State's Attorney prosecutes over 500 juvenile cases in 2024, a significant increase
“I’m always concerned about the juvenile crime. Because that’s the one area where we really have done as well as we want to," Worley said in May.
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Morris along with Omarion Anderson and William Clinton III each pleaded guilty, while William Holloman was found guilty at trial after pleading not guilty.
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“The actions of this defendant are absolutely horrific and have undoubtedly caused immeasurable trauma for the victim and their family,” State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said in a news release. “I want to thank ASAs Robert Render and Keera Gilbert for their skillful prosecution of this case and Victim Witness Advocate Aida Alajbegovic for providing the critical support needed to guide the survivor through the difficult trial experience. Under my administration, our office will be guided by the needs of victims in Baltimore, their trauma, and how we can ensure justice and accountability for them.”
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Bates touted the sentence in a statement, applauding prosecutor Twila Driggins “for doing everything she can to achieve justice for Sgt. Ramberg, whose life is forever changed by the injuries he sustained as a direct result of this defendant’s violent and reckless actions.”
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Statistics do not lie. The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office reports that charged offenders under the age of 18 in the first six months of the year climbed from 191 in 2022 to 590 in 2024, a jump of more than 300% in two years. Juveniles charged with automobile theft soared from 82 in 2022 to 212 this year. Youths accused of robbery spiked from 17 two years ago to 246 as of July 15, 2024.
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Deputy State’s Attorney Gregg Solomon, speaking to Fox45 News, expressed hope that the mayor and police are committed to issuing citations for quality-of-life crimes. Solomon stated, “We had a slow start with BPD, but since then, we’ve conducted numerous training sessions. We’ve observed an increase in citations, particularly in the Southeast District.”
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From January until July 15, 2022, there were 191 juvenile cases, Bates said. At the same time, in 2023, there were 304 cases. In 2024, there have been 590 cases.
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"Really, looking out for one another, that's really what helped solve this case. It was neighbors providing camera footage and other evidence that really helped solve this case," said Baltimore City Councilman Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer, D-District 5.
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“It’s critically important to me that our older adult population is supported by our office and educated on protecting themselves from financial fraud and abuse of all forms. Economic crimes tend not to make headlines in our city, but they happen daily, create financial ruin, and cause significant harm to our housing market and local economy,” said State’s Attorney Ivan Bates. “These crimes are especially heinous because they prey upon one of our most vulnerable populations in Baltimore. Under my administration, we will continue prioritizing victims in this demographic and ensuring accountability for offenses perpetrated against them.”