"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.
Bates notes that his office jailed 2,200 repeat violent offenders, compared to 1,000 under the previous administration.
“This year has been historic for our city. For the first time in nearly 50 years, Baltimore has recorded fewer than 100 homicides.
“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.
Morris's co-defendants, Darrean Fleming and Wesley Lambert, had previously been found guilty and sentenced to life for their roles in the murder, which occurred in the 4200 block of Pimlico Road.
“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.
City State's Attorney Ivan Bates was among the men who greeted the students in the tradition's 11th year.
Through the process, Santos spent six months at the Potomac Center, a state-run facility in Hagerstown for adults with intellectual disabilities, in 2023. She earned a degree from Clear Spring High School, and was able to take school trips to Spain and to Portland, Oregon. She has had regular contact with mental health providers, a probation agent and others, and receives support from Living Sans Frontieres, an organization created by the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration.
Beats Bars & Bourbon Presents podcast sits down with State's Attorney Ivan J. Bates.
