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Clearing corners? Ivan Bates asks judges to ban drug dealers from certain blocks
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In a statement, the Waverly Improvement Association Board of Directors said it wholeheartedly supports the state’s attorney with his promise to ask for stay-away orders for people outside the neighborhood who are arrested for drug activity. Read more.
Inside the plot of a Baltimore police officer's convicted killer to get out of prison
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WJZ Investigates broke the story last week, detailing Grimes's efforts to use outside help to fake documents and force the state to pay him more than $1 million for a wrongful conviction. Read more.
District Court in Baltimore City hosts Schools in the Court program for high school students
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The District Court of Maryland in Baltimore City presents an eye-opening program for Baltimore City high school students. The students learn about the legal consequences of being charged with criminal offenses and receive valuable tools and strategies that will assist them when making life-choices. Educational information about substance abuse, crisis intervention services, and other community resources are provided. Attorneys, law enforcement, and other professionals discuss career paths and provide information about educational opportunities. Guest speakers share personal stories about the life-changing effects resulting from poor decision-making. Through this initiative, young people will be engaged in meaningful discussions about their futures, helping them to better understand the importance of positive decision-making. The court, legal professionals, and guest speakers challenge the students to envision a brighter future for themselves. Read more.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Life Plus 35 Years
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King was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, assault, and three firearm violations for killing 40-year-old Marcus Holloway and injuring an uninvolved onlooker during a shooting that occurred Nov. 18, 2024, on 1900 block of Edmondson Avenue. Jurors found him guilty July 23 of six of his eight charges, but failed to reach verdicts on his assault charge and one count of firearm possession as a prohibited person. Read more.
Repeat offenders targeted as blue city once infamous for violence sees murders plummet
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Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates tells Fox News Digital how a crackdown on repeat offenders and tougher laws has helped drive murders down. Read more.
Baltimore man receives two life sentences for July 2023 double murder
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Vincent Harris was given two life sentences, suspending all but 120 years, for his role in the murders of Di'Shon Smith and Deshaun Waters. Read more.
Sex offender violated probation, sentenced to 20 years in prison
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Daniel Truslow violated his probation by failing to register as a sex offender, not completing sex offender treatment, and not taking his prescribed medication. Read more.
Baltimore state’s attorney Ivan Bates to host citywide listening tour in October
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The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office will host its annual Legislative Engagement, Advocacy, Resource and Networking (L.E.A.R.N.) tour every other Wednesday evening during the month of October. The sessions will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at locations throughout the city. Read more.
Baltimore's mental health court celebrates graduation
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Through the process, Santos spent six months at the Potomac Center, a state-run facility in Hagerstown for adults with intellectual disabilities, in 2023. She earned a degree from Clear Spring High School, and was able to take school trips to Spain and to Portland, Oregon. She has had regular contact with mental health providers, a probation agent and others, and receives support from Living Sans Frontieres, an organization created by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration. Read more.
Baltimore DPW ‘tainted’ investigation of trash truck death, state’s attorney says
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State’s Attorney Ivan Bates blamed DPW’s actions for hindering the investigation of Timothy Cartwell’s death last November, stating that because of the agency’s handling of the scene, prosecutors “do not have the evidence we would need to adequately investigate and determine” if the driver should be charged with manslaughter. Read more.