‘Our progress is remarkable’: Ivan Bates responds to historic decline of homicides
“This year has been historic for our city. For the first time in nearly 50 years, Baltimore has recorded fewer than 100 homicides.
Baltimore State’s Attorney hosts 2nd annual back to school cookout and giveaway
“As Baltimore’s young people prepare to head back to school, it is crucial that they have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond,” said Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates in a statement to the AFRO.
Baltimore State’s Attorney Bates talks progress on crime, community safety
Bates notes that his office jailed 2,200 repeat violent offenders, compared to 1,000 under the previous administration.
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2023 murder in Baltimore
Lamont Johnson was sentenced to 60 years, with all but 40 years suspended, for second-degree murder and use of firearm in the commission of a crime of violence in connection to the death of 21-year-old Tiwan Wilson.
Cameran Holt's sister pleads guilty to felony witness intimidation, state's attorney says
Kendal pleaded guilty to felony witness intimidation for sending a threatening text message to a witness after the witness testified in the first homicide trial concerning Cameran's death.
19 people indicted for West Baltimore drug trafficking schemes related to mass overdoses
In July, two separate mass overdose incidents in Baltimore's Penn North neighborhood sent nearly 32 people to the hospital. In early October, seven people were hospitalized after police reported that 11 more people had overdosed in the same neighborhood.
'Do a better job': Ivan Bates wants state legislature to change repeat juvenile offender laws
"I applaud Ivan's efforts in doing this. I think he's got a good mindset, but it has got to be a collaborative approach in partnership with (the Department of Juvenile Services)," said Sen. Bill Folden, R-District 4.
How Baltimore’s violent crime rate hit an all-time low: ‘This is not magic. It’s hard work’
“Everybody has a plan. The mayor had his plan. The police department, they have their plan,” Bates said. “And when I came and I ran for office, I had my plan. The plans have to work together as one.” Bates is quick to attribute the city’s reduction in violence to a team effort. For example, without victim assistance – which is supported by a federal grant – prosecutions that would have fallen apart in previous years concluded in convictions because witnesses could be found to appear in court. Police now are actually focused on removing illegal guns from the street, he said.
Baltimore man handed consecutive life sentences for gunning down two women on home porch
On Monday Dandre Woods-Bethel was handed two Life sentences for shooting and killing Michelle Green and Julie Rice on Clifton Park Terrace.