Baltimore homicides on track to dip below 300 for first time in 9 years: Who's responsible for the drop
To put it into perspective, the current number is 226. That's what the city ended with back in 1982.
Can Baltimore City protect youth rights while reducing crime?
Midday begins with State Senator Jill Carter, who represents district 41 in Baltimore City. She was the lead sponsor of the bill. On the second half of the show, we hear from Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, who opposes the law.
‘That Shows Deliberation, That Shows Premeditation,’ Says Prosecutor in Mannasota Avenue Murder
After presenting of one final piece of video evidence, the prosecution made their closing argument. relying on the video footage from the area surrounding the crime scene on that day to implicate Sommerville. Using the footage as a guide, they created a timeline to illustrate that only Sommerville and Williams were in the area on the day that he was killed.
Two consecutive life sentences for man convicted of killing pregnant girlfriend
On Wednesday, a judge sentenced Michael Robertson, the man convicted in Eggelston and their unborn child's death to two consecutive life sentences.
Grand jury indicts Jason Billingsley in murder of Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere
Jason Billingsley, the accused murderer of Baltimore technology CEO Pava LaPere, has been indicted by a grand jury, according to the Baltimore City State's Attorney's office.
Teenage squeegee worker sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing of man in downtown Baltimore
“No matter what you feel, the foundational piece of the problem was a young person with an illegal handgun,” Bates said. “That was the problem. Hopefully the message is loud and clear, young people, if you're going to grab an illegal handgun and use that illegal handgun, you can, and you will go to prison.”
Ivan Bates issues statement following arrest in Morgan State University mass shooting
"I want to express my deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you during this unimaginably difficult time. Rest assured, we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that justice is served for each and every individual affected by this heinous act. I also want to let the Morgan State family - students, faculty, staff, alums, and parents - know that law enforcement and government in Baltimore are unified in our pursuit of justice for this senseless act of violence.
Circuit Court for Baltimore City’s Adult Drug Treatment Court celebrates graduation
On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City’s Adult Drug Treatment Court will celebrate 10 graduates’ successful completion of the program. Since its inception in March 1994, hundreds of participants have improved their lives by completing the adult drug treatment court program, and by breaking the cycle of recidivism. The adult drug treatment court program provides an opportunity for nonviolent offenders who suffer from substance use disorders to receive comprehensive quality treatment and support services, including case management, drug testing, employment assistance, access to educational programs, and assistance in securing housing, and state or federal benefits, as applicable.
11 TV Hill: New scrutiny over violent crime in Baltimore
11 TV Hill sat down with Baltimore's leaders for a wide-ranging conversation on the issue, and the mayor didn't hold back when sharing his thoughts on what needs to change.