Baltimore man receives two life sentences for July 2023 double murder
Vincent Harris was given two life sentences, suspending all but 120 years, for his role in the murders of Di'Shon Smith and Deshaun Waters.
Sex offender violated probation, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Daniel Truslow violated his probation by failing to register as a sex offender, not completing sex offender treatment, and not taking his prescribed medication.
Ivan Bates hears concerns from residents during neighborhood walk -
Bates walked with residents through all three neighborhoods Wednesday night. Residents near Gwynns Falls Parkway and North Hilton Street in Baltimore are urging city leaders to address issues with squeegeeing and panhandling. It comes amid a meeting between Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and Gwynns Falls, Hanlon and Auchentroly Terrace residents on Wednesday to discuss their concerns and tour their communities.
‘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.
Lift as You Climb: Alumnus and Baltimore State Attorney Ivan Bates on the Importance of Student Leaders and the Impact of HBCUs
“I had a pretty interesting journey to Howard,” said Bates. Admitting that he wasn’t a particularly strong student while in high school, he decided to go into the United States Army. It was while stationed in Germany that the future bison learned more about the university and its students.
Baltimore State’s Attorney supports state police involvement for quality-of-life crimes
However, Bates said that would only be if they are focused on quality-of-life crimes, such as car break-ins and vandalism. Bates added that the city’s biggest problem in violent crime is down.
Baltimore state’s attorney Ivan Bates to host citywide listening tour in October
The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office will host its annual Legislative Engagement, Advocacy, Resource and Networking (L.E.A.R.N.) tour every other Wednesday evening during the month of October. The sessions will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at locations throughout the city.
Repeat offender sentenced to life plus 35 years for deadly shooting in Baltimore
Amir Barnes-Henderson, a repeat violent offender with prior handgun convictions, was found guilty of first-degree murder and multiple related charges.
Baltimore DPW ‘tainted’ investigation of trash truck death, state’s attorney says
State’s Attorney Ivan Bates blamed DPW’s actions for hindering the investigation of Timothy Cartwell’s death last November, stating that because of the agency’s handling of the scene, prosecutors “do not have the evidence we would need to adequately investigate and determine” if the driver should be charged with manslaughter.