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Created: 09 July 2025

Eaddy was found guilty of all charges but first-degree murder and firearm use on March 14. During the proceedings, the prosecution recommended a harsher sentence of 50 years, citing Eaddy’s prior repeated offenses pertaining to drugs and firearm possession. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General announced the sentencing of Baltimore man Parris Harris, 20, for the first-degree murder of Desmond Gardner on Jan 26, 2023. Gardner, 27, was murdered while on his way to visit his young daughter during his lunch break from work. Harris was convicted following a three-day jury trial that concluded July 12, 2024. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

J. Burke Miller, currently serving as Deputy Division Chief of the Misdemeanor Jury Trial Unit at the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City, is a role model in the Baltimore legal community. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

Nearly three years after being acquitted in the murder of Safe Streets worker Dante Barksdale, Garrick Powell appeared in federal court Monday. The 32-year-old accepted a plea deal from the U.S. government in an unrelated case, pleading guilty to one count of possession of a machine gun. The charge stemmed from Powell’s arrest back in April 2023, less than one year after a jury found him not guilty of Barksdale’s murder. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

Toomer previously pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and firearm use in a violent crime on Nov. 13, 2024. He initially faced additional charges of attempted first- and second-degree murder and reckless endangerment, as well as related other firearm charges. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

Property crime has also declined. As of March 31, Baltimore City experienced 5,126 property-related crimes, compared to the 6,158 reported in the first quarter of 2024 — a 17% decrease. Excluding auto thefts, there was a 3% decrease in property-related crimes. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates discusses the importance of public radio and freedom of speech. He emphasizes the role of public radio in providing unbiased news and giving a voice to the voiceless. During the conversation, Bates also weighs in on Baltimore's success in reducing homicides through partnerships with police and community programs. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

Kamari Morris, 17, entered a guilty plea in a shooting before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Brooke M. Murdock on April 1. The juvenile was tried as an adult. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

Police said both Bailey and a 15-year-old were arrested the night of the assault after being tracked across the city by security camera video. The arrested 15-year-old, who has not been publicly identified due to being a juvenile, was found with Bernie’s keys on the night of the assault. Read more.

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Created: 09 July 2025

Baltimore Sun co-owner Armstrong Williams held a live town hall with Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and State's Attorney for Prince George's County Aisha Braveboy on Monday night. Read more.