the same vehicle stopped in the middle of the street at the intersection of Pulaski and Presbury Streets. Detectives executed a traffic stop and the defendant presented his driver’s license to Detectives while attempting to stuff an object into the center console of the vehicle. Detectives asked the defendant to exit his vehicle. The defendant placed the vehicle into reverse striking the detective’s vehicle and one of the detectives present at the scene. The detective suffered no injuries.

The defendant then fled in his vehicle and the detectives followed reaching speeds of 70 mph in a residential area with a 25 m.p.h. speed limit. The defendant then ran a stop sign at Presbury and Bentalou Streets and collided with a vehicle driven by Melvin Horton and occupied by the front passenger Richard Jones. Both victims were transported to Shock Trauma. Horton suffered a fractured pelvis, lacerated liver, punctured lung, fractured ribs, and traumatic head injury. Jones suffered a laceration to the left hip and bruises. Horton stopped breathing briefly but was immediately revived by Jones the passenger -- Horton’s friend of more than 10 years. Both vehicles were totaled.

The defendant fled on foot immediately after the accident and was caught and arrested moments later. Detectives recovered 123.7 grams of cocaine from the defendant. Upon returning to the defendant’s vehicle, detectives recovered 124.8 grams of cocaine from the front floor of the defendant’s vehicle and $13,795 cash from the trunk. A search of the defendant’s house located 2 blocks from where the defendant was arrested revealed packaging material including a capper, quinine and mannitol. Also recovered from the defendant’s house was $12,255 cash. The street value of the cocaine was approximately $12,000.

Assistant State's Attorney Jerry E. Jones, of the Narcotics Division, prosecuted this case.]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/6102008_3.htm PRESS RELEASE C99C93C5-9671-4F2A-AF1F-36865C2BC411 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:48:05 -0400
ERICA AMMENHAUSER PLEADS GUILTY TO CONSPIRCAY TO COMMIT ASSAULT; KINLAW “BABY BOY” JONES PLEADS GUILTY TO SECOND-DEGREE ASSAULT

Murder Trial of Third Co-Defendant Maurice Crosby Postponed

Baltimore, MD – June 10, 2008 – At a hearing today, and Erica Ammenhauser, 21, of the 200 block of Durham Street pled guilty to conspiracy to commit first-degree assault. Under terms of the plea agreement, announced in open court, she is required to testify truthfully in the murder trial of Maurice Crosby. Kinlaw “Baby Boy” Jones, 19, of the 1900 block of East Baltimore Street, also pled guilty today to second-degree assault and wear/carry/transport a dangerous weapon-knife. Judge Gale E. Rasin sentenced Jones to five-years in prison suspending all but time served. Jones has been in custody since October 2007.

On June 9, 2007 at approximately 5PM outside Ann’s Grocery Store located at 140 South Ann Street Jones got into an argument with a victim. This argument became physical and Jones displayed a knife. This altercation led to a series of events that led to Ammanhauser going to the unit block of South Chapel Street at 1AM June 10, 2007 with the intent to continue the above altercation with the same victim.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Maurice Crosby, 19, of the 5200 block of Ready Avenue July 16, 2007 for first-degree murder and deadly weapons counts. His trial is currently scheduled for September 17, 2008.

Court documents allege that Crosby is responsible for a fatal stabbing on June 10, 2007 in the unit block of South Chapel Street. Michael Simms, 19, was involved in an altercation with Crosby when he was stabbed. He died later at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps will prosecute this case.

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TIFFANY N. BROWN SENTENCED TO 30-YEARS IN PRISON SUSPEND ALL BUT 15-YEARS FOLLOWING AUGUST 2007 GUILTY PLEA TO CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER

Baltimore, MD – June 10, 2008 – Today Judge Lynn K. Stewart sentenced Tiffany Natasha Brown, 22, of the 1400 block of N. Dukeland St. to 30-years in prison suspend all but 15-years for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and a concurrent 15-years for robbery. Brown pled guilty August 21, 2007 for her role in the murder of Donald Russell.

Brown helped tie up and bind the victim before he was killed. She then drew the bath water that the victim was drowned in. Once he was killed by co-defendant Octavius Savage, Brown helped drag the body downstairs and accompanied Savage to a local Wal-Mart where they bought the supplies to dispose/hide the body.

A Baltimore City Jury convicted Octavius Savage April 10, 2008 of second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, first and second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit robbery. Judge John N. Prevas sentenced Savage May 19, 2008 to life plus 30-years for conspiracy to commit murder and the second-degree murder of Donald Raymond Russell.

Savage murdered Donald Raymond Russell, 64, between April 30 and May 3, 2006 at Mr. Russell's residence in the 1400 block of N. Dukeland Street. Evidence introduced at trial showed that Savage shared a house with Russell. Russell’s partial remains were found in Waldorf, Maryland.

Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Felsen of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

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MAURICE CROSBY AND ERICA AMMENHAUSER MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008

Baltimore, MD – June 9, 2008 – The murder trial of Maurice Crosby, 19, of the 5200 block of Ready Avenue and Erica Ammenhauser, 21, of the 200 block of Durham Street is scheduled 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Crosby and Ammenhauser July 16, 2007 for first-degree murder and deadly weapons counts.

Court documents allege that Crosby and Ammenhauser are the persons responsible for a stabbing incident on June 10, 2007 in the unit block of S. Chapel Street. Michael Simms, 19, was involved in an altercation with the two individuals when he was stabbed. He died later at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps will prosecute this case.

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BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS QUEEN ANTOINETTE AND MARCUS COBBS FOR OBSTRUCTING AND HINDERING,

AND SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT AND TREVIA WILLIAMS FOR OBSTRUCTING AND HINDERING

Baltimore, MD – June 9, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Queen Antoinette, 40, of Brooklyn, NY and Marcus Cobbs, 21, of Brooklyn, NY for obstructing and hindering and second degree assault. A third person, Trevia Williams, 21, of Brooklyn, NY was indicted for obstructing and hindering.

Court documents allege that October, 6, 2006, Antoinette, Cobbs and Williams interfered with police officers removing an under age child from the residence in the 300 block of North Robinson Street during a custody dispute.

An arraignment is scheduled for July 22, 2008 before Judge Sylvester B. Cox, Room 203, Mitchell Courthouse.

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DWAYNE JACKSON AKA DAVID JACKSON SENTENCED TO 3 YEARS FOR VIOLATING PROBATION

COLLABORATIVE EFFORT IN NORTHWEST DISTRICT IDENTIFIES PROBATION VIOLATORS FOR PROSECUTION

Baltimore, MD – June 9, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge John J. Miller found Dwayne Jackson, 42, of 40 N. Rosedale Street, guilty of violating his probation following a 2007 robbery conviction and sentenced him to 3-years in prison. On February 16, 2007 Dwayne Jackson, pled guilty to attempted robbery, assault and theft under $500 and was sentenced to an 8-year prison term, with all but 7-years suspended, with 3-years supervised probation.

Today’s conviction was the result of a team effort by local, state and federal law enforcement partners working together in Baltimore’s high-crime neighborhoods to reduce violence; including the Western and Northwest police districts. Today’s partners include: the Baltimore Police Department, the Maryland Division or Parole & Probation, the Mayor’s Office and the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office. Assistant State’s Attorney Nancy Olin of the State’s Attorney’s Collateral Division prosecuted the case.

Jackson’s violation of probation was triggered after he failed to obey all of his conditions of supervision and he was re-arrested on a drug charge.

Today’s hearing highlights the continued emphasis on the identification and prosecution of repeat offenders in Baltimore on supervised parole or probation who commit a new offense or technical violation

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Join Oliver Community Association–

Greater Greenmount Community Association –

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Eastern District Community Council and others

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008 – 7:00 PM

MEET ON THE CORNER OF

1200 E. NORTH AVENUE AND HOPE STREET

Let’s walk and talk to our young people and tell them what is going on in our communities and what is available to them. The walk will start at the corner of 1200 E. North Avenue and Hope Street - 7:00 pm. Bring a friend or a neighbor.

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BALTIMORE CITY JURY CONVICTS AARON SPEAKS OF ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, HANDGUN COUNTS

Sentencing Scheduled for September 16, 2008

Baltimore, MD – June 6, 2008 – A Baltimore City jury today convicted Aaron Speaks, 23, of the 2100 block of N. Guilford Ave of attempted first-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence after a two-day trial.

Judge Thomas J.S. Waxter scheduled sentencing for September 16, 2008. Speaks faces a maximum possible prison term of life plus 20-years.

On August 6, 2007 at approximately 4:18PM the victim, who suffered from cerebral palsy, was walking in the 300 block of East 21st St. when Speaks crept up behind him and shot him one time at close range in the back of the neck. A CitiWatch pole camera captured Speaks feeling the scene. Witnesses testified that only one person approached the victim, only one shot was heard and only one person fled the scene. Another witness testified that shortly after the shooting the defendant admitted to shooting the victim. This shooting left the victim paralyzed from the neck down; he remains on a ventilator and is unable to speak without medical intervention.

Assistant State’s Attorney Tonya LaPolla of the Firearms Investigation Violence Enforcement (F.I.V.E.) Division prosecuted this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/662008_3.htm PRESS RELEASE 12E9F585-740E-4D4E-A1A2-128AAD967D9F Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:46:25 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS CHIFONNE FRAZIER FOR ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 6, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that the Baltimore City Grand Jury today indicted Chifonne Frazier,17, of the 2900 block of Ulman Avenue for attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and related weapons charges. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on May 7, 2008, Chifonne Frazier assaulted and stabbed a young woman with a knife in the 100 block of North Howard Street. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for July 11, 2008 before Judge Sylvester Cox, 203 Mitchell Courthouse. Assistant State's Attorney Michael Leedy will prosecute this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/662008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY D4206670-6493-454B-8381-DD8DEFC97C09 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:43:50 -0400 PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS KEON CHRISTIAN DORSEY FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, CONSPIRACY TO ROBBERY AND ROBBERY. <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 6, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that the Baltimore City Grand Jury today indicted Keon Christian Dorsey, 20, of the 5300 block of Cuthbert Avenue for first-degree murder, conspiracy to robbery and robbery. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on April 25, 2008 Keon Dorsey assaulted Ellsworth Monroe-Bey by striking him in the head as he walked in the 3800 block of W. Belvedere Avenue. Documents further allege that the assault rendered Monroe-Bey unconscious causing him to fall into the street. It is further alleged that Dorsey continued to assault and rob Monroe-Bey. Mr. Monroe-Bey was transported to Sinai Hospital where he succumbed to his massive head injuries on May 2, 2008. <br /> <br /> An arraignment has been scheduled for June 27, 2008 before Judge Sylvester Cox. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/662008.htm PRESS RELEASE CF932524-481B-4078-87C5-049E61B372A9 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:29:58 -0400
DEDRICK STRONG SENTENCED TO 33-YEARS IN PRISON FOR SECOND-DEGREE ASSAULT ON CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Strong Convicted of Assaulting Correctional Officer with Styrofoam Cup Filled with Excrement

Baltimore, MD – June 5, 2008 – Judge Wanda K. Heard sentenced Dedrick Strong, 22, an inmate at the Baltimore City Detention Center, to 33-years in prison yesterday.

A Baltimore jury convicted Strong April 1, 2008 of second degree assault and related counts.

On October 2, 2007 Strong, an inmate at the Baltimore City Detention Center, threw a white Styrofoam cup of urine and feces at a Corrections Officer, causing the body fluids to strike the officer in the face, arm, neck, back, right leg, and upper torso. The officer observed a trail of the body fluids originating from Dedrick Strong’s cell.

The officer reported to Mercy Hospital for treatment and tests regarding possible diseases he could have came into contact with during the assault. He suffered no permanent injuries and remains employed at the Division of Corrections.

Strong remains held in the detention center charged with attempted murder. His trial date is August 12, 2008.

Assistant State’s Attorney Mark Monson of the Misdemeanor Division prosecuted this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/652008_2.htm PRESS RELEASE 395C58F8-64BD-44D7-9307-668B3B83B175 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 07:40:24 -0400 PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br /> BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS MARLOW HUMBERT FOR FIRST AND SECOND-DEGREE RAPE, THIRD DEGREE SEX OFFENSE AND ROBBERY. <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 5, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that on May 30, 2008 the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Marlow Humber, 45, of 2800 block of Brighton Street for first and second-degree rape, and third-degree sex offense. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on April 29, 2008 Marlow Humbert accosted a woman as she entered her home in the Charles Village area of Baltimore City. Once inside the home, Humbert robbed, assaulted and raped the woman. <br /> <br /> An arraignment has been scheduled for June 23, 2008 Assistant State’s Attorney Joakim Tan will prosecute this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/652008.htm PRESS RELEASE D902637E-DD46-4C5F-ACE0-5F75DF99C03D Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:05:41 -0400
KENNETH MEGGINSON SENTENCED TO 53-YEARS IN PRISON SUSPEND ALL BUT 35-YEARS FOR MURDER

City Jury Convicted Megginson of Second-Degree Murder, Other Counts, in March

Baltimore, MD – June 4, 2008 – At a hearing today Judge John A. Howard sentenced Kenneth Megginson, 25, of the 4500 block of Lemans Court to 30-years in prison for second-degree murder, 20-years in prison for use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, three-years in prison for wear/carry/transport of a handgun for a total of 53 years. Judge Howard then suspended all but 35-years and ordered that Megginson be on supervised probation for four-years following his release.

A Baltimore City jury convicted Megginson on March 13, 2008.

On October 31, 2006, Kenneth Megginson got into an argument over drugs that he sold to Gregory Welsh, 31, of the 6000 block of Marluth Ave. The argument became violent. Megginson said he would be back for Welsh and his family. About an hour later Megginson returned to the home of Welsh (who was holding a machete) and walked up to his door and shot him several times, injuring him fatally.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Wiggins of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/642008.htm PRESS RELEASE B20F9A4E-5DE4-4547-9C09-B2E2ADDA046F Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:48:03 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS MONTREAL PROCTOR FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER AND OTHER COUNTS <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 3, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Montreal Proctor, 18, of the 2000 N. Bentlou for attempted murder and other counts on Monday, June 2, 2008. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that Proctor is responsible for a shooting incident in the unit block of S. Ellwood Avenue on May 7, 2008. The victim traveled with the defendant’s mother to pick up her children including the defendant in East Baltimore. The defendant instructed his mother to stop in an unknown alley. The victim exited the vehicle, Proctor ordered her to get back in the vehicle, she refused, and an altercation began. Court documents allege during the altercation, Proctor shot the victim in the head. The victim was treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital and released.<br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for June 30, 2008 before Judge Michel W. Pierson, Room 329, Courthouse East. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/632008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 19D09487-350D-4AAF-91B3-6CE21F91ABF8 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:40:07 -0400
GEORGE SCRUGGS FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND HANDGUN TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008

Baltimore, MD – June 3, 2008 – The murder trial of George Scruggs, 34, of the 3100 block of Artaban Place is scheduled to begin 11:00AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Scruggs November 19, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun charges.

Court documents allege on August 29, 2007 witnesses identified Scruggs as the person responsible for a shooting incident in the 3100 block of Artaban Place. Darnell Thomas, 24, was found lying in the block suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Scruggs and Thomas were allegedly engaged in an argument when Scruggs produced a handgun and shot Thomas.

Scruggs remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps will prosecute this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/632008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY BEABBE20-FAB2-468C-AF69-5F29FF48B0F3 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:22:32 -0400 Baltimore, MD – June 3, 2008 – The attempted murder trial of Rozza Alston, 40, of the 1600 block of Saint Paul Street, originally scheduled to begin today, has been postponed at the request of the defense until July 23, 2008. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office criminally charged Alston March 16, 2007 with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, assault, armed robbery and robbery. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on January 26, 2007 Alston accosted a female victim in the parking lot of a Kentucky Fried Chicken located at 1821 Saint Paul Street demanding her purse. When the victim refused, he allegedly stabbed her numerous times in her hand, arm and chest. Police arrested Alston on February 3, 2007. <br /> <br /> Alston remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Staci Pipkin will prosecute this case. F02915C1-361E-4599-A8DC-6D861C9F3F36 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:21:21 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> BALTIMORE CITY GRAND JURY INDICTS CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON FOR KIDNAPPING <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – June 2, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Christopher Johnson, 22, of the 5600 block of McClean Boulevard for kidnapping on Friday, May 30, 2008. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on May 2, 2008, Johnson forced two victims into a vehicle at a bus stop located at Northern Parkway and McClean Boulevard. They were then driven to an apartment in the 5600 block of McClean Boulevard and held against their will. It is alleged that Johnson thought a Playstation 3 game had been stolen from the same apartment by the two victims. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for June 23, 2008 before Judge Sylvester B. Cox, Room 203 Mitchell Courthouse. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/622008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 4B0D222D-764D-44EB-BA66-F102B86D9277 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 07:50:35 -0400 Baltimore, MD – June 2, 2008 – The attempted murder trial of Rozza Alston, 40, of the 1600 block of Saint Paul Street, is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse 110 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office criminally charged Alston March 16, 2007 with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, assault, armed robbery and robbery. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on January 26, 2007 Alston accosted a female victim in the parking lot of a Kentucky Fried Chicken located at 1821 Saint Paul Street demanding her purse. When the victim refused, he allegedly stabbed her numerous times in her hand, arm and chest. Police arrested Alston on February 3, 2007. <br /> <br /> Alston remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Staci Pipkin will prosecute this case. 8C80780A-D653-49CF-9F2B-52021AB8EE91 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 16:59:33 -0400 What: Courthouse Canine project service dog demonstration <br /> <br /> Where: 509 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert Street. <br /> <br /> When: 10:30AM-12:30PM TODAY <br /> <br /> Background: “Jeeter,” a golden retriever service dog from the prosecutor’s office in Seattle, WA, will be in the Baltimore City Circuit Court today with her handler. State’s Attorneys offices are now using highly trained service dogs to help victims of crime deal with the impact of crime and enhance their experience with the criminal justice system. The dogs provide comfort and calmness to victims during difficult times. Circuit Court Administrative Judge Marcella A. Holland and State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy are both in support of introducing this program in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. A96C43BC-D3EB-40E3-BD29-7F4E52664EB2 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:47:46 -0400 Late today a Baltimore jury found Brandon Grimes, 23, of the 800 block of Cator Avenue, Baltimore not guilty of handgun crimes, including prohibited possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, following less than 2 hours of deliberation. <br /> <br /> The counts against Grimes originated early afternoon on April 13, 2006 after a car stop near his home. The allegations included that Grimes tossed a hangun into an adjacent yard after exiting his vehicle and entering his home on Cator Avenue, following a car stop by officers on routine patrol.<br /> <br /> Grimes was found not guilty on all counts following a jury trial before Judge Wanda Heard. 83A345A7-A055-48FF-8A40-7D25297003A0 Fri, 30 May 2008 21:19:09 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> ALEX SIMMONS INDICTED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – May 30, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Alex Simmons, 21, of the 2000 block of Gaylawn Drive on first-degree murder in connection with the homicide of Stanley Johnson, and first-degree assault. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that Alex Simmons approached Stanley Leon Johnson as he sat on the front steps in the 3400 block of 6th Street and shot him three times. Mr. Johnson succumbed to his injuries. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for June 24, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, Room 329, Courthouse East. Assistant State’s Attorney Don Giblin will prosecute this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5302008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY EE171F69-9C65-4D63-A963-8BC286811E92 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:50:50 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 30, 2008 – The first-degree murder trial of Rodney Fray, 39, of the 1800 block of E. Pratt St. is scheduled to begin 2:00PM Monday, June 3, 2008 before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that Rodney Fray was responsible for an incident on July 7, 2007 when Ashley Bellosi, 23, was found suffering from head and neck injuries in her apartment in the 800 block of St Paul St. Fray allegedly fought with Bellosi, knocked her unconscious and then left the scene. Bellosi died later at University of Maryland Shock Trauma Hospital. Fray was reportedly Bellosi’s boyfriend. <br /> <br /> The first-degree murder trial of Willie Ferguson, 40, of the 3700 block of Woodbine Avenue is scheduled to begin 11:00AM Monday, June 3, 2008 before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on September 25, 2007, Willie Ferguson was identified as the person responsible for a stabbing incident in the 5200 block of Fairlawn Avenue. Richard Ray, 37, was found lying on the pavement in the unit block suffering from multiple stab wounds. Ferguson and Ray were allegedly attempting to sell stolen merchandise to area business owners. When they were unable to complete a sale, they became involved in an argument, which led to a physical altercation. <br /> <br /> The first-degree murder trial of Perry Sims, 19, of the 400 block of East Eager St. is scheduled to begin 11:00AM Monday, June 3, 2008 before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on June 30, 2007 Sims is responsible for a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Granby St. The victim, Paul Cornish, 28, was taken by friends to the Johns Hopkins Hospital emergency room where he later died. Witnesses later identified Sims as the shooter. A58934F2-5988-4460-8856-F7478EA02A91 Fri, 30 May 2008 16:54:09 -0400
STATE FILES NOTICE TO SEEK LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE IN MARK CASTILLO CASE

Baltimore, MD – May 30, 2008 – Today the State filed formal written notice of its intent to seek an enhanced penalty of life in prison without the possibility of parole in the case of Mark Castillo, 42, of Rockville, MD.

Under Maryland law, the State must file notice of its intention to seek enhanced penalties 30 days or more before the first trial date; his trial date is Aug. 22, 2008. A decision as to whether or not to file for the death penalty has not been made at this time. That decision will be made by State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy. She is reviewing all the pertinent court papers in this case and is also awaiting the court medical evaluation. There is no timeline other than meeting the 30-day requirement as mandated by law.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Castillo April 28, 2008 on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of child abuse resulting in death. Castillo was arraigned on May 19, 2008 before the Honorable Timothy J. Doory. Castillo entered a not guilty plea and his attorney filed an NCR motion (Not Criminally Responsible) with the court requesting a court medical evaluation.

Court documents allege on March 30, 2008, Mark Castillo drowned his three children Anthony Castillo, 6, Austin Castillo, 4, and Athena Castillo, 2, in the bathtub of the Marriott Hotel in downtown Baltimore City.

Castillo remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney and Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division Julie Drake will prosecute this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5302008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 911F5077-9EA7-484B-A277-70743E93B4A6 Fri, 30 May 2008 13:43:16 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 29, 2008 – A re-arraignment in the case of Mark Castillo, 42, of Rockville, Maryland is scheduled for 9:30AM Friday, May 30, 2008 before the Honorable Gale E. Rasin, Room 509, Courthouse East, 111 North Calvert Street, Baltimore. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Castillo April 28, 2008 on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of child abuse resulting in death. Castillo was arraigned on May 19, 2008 before the Honorable Timothy J. Doory. Castillo entered a not guilty plea and his attorney filed an NCR motion (Not Criminally Responsible) with the court requesting a court medical evaluation. An August trial date was set by the court. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on March 30, 2008, Mark Castillo drowned his three children Anthony Castillo, 6, Austin Castillo, 4, and Athena Castillo, 2, in the bathtub of the Marriott Hotel in downtown Baltimore City. <br /> <br /> Castillo remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney and Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division Julie Drake will prosecute this case. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5292008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 1656CF86-2FE5-465B-87AC-882A866B5D9D Fri, 30 May 2008 07:38:31 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 29, 2008 – The murder and witness intimidation trials of Ray “Lucky” Williams, 45, of Randallstown, MD are scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Williams July 19, 2006 for first degree murder and deadly weapon counts. It indicted Williams October 16, 2007 for multiple counts of witness intimidation. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on April 11, 2006 Williams stabbed to death Charles Sparrow, 54, in a residence in the 1200 block of Glyndon Avenue following a verbal altercation between the two. <br /> <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Rita Wisthoff-Ito of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. 76240C87-A4B6-4D29-920C-E7DF5232529C Thu, 29 May 2008 16:37:44 -0400 The murder trial of Brandon Grimes, originally scheduled for today, has been postponed until August 13, 2008. <br /> <br /> One of his two pending gun charges is going to trial today, jury selection is expected to begin at approximately 2:00PM before Judge Wanda K. Heard, 600 Mitchell Courthouse. UPDATE D4A16414-4D64-41ED-8F04-F15F917D4D66 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:24:19 -0400
BRANDON GRIMES FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND ATTEMPTED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 28, 2008 – The trial of Brandon Grimes, 23, of the 800 block of Cator Ave. is scheduled for 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Grimes February 12, 2007 for first-degree murder and attempted robbery deadly weapon.

Court documents allege on January 9, 2007 Brandon Grimes fatally shot Baltimore Police Detective Troy Lamont Chesley, Sr. in the 4500 block of Fairfax Rd.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Wiggins of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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DARIUS BACOTE PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED SECOND-DEGREE MURDER AND HANDGUN USE

Teenager Sentenced to Thirty Years Suspend All But Twelve Years For Shooting

Baltimore, MD - May 28, 2008 – At a hearing today, Darius Bacote, 17, of the 500 block of Orchard Street, pled guilty to Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Handgun Use in commission of a Crime of Violence and Wear Carry Transport. Judge Gale E. Rasin sentenced Bacote to 30 years, suspend all but 12 years, the first five without parole and five years of supervised probation upon his release. In February 2008 a motion to transfer the case to Juvenile Court was denied by Judge Rasin.

Bacote plead to the following statement of facts. On November 9, 2007 in the 1300 block of West North Avenue at 9:24 p.m., Darius Bacote was observed firing a handgun by Officer Gregory Fisher who was operating an unmarked vehicle. The officer observed five muzzle flashes. The officer gave chase to Bacote and ordered him to the ground. Recovered from Bacote’s pocket was a .38 special handgun. Later that night Bacote provided a taped confession to Baltimore City detectives and confessed to shooting at Kevin Morgan because of an ongoing dispute. Initially officers were not certain if a victim or anyone had been struck but a hospital canvas revealed that a walk-in shooting victim shot in the 1300 block of West North Avenue location was admitted. Kevin Morgan was located at Shock Trauma suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. He was later released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. Darius Bacote was 16-years old at the time of the shooting.

Assistant State’s Attorney Andrew Kowalczyk prosecuted this case.

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TIMOTHY D. PRICE, III PLEADS GUILTY TO SECOND-DEGREE RAPE; SENTENCING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 1, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 28, 2008 – At a hearing today, Timothy D. Price, III, 31, of Owings Mills, MD pled guilty to second-degree rape. Under terms of his plea agreement, announced in open court, he faces a prison term of 20-years suspend all but a cap of seven-years. Judge Robert B. Kershaw ordered a pre-sentence investigation and a court psychiatric evaluation and set sentencing for 4:00PM August 1, 2008.

Price, a music pastor at Bethel A.M.E. Zion church, admitted in court to having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old victim on three occasions at different locations between December 2007 and January 2008.

Price remains held on $1 million bail in the Baltimore City Jail.

Assistant State’s Attorney Katherine Moxley of the Sex Offense Division prosecuted this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5282008.htm PRESS RELEASE 1C1F5996-C44B-4F3C-905A-5FA88DF0D24B Wed, 28 May 2008 15:17:15 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> DOMINIC BROWN INDICTED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – May 27, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Dominic Brown, 27, of the 1300 block of Vida Drive for first-degree murder and attempted murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on May 4, 2008, Brown was responsible for shooting two victims in the 3200 block of Belair Road. The first victim, Sean Michael Henderson, 36, was escorting two females to their vehicles from an establishment in the unit block when Brown approached the trio and engaged in a brief conversation. Shortly afterward, Brown produced a handgun and began firing at the victim striking him several times. Henderson died from his injuries at Johns Hopkins Hospital. A second victim was shot in the leg and survived his injuries.<br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for June 28, 2008 before Judge Sylvester Cox, Room 203 Mitchell Courthouse. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5272008_2.htm MEDIA ADVISORY F9C20415-D11B-4CC7-B398-16AC4721C0EB Wed, 28 May 2008 07:59:03 -0400
TIMOTHY PRICE RAPE AND SEX OFFENSE TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 27, 2008 – The rape and sex offense trial of Timothy Price, 31, of Owings Mills, MD is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Price February 27, 2008 of second-degree rape, sex offense and sexual child abuse.

Court documents allege Price had sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old victim on three occasions at different locations between December 2007 and January 2008.

Price remains held on $1 million bail in the Baltimore City Jail.

Assistant State’s Attorney Katherine Moxley of the Sex Offense Division will prosecute this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5272008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY E89C62DE-63A0-44F2-8735-3D23B9018DE1 Wed, 28 May 2008 07:54:41 -0400 Prosecutors and other criminal justice partners have volunteered at Cecil Elementary -- Culminating Event: Mock Trail involving "Humpty Dumpty" today at 9:30 AM--Room 5 at North Avenue -- District Court Building 8D70BD4A-514D-4A62-99D1-3EDF4F51E565 Tue, 27 May 2008 09:16:46 -0400
JURY FINDS MICHAEL MARTIN GUILTY OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER OF PHILIP CALVIN AIREY, Jr. LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 23

TWO OTHER CO-DEFENDANTS PLEADED GUILTY AT EARLIER HEARINGS

Baltimore, MD – May 24, 2008 – Michael Martin, 28, of the 200 block of Allwood Road was found guilty late Friday afternoon May 23 of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder and assault and deadly weapon charges before the Honorable John Addison Howard. The maximum sentence for first-degree murder is life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled August 14, 2008.

On June 20, 2007 Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to the scene of a car fire in the field off a ramp leading to West Nursery Road off of I-295. The firefighters noticed the 1993 Chevrolet Prism gas cap was missing, license plates were missing and the area around the car was also burned. When fire officials popped the trunk they found decomposed remains of a body later identified as Philip Calvin Airey Jr., 36.

Statement of facts. Philip Airey had been reported missing by his mother on June 19, 2007. She last saw her son on June 18 just before he left to meet Tracy Asbury at a local bar. According to witness statements, Airey arrived alone, ordered two drinks before Asbury showed up at the bar. The two were observed by witnesses having drinks and playing pool together for several hours before Asbury left the bar alone at midnight. Asbury was observed on her cell phone as she left the bar. Cell phone records revealed that Asbury was calling Michael Martin and Robert Speake. Airey ordered his last drink after Asbury left at 12:07 a.m. Cell phone records indicate Asbury made several cell phone calls to Airey between 12:40 and 12:42 a.m. Shortly after that time Airey arrived at the house on Pennington Avenue. According to witnesses, upon his entrance to the house he was met with fists, kicks and punches in the living room. The fight moved down into the basement where he was further assaulted and ultimately stabbed to death. Witnesses at the house at the time of the assault gave statements that they saw Michael Martin, Tracy Asbury and Robert Speake assault Airey and later saw a body wrapped in a blanket and a sleeping bag in the basement of the house. Another witness gave a statement that the next day, in the early morning, he saw Philip Airey’s prism in the alley and that Tracy Asbury was standing next to the vehicle and the trunk of the car was open. Witnesses gave statements that Asbury had spoken openly about an elaborate plan to assault Airey over the course of several weeks.

Speake, 19, pled guilty April 7, 2008 to second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault and use of a deadly weapon (knife) with intent to injure. Under terms of the plea agreement Speake was to testify truthfully in the Asbury trial. and will receive a prison term of 58-years suspend all but 43-years at a later date.

Tracy Asbury plead guilty May 14 to second-degree murder and conspiracy to assault before the Honorable John Addison Howard. As part of her plea agreement with the state, Asbury will receive a sentence of 55-years suspend all but 33-years and a 5-year probation term. Sentencing has been held sub-curia until the Martin case concluded.

Michael Martin is the last co-defendant to be convicted.

Assistant State’s Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/52408.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 7F1B3B90-3839-47E9-8D91-C29E253AB76D Tue, 27 May 2008 08:12:19 -0400
New CDS Case Dismissed After Request for Postponement Denied

Prosecutor and Probation Agent Move Forward with Mini-Trial and Introduce Letter

During VOP Hearing Where Defendant Admits Drug Possession & Pleads Guilty

May 23, 2008 Baltimore, MD Nathaniel Wells, 26, was convicted of first-degree assault on February 10, 2006. He was found guilty of setting a female victim ablaze using lighter fluid. He was sentenced to 12-years suspend all but 3-years and placed on 5-years probation upon his release from prison. The case was prosecuted by the Felony Family Violence Division.

Mr. Wells was released from incarceration on November 21, 2007 and began probation supervision. He was arrested 22 days later on December 23, 2007 for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). He prayed a jury trial on January 28, 2008. On January 29, 2008 the defense asked for a postponement which was granted by the Court. On February 25, the State asked for a postponement because one of the necessary police officers involved in the case was out of town. The defense objected to the postponement and the Court denied the State’s postponement request.

The defendant was facing a violation of probation (VOP) and the State filed notice to proceed on the violation. On May 19, 2008 a hearing was conducted and a letter from the defendant was introduced as evidence. In the letter, the defendant admitted to possessing CDS. The defendant subsequently pled guilty to violating his probation. The defendant was then sentenced to 6-years incarceration on the VOP.

The prosecution was in collaboration with the Family Felony Violence Division of the State’s Attorney’s Office and the Violence Prevention Unit (VPU) of the Division of Parole and Probation and the Collateral Division of the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office.

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JOSHUA RICE PLEADS GUILTY TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER

2004 Cold Case Yields 2006 DNA CODIS Hit Leading to 2008 Murder Charge & Plea

Baltimore, MD – May 20, 2008 – In a case that illustrates the complexities of DNA testing of convicted offenders and the significant time gaps between offender testing and a CODIS DNA hit and the filing of a criminal charge, Joshua Rice, 27, of the 500 block of Yale Avenue pled guilty today to the May 2004 murder of Jennifer Fishbach, 32. Judge Gale Rasin sentenced Rice to the maximum possible 30-year prison term for second-degree murder.

Timeline

2002 Legislature passes bill to collect DNA from convicted felons
April 2003 Joshua Rice was convicted of 1st degree assault and sentenced to 10-years in prison suspend all but 2-years and released prior to July 2004 and placed on probation and parole supervision
July 2004 Joshua Rice pleads guilty to a violation of probation and receives additional 2-years of suspended sentence
July 2005 Joshua Rice was released from prison and placed on parole
February 2006 Joshua Rice is arrested for disorderly conduct, receives sentence of time served in March 2006
December 2006 CODIS DNA Hit September 19, 2007 Joshua Rice arrested for open container, held on $7,000 bail
October 2007 Joshua Rice parole expires January 9, 2008 Joshua Rice charged and confesses to Fishbach murder
January 11, 2008 Joshua Rice found guilty of open container
May 20, 2008 Joshua Rice pleads guilty to second-degree murder

On May 22, 2004, Baltimore police officers responded to a call of an unresponsive person in the 1200 block of Bayard Avenue and found the decomposed body of victim Jennifer Fishbach in a second floor bedroom. The victim was found with a wire coat hanger wrapped around her neck. An autopsy revealed the cause of death was strangulation. Police were able to recover DNA from the victim’s clothing. In December 2006 a search of Maryland’s DNA database resulted in a match of DNA from the victim’s clothing to the DNA of convicted felon Joshua Rice. In January 2008, Joshua Rice confessed to killing the victim.

Rice was convicted of first degree assault in April 2003. He was in custody last fall following an arrest for open container.

Assistant State’s Attorney Joshua J. Felsen prosecuted this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5202008.htm PRESS RELEASE 62101F34-961F-41A8-AEF3-2578E6A7DA61 Wed, 21 May 2008 07:47:01 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 20, 2008 – The second-degree assault trial of Jerome Hill, 35, of Middle River, MD, originally scheduled to begin today, has been postponed until July 29, 2008 by mutual request. <br /> <br /> Hill, a Baltimore Police officer, was criminally charged with second-degree assault February 5, 2008. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on January 24, 2008 at 5:46PM in the unit block of N. Clinton Street the Integrity Testing Unit of the Internal Investigation Division conducted a targeted integrity test in which a call for service for a suspicious person was dispatched. Officer Hill allegedly responded and without provocation struck an undercover Detective in the jaw with a closed fist. <br /> <br /> Hill is released on $25,000 bail. Assistant State’s Attorney A. Thomas Krehely, Chief of the Police Misconduct Division, will prosecute this case. UPDATE 43322282-70DB-4729-A61D-5BA3F31A2D72 Tue, 20 May 2008 16:30:18 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 20, 2008 – The second-degree assault trial of Jerome Hill, 35, of Middle River, MD is scheduled to begin at 2:00PM today before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> Hill, a Baltimore Police officer, was criminally charged with second-degree assault February 5, 2008. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege on January 24, 2008 at 5:46PM in the unit block of N. Clinton Street the Integrity Testing Unit of the Internal Investigation Division conducted a targeted integrity test in which a call for service for a suspicious person was dispatched. Officer Hill allegedly responded and without provocation struck an undercover Detective in the jaw with a closed fist. <br /> <br /> Hill is released on $25,000 bail. Assistant State’s Attorney A. Thomas Krehely, Chief of the Police Misconduct Division, will prosecute this case. 76D324D1-3862-4852-9D56-58F1C5F426FC Tue, 20 May 2008 13:23:59 -0400
OCTAVIUS SAVAGE SENTENCED TO LIFE PLUS 30-YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING APRIL 2008 SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CONVICTION

Jury Convicted Savage April 10, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 19, 2008 – Today Judge John N. Prevas sentenced Octavius Savage, 22, of Waldorf, Maryland to life plus 30-years for conspiracy to commit murder and second-degree murder of Donald Raymond Russell.

A Baltimore City Jury convicted Savage April 10, 2008 of second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, first and second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Savage murdered Donald Raymond Russell, 64, between April 30 and May 3, 2006 at Mr. Russell's residence in the 1400 block of N. Dukeland Street. Evidence introduced at trial showed that Savage shared a house with Russell. Russell’s partial remains were found in Waldorf, Maryland.

Savage’s girlfriend, Tiffany Natasha Brown, 22, pleaded guilty in August 2007 to conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Her sentencing has been held sub-curia according to terms of her plea agreement. She will be sentenced on June 10, 2008 before Judge Prevas.

Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Felsen of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5192008.htm PRESS RELEASE 8D0CAB8C-0D88-4219-ABEE-DC63D42D625F Tue, 20 May 2008 07:51:33 -0400 At his arraignment today, Mark Castillo entered a not guilty plea. A NCR motion (Not Criminally Responsible) was filed with the court. Judge Timothy J. Doory continued the case to August 22, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Part 46, for trial. He remains held without bail. UPDATE CBC836A4-437B-43B8-85F4-4CA1621F9731 Mon, 19 May 2008 12:48:32 -0400
DONNELL WILLIAMS AKA ERNEST KNOX SENTENCED TO LIFE SUSPEND ALL BUT 100 YEARS FOLLOWING FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CONVICTION

Brutal Hotel Attack Captured on Private Security Video

Baltimore, MD – May 16, 2008 – Judge Robert Kershaw sentenced three men for their participation in the brutal attack assault on Cecil Saunders today.

On March 14, 2008 a city jury convicted Ernest Knox aka Donnell Williams, 25, of the 900 block of Woodington Road of first-degree murder, first-degree assault and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault. Judge Kershaw sentenced Knox to life suspend all but 100 years for the first degree murder of Cecil Saunders and 20 years for the conspiracy to first degree assault to run consecutively.

On March 14, 2008 Judge Kershaw convicted Leneal Montay Collins, 30, of the unit block of South Wickham Road and Demetrius Williams, 19, of the 5900 block of Deywalt Avenue of first-degree assault and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault.

Judge Kershaw sentenced Demetrius Williams to 25-years in prison for assault and 20 years for conspiracy to assault to run consecutively.

Judge Kershaw sentenced Collins to 25 years for the conspiracy to committ assault in the first degree and ten years for the assault in the second degree.

On August 9, 2006 police identified Knox on a private, security camera beating and kicking Cecil Saunders, 28, in the head and chest inside a stairwell at the Executive Inn in the 3600 block of Pulaski Highway. Knox kicked Saunders 35 times. Demetrius Williams and Collins participated in the attack.

Assistant State’s Attorney Diana Smith of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5162008_2.htm PRESS RELEASE CCA3BB5D-E8D5-445B-A45B-9BFBB6AAFF7D Mon, 19 May 2008 07:48:38 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 16, 2008 – Octavius Savage, 21, of Waldorf, MD is scheduled for sentencing 9:30AM Monday, May 19, 2008 before Judge John N. Prevas, 528 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St. <br /> <br /> A Baltimore City Jury convicted Savage April 10, 2008 of second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, first and second-degree assault and conspiracy to commit robbery. <br /> <br /> Savage murdered Donald Raymond Russell, 64, between April 30 and May 3, 2006 at Mr. Russell's residence in the 1400 block N. Dukeland Street. Russell’s partial remains were found in Waldorf, MD. <br /> <br /> Savage remains held without bail. Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Felsen of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. 83A7C125-FC1E-47C1-83AB-BA87F1548252 Mon, 19 May 2008 07:47:38 -0400
MARK CASTILLO TO BE ARRAIGNMED ON THREE COUNTS OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CHILD ABUSE RESULTING IN DEATH MONDAY MAY 19, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 16, 2008 – An arraignment for Mark Castillo, 42, of Rockville, Maryland is scheduled for 9:30AM Monday, May 19, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, 329 Courthouse East, 111 North Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Castillo April 28, 2008 for three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of child abuse resulting in death.

Court documents allege on March 30, 2008, Mark Castillo drowned his three children Anthony Castillo, 6, Austin Castillo, 4, and Athena Castillo, 2, in the bathtub of the Marriott Hotel in downtown Baltimore City.

Castillo remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney and Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division Julie Drake will prosecute this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5162008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 9E039994-C418-4F2E-9C0E-4C3831EA9924 Fri, 16 May 2008 15:01:02 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 15, 2008 – Ernest Knox aka Donnell Williams and Anthony Monroe, both recently convicted of murder, are scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert Street. Anthony Monroe will be sentenced at 9 a.m. and Ernest Knox aka Donnell Williams is to be sentenced at 2 p.m. <br /> <br /> Victim impact statements are expected to be delivered in both cases. UPDATE 8197EDD9-DA4F-4B72-806D-5AEB9D88B648 Fri, 16 May 2008 08:09:11 -0400
TRACY ASBURY PLEADS GUILTY TO SECOND-DEGREE MURDER AND CONSPIRACY TO ASSAULT FIRST-DEGREE

Baltimore, MD – May 14, 2008 – Tracy Asbury plead guilty today to second -degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault before the Honorable John Addison Howard. The maximum sentence for second degree murder is 30-years and 25 years for conspiracy to assault. Sentencing will be held sub-curia with a date to be set.

On June 20, 2007 Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to the scene of a car fire in the field off a ramp leading to West Nursery Road off of I-295. The firefighters noticed the 1993 Chevrolet Prism gas cap was missing, license plates were missing and the area around the car was also burned. When fire officials popped the trunk they found decomposed remains of a body later identified as Philip Calvin Airey Jr., 36.

Statement of facts. Philip Airey had been reported missing by his mother on June 19, 2007. She last saw her son on June 18 just before he left to meet Tracy Asbury at a local bar. According to witness statements, Airey arrived alone, ordered two drinks before Asbury showed up at the bar. The two were observed by witnesses having drinks and playing pool together for several hours before Asbury left the bar alone at midnight. Asbury was observed on her cell phone as she left the bar. Cell phone records revealed that Asbury was calling Michael Martin and Robert Speake. Airey ordered his last drink after Asbury left at 12:07 a.m. Cell phone records indicate Asbury made several cell phone calls to Airey between 12:40 and 12:42 a.m. Shortly after that time Airey arrived at the house on Pennington Avenue. According to witnesses, upon his entrance to the house he was met with fists, kicks and punches in the living room. The fight moved down into the basement where he was further assaulted and ultimately stabbed to death. Witnesses at the house at the time of the assault gave statements that they saw Michael Martin, Tracy Asbury and Robert Speake assault Airey and later saw a body wrapped in a blanket and a sleeping bag in the basement of the house. Another witness gave a statement that the next day, in the early morning, he saw Philip Airey’s prism in the alley and that Tracy Asbury was standing next to the vehicle and the trunk of the car was open. Witnesses gave statements that Asbury had spoken openly about an elaborate plan to assault Airey over the course of several weeks.

Speake, 19, pled guilty April 7, 2008 to second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault and use of a deadly weapon (knife) with intent to injure. Under terms of the plea agreement Speake was to testify truthfully in the Asbury trial. and will receive a prison term of 58-years suspend all but 43-years at a later date.

Michael Martin’s murder trial is pending.

Assistant State’s Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. ###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5142008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 46252FDF-D7B7-4E83-989A-1EBB0874F879 Thu, 15 May 2008 07:52:12 -0400
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State's Attorney Jessamy To Sign Agreement with Community Parthers, Criminal Justice Agencies to Begin T.R.E.E.S. Program

2:30PM TODAY, Wednesday, May 14 at Wabash District Courthouse WHO: State's Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy, District Court Judges, Police, Mayor's office, community agencies, business and educational institutions, community members

WHEN: 2:30PM Wednesday, May 14, 2008 WHERE: Borgerding Courthouse Building (Wabash District Court), 5800 Wabash Avenue, Baltimore, MD, Courtroom 1 WHAT: State's Attorney Jessamy wiill kick-offthe T.R.E.E.S. (Training, Resources, Education, Empowerment, and Success) program with representatives of partner agencies. The T.R.E.E.S. program is a collaborative effort between the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and various community based agencies and businesses and educational institutions to provide positive intervention and guidance to 18 to 21 year old first-time non-violent offenders who reside in Baltimore City. (See attachment for full description and overview of the T.R.E.E.S. program.)

The T.R.E.E.S. program is a ½ day resource forum for participants to obtain information about education and training opportunities from our partner agencies and learn how to become involved in their community. The T.R.E.E.S. program will operate as a pilot program in the Northern, Western and Northwest Districts.

CONTACT:

Terrell Warren, Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office Community Coordinator, (410) 878-8186 OR Joe Sviatko, Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office PIO (410) 790-3248]]> CBD19B9E-AB06-4878-878E-689AD2AA336E Wed, 14 May 2008 09:22:10 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 13, 2008 – The murder trial of Larry Joseph, 29, of the 900 block of North Streeper Street, originally scheduled to begin today, has been postponed at the request of the defense. The new trial date is July 24, 2008. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Joseph November 9, 2007 for two counts of first-degree murder and related handgun counts. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on September 16, 2007 in the 3400 block of Belair Road Joseph fatally shot Deion Morris and Channing Myrick. <br /> <br /> Joseph remains held without bail at the Baltimore Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Rich Gibson of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. UPDATE E9EF3157-D9F2-42B6-9741-596CA1DA1C23 Tue, 13 May 2008 03:48:57 -0400
MICHAEL MARTIN AND TRACY ASBURY FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 13, 2008 – The murder trial of Michael Martin, 28, of the 200 block of Allwood Road and Tracy Asbury, 37, of the 4800 block of Pennington Avenue is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge John A. Howard, 438 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Martin and Asbury July 16, 2007 on first degree murder and other counts.

Court documents allege Martin, Robert Speake and Asbury were responsible for an incident that occurred on June 20, 2007. The body of Phillip Calvin Airey Jr. was found in a burning car on Route 295 in Linthicum that day. Airey had been beaten and stabbed before the car was set on fire.

Speake, 19, pled guilty April 7, 2008 to second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault and use of a deadly weapon (knife) with intent to injure. Under terms of the plea agreement Speake is to testify truthfully in this trial and will receive a prison term of 58-years suspend all but 43-years at a later date.

Assistant State’s Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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PAUL HIGHFIELD FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CHILD ABUSE RESULTING IN DEATH TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR WED., MAY 14, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 13, 2008 – The murder and child abuse resulting in death trial of Paul Highfield, 28, of the 4000 block of Security Lane, Jarrettsville, MD is scheduled for 11:00AM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Highfield for first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death on April 3, 2007. If convicted on both counts, Highfield faces a maximum possible prison term of life plus 30-years.

Court documents allege on September 12, 2006, Destiny D’Urso and Paul Highfield were caring for Anthony Joseph D’Urso, 2, in the 1300 block of E. Patapsco Avenue when an emergency call was placed for a non-breathing child. He was taken to Harbor Hospital where he died a short time later.

D’Urso pled guilty to manslaughter on January 14, 2008. Under terms of the plea agreement, announced in open court, D’Urso agreed to testify truthfully and honestly against Paul Highfield. There was no sentence agreement, but the maximum prison sentence for manslaughter is 10-years. A sentencing date of June 9, 2008 was scheduled.

D’Urso remains held on $350,000 bail. Highfield is held without bail. Assistant State’s Attorneys Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division and Patricia McLane will prosecute this case.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5132008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 80AFD293-98D6-42FC-A1C3-349062D4A3A8 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:44:24 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> JASON ALLEN AND POWERFUL AGUILAR INDICTED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CONSPIRACY TO MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – May 12, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Powerful Aguilar, 23, of the 1600 block of Northwick Road and Jason Allen, 24, of the 3200 block of Juneau Avenue on first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that Allen and Aguilar were responsible for a shooting incident in the 1500 block of Pentridge Road on February 15, 2008. Jeff Payne, 20, was shot when he interceded in an exchange between two individuals in a nearby apartment. He died later at Good Samaritan Hospital. <br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for June 5, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, Room 329, Courthouse East. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5122008_2.htm 97EFA15C-EC66-4CC4-AAFF-F8867EF5D6B9 Tue, 13 May 2008 08:07:31 -0400
EDWARD PALMER INDICTED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CATHERINE PALMER INDICTED FOR ACCESSORY-AFTER-THE-FACT

Baltimore, MD – May 12, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Edward Palmer, 59, of the 600 block of N. Clinton Street for first-degree murder and his wife, Catherine Palmer, 46, of the 600 block of N. Clinton Street for accessory-after-the-fact.

Court documents allege that Edward Palmer and Catherine Palmer were responsible for the death of their landlord, James Thomas Daniels on April 13, 2008. Daniel’s body allegedly was discovered to have been burned beyond recognition in a vacant construction lot near the intersection of Davidson Road and Langley.

Catherine Palmer was released on a $10,000 bail. Edward Palmer is held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center.

An arraignment is scheduled for June 16, 2008 before Judge Sylvester B. Cox, Room 203, Mitchell Courthouse.

###]]> http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/5122008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY F17ED992-A986-446D-A08D-119FFFB22402 Tue, 13 May 2008 08:06:02 -0400 Baltimore, MD – May 12, 2008 – The murder trial of Larry Joseph, 29, of the 900 block of North Streeper Street is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert Street. <br /> <br /> The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Joseph November 9, 2007 for two counts of first-degree murder and related handgun counts. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that on September 16, 2007 in the 3400 block of Belair Road Joseph fatally shot Deion Morris and Channing Myrick. <br /> <br /> Joseph remains held without bail at the Baltimore Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Rich Gibson of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. MEDIA ADVISORY 91236D10-40EE-4E5B-B661-1BFBDD832B44 Mon, 12 May 2008 06:30:05 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> <br /> CHARLES JAKES INDICTED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER <br /> <br /> Baltimore, MD – May 9, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Charles Jakes, 18, of the 1900 block of Patterson Park Avenue for first-degree murder. <br /> <br /> Court documents allege that Charles Jakes was responsible for the death of Shaundretta Griffin, 14, on April 14, 2008 in the 1900 block of Patterson Park Avenue. Griffin was found suffering from a gunshot to the head in the basement of the home of the defendant. She died later at Union Memorial Hospital.<br /> <br /> An arraignment is scheduled for June 2, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, Room 329, Courthouse East. <br /> <br /> ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/592008_3.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 5242DA47-48AE-4C28-BC2E-DC2C792B4524 Mon, 12 May 2008 07:41:45 -0400
JAMES DAVIS SENTENCED TO TWENTY FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROBBERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

Baltimore, MD – May 9, 2007 – Judge John C. Themelis sentenced James Davis, 39, of the 200 block of Garrison Blvd. to 25 years for Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, 20 years for Conspiracy to Rob and five years for the robbery to run consecutively.

On March 11, 2008, a Baltimore City jury convicted James Davis of Garrison Blvd. of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery.

SUMMARY OF FACTS

On June 27, 2007 at approximately 6 p.m. at the 7-11 convenience store located at 5219 Reisterstown Rd. employees of the 7-11 reported that a black male later identified as Dominique Cook, entered the store and pointed a black handgun at Abenet Woldigioreo, an employee, and stated “Don’t move, get me the money” The employee opened the cash register and handed over $91 in US currency to Cook. Another employee observed Cook exit the store and get into a silver Dodge Neon. The employee was able to get a partial tag number. The vehicle drove westbound on Garrison Blvd. A broadcast went out and an officer stopped a Dodge Neon with the same partial tag number.

The front seat passenger was identified as James Davis. Cook was located in the rear passenger seat and recovered from him was a Smith and Wesson revolver. Third suspect co Dominick Jones was also located in the vehicle. $30 US currency was recovered from the three co-defendants.

Investigation revealed that Davis hired a hack and asked the hack driver to pick up Cook at the 7-11 after the robbery. Davis then had the hack driver pick up the third co-defendant, who was acting as a look out, at another area of the block. The three co-defendants split up the money and were overheard discussing the robbery, by the hack driver who testified at the trial.

Cook provided a taped statement to police implicating co-defendants Davis and Jones. Jones also made a statement to police.

Cook and Jones pled guilty prior to trial.

Assistant State’s Attorney Michelle Wilson prosecuted this case.

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BALTIMORE CITY JURY CONVICTS RANDY GOLDEN OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND HANDGUN COUNTS

Sentencing Scheduled for June 24, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 9, 2008 – A Baltimore City jury convicted Randy Golden, 19, of the 3600 block of St. Victor Street today of first-degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, wear/carry/transport a handgun. The jury deliberated approximately two hours before reaching its verdict.

Judge Timothy J. Doory scheduled sentencing for June 24, 2008 at which time he faces a maximum possible prison term of life plus 23-years.

On January 9, 2007 at 12:00PM in the 600 block of Washburn Avenue Golden shot his ex-girlfriend, Melissa Stefanski, once in the back of the head. The shooting took place in broad daylight in the middle of the street. Witnesses testified that two days before the shooting, Golden warned three different people, including the victim’s sisters, that he intended to kill Stefanski. The State asserted that the motive for the shooting was that Stefanski began selling drugs for the Crips, a rival gang of the Bloods, of which Golden is a member. Stefanski’s new boyfriend was also a Crip.

Assistant State’s Attorneys Lisa Phelps of the Homicide Division and Brandis Marsh of the Narcotics Division prosecuted this case.

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YIMOE SIDDHA PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN AFTER BEING CONVICTED OF A DISQUALIFYING CRIME (FELON IN POSSESSION), SENTENCED TO FIVE-YEARS WITHOUT PAROLE.

Baltimore, MD – May 8, 2008 – At a hearing today Yimoe Siddha, 41, of the 500 block of East Madison Street, pled guilty to possession of a handgun after being convicted of a disqualifying crime and wear/carry/transport a handgun. Judge Gale E. Rasin sentenced him to five-years in prison without the possibility of parole.

A Federal Letter of Intent to Prosecute or “FLIP letter” was utilized by the State today. FLIP letters are written by federal prosecutors to notify defendants with pending State charges that the evidence in their case has been reviewed by the United States Attorneys Office and that federal charges will be filed if their cases are not resolved in State court.

On December 26, 2007 at 11:05AM in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, officers approached a group of individuals who began to disperse upon observing their presence. Officers observed Siddha holding his side, acting in a manner consistent with that of an armed person. Officers patted him down and recovered from his dip area a P90 Ruger .45 handgun loaded with live rounds and ready to fire.

Siddha’s record included a 1993 conviction for robbery deadly weapon (handgun) and a 1988 conviction for robbery.

Assistant State’s Attorney Andrew Kowalczyk of the Firearms Investigation Violence Enforcement (F.I.V.E.) Division prosecuted this case.

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RONALD HINTON CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND RAPE

Baltimore, MD – May 6, 2008 – Today a Baltimore jury convicted Ronald Hinton, 16, of the 5300 block of Morello Road, Baltimore of first-degree murder and rape of 4-yr. old Ja’Niya Williams. The Honorable John Addison Howard will sentence Hinton at a later date. Closing arguments were held on Friday, May 2, 2008 and the jury deliberated less than 3 hours before returning their verdict about 11 AM this morning following an 8-day trial.

The Baltimore City Grand jury indicted Hinton July 7, 2006 for first-degree murder, first-degree rape and other sex offense and child abuse counts.

Court documents allege on June 21, 2006 Hinton, who was 14 at the time, raped and severely beat a four-year old girl at a residence in the 2900 block of Goodwood Road. Ja’Niya Williams died two days later.

Assistant State’s Attorney Temmi Rollock and Sex Offense Division Chief Jo Anne Stanton prosecuted the case.

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FARRON TATES TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 5, 2008 – An arraignment for Farron Tates, 16, of the 3600 block of Fords Lane, is scheduled for 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Sylvester Cox, 203 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Tates March 31, 2008 for first-degree murder and handgun counts.

Court documents allege Tates was responsible for a shooting incident on March 1, 2008 in the 5000 block of Denmore Avenue. Anthony Underwood and Tates were engaged in an altercation when Tates produced a handgun and shot him in the head and chest. Underwood died at the scene.

Tates remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Richard Gibson will prosecute this case.

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DONTE SPENCER LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY OR DEATH TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008

Spencer Charged Following Investigation into May 2006 Fatal Hit and Run Accident

Baltimore, MD – May 2, 2008 – The leaving the scene of an automobile accident involving serious injury or death trial of Donte Spencer, 22, of the 3300 block of Burleigh Avenue is scheduled to begin at 11:00AM Monday, May 5, 2007 before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Spencer January 16, 2008 of leaving the scene of an automobile accident involving serious injury or death.

The indictment alleges on May 20, 2006 Spencer was driving a vehicle in the 2300 block of Lauretta Avenue when he struck and killed
Taemier Forrester, 2.

Spencer earlier is released on $25,000 bail and faces a maximum prison term of ten years. Assistant State’s Attorney Robin Wherley of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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ERNEST HUDSON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008

Baltimore, MD – May 2, 2008 – The murder trial of Ernest Hudson, 21, of the unit block of N. Bentalou Street is scheduled to begin 9:30AM Monday, May 5, 2008 before Judge Gale E. Rasin, 509 Courthouse East, 111 North Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Hudson April 23, 2007 for first degree murder.

Court documents allege Ernest Hudson was identified as the suspect in the October 9, 2006 shooting of Donnie Blanding. Mr. Blanding was found in his car injured from multiple gunshot wounds in the 4000 block of Lewiston Avenue. He died later at Sinai Hospital from his injuries.

Hudson remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia Banks of the Homicide Division will prosecute the case.

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BALTIMORE JURY CONVICTS ERIK STODDARD A THIRD TIME FOR DEATH OF 3-YEAR OLD CALEN DIRUBBO

Felony Family Violence Chief Prosecutes Stoddard in Third Trial Yielding Convictions For Involuntary Manslaughter and Child Abuse Resulting in Death

Appeals Twice Vacated Second-Degree Murder Convictions in 2003 & 2007

Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2008 – Just after 5 PM this afternoon, following 3-hours of deliberations, a Baltimore jury convicted Erik Stoddard, 27, of the 2500 block of Moore Avenue, of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse resulting in death. Prosecutors proceeded with a third trial after submitting last year on a defense motion for a new trial following appeal questions on a voir dire question during jury selection.

The jury reached a verdict following 8-days of testimony. Stoddard faces a maximum possible prison term of 40-years in prison. The Honorable Kaye Allison will sentence Stoddard on June 16, 2008 following a pre-sentence investigation.

“I am very pleased with the jury’s verdict and recognize the efforts of Calen’s extended family who pressed forward with three long trials and who desperately wanted justice for this delightful toddler, fully engaged in life, who was snatched to death at such an early age,” said prosecutor Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division.

A Baltimore City jury convicted Stoddard March 13, 2003 of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death for the death of Calen Faith Dirubbo, 3, and Stoddard began serving a 60-year prison term. The Court of Appeals later vacated the conviction noting that a particular question during the original trial constituted inadmissible hearsay. The case was returned for a new trial.

On May 16, 2007 Stoddard was again convicted of second-degree murder and child-abuse resulting in death. However, the State submitted on a defense motion for a new trial and on July 5, 2007 a Baltimore Circuit Court judge vacated Stoddard’s second-degree murder conviction, citing a voir dire question not asked of prospective jurors before last year’s trial.

On June 15, 2002 Dirubbo was pronounced dead at her home, where she lived with her mother and Stoddard. Dirubbo died as a result of multiple beatings over a period of at least a month; the fatal blow occurred June 15, 2002 and severed her bowel. The State proved through detailed medical evidence that Stoddard was the only person who had custody of Dirubbo when the fatal blow occurred. The third trial occurred with the State missing a key State witness, Calen’s grandfather, who passed away earlier this year. His testimony from an earlier trial was read into the court record last week.

Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division, and Assistant State’s Attorney Jeremy Eldridge prosecuted this case.

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KEVIN WHITE, KEVIN BARNES AND LENNARD JONES MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008

Baltimore, MD – April 29, 2008 – The murder trial of Kevin White, 23, of the 4700 block of Ellison Avenue; Kevin Barnes, 20, of the 900 block of E. Lombard Street and Lennard Jones, 21 of the 900 block of Whitelock Street is scheduled for 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge W. Michel Pierson, 329 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street.

The Baltimore City Grand jury indicted White, Barnes and Jones January 22, 2007 for first-degree murder, handgun and deadly weapon counts.

Court documents allege on December 26, 2006, three males approached Jose Hernandez and another male as they walked away from a corner store in the 3200 block of East Baltimore Street. Two of the males produced knives and the other produced a handgun. Mr. Hernandez and the other man ran, gunshots were fired, and the other man witnessed Mr. Hernandez fall to the ground. Mr. Hernandez died as a result of his injuries. The other man escaped without injuries.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Wiggins of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case.

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Kulla allegedly drove Carter and Bradshaw away from the scene.<br /> <br /> Carter pled guilty November 27, 2006 to robbery, first degree assault and conspiracy to rob. Judge Martin P. Welch sentenced him April 24, 2007 to 15 years for the robbery, a concurrent 25 years for the assault and a consecutive five years for the conspiracy to commit robbery for a total of 30 years in prison. <br /> <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Rita Wisthoff-Ito prosecuted this case.<br /> <br /> ### MEDIA ADVISORY 56EE7011-6FDB-40F6-8739-ACCB5923E166 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:40:30 -0400 PRESS RELEASE<br /> CRYSTAL NIKKITA NEWBY PLEADS GUILTY TO VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER<br /> SENTENCED TO EIGHT-YEARS IN PRISON SUSPEND ALL BUT TWO YEARS <br /> Baltimore, MD – April 28, 2008 – At a hearing today Crystal Nikkita Newby, 22, of the 2900 block of Southland Avenue, pled guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter. Judge Timothy J. Doory sentenced Newby to eight-years in prison suspend all but two-years and four-years probation.<br /> On September 14, 2007 Newby fatally stabbed Qasim Kabah, 29, on the front porch of a house located in the 2500 block of Terra Firma Road. Newby and Kabah had been arguing over the illegal sale of a 9mm Tech 9 handgun and that argument became physical, leading to the stabbing. <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney James Francamano prosecuted this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/4282008.htm PRESS RELEASE FA01A8A2-5E54-4F19-B87A-857FDCFB9A46 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:01:27 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY<br /> MARK CASTILLO INDICTED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CHILD ABUSE RESULTING IN DEATH<br /> Baltimore, MD – April 28, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Mark Castillo, 42, of Rockville, Maryland for three counts of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death today.<br /> Court documents allege on March 30, 2008, Mark Castillo drowned his three children Anthony Castillo, 6, Austin Castillo, 4, and Athena Castillo, 2, in the bathtub of the Marriott Hotel in downtown Baltimore City.<br /> An arraignment is scheduled for May 19, 2008 before Judge W. Michel Pierson, Room 329 Courthouse East.<br /> The case will be prosecuted by Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/Mark_Castillo.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 2CEF6D7B-FE77-447E-ADD9-215D30C18CC6 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:59:11 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY LLOYD CHASEPLEADS GUILTY TO ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT TO MURDER SENTENCING TO FOLLOW CO-DEFENDANT’S TRIAL IN JULY <br /> Baltimore, MD – April 24, 2008 – Lloyd Chase, 17, of the 2100 block of McHenry Street pleaded guilty today to accessory after a fact to murder as his trial was scheduled to begin in Baltimore Circuit Court. Sentencing will be held sub-curia until after he testifies in a related case. Chase will face a maximum penalty of 5-years in prison. <br /> The Baltimore City Grand jury indicted Chase August 3, 2007 for first-degree murder and other counts. The Grant Jury also indicted Calvin Puryear, 20, of the 2600 block of Dulaney Street <br /> Court documents allege Puryear and Chase are responsible for stabbing Christine Richardson, 15, on July 10, 2007 in her home in the 300 block of S. Fulton Avenue. Richardson was stabbed several times and her throat slashed following an argument with the two suspects. Richardson died the same day. <br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia Banks of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/4252008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 110D1CA3-5E36-4BF0-B9AD-5CC40105EF5D Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:57:57 -0400 Stephen Todd Nelson pled not guilty to murder and child abuse resulting in death at his arraignment today. The court scheduled a July 29, 2008 trial date at 11 a.m., before Judge Robert Kershaw, Room 406 Mitchell Courthouse. MEDIA ADVISORY 9BDAE16E-2180-4CC4-85D5-94141E1E6744 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:30:07 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> CALVIN PURYEAR AND LLOYD CHASE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008 <br /> Baltimore, MD – April 24, 2008 – The murder trial of Calvin Puryear, 20, of the 2600 block of Dulaney Street and Lloyd Chase, 17, of the 2100 block of McHenry Street is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge W. Michel Pierson, 329 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St. <br /> The Baltimore City Grand jury indicted Puryear and Chase August 3, 2007 for first degree murder and other counts.<br /> Court documents allege Puryear and Chase are responsible for stabbing Christine Richardson, 15, on July 10, 2007 in her home in the 300 block of S. Fulton Avenue. Richardson was stabbed several times and her throat slashed following an argument with the two suspects. Richardson died the same day.<br /> Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia Banks of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/Chase4242008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY BF7826FB-667C-42FF-A885-2BD44C90BCA7 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:52:01 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY <br /> STEPHEN NELSON TO BE ARRAIGNED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CHILD ABUSE RESULTING IN DEATH CHARGES TOMORROW <br /> Baltimore, MD – April 24, 2008 – An arraignment for Stephen Nelson, 37, of the 2900 block of Walbrook Avenue is scheduled for 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge John P. Miller, 428 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert Street.<br /> The Baltimore City Grand jury indicted Nelson March 18, 2008 for first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.<br /> Court documents allege Nelson threw his son, Turner Jordan Nelson, 3, off the Key Bridge on February 3, 2008. The child’s body was not found.<br /> Nelson remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Patricia McLane of the Felony Family Violence Division will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/4242008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 5CC3B766-FC5B-4B8E-9829-84185649A623 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:46:58 -0400 PRESS RELEASE JUANITA ROBINSON SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOLLOWING FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CONVICTION IN FEBRUARY Baltimore, MD – April 23, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge John C. Themelis sentenced Juanita Robinson, 28, of the 800 block of Bradhurst Road to life in prison. A Baltimore City jury convicted Robinson February 14, 2008 of first-degree murder. On March 31, 2007 Juanita Robinson shot Andre McBride, 21, in the head in the 6600 Knottwood Court. Robinson was the victim’s girlfriend and was the last person seen with McBride before the shooting. McBride died later at Sinai Hospital. Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia Banks of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. ### 4232008 http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/4232008.htm PRESS RELEASE 8206D0AD-878D-41E3-8E4C-26A30BAE1DA8 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:33:48 -0400 Baltimore, MD – April 23, 2008 – At a hearing today, Denario Wesson, 19 and Joshua Johnson, 23, plead guilty to one count of possession of a handgun. Judge Sylvester Cox vacated that guilty plea and entered a probation before judgment and ordered that Wesson and Johnson appear before him upon their return from active military duty in 15 months. On March 19, 2008 police responded to the intersection of Cherry Hill Road and the 3000 block of South Hanover Street to investigate a call of discharging a weapon. Police stopped a vehicle leaving the scene and observed Wesson, the driver, and Johnson, the passenger in the vehicle with handguns under each seat. “These two defendants pled guilty today and admitted their criminal wrong-doing before the judge vacated the guilty plea. The State is satisfied with this outcome and believes justice has been served. Gun crime is a priority and we will continue to prosecute these cases without partiality,” said Joseph Sviatko, State’s Attorney’s Office spokesman. MEDIA ADVISORY EB3DD89D-A8FE-448A-A614-A4B56C6F07E4 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:50:09 -0400 Baltimore, MD – April 22, 2008 – The discharging a firearm trial of Denario Wesson and Joshua Johnson is scheduled for 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge Sylvester Cox, 203 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St. Wesson and Johnson asked for a jury trial in District Court today and the case was sent to the Misdemeanor Circuit Court trial docket tomorrow. MEDIA ADVISORY DF67EE0E-A732-40E7-AE61-8C691BD24A25 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:44:41 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY KEVIN ARMSTEAD INDICTED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CONSPIRACY TO MURDER Baltimore, MD – April 22, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced that the Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Kevin Armstead, 25, of the 700 block of E. 43rd Street for first-degree murder and conspiracy to murder today. Court documents allege on March 20, 2007, Kevin Armstead was identified as one of the persons responsible for a shooting incident in the 500 block of E. 43rd Street. Ricardo Paige, 54, was fatally shot on the first floor of the dwelling. On April 28, 2007, an unrelated investigation revealed a firearm and it was matched to the firearm allegedly used to kill Paige. Jamal Fulton and Trendon Washington were also indicted on June 13, 2007 on the same charges. An arraignment is scheduled for May 2, 2008, before Judge Lynn K. Stewart, Room 215, Mitchell Courthouse. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/Kevin_Armstead.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 0197840F-18D2-4C1A-8E37-F55143960064 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:40:41 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY VERNICE HARRIS FIRST-DEGREE MURDER AND CHILD ABUSE RESULTING IN DEATH TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2008 Baltimore, MD – April 21, 2008 – The murder and child abuse resulting in death trial of Vernice Harris, 30, of the 7200 block of Ashland Avenue is scheduled to begin at 11:00AM tomorrow before Judge Timothy J. Doory, 226 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert Street.. The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Harris January 25, 2008 for first degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. Court documents allege Vernice Harris is responsible for the death of her daughter, Bryanna Ashley Harris, 2, on June 5, 2007 in the 1700 block of E. 25th Street. Harris allegedly went to check on Bryanna in a second floor bedroom and observed her not breathing. An investigation revealed a combination of blunt force trauma to the abdomen and a substantial amount of methadone in the child’s system contributed to the death of the child. Assistant State’s Attorney Ernest Reitz of the Felony Family Violence Division will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/4212008Harris.htm MEDIA ADVISORY BDBFEABC-A222-46A4-92B9-A294D3493493 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:59:06 -0400 PRESS RELEASE TODD B. SHERIDAN SENTENCED TO 10-YEARS IN PRISON SUSPEND ALL BUT THREE-YEARS, FIVE-YEARS PROBATION FOLLOWING AUTOMOBILE MANSLAUGHTER, DUI GUILTY PLEA Baltimore, MD – April 21, 2008 – Judge Robert Kershaw sentenced Todd B. Sheridan, 32, of the 2900 block of Fallstaff Road to 10-years in prison, suspend all but three-years and five-years probation today. Sheridan pled guilty to automobile manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol January 8, 2008. Under terms of the sentencing agreement, Judge Kershaw will allow Sheridan to file a motion to modify the sentence after he has served one full calendar year in prison, at which time Sheridan may be eligible for release. Sheridan’s probation does not begin if and until his release, at which time Judge Kershaw ordered that he create a scholarship fund in the victim’s name at Catonsville Community College, perform 500 hours of community service and work for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The victim’s family was present at today’s sentencing hearing and told Judge Kershaw that they were in agreement with the terms of the agreement since they wanted resolution. The victim’s Aunt told the court that she forgave Sheridan. On July 8, 2006 Sheridan was driving northbound on Interstate 83 South (JFX) when, near MM 8.3, his car struck a vehicle operated by the victim, Latrice Nicole Smith, 22. Sheridan entered the expressway at the North Avenue/Mt. Royal Avenue Exit ramp and drove the wrong way on the interstate for approximately 4.5 miles before the accident. Ms. Smith was treated and released the night of the wreck and died July 23, 2006 of a blood clot as a direct result of the July 8, 2006 accident. Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/4212008sheridan.htm Press Release DA1D3D4B-3B29-4BE0-8225-B08DFD57C97D Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:57:23 -0400 PRESS RELEASE HUNDREDS OF WALKERS EXPECTED TO JOIN STATE’S ATTORNEY JESSAMY SATURDAY, APRIL 19 FOR EIGHTH ANNUAL VICTIMS’ FUND RUN AND WALK Patterson Park Event Provides Emergency Funding for Crime Victims Annual Race Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Baltimore, MD – April 18, 2008 – Hundreds of runners and walkers are expected to join State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy at 9:00 AM Saturday, April 19, 2008 for the eighth annual Victims’ Fund Run and Walk to raise money for a special fund that helps crime victims cover the unexpected costs of victimization that are usually not covered by insurance. “This fund is a very valuable resource for victims of crime by immediately providing emergency help to individuals who are suffering from criminal victimization,” said Baltimore City State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy. “We often see cases where victims need immediate assistance, and cannot wait for the outcome of the full criminal proceeding.” The Fund Run and Walk kicks off rain or shine near the Recreation Center inside Patterson Park, 2601 East Baltimore Street. The 5k run is a rolling, double loop course. The 1-mile walk is a flat, single loop course. The courses are wheelchair accessible. There are refreshments for all runners and walkers and cash awards and trophies for the top finishers. Registration fee is $25.00 on the day of the race. For additional information or for a registration form, call (410) 396-1897 or on the web at: www.stattorney.org. The race coincides with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Proceeds from this year’s event will continue to assist victims of crime who do not have the financial resources to cover expenses resulting from criminal victimization, and who meet the established criteria. Last Page 2 year, the Fund Run & Walk raised more than $5,400. In the past year, the State’s Attorney’s Office’s Community/Victim Services Division has helped more than 50 victims by disbursing $5,000. Examples of assistance provided to victims include: · Repair broken windows and locks · Emergency medical treatment · Replace damaged personal property such as broken eyeglasses · Cover cost of crime scene clean-up · Help with obtaining identification The theme for National Crime Victims’ Rights week this year is: Justice for Victims and Justice for All. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/fund_run_re.htm PRESS RELEASE 445616C4-1AB3-472F-B135-47E247DFEAAF Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:27:22 -0400 Baltimore, MD – April 18, 2008 – The murder trial of Ernest Rivers, 40, of the 2800 block of Waldorf Avenue, originally scheduled to begin today, has been postponed at the request of the defense until July 11, 2008. The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Rivers February 7, 2007 for first-degree murder and deadly weapon counts. Court documents allege Rivers is the person responsible for the January 28, 1998 stabbing death of Jerrisha Burton, 18, whose dead body was found in the back of a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Fillmore Street. On August 18, 2006 DNA collected from the crime scene in 1998 allegedly matched Rivers. Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia Banks of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. UPDATE C8F3FA6F-AF04-4C45-923E-891D1C6A7CA9 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:26:48 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY POLICE OFFICERS JACK ODOM, JR. AND MICHAEL BRASSELL ASSAULT TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 Baltimore, MD – April 18, 2008 – An arraignment for Baltimore police officers Jack H. Odom, Jr. and Michael D. Brassell is scheduled for 2:00PM Monday, April 21, 2008 before Judge Timothy J. Doory, 226 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert Street. The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s office filed a Criminal Information against Odom and Brassell May 26, 2006. Odom is charged with three counts of second-degree assault and Brassell is charged with one count of second-degree assault. If convicted of the count of second-degree assault, a defendant faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison per count. Court documents allege that on or about October 22-23, 2005 Odom and Brassell committed assault against patron(s) of a restaurant in the 1000 block of Light Street. Assistant State’s Attorney A. Thomas Krehely, Jr., Chief, Police Misconduct Division, will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/2_4182008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 7C8AFC5E-DF12-4ACF-B650-289AE7503937 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:24:50 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY RONALD HINTON MURDER AND RAPE TRIAL SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 Baltimore, MD – April 18, 2008 – The murder and rape trial of Ronald Hinton, 16, of the 5300 block of Morello Road, is scheduled for 9:30AM Monday, April 21, 2008 before Judge Timothy J. Doory, 226 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert St. The Baltimore City Grand jury indicted Hinton July 7, 2006 for first-degree murder, first-degree rape and other sex offense and child abuse counts. Court documents allege on June 21, 2006 Hinton, who was 14 at the time, raped and severely beat a four-year old girl at a residence in the 2900 block of Goodwood Road. Ja’Niya Williams died two days later. Hinton remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney and Sex Offense Division Chief Jo Anne Stanton will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/4182008.htm MEDIA ADVISORY 102F27FE-3AEE-4169-A859-B26D87AAC41D Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:22:31 -0400 A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Todd Sheridan is scheduled for 9:30AM Monday, April 21, 2008 before Judge Robert B. Kershaw, 406 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 N. Calvert Street. Please see details below regarding Sheridan’s guilty plea in January. Subject: Todd B. Sheridan Pleads Guilty to Automobile Manslaughter, DUI Baltimore, MD – January 8, 2008 – At a hearing today immediately before his manslaughter trial was scheduled to begin, Todd B. Sheridan, 32, of the 2900 block of Fallstaff Road, pled guilty to automobile manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol. Under terms of the plea agreement, announced in open court, Sheridan faces a prison term of 10 years suspend all but a maximum of three years. Judge Robert Kershaw scheduled sentencing for April 21, 2008. The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Sheridan October 25, 2006 for automobile manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol. On July 8, 2006 Sheridan was driving northbound on Interstate 83 South (JFX) when, near MM 8.3, his car struck a vehicle operated by the victim, Latrice Nicole Smith, 22. Sheridan entered the expressway at the North Avenue/Mt. Royal Avenue Exit ramp and drove the wrong way on the interstate for approximately 4.5 miles before the accident. Ms. Smith was flown to Sinai Hospital and died July 23, 2006 of a blood clot as a direct result of the July 8, 2006 accident. Sheridan remains released on his own recognizance. Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. 2FE910B2-09AB-4190-AEA1-142C027AFEFA Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:21:30 -0400 Baltimore, MD – April 17, 2008 – The murder trial of Ernest Rivers, 40, of the 2800 block of Waldorf Avenue, is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge W. Michel Pierson, 329 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St. The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Rivers February 7, 2007 for first-degree murder and deadly weapon counts. Court documents allege Rivers is the person responsible for the January 28, 1998 stabbing death of Jerrisha Burton, 18, whose dead body was found in the back of a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Fillmore Street. On August 18, 2006 DNA collected from the crime scene in 1998 allegedly matched Rivers. Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia Banks of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. 4DDECD13-BBA4-45D6-92F3-0134EB3C1CC7 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:53:00 -0400 PRESS RELEASE HUNDREDS OF WALKERS EXPECTED TO JOIN STATE’S ATTORNEY JESSAMY SATURDAY, APRIL 19 FOR EIGHTH ANNUAL VICTIMS’ FUND RUN AND WALK Patterson Park Event Provides Emergency Funding for Crime Victims Annual Race Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Baltimore, MD – April 17, 2008 – Hundreds of runners and walkers are expected to join State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy at 9:00 AM Saturday, April 19, 2008 for the eighth annual Victims’ Fund Run and Walk to raise money for a special fund that helps crime victims cover the unexpected costs of victimization that are usually not covered by insurance. “This fund is a very valuable resource for victims of crime by immediately providing emergency help to individuals who are suffering from criminal victimization,” said Baltimore City State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy. “We often see cases where victims need immediate assistance, and cannot wait for the outcome of the full criminal proceeding.” The Fund Run and Walk kicks off rain or shine near the Recreation Center inside Patterson Park, 2601 East Baltimore Street. The 5k run is a rolling, double loop course. The 1-mile walk is a flat, single loop course. The courses are wheelchair accessible. There are refreshments for all runners and walkers and cash awards and trophies for the top finishers. Registration fee is $25.00 on the day of the race. For additional information or for a registration form, call (410) 396-1897 or on the web at: www.stattorney.org. The race coincides with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Proceeds from this year’s event will continue to assist victims of crime who do not have the financial resources to cover expenses resulting from criminal victimization, and who meet the established criteria. Last Page 2 year, the Fund Run & Walk raised more than $5,400. In the past year, the State’s Attorney’s Office’s Community/Victim Services Division has helped more than 50 victims by disbursing $5,000. Examples of assistance provided to victims include: · Repair broken windows and locks · Emergency medical treatment · Replace damaged personal property such as broken eyeglasses · Cover cost of crime scene clean-up · Help with obtaining identification The theme for National Crime Victims’ Rights week this year is: Justice for Victims and Justice for All. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/fund_run.htm 4CCBF7B2-546A-4952-918A-4F89CC68AF2C Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:33:09 -0400 http://www.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=15560 E742F84B-7962-49FB-88C3-87D63A80271B Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:22:58 -0400 In our ongoing effort to seek justice for victims, families and our community, the State dismissed murder charges against Patrick Byers today. Byers remains under federal indictment for other allegations, including murder and witness intimidation, and today’s decision was based on the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office effort to seek the best possible jurisdiction to ensure a successful prosecution. The main witness in this case was murdered and the state forfeiture-by-wrongdoing law sets a high threshold for introducing testimony of dead witnesses. In the final analysis, it became clear as part of our ongoing joint partnership with the United State’s Attorney’s Office that federal prosecution of Byers would maximize prosecution efforts and ensure the best possible outcome. Joseph Sviatko Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office Public Information Office 605D4F97-F2A8-4F8E-917D-80C9229A9CB4 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:19:39 -0400 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.savage11apr11,0,6348117.story News 59AC6FAE-7FD3-4D86-A1F0-42461E1B328C Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:03:08 -0400 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.ci.taylor11apr11%2C0%2C559126.story News 5A7B5142-B1F4-42BF-92CD-757CE66FDDBE Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:02:31 -0400 PRESS RELEASE ALTON TEEL FOUND GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER Baltimore, MD – April 14, 2008 Today a Baltimore City Circuit Court jury convicted Alton Teel of the 3700 block of Bonview Street of first-degree murder for fatally shooting Daniel Savage in February 2008 in the 1500 block of N. Bradford Street in East Baltimore. At approximately 8:40 a.m. on February 21, 2007 officers and medics responded to the 1500 block of N. Bradford Street where the victim Daniel Savage was found lying in the street with multiple bullet shot wounds. Mr. Savage succumbed to his injuries. Assistant State’s Attorney Theresa Shaffer prosecuted this case. A sentencing date has not yet been set. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/Alton04142008.htm Press Release 947D972C-9C6C-407F-B72D-1D3E65F7C623 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:52:23 -0400 Baltimore, MD – April 14, 2008 – The murder trial of Patrick Byers, 22, of the 500 block of N. Lakewood Ave. is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge W. Michel Pierson, 329 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert St. The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Byers April 5, 2006 for first degree murder and handgun counts. Court documents allege on March 4, 2006 Byers shot and killed Larry Haynes, 30, in the 2400 block E. Jefferson St. Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia Banks of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. Press Release 5897152B-75BD-45BB-8E7D-1F8E2479BA23 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:50:38 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY BRANDON SNEAD FIRST-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 Baltimore, MD – April 11, 2008 – The murder trial of Brandon Snead, 23, of the 4300 block of Belair Road is scheduled to begin 9:30AM Monday, April 14, 2008 before Judge Timothy J. Doory, 226 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert St. The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Snead December 10, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun counts. Court documents allege on November 4, 2007 Snead was identified as the person responsible for a shooting incident in the 1000 block of North Broadway. Norman Smith was found suffering from multiple gunshots. Smith was allegedly accosted by Snead and then shot as he ran away. Smith was able to divulge who shot him before he collapsed. Snead remains held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center. Assistant State’s Attorney Richard Gibson of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/Snead4112008.htm Media Advisory 8F999FD6-750E-49D5-BAA3-B57250F2E97D Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:48:34 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY ERIK STODDARD SECOND-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 Third Trial for Stoddard; Court Granted New Trial Last Year, Court of Appeals Vacated First Murder Conviction in 2005; City Juries Twice Convicted Stoddard Of Second-Degree Murder, in 2003 and 2007 Baltimore, MD – April 11, 2008 – The murder trial of Erik Stoddard, 27, of the 2500 block of Moore Avenue, is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM Monday, April 14, 2008 before Judge Kaye Allison, 231 Mitchell Courthouse, 110 North Calvert Street. On July 5, 2007 a Baltimore Circuit Court judge vacated Stoddard’s second-degree murder conviction, citing a voir dire question not asked of prospective jurors before last year’s trial in which a Baltimore City jury convicted Stoddard May 16, 2007 of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death for the death of Calen Faith Dirubbo, three. On December 8, 2005 the Maryland Court of Appeals vacated Stoddard’s second-degree murder conviction, citing evidentiary issues regarding the testimony of a three-year old witness. A Baltimore City jury convicted Stoddard March 13, 2003 of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death of Dirubbo. Court documents allege that on June 15, 2002 Dirubbo was pronounced dead at her home, where she lived with her mother and Stoddard. Dirubbo died as a result of multiple beatings over a period of at least a month; the fatal blow occurred June 15, 2002 and severed her bowel. Julie Drake, Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division, will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/Stoddard4112008.htm Media Advisory 074F5D42-88CE-4383-8FCC-6AD8FDDC6CD7 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:45:35 -0400 Baltimore, MD – April 10, 2008 – The murder trial of Justin Banks aka Lavar Shedrick, 21, of the 2700 block of East Chase Street is scheduled to begin 9:30AM tomorrow before Judge W. Michel Pierson, 329 Courthouse East 111 N. Calvert St. The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Banks July 27, 2006 for first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Court documents allege that on January 24, 2006, James Ronald Wright, 32, was found suffering from a gunshot wound at the rear of Greenmount Elementary School located at 501 W 30th Street. He died a short time later. Eyewitnesses later identified Banks as a suspect and police arrested him June 30, 2006. Assistant State’s Attorney Cynthia M. Banks of the Homicide Division will prosecute the case. 169418B8-E7DE-4939-A5E8-204DCFD97E1D Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:30:16 -0400 PRESS RELEASE THOMAS TAYLOR SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON PLUS 20-YEARS FOLLOWING FIRST-DEGREE MURDER, ATTEMPTED SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CONVICTION Taylor, a Self-Described Blood, Shot Men Following Argument over Gang Graffiti Baltimore, MD – April 10, 2008 – Judge John N. Prevas sentenced Thomas Taylor, 27, of the 4000 block of Garrison Avenue today to life in prison plus 20-years. On March 3, a Baltimore City jury convicted Taylor of first-degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence and attempted second-degree murder for a shooting incident that stemmed from an argument over gang graffiti. Judge Prevas sentenced Taylor to life for the first-degree murder count, a consecutive 20-year term for the handgun count and a concurrent 50-year term for the attempted murder count. On March 1, 2006, in the 3300 block of Oakfield Avenue, Taylor, a self-described blood gang member, shot and killed Joseph Miller, 26 and shot and injured a second man. Miller, Taylor and others began arguing over bloods graffiti located on the wall of a corner store in the neighborhood. Taylor, who was wearing red at the time of the argument, left the scene. He returned a short time later armed with a gun, having changed his clothing to black. Miller had stayed at the scene in an attempt to break up the argument over the graffiti. Taylor hid behind some bushes, stood up, and fatally shot Miller and seriously wounded another man. Assistant State’s Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/4102008.htm 583F49ED-8576-4157-8594-1FD968F3D19C Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:28:11 -0400 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.ci.me.crash10apr10,0,4296925.story 26FF11A5-3560-44A7-B742-22865C0AED15 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:16:26 -0400 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.me.ci.speake08apr08,0,4661418.story News 9F1FABDD-F56A-4698-B842-331BB3ED3AEE Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:15:02 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY Former Attorney Robert Kline III and Paralegal Karen Cain Plead Guilty to Perjury Perjury Discovered After Paralegal Testifies Falsely in Civil Case Baltimore, MD – April 9, 2008 – Today before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Timothy Doory, Robert L. Kline III of 3000 block of Caves Road, Owings Mills and Karen A. Cain of 1900 Fluse Drive, Marriotsville pleaded guilty to charges of perjury. Their pleas were supported by the following statement of facts presented to the court: Robert Kline was a practicing attorney and Karen A Cain was his paralegal. On August 7, 2006, Kline appeared in Baltimore City district court for a civil trial. At that time, he had his employee, Karen Cain testify under oath that she was the credit manager of a company he was representing. Cain was the only witness in his entire case. At a later point in time, the perjury was discovered, and Kline was referred to the Attorney Grievance Commission. He was subsequently disbarred on September 20, 2007. The case was then referred to the State’s Attorney’s Office. An investigation was conducted and the defendants were indicted by a Baltimore City Grand Jury on January 4, 2008. On April 9, 2008, Kline and Cain pled guilty to perjury. Kline received a sentence of 3-years suspended with 2-years probation and 500 hours of community service. Cain received 18 months suspended with one year probation and 100 hours of community service. Tracy Varda of the Economics Crime Division prosecuted this case. http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/KlineCain040908.htm EA96FAA7-AB98-49AC-A7D5-9A348BE501E9 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 08:08:04 -0400 PRESS RELEASE BALTIMORE CITY JURY CONVICTS THOMAS TAYLOR OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER, USE OF A HANDGUN IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE, ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER Taylor, a Self-Described Blood, Shot and Killed City Man over Gang Graffiti Baltimore, MD – March 3, 2008 – A Baltimore City jury convicted Thomas Taylor, 27, of the 4000 block of Garrison Avenue today of first degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence and attempted second degree murder. The jury deliberated approximately four hours today after hearing four days of testimony last week. First degree murder carries a maximum prison term of life. The handgun count carries a maximum prison term of 20 years. Second degree murder carries a maximum prison term of 30 years. Judge John N. Prevas scheduled sentencing for April 10, 2008. At 2:59PM on March 1, 2006 in the 3300 block of Oakfield Avenue Taylor, a self described blood, shot and killed Joseph Miller, 26. Miller, Taylor and others were arguing over Bloods graffiti located on the wall of a corner store in the neighborhood. Taylor, who was wearing red, left the scene. He returned with a gun, having changed his clothing to black. Miller remained at the scene in an attempt to break up the argument over the graffiti. Taylor hid behind some bushes, stood up, and fatally shot Miller and seriously wounded another. Assistant State’s Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/taylor332008.htm EF2F5A5F-010A-4A3C-AC50-CB66B81B7EBE Wed, 9 Apr 2008 08:03:31 -0400 Thomas Taylor is scheduled to be sentenced tomorrow before Judge John N. Prevas, 528 Courthouse East, 111 N. Calvert Street. Please see attached murder conviction press release for further details. E9F465DC-6AED-41AE-ACA4-9EA3A1B9CD32 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 08:02:28 -0400 MEDIA ADVISORY KERRI J. KING INDICTED TODAY FOR AUTO MANSLAUGHTER AND LEAVING THE SCENE OF ACCIDENT King is Accused of Killing MDTA Officer Courtney Brooks on New Year’s Eve Baltimore, MD – April 9, 2008 – State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy announced today that the Baltimore City Grand Jury returned indictments against Kerri J. King , 35, of the100 block of Danford Drive, Elkton, Maryland on charges of auto manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident and driving while under the influence of alcohol. Court documents allege that on December 31, 2007, Kerri King struck and killed Officer Courtney Brooks of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department as he directed holiday traffic at the intersection of Exit 53 on northbound Interstate 95. Ms. King is also charged with driving while impaired and driving under the influence of alcohol. The maximum penalty for auto manslaughter is 10 years in prison. The maximum penalty for leaving the scene of an accident is also 10 years. An indictment is not a finding of guilt, but an allegation of criminal wrongdoing. An arraignment is scheduled for May 19, 2008, before Judge Lynn K. Stewart, Room 215, Mitchell Courthouse. Mark Cohen of the Homicide Division will prosecute this case. ### http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/King4908.htm Press Release 491E6818-087D-452F-8DF3-31F6E236E296 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 PRESS RELEASE BALTIMORE CITY JURY CONVICTS THOMAS TAYLOR OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER, USE OF A HANDGUN IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE, ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER Taylor, a Self-Described Blood, Shot and Killed City Man over Gang Graffiti Baltimore, MD - March 3, 2008 - A Baltimore City jury convicted Thomas Taylor, 27, of the 4000 block of Garrison Avenue today of first degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence and attempted second degree murder. The jury deliberated approximately four hours today after hearing four days of testimony last week. First degree murder carries a maximum prison term of life. The handgun count carries a maximum prison term of 20 years. Second degree murder carries a maximum prison term of 30 years. Judge John N. Prevas scheduled sentencing for April 10, 2008. At 2:59PM on March 1, 2006 in the 3300 block of Oakfield Avenue Taylor, a self described blood, shot and killed Joseph Miller, 26. Miller, Taylor and others were arguing over Bloods graffiti located on the wall of a corner store in the neighborhood. Taylor, who was wearing red, left the scene. He returned with a gun, having changed his clothing to black. Miller remained at the scene in an attempt to break up the argument over the graffiti. Taylor hid behind some bushes, stood up, and fatally shot Miller and seriously wounded another. Assistant State's Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. ### Press Release DAAD2BDB-A845-4420-9983-E210A60A16FB Wed, 9 Apr 2008 08:06:13 -0400 PRESS RELEASE Judge Suspends 10-Year Sentence Against Matthew Sheckels Following Vehicular Manslaughter Conviction in death of friend Michael J. White Baltimore, MD – April 8, 2008 – At a hearing today, Judge Michael Pierson sentenced Matthew Howard Sheckels, 25 of the 8000 Quentin Street in New Carrollton for the vehicular manslaughter death of Michael Jai White, also of New Carrollton. In February 2008, Sheckels pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. In the manslaughter case, Judge Michael Pierson sentenced Sheckels to 10-years and suspended the sentence with 5-years probation. The judge ordered that the first 3-years of his probation to be served on home detention and the fee for home detention services is to be paid by the defendant. He also ordered Matthew Sheckels is to attend alcohol treatment sessions and to abstain from alcohol the entire time he is on probation. Sheckels also received a 1-year suspended sentence and 5-years probation on the plea to driving while intoxicated. The sentence is to run concurrent with the vehicular manslaughter conviction. Sheckels pleaded guilty in February to the following facts: On July 30, 2006 at approximately 2:10 am a 2004 Chevrolet Impala was driving eastbound in the area of the 4200 block of Boston Street. Witnesses reported the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and passed at least one car occupied by two of the eyewitnesses. As the vehicle passed over a set of railroad tracks it lost control and crossed over the centerline heading eastbound in the westbound lane. It traveled a short distance before crashing into a sign and bursting into flames. Witnesses immediately stopped and rendered aid. The driver was removed from the vehicle through the driver’s door and was later identified as Matthew Sheckels. Witnesses then removed the passenger identified as Michael White, age 22. Michael White appeared unresponsive to the witnesses. Medics arrived and transported Michael White and Matthew Sheckels to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Michael White was pronounced dead at 2:40 am on the same date. Sheckels was found to have a blood alcohol test of .18. The case was prosecuted by Dave Grzechowiak of the Homicide Division. http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/Schekels_Vehicular_Manslaughter.htm Press Release E1B6D4D0-E7A5-4927-B3AB-ABFE7ABC2A79 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 08:00:03 -0400 Quentin Benjamin Adams, Convicted of Firearm Possession, Allegedly Failed to Register as Gun Offender by Giving False Address Baltimore, MD – April 4, 2008 – Late yesterday, city police arrested Quentin Benjamin Adams, 18, of the 1900 block of Hillcrest Road and charged him with failing to register as a gun offender. Adams allegedly provided a false address during his required registration as a gun offender under the City’s recently enacted Gun Offender Registry Act (GORA). Adams is being held on $75,000 bail at Central Booking. Mayor Sheila Dixon signed GORA into law September 20, 2007 and it took effect on January 1, 2008. The city ordinance requires gun offenders to register with the Police Department immediately upon sentencing and/or release from imprisonment and every six months thereafter for three years. The Police Department through the Gun Offender Monitoring Unit is charged with maintaining the registry and enforcing compliance. A gun offender who violates any of the provisions is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and/or a $1,000 fine. Each day the violation continues constitutes a separate violation. The Act applies to every gun conviction in Baltimore City. On February 4, 2008 Adams pled guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to illegal possession of a CDS and illegal possession of a firearm and Judge Emmanuel Brown sentenced him to four-years suspend all but three-years, nine-months for the narcotics count and five-years suspended for the firearm count. Adams was required to register as a gun offender under GORA. Court documents allege on March 11, 2008 Adams responded to the Gun Offender Registry Unit to register as a convicted gun offender, giving police a Salisbury address. On March 31, 2008 detectives from the Gun Trace Task Force responded to that Salisbury address and learned from a resident of the address that Adams never resided there and a warrant was issued for his arrest April 1, 2008. Police arrested him late yesterday and brought him to Central Booking. A court commissioner ordered Adams held on $75,000 bail and he is being held at the Baltimore City Detention Center on that bail, awaiting a bail review hearing. A preliminary hearing date has been set for May 5, 2008 in Wabash District Court. http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/442008.htm Press Release 6543FF09-CCC6-415C-9C32-003B629ED2BE Mon, 7 Apr 2008 08:01:17 -0400 A 19-year-old Baltimore man was sentenced yesterday to 45 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for firing two shots at city police officers who were trying to stop him for driving a dirt bike on city streets http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.ci.lester04apr04,0,694791.story News Article 01E092ED-9404-42D3-9B3B-114738490BFF Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:54:05 -0400 The Baltimore Sun Baltimore Circuit Judge John Addison Howard sentenced Rasul Brown to 75 years in prison for second-degree murder, first-degree assault and handgun charges. Howard ordered Brown to serve at least 10 years without the possibility of parole http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/crime/bal-md.brown04apr04,0,4260021.story News Article 8134C532-55B2-4D6A-994A-A06ECEDB784A Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:51:18 -0400 The Baltimore Sun RASUL M. BROWN SENTENCED TO 75-YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING SECOND-DEGREE MURDER, HANDGUN AND FIRST-DEGREE ASSAULT CONVICTION Baltimore, MD – April 3, 2008 – Judge John A. Howard sentenced Rasul M. Brown, 23, of the 800 block of Gilrubin Court today to 30-years in prison for second-degree murder, 25-years in prison for first-degree assault, and two, 10-year prison terms for use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence counts. Judge Howard ordered all the sentences to run consecutively for a total of 75-years in prison. A Baltimore City jury convicted Brown January 31, 2008. On January 8, 2007 at approximately 8:00PM police responded to the 5100 block of Harford Road for a shooting. Upon arrival, police discovered Marcus McDowell, 16, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and upper torso. McDowell was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Witnesses testified at trial that Brown shot McDowell after McDowell rushed to the scene to help a friend who was involved in an altercation with Brown. Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case. ### For Information Contact: Margaret T. Burns Chief, Communications & Governmental Affairs Or Joseph Sviatko, Public Information Officer mail@stattorney.org http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/432008.htm Press Release 58554C54-2A6E-4D25-8CCB-BB0E11516B6E Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:19:19 -0400 RONNIE LESTER SENTENCED TO 45-YEARS IN PRISON SUSPEND ALL BUT 35-YEARS FOLLOWING FIRST-DEGREE ASSAULT AND USE OF A HANDGUN IN A CRIME OF VIOLENCE CONVICTION Baltimore, MD – April 3, 2008 – Judge Wanda K. Heard sentenced Ronnie Lester, 19, of the 1300 block of Glyndon Avenue, today to 25-years in prison for first-degree assault, 20-years in prison suspend all but 10-years for use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, and three-years probation. Judge Heard ordered that the sentences run consecutively for a total of 45-years in prison suspending all but 35-years. A Baltimore City jury convicted Lester March 10, 2008. At approximately 8:50PM on May 24, 2007 officers observed three individuals on dirt bikes traveling south in the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. As the officers drove up to the individuals, one of the bikes stalled. The officers exited their vehicle and approached the individual on the stalled bike. As they did this, Lester returned on his bike, allowed the other individual on to the back of bike, and fired two shots at the officers before speeding off. The officers gave chase with assistance from Foxtrot. The chase exceeded speeds of 40mph, often going the wrong way down city streets, before the Lester was apprehended when he had to stop his bike due to a gathering of people in the street around a deadly house fire at 1903 Cecil Ave. Officers recovered a .32 caliber pistol that Lester threw off the Maryland Avenue Bridge. Assistant State’s Attorney Brandis Marsh prosecuted this case. ### For Information Contact: Margaret T. Burns Chief, Communications & Governmental Affairs Or Joseph Sviatko, Public Information Officer mail@stattorney.org http://www.stattorney.org/Press_Release/2008/432008_1.htm Press Release 09BF16FB-0113-4102-AA30-4B120D0A2C1C Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:19:20 -0400