“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.”
"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.
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 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.
Ten months after he took office on campaign pledges that included restarting prosecutions for quality-of-life crimes, Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates has the highest approval rating of any citywide leader, according to a new survey from the Goucher College Poll in partnership with The Baltimore Banner.
On Tuesday evening at Collington Square Recreation Center, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office held a 'L.E.A.R.N' informational session, which stands for Legislative Engagement, Advocacy, Resource and Networking.
Strawder was killed August 6, 2022 on the front porch of a home on Linnard Street after witnesses say the boy was playing with a loaded handgun and accidentally shot her in the head.
Angela Galeano is the deputy state’s attorney and chief of staff of the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City. Ms. Galeano previously worked as an assistant state’s attorney, served as the chief of staff and associate counsel for Coppin State University and, early in her legal career, had her own solo practice focusing on estates and probate matters. She received her J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law.
The decades-old conviction, however, relied on since-discredited fire investigation techniques. Recognizing the flaws that led to scores of arson exonerations around the country, a Baltimore Circuit Court judge overturned Lucas’ guilty findings in 2015.
