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Victim was shot at least five times after an altercation at the corner of Monroe and McHenry streets
South Baltimore (February 3, 2020) – On Friday, Terrance Belton, age 20, and his mother Shakiea Worsley, 37, were convicted in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred in December 2018. After a four day trial, a Baltimore City jury found Belton guilty of manslaughter, using a firearm in a crime of violence, and wearing, carrying, and transporting a handgun. Worsley was found guilty of accessory after the fact to manslaughter. Belton faces a total of 33 years and his mother faces a total of five years in prison.
Investigation revealed defendant’s kidnapping hoax; victim was later found dead on a playground bench in Better Waverly
North Baltimore (February 3, 2020) – Today, Victor Robinson, age 42, plead guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life suspending all but 40 years and five years supervised probation. Baltimore Police Department (BPD) detectives determined Robinson strangled his pregnant girlfriend after an argument. Davis was eight to ten weeks pregnant at the time of her death.
Baltimore, Maryland (January 30, 2020) A judge sentenced Ryan Hazel today on 11 counts of firearm and drug trafficking offenses including: possession with intent to distribute heroin; possession with intent to distribute cocaine; possession of a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime; possession of heroin; possession of cocaine; possession of alprazolam; possession of oxycodone; wear carry transport a handgun in a vehicle; unlawfully receiving a detachable magazine with a capacity of more than 10 rounds; fleeing and eluding police in an automobile; and, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Defendant's blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit at the time of the fatal accident
Northwest Baltimore (January 28, 2020) – Barry Samuels, 46, was sentenced to four years, two of which were suspended, and three years’ probation to be supervised by the Drinking Driver Monitor Program, for criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter and driving while under the influence. A Baltimore City jury found Samuels guilty of the death of 21-year-old Darrin Waters during a motor vehicle accident that occurred on June 21, 2019.
Southeast Baltimore (January 21, 2020) – Today, Michael Williams, age 27, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for Armed Robbery, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Violent Crime, and Possession of a Regulated Firearm. Jurors found Williams guilty after a three day trial starting on October 21, 2019. Williams was prohibited from possessing a handgun at the time of his arrest and has a history of assault, weapons offenses, intent to distribute, probation and parole violations, and robbery.
Pregnant woman loses unborn child after violent assault by her boyfriend
Southeast Baltimore (January 14, 2019) – Today, Rodney Harris, age 27, was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter of his unborn son and 25 years for first degree assault of his girlfriend. After a three day trial, jurors found Harris guilty of manslaughter and assault in the first degree on October 10, 2019.
24-year-old woman escapes after being raped and held captive
Northwest Baltimore (December 18, 2019) — Today, Keith Hayes was sentenced to life suspend all but 35 years plus five years supervised probation for Sexual Offense in the First Degree, 35 years for conspiracy to commit sexual offense in the first degree, time served for assault in the second degree, and 5 years for false imprisonment, all to run consecutively to each other for a total sentence of 75 years to run consecutively to his prior conviction of 40 years. In August of this year, Hayes, was convicted of a first-degree sex offense, conspiracy to commit a first-degree sex offense, and false imprisonment for this same incident.
Baltimore (December 17, 2019) - Today, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) announced the indictment of 16 suspected drug trafficking organization members, charged with a range of crimes from murder to conspiracy to kidnapping, as well as drug trafficking.
Jury finds man guilty for his involvement in fatal parking lot dispute
Northeast Baltimore (December 13, 2019) - Today, Judge Yolanda Tanner sentenced Karl Peck to the maximum penalty of 10 years for voluntary manslaughter and 20 years suspending all but 7 years with 5 years of probation for use of a handgun in commission of a crime of violence to run consecutive.
Baltimore (December 12, 2019) – Today, a Baltimore City Grand Jury returned a 32-count indictment against Baltimore Police Department (BPD) Sgt. Ethan Newberg for offenses that occurred between July 1, 2018 and May 30, 2019, in the City of Baltimore which includes 11 counts of 2nd degree assault, 11 counts of false imprisonment, 10 counts of misconduct in office, and 1 count of committing misconduct in office by way of a common scheme or plan to commit unlawful acts. Newburg faces up to 110 years in prison for his alleged behavior.