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Baltimore City State's Attorney unveils dashboard to track charges and case outcomes
Baltimore City has launched an online data dashboard, becoming the third jurisdiction in Maryland to adopt this reporting system after Montgomery and Frederick counties. "The public deserves access to meaningful information about how the criminal justice system operates and how our office is truly performing," Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates said.
Daniel Oxendine, 3 other Baltimore Police officers make ‘Do Not Call’ List
Four officers have been added to the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office’s “Do Not Call” List, including an officer arrested last month on charges of raping a woman whom he volunteered to drive home after she called police for help. Officers Jolardo De Guzman, Michael Hazel, Dequwan Houchins and Daniel Oxendine were added to the list Sept. 17.
BCSA Ivan Bates criticizes Maryland youth charging reform ahead of Oct. 1 changes
City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates joined C4 and Bryan Nehman on Monday and said the system is broken, but his office will continue to focus on the problem. “As the state’s attorney of Baltimore City, we’ve tried to enforce our juvenile division,” Bates said. “We will be handling things the manner in which we are. We’re looking at numbers. We’re looking at what we’re seeing.” As part of the measure, the Department of Juvenile Services, in partnership with the governor’s office, will also be required to provide an annual report on youths awaiting placement.