SAO Press Releases
Traffic Stop Yields Gun and Drugs, Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
For Immediate Release 10/13/2017
Southwest Baltimore— John Hann was recently convicted of two handgun counts, two controlled substance possession charges, and a traffic violation. Assistant State’s Attorney Lauren Phillips prosecuted the case.
Man Murdered in Front of Family, Family Teams Up with Law Enforcement to Bring Murderer to Justice
For Immediate Release: 10/6/2017
Northeast Baltimore — Adrian Brown was found guilty of the second degree murder of Tykim Fisher, as well as use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence.
Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) Elizabeth Stock prosecuted the case.
Defendant Convicted After Stash of More Than 550 Heroin Gel Caps is Discovered, Now Facing 40 Years in Prison
For Immediate Release: 10/6/2017
East Baltimore — D’andre Anderson was convicted of several drug charges resulting from a drug bust in the 1100 block of North Montford Street. Assistant State’s Attorney Jeremy Whitlock prosecuted the case.
Jury Convicts Police Shooter, Now Facing More Than 60 Years in Prison
For Immediate Release: 10/5/2017
Northeast Baltimore — A Baltimore City jury convicted Davi Ralph of first degree assault, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, being a felon in possession of a handgun after a disqualifying crime, and illegally carrying and transporting a handgun for firing a handgun at Baltimore Police officers during a foot pursuit.
Assistant State’s Attorneys (ASA) Richard Gibson and Justin Dickman of the Major Investigations Unit prosecuted the case.
Shotgun-Wielding Assailant in Bar Shooting Now Faces Two Life Sentences
For Immediate Release: 10/4/2017
North Baltimore — A Baltimore City jury found Dimas Osorio-Vasquez, 20, guilty of attempted first degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, and conspiracy to commit murder.
Assistant State’s Attorney Matt Pillion of the Gun Violence Enforcement Division prosecuted the case.
Man Stabs Fiancé to Death and Tells Police Victim Committed Suicide, Now Facing More Than 30 Years in Prison
For Immediate Release: 10/3/17
South Baltimore— William Thornsberry was convicted of second degree murder after stabbing his fiancé— Sara Stallon— to death in 2014.
Assistant State’s Attorney Sheryl Atkins prosecuted the case.
Former Baltimore Police Crime Lab Technician Pleads Guilty to Possessing Heroin with the Intent to Distribute
For Immediate: 9/28/17
West Baltimore — Timika Jones pled guilty to Possession of Heroin with the Intent to Distribute. Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) StacyAnn Llewelyn, Chief of the Public Trust and Police Integrity Unit, prosecuted the case.
Man Faces 50 Years in Prison Over a $300 Illegal BGE Hook-Up that Results in Murder
For Immediate Release: 9/27/17
East Baltimore — Andre Mosby, who is of no relation to State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, was found guilty of second degree murder of Kenneth Collins. Additionally, Mosby was convicted of the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, as well as wearing, carrying, and transporting a handgun.
Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Dunty prosecuted the case.
Case Review Update Involving Body Worn-Camera Investigation Re-enactments and 8 Federally Indicted Officers
For Immediate Release: 9/26/17
Over the past few months, the Office of the State’s Attorney has had to employ significant resources in order to not only thoroughly evaluate questionable body-worn camera (BWC) incidents and all related cases pertaining to the officers involved, but we’ve expended significant resources in thoroughly evaluating the materiality of the now 8 federally indicted officers.
Great Expectations Launches for its Third Successful Year
For Immediate Release: 9/26/17
West Baltimore - The Office of the State’s Attorney’s for Baltimore City (SAO) visited Matthew Henson Elementary School earlier today in West Baltimore to launch the third year of Great Expectations, an effort of the Crime Control & Prevention Unit within the agency. Great Expectations expands to three schools this year: Matthew Henson, Gilmor, and City Springs Elementary Schools touching over 170 students.