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SA Bates says targeting repeat violent offenders is driving down homicides in Baltimore
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“I think unfortunately, the way the criminal justice system really works, we looked at the numbers and I'm looking at the numbers, we realized over a three-year period that GVRS, they've served 201 people,” Bates said, meaning 201 people have been provided services. “I can tell you 200 people is not enough to make that substantial change.” Read more.
'Enormously proud of it': US attorney says collaboration among agencies leads to decrease in violent crime
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Barron's office collaborates with other agencies by looking for patterns and trends, he said. One of the biggest efforts last November was Operation Tornado Alley. Along with Baltimore City police, Barron's office focused on a violent gang. The investigation grew to include Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates, federal agents and Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County police. It led to dozens of arrests and the takedown of four criminal organizations. Officers confiscated weapons and drugs. Read more.
Homicides drop in Scott's term, but expert credits Bates for crime reduction
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“I’m not very impressed with the mayor's report,” said Vatz. “Its true homicides are going down but I attribute that mainly to the work of Ivan Bates”. Read more.
Mayor's report touts progress, but attorney says prosecutors' tactics are the real heroes
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Instead, Eldridge credits the work of Baltimore's new state's attorney Ivan Bates combined with the "Al Capone Style" of prosecution by U.S. Attorney Erek Barron. Read more.
Staron sentenced in killings of deaf cellmate at Baltimore jail, homeless man
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Gordon Staron, of Abingdon, said nothing when given the opportunity to address Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy. He also refused to communicate with his own defense attorney throughout the case, the attorney said, citing his client’s silence while arguing that Staron has severe mental health problems and should have been found incompetent to stand trial. Read more.
Judges Sentences Convicted Murderer to Hefty Sentence Despite Family’s Mental Health Appeal
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According to the prosecution, the shooting occurred on the 600 block of North Robertson Street. Moulden was allegedly walking his dog in his backyard when the victim approached and spoke to him. When the victim turned to leave, Moulden allegedly called the victim back and fired. The prosecution described the severity of the victim’s paralysis and eye injury before asking Judge Schiffer to give Moulden a lengthier sentence than suggested by charge guidelines. Read more.
A look at the number of juvenile cases charged by Baltimore's top prosecutor in November
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According to Bates’ Office, in November, 103 cases were charged by the juvenile division; 33 of those were special, which means the juvenile facing charges was detained in some way; 70 cases were stack cases, which means the juvenile was not detained. Read more.
3 more men sentenced for 2021 deadly shooting of Israeli man who was visiting Baltimore
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Three more men were sentenced to decades in prison this week for their roles in the fatal shooting of an Israeli man who was visiting Baltimore for a family wedding in May 2021, according to Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates. Read more.
Baltimore Carjacker Sentenced To Term Topping Guideline By 15 Years: State's Attorney
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A Baltimore man with a history of violent crimes received a sentence far beyond the standard guidelines after carjacking and robbing two victims at gunpoint, authorities announced on Friday. Read more.
Baltimore man who had 83 dogs living in deplorable conditions ordered to pay BARCS $12,000
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He was also sentenced to 10.3 years, suspending all but time served, with three years of supervised probation. Conley is also not allowed to have animals in his control or custody and to consent to random visits by animal control to ensure no animals are in his possession. Read more.