SAO Press Releases
Six Shot and Two Killed, Shooter Now Facing Four Life Sentences Plus 198 Years
For Immediate Release: 11/17/17
Northwest Baltimore — Damon Alexander was convicted of two counts of first degree murder, two counts of attempted first degree murder, two counts of attempted second degree murder, and several handgun charges. Assistant State’s Attorney Elizabeth Stock prosecuted the case.
Traffic Stop Leads to Illegal Loaded Handgun Recovery, Defendant Now Facing Four Years in Prison
For Immediate Release: 11/14/17
East Baltimore — Ronald Harper was convicted of transporting a handgun on his person and illegally possessing ammunition. Assistant State’s Attorney Katherine Anthony prosecuted the case.
Co-Conspirators Caught on Camera Murdering Man in Alley, Now Facing Two Life Sentences Plus 60 Years in Prison Collectively
For Immediate Release: 11/14/17
Central Baltimore — Ivan Johnson and Carrdai Butler were convicted of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and use of a handgun in a crime of violence. Butler was also convicted of being a felon in possession of a handgun.
Assistant State’s Attorneys Rita Wisthoff-Ito and Alexander Rothstein prosecuted the case.
Car Chase and Drive-By Shooting Ends in 80 Year Prison Sentence
For Immediate Release 11/8/2017
Northeast Baltimore— Devin Edmonds, a member of the violent Northeast District's Alameda Drug Shop Crew, was sentenced to 80 years in prison suspend all but 60 years.
After two weeks of trial in August, Edmonds was convicted of attempted second degree murder, as well as several counts of first degree assault; multiple counts of reckless endangerment; several counts of assault and conspiracy to commit assault in the first and second degree; and more than a half dozen firearms charges.
Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City and Innocence Project Partners Receive $219,000 Grant to Increase Wrongful Conviction Claims
For Immediate Release 11/6/17
Baltimore—The Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City (SAO) won a two-year grant in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (MAIP) and the University of Baltimore Innocence Project Clinic (UBIPC) from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to further the efforts of the SAO’s Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU).
Man Faces Life Plus 20 Years for Picking Up and Murdering His Victim As He Exited The Car
For Immediate Release: 11/2/17
North Baltimore — A jury found Devin Lee, 25, guilty of the first degree murder of Christopher Giles in 2015. Lee was also convicted of the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence; as well as wearing, carrying, and transporting a handgun. Lee is prohibited from possessing a handgun due to a 2011 felony conviction.
Assistant State’s Attorney Bethany Durand prosecuted the case.
Man Sentenced to Consecutive Life Sentences for Slaying Two Women in One Week
For Immediate Release: 11/2/17
Northwest Baltimore — Elias Alvarado was sentenced to consecutive Life sentences without the possibility of parole for murdering two women within a week’s time. The victims were Annquinette Dates and Ranarda Williams.
Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) Traci Robinson prosecuted the case.
Man Who Shot Motorist After Hit and Run Accident Found Guilty, Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
For Immediate Release 10/31/2017
Northeast Baltimore — Rodney Baxter pled guilty to assault in the first degree and using a handgun in a crime of violence. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison— suspend all but 20 years, the first five years to be served without parole. Assistant State’s Attorney Natalie Hynum of the Gun Violence Enforcement Division (GVED) prosecuted the case.
Man Convicted for Holding Hostages at Local Fast Food Restaurant, Facing 4 Life Sentences
For Immediate Release: 10/30/2017
Northwest Baltimore—George Johnson, 26, was convicted on four counts of False Imprisonment, four counts of reckless endangerment and fleeing/eluding an accident—for holding four hostages captive, at gunpoint for several hours. Assistant State’s Attorney Stacie Sawyer prosecuted the case.
Co-Defendants Plead Guilty to the Burglary and Murder of Respected Brooklyn Community Member, Facing Life + 30 Years
For Immediate Release: 10/26/17
South Baltimore—Steven Stawara and Derrick Carter both pled guilty this week for their participation in the murder and burglary in 2016 of 83 year old James Herget, who community members hailed the “Mayor of Brooklyn”. Derrick Carter, 47 was convicted of First Degree Felony Murder. His co-defendant, Steven Stawara, 25, pled guilty to Accessory after the fact of murder and First Degree Burglary. Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) Elizabeth Stock prosecuted the case.