SAO Press Releases
SAO Hosts Its First Ever 2018 #PopUp
For Immediate Release 1/26/2018
Southeast Baltimore —The Office of the State’s Attorney hosted its first Winter #PopUp event yesterday evening. The SAO welcomed 190 youth at the Mimi Dipiero Family Skating Center, a Baltimore Recreation and Parks facility. The event was sponsored in partnership with Mayor Catherine Pugh, Office of City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young, Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore Department of Recreation and Parks, and DTLR.
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Shooting Patrons As They Exited Neighborhood Bars, Assaulting BPD Officer
For Immediate Release 1/25/18
Southern District — Steven Perkins pled guilty to attempted first degree murder, four counts of first degree assault, one count of second degree assault, and being a felon illegally in possession of a regulated firearm. Perkins was sentenced to 50 years, suspend all but 20 years in prison. Assistant State’s Attorneys Christine Celeste and Matt Pillion of the Gun Violence Enforcement Division prosecuted the case.
Shooter and Getaway Driver Convicted for Attempted Armed Robbery of Two Visiting Miami Dolphins Fans, Now Facing Up to 160 Years in Jail Collectively
For Immediate Release: 1/24/18
Central Baltimore—Corey Clark and Marquis Alston were convicted by a Baltimore City jury for attempting to rob two men at gunpoint, an attack that resulted in one man sustaining a single gunshot wound to the back of the neck.
Clark was convicted of two counts of first degree assault, attempted robbery with a deadly weapon, two counts of conspiracy to commit first degree assault, and using a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. Alston was convicted of two counts of conspiracy to commit first degree assault, two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery with a deadly weapon, and conspiracy to commit a crime of violence while using a handgun.
Assistant State’s Attorney Alex Rothstein, assigned to the Gun Violence Enforcement Division (GVED), prosecuted the case.
State's Attorney Provides Updates in Two Cases Involving Alleged Questionable Actions by Baltimore Police Officers Captured on Body Worn Camera
For Immediate Release 1/24/2017
Baltimore—Officer Richard A. Pinheiro, Jr. was indicted by a Baltimore City Grand Jury yesterday, January, 23, 2017. The case will be prosecuted by the Public Trust and Police Integrity Unit under the leadership of Assistant State's Attorney StacyAnn Llewellyn, who serves as the chief of this unit which handles criminal complaints against Baltimore Police officers and Baltimore City employees.
Parolee Receives Maximum Sentence After Stabbing Teen to Death Over $10 for Chores
For Immediate Release:1/23/18
East Baltimore — David Thornton was found guilty by a Baltimore City jury of voluntary manslaughter and use of a deadly weapon with the intent to injure in the homicide of 17-year-old Jawan Henry. At the time, Thornton was on parole from a second degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder conviction.
Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) Bethany Durand prosecuted the case.
DNA and Tough Questioning Cracks Murder Case with No Eye Witness, Defendant Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison
For Immediate Release 1/23/2018
Northeast Baltimore— Curtis Robinson was sentenced to 33 years, suspend all but 20 years, for second-degree murder. Assistant State’s Attorney Rita Wisthoff-Ito prosecuted the case.
Abusive Vet Caught on Video Beating Dogs at Clinic, Stripped of License and Firearms
For Immediate Release 1/23/2018
Baltimore—Dr. Gregory Burbelo pleaded guilty in District Court to aggravated animal cruelty and inhibiting the testimony of a witness. Burbelo, a veterinarian, received a sentence of five years, suspending all but time served; three years of probation; and a $5,000.00 fine payable to the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care (BARCS).
MIU Secures 17-Year Sentence for BGF VRO who Threatened Community Members
For Immediate Release 1/23/2018
Northeast Baltimore—Teddy Shannon was sentenced to 17 years in prison for making a threat of arson and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He is known to law enforcement as Violent Repeat Offender (VRO) and Black Guerilla Family (BGF) member.
Armed Home Invader Faces 100 Years
For Immediate Release: 1/22/18
Southeast Baltimore — Shawn Batten was convicted of attempted second degree murder, first degree assault, attempted armed robbery, home invasion, and using a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. Assistant State’s Attorney Natalie Hynum of the Gun Violence Enforcement Division, along with Assistant State’s Attorney Robert M. Perkins, III prosecuted the case.
Man Facing 45 Years After Raping Ex-Girlfriend’s 10-Year-Old Daughter
For Immediate Release: 1/16/18
Southeast Baltimore — Samuel Beverly was convicted of sexual child abuse, sex offense in the third degree, and assault in the second degree after he was arrested for raping his ex-girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter. Assistant State’s Attorney Stacie Sawyer prosecuted the case.