SAO Press Releases
Prince Rogers Sentenced to Life Plus Five Years for the Murder of a Tow Truck Driver
For Immediate Release 10/15/15
Prince Rogers has been sentenced to life plus five years, without parole, for the murder of Andrew Joyce.
Man Convicted of Bigamy, will be Sentenced for Stealing $30k from Girlfriend
For Immediate Release 10/6/2015
DeShawn Valentine pled guilty to theft by deception for conning his then-girlfriend out of $30,000 in 2013.
SAO Hosts 3rd Community Day in Court: Domestic Violence
For Immediate Release 10/1/2015
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City will host its third Community Day in Court on October 24th, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., at the Mitchell Courthouse.
Maryland Criminal Justice Laws Effective October 1, 2015
 For Immediate Release 10/1/2015
Expungement
Expungement of a Crime that is no Longer a Crime (HB124/SB651): Expands eligibility for expungement to persons convicted of a crime that is no longer a crime including the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, which is no longer a criminal offense.1
Murderer Sentenced to 55 Years after Shooting Victim in the Neck
For Immediate Release 9/28/15
Phillip Mason, 25, has been sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of Trevar Gilliam.
Sandtown Murderer Sentenced to Life Plus 85 Years
For Immediate Release 9/23/15
Marquel Gaffney has been sentenced to life plus 85 years for the murder of Dominic Tales, and the attempted murder of another man. In August, a jury convicted Gaffney of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, two counts of using a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, and possession of a regulated firearm after having been convicted of a disqualifying crime.
Jury Finds James Berry Guilty of Murder
For Immediate Release 9/22/15
Today a Baltimore jury returned their verdict in the James Berry murder trial. Below is State’s Attorney Mosby’s statement on Berry’s conviction:
Violent Repeat Offender Heading to Prison After Being Convicted by the State’s Attorney’s Major Investigations Unit
For Immediate Release 9/21/2015
Brian Mondowney, 27, received a mandatory sentence of ten years without parole after a jury convicted him of: possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession of heroin, possession of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Violent Offender Faces Life in Prison after Surveillance Camera Captures Brutal Shooting
For Immediate Release 9/21/2015
A Baltimore City jury has found Tyrone Servance, 24, guilty of first degree attempted murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, prohibited possession of a firearm, reckless endangerment and the transport of a handgun.
Mosby Visits 4th Graders at Franklin Square Elementary for Start of Great Expectations
For Immediate Release 9/16/15
State’s Attorney Mosby launched the Great Expectations program at Franklin Square Elementary School today.