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Man charged in viral Ravens-Commanders attack will remain in jail while he awaits trial

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At the end of a second bail review hearing, Baltimore Circuit Judge Yolanda A. Tanner said nothing has changed with Jack Callis besides a grand jury indicting him on one count of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree assault. Read more.

Quality of life crimes remain priority for top prosecutor in Baltimore City

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“You have an individual that may use drugs and so the police may see them, the police may see them and write a citation,” Bates said. “But they may also be able to recover the drugs and understand where the drug shop is based on the markings and packaging.” Read more.

Prosecutors credit wiretap operation success to strengthened federal-local collaboration

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Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and U.S. Attorney for Maryland Erek Barron said their united front is not just for appearances, noting the 6-month long wiretap investigation leading to 39 state indictments involving four different crime rings didn’t just materialize from nothing. Read more.

Jury Convicts 20-Year-Old Defendant of Popeyes Shooting

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At trial, Okeke argued that Green and his girlfriend were at Popeyes and saw four individuals, one of whom had a gun. Green shot one of the victims while trying to protect himself, defense counsel told jurors. Read more.

Nearly 40 people charged in major Southwest Baltimore drug trafficking takedown

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"We all together want to ensure that the 38 individuals that we've indicted know that their toothbrush will be waiting for them," Bates said. Read more.

Juvenile crime arrests in Baltimore City up 146% compared to 2023, State's Attorney says

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Juvenile crime arrests have increased by 146% compared to last year, according to the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. In 2023, there were 66 arrests for serious crimes involving minors in Baltimore City. So far in 2024, there have been 163 arrests. Read more.

Another life sentence for Baltimore man convicted of murdering three in a month

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The Baltimore County judge overseeing that case called Gittens' actions a “reign of terror” committed with “utter depravity.” Read more.

Father sentenced to 5 years after triple shooting outside Baltimore high school

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Police said the teen's parents joined in on the assault, where he pistol whipped an unidentified victim. The teen then fled from the assault and ran into another 15-year-old. The two teens got into an argument before pulling out handguns, and shooting at each other, according to police. Read more.

Mother sentenced in connection with triple shooting outside Carver Vo-Tech in 2023

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Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates released a statement Tuesday afternoon, saying: "Today's sentencing should send a clear message to every parent or guardian in our city: It is possible to be held accountable for your child's actions and you cannot turn a blind eye to, or be complicit in, criminal activity without facing consequences. As protectors of our youth, we must exemplify positive behavior and guide them during times of crisis. My office will not tolerate parents or guardians who act as instigators, agitators, or facilitators of violence. As a city, let's commit to a safer Baltimore for our residents, especially our children." Read more.

Baltimore man who "created utter chaos and extreme violence for days" gets two life time prison terms

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"It is my hope that the victims in this case feel safer knowing Jared Ford will never be free to conduct himself among law-abiding residents ever again," said Bates. Read more.