Press Releases

Eric Dollson and Eric Brown were found guilty by a Baltimore City jury for the murder of Jose Gonzales-Jiminez 

State's Attorney's Office Works with Georgetown University's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection to Formulate Election Prosecution Policy

Baltimore (October 19, 2020) - Today State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby reminded prosecutors of their role in ensuring that they apply the law in the context of next month’s election.

Baltimore (October 13, 2020) - Today, Wayne Scott was sentenced to the maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for Grossly Negligent Vehicular Manslaughter and an additional year, to be served concurrently, for Driving While Impaired by a controlled dangerous substance. On March 2, 2020, a Baltimore City jury found Scott guilty of the above offenses.

Baltimore (September 29, 2020) - Today, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office and the Baltimore Police Department's (BPD) West Side Major Case Squad, announced the indictment of seven suspected drug trafficking organization members, charged with a range of crimes from Conspiracy to Volume Dealer, as well as Possession With Intent to Distribute. If convicted of all charges, the group faces a total of 480 years imprisonment. 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 proceedings. 

Baltimore (August 27, 2020) – Yesterday, a Baltimore City Grand Jury returned two indictments against Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Officer Leon Riley IV., for two separate incidents that occurred on April 22, 2019 and December 2, 2019 in the City of Baltimore. 

Baltimore (August 27, 2020) – Yesterday, a Baltimore City Grand Jury returned two indictments against Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Officer Leon Riley IV., for two separate incidents that occurred on April 22, 2019 and December 2, 2019 in the City of Baltimore. 

The declination report reviews the actions of a citizen fatality on the 6300 block of York Road

Baltimore (July 20, 2020) - Today, the Baltimore State's Attorney's Office (BCSAO) released a declination report regarding an incident that took place at the 6300 block of York Road on October 30, 2019. 

Baltimore (July 17, 2020) – Today, a Baltimore City Grand Jury returned a 2-count indictment against Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Officer Welton Simpson Jr., for offenses that occurred on January 17, 2020 in the City of Baltimore, including 1 count of false statement to law enforcement and 1 count of misconduct in office. Simpson faces up to 6 months in prison for his alleged behavior.

Summer Youth Series features celebrity guests, giveaways, virtual dance parties and more Pre-registration is required; Space is limited Since 2017, the Baltimore City SAO has hosted weekly events in the summer for Baltimore's youth

Baltimore (July 2, 2020) – Today, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office (Baltimore City SAO) in partnership with DJ QuickSilva, DTLR, Radio One, Baltimore City Parks and Recreation, the Mayor's Office of Children and Families, Baltimore City School Police, Baltimore City Health Department, and Baltimore City Schools announces the summer virtual #BmorePopUp Series with celebrity guests starting Friday, July 10th and running virtually every Friday through August 28th.

"First and foremost, I send my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Floyd's family who had to watch as their loved one was murdered on camera.