Baltimore State's Attorney joins community walk, addresses growing crime concerns
They gathered in a neighborhood called Graceland Park, a small community tucked away off Dundalk Avenue near O'Donnell Street.
Maryland lawmakers listen to concerns from Baltimore residents about juvenile justice system
This comes as some neighbors in Baltimore are already boiling over with frustrations about juveniles committing crimes and the current legal system.
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates addresses collaborative effort to tackle juvenile crime
"Before the victim is even spoken to or talked to, the case may be 60 days or older," Bates said. "That poor victim has had their car stolen, they've paid restitution, they've paid their insurance, they've done all of that, and now they are asked to be part of the process. For our young people, the research says they have swift and certain consequences and that's what we are trying to make sure we do."
State's Attorneys Bates, Braveboy team up on 2024 legislative priorities targeting juvenile crime: 'How can you have rehabilitation without accountability?'
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy sat down for an exclusive interview with FOX45 News to go over the legislative package, which according to them, stems from listening to their constituents about their concerns.
Friday Focus: City State's Attorney's most noteworthy convictions
Prosecutors also secured a life sentence in a quadruple shooting case. 23-year-old Jeremiah Tehohney was found guilty of a brazen shooting in Southwest Baltimore leaving one man dead and three others injured. Investigators allegedly uncovered jail calls where Tehohney admitted “This isn’t my first body.”
Friday Focus: City State's Attorney boosts accountability in Baltimore with high conviction rates
Under the leadership of former City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, her controversial ‘no prosecution policy’ meant many low-level crimes never saw the courtroom.
License plate readers to be installed in South Baltimore to help curb crime
"[License plate readers] allow us to have the probable cause to have these stops, to get the guns out of vehicles, to make sure that in this moment in time a vehicle is potentially stolen," Bates said. "This technology allows the police to do their job.
State's Attorney announces indictments from Carver High School triple-shooting
Bates announced that both parents and their son were indicted on charges related to the triple shooting outside of Caver High School. William Dredden and Tiffany Harrison have been indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree assault and weapons charges.
Ivan Bates feels 'confident' in Brooklyn Homes investigation, addresses Morgan State shooting
Baltimore City's State's Attorney Ivan Bates spoke with C4 and Bryan Nehman on Friday and said that he is "feeling confident" about moving forward with evidence surrounding the shooting at Brooklyn Homes.