Ivan Bates impact on the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office
"You do not get the kind of numbers and reductions without a proper relationship with city hall and the state’s attorney," said Governor Wes Moore.
Baltimore officials talk crime and dirt bikes with residents at Coppin State University
It was an event hosted by Bates at Coppin State University with other city agencies participating in what they called a solution-driven conversation about crime and grime in the city.
Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Murder, Attempted Murder in Two Separate Shootings
Less than a month later, the prosecutor continued, police were called for a shooting at an apartment complex on the 700 block of Poplar Grove Street. Security guards told police the suspect shot at them and then went into an apartment. Williams barricaded himself in the apartment before eventually surrendering when a family member arrived.
Protecting young Black lives and the neighborhoods we call ‘home’
That last image conjures up mixed emotions for many Baltimoreans. Some see themselves in these young men and women, enjoying the feeling of invincibility that comes with being young. For others, the loud bikes weaving in and out of traffic and on sidewalks are more than an annoyance– they can be frightening for both pedestrians and drivers. It is for the safety of everyone in the community, including the young people riding helmet-less and driving at break-neck speeds, that compels State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, as the top prosecutor in the City, to enforce the laws already on the books regarding dirt bike riding.
Bates outlines strategic plan for Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office as staffing levels increase
The strategic plan, which Bates said is the first in the history of the State’s Attorney’s Office, focuses on improving services for victims and witnesses of crime, whose cooperation is vital to successfully prosecuting cases, and strengthening training for prosecutors.
To combat youth violence Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates has two words: “parental accountability”
From here on out, Bates said, his office would look at bringing charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, which carries a fine of up to $2,500 and a maximum sentence of three years in prison. Bates said he will seek to hold parents and guardians accountable who do not prevent or report delinquencies or reach out for further help to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
Prosecutors, BPD looking to charge parents, guardians, businesses involved with illegal dirt biking
"As the weather warms up and illegal dirt bike usage increases, we need to explore every option to curb these activities," said police Commissioner Richard Worley. "It is a nuisance, disruptive to our neighborhoods and detrimental to our residents' quality of life. To businesses who are knowingly aiding these dirt bike riders: You are adding fuel to the fire and will be cited."
Ivan Bates: Baltimore’s ‘Profiles in Courage’ prosecutor | READER COMMENTARY
I have been an admirer of Bates since 2022 when I asked and secured him to speak to my political persuasion class. I had had a wide array of admirable and diverse politicians and political partisans speak in my class over more than four decades of teaching including Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., then-soon-to-be Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Comptroller Peter Franchot, Gov. Larry Hogan, Judge Catherine Curran O’Malley (husband Martin O’Malley did not come, but he would have been quite welcome), state Sen. Jim Brochin, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford, Del. Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore Sun sports columnist Mike Preston and several others. They were all politicians (save Preston) whom I revered ethically, all well-prepared and all who had served admirably in my opinion.
Jury Convicts Attempted Murder Suspect
Represented by defense attorney, Bradley MacFee, Malone was also found guilty of firearm use in a felony violent crime, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, having a loaded handgun on his person, having a loaded handgun in a vehicle and discharging firearms.