Saturday, March 27, 2010
Oopsiedaisies
Man shot by police for allegedly swallowing drugs, resisting arrest was actually choking on a Popsicle stick
Fenton on crime trends: everything's down but home invasions, "which are up considerably."
Now, that's interesting.. doesn't it seem like home invading would be a lot riskier and more effort for the perp than burgling, or robbing a business or pedestrian?
Right on! A major FBI raid of 30 business and 15 pawn stars. More from WJZ (Who buys their toiletries at a pawn shop?)
Kids held bake sales to save the police horses, but no one seems too misty-eyed about the ghetto bird becoming an endangered species
Former mayor Dixon's first one-on-one interview since her indictment will be with Richard Sher Sunday night at 6:30 on WMAR.
An arrest in the TU dorm burglary
Fenton on crime trends: everything's down but home invasions, "which are up considerably."
Now, that's interesting.. doesn't it seem like home invading would be a lot riskier and more effort for the perp than burgling, or robbing a business or pedestrian?
Right on! A major FBI raid of 30 business and 15 pawn stars. More from WJZ (Who buys their toiletries at a pawn shop?)
Kids held bake sales to save the police horses, but no one seems too misty-eyed about the ghetto bird becoming an endangered species
Former mayor Dixon's first one-on-one interview since her indictment will be with Richard Sher Sunday night at 6:30 on WMAR.
An arrest in the TU dorm burglary
Friday, March 26, 2010
Look who's working?
Dan Rodricks should be happy that a convict is getting a job: Disgraced Mayor Sheila Dixon is close to being hired by the Maryland Minority Contractors Association.
The Velvet Robe Nightclub is fined $3,500 by the Baltimore Liquor Board for the riot incident on February 25th.
Personally, I blame the potholes: Officers are accused of deliberately driving a Police van erratically while a suspect was handcuffed and secured in the back, which led to the suspect's death. A $100 million wrongful death suit against the BPD is currently in the city courts.
If he were in Vegas, none of this would be happening: The House of Ruth and Women's Law Center have filed a complaint against Judge G. Darrell Russell, notorious for marrying a couple involved in a domestic violence incident.
Commissioner Bealefeld continues to raise concerns about the budget proposed by Mayor Rawlings-Blake.
The Velvet Robe Nightclub is fined $3,500 by the Baltimore Liquor Board for the riot incident on February 25th.
Personally, I blame the potholes: Officers are accused of deliberately driving a Police van erratically while a suspect was handcuffed and secured in the back, which led to the suspect's death. A $100 million wrongful death suit against the BPD is currently in the city courts.
If he were in Vegas, none of this would be happening: The House of Ruth and Women's Law Center have filed a complaint against Judge G. Darrell Russell, notorious for marrying a couple involved in a domestic violence incident.
Commissioner Bealefeld continues to raise concerns about the budget proposed by Mayor Rawlings-Blake.
Not guilty
A not guilty for William Howell in the killing of Tarrence Regan, the case with ties to the slaying of Ken Harris. New details on motions to suppress DNA that lead to Charles McGaney's arrest for killing the councilman.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
A man found shot in the 5600 Block of Pilgrim Road has been Identified as Dewayne Holmes, 22.
Maybe he was scared of losing his pension: A Baltimore City Detective is accused of embezzling $10,000 while part of a Federal task force.
One angry man: A Juror has his day in court to explain why he didn't show up.
The Princess and the Peeved: Mayor Blake's Budget incurs the ire of the Commissioner, leader of FOP, and State's Attorney. The Sun offers its view as well.
Maybe he was scared of losing his pension: A Baltimore City Detective is accused of embezzling $10,000 while part of a Federal task force.
One angry man: A Juror has his day in court to explain why he didn't show up.
The Princess and the Peeved: Mayor Blake's Budget incurs the ire of the Commissioner, leader of FOP, and State's Attorney. The Sun offers its view as well.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Black Guerilla Family Associate Sentenced to 5 years in Federal prison.
One time truck driver Nelson Arthur Robinson given a 5 year sentence without parole by Judge Quarles of the MD USDOJ.
More information on Nelson Robinson, at City Paper
More information on Nelson Robinson, at City Paper
Administrative judge to legislature: city doesn't have $ or space for more judges
The Ink on last week's six homicides, noting that two were in Charles Village
Van Smith on the IRS's investigations into online gambling
More on the indictment of bail-bond icon Milton Tillman and his son
The Ink on last week's six homicides, noting that two were in Charles Village
Van Smith on the IRS's investigations into online gambling
More on the indictment of bail-bond icon Milton Tillman and his son
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
LOLz
"Relatives of the man who police say was killed by officers after he shot them ... were offended that the city's police commissioner called him an idiot. ... 'If I could meet the commissioner I'd punch him in the mouth,' said Miller's 80-year-old grandmother, Daisy Dawson. 'And I don't care where they'd lock me up. I'd leave my fist inside his mouth.' "
"Police stood by the statement."
...predictably the story and quote generated a lot of outrage
Monday, March 22, 2010
Stop of a gold Corvette led to guns, drugs, hollow-point bullets and a World War II grenade
and Justin Fenton Tweets, "Police investigating armed robbery on Towson campus - men armed with crow bar, handgun forced way in to dorm room at 3:30 p.m. today" .. more from the Towerlight
and Justin Fenton Tweets, "Police investigating armed robbery on Towson campus - men armed with crow bar, handgun forced way in to dorm room at 3:30 p.m. today" .. more from the Towerlight
Deputy Major
SRB transition teams called the BPD "top heavy" and recommends eliminating the rank of deputy major, an at will position created by PC Clark and O'Malley to eliminate those pesky civil service captains.
Baltimore hates babies
Pregnant woman shot in the throat in West Baltimore
It takes a special person to be a foster parent, having to give a baby back to the relatives. I know foster care is expensive and all, but shouldn't there be zero tolerance for some things?
It takes a special person to be a foster parent, having to give a baby back to the relatives. I know foster care is expensive and all, but shouldn't there be zero tolerance for some things?
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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Carlos Williams, a 50-year-old man on his way to work, shot and killed during robbery attempt at 6 this morning.
Two officers shot
during a traffic stop. Said Bealefeld, "People get cheesed off when I call these guys with guns on our streets idiots and say I shouldn't call them that ... There aren't words harsh enough for me to call them."
One officer was shot in the face.
One officer was shot in the face.