Two men shot on the way to work
16-year old killed.
Once again, the trial for the alleged killers of city councilman Ken Harris is postponed.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Short Search is Over
A quick search ended today whith the arrest of Troy "TJ" Traylor and Damon Bradford Olivari relating an armed robbery in Towson.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Jive Turkeys
Only two murders this week, only 53 so far this year!
35 years for "Turkey," associated with organization responsible for murder of Sintia Mesa
Anguished mom sees 2nd conviction for 2nd murdered child
... there's a headline: "U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SENTENCED TO OVER 17 YEARS IN PRISON FOR OPERATING A BROTHEL"; perp was a 23-year-old from Chillicothe, Ohio operating out of Millersville.
Day late & dollar short dept: after teacher Hanna Wheeling was murdered at Cheltenham, the Department of Juvenile Services "instituted several safety measures, in terms of increased lighting throughout the campus [and] implemented the buddy system for employees." In the meantime, Donald DeVore, head of Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services, honored Wheeling's years of service and brutal murder by shirking a requested appearance at the state house.
35 years for "Turkey," associated with organization responsible for murder of Sintia Mesa
Anguished mom sees 2nd conviction for 2nd murdered child
... there's a headline: "U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SENTENCED TO OVER 17 YEARS IN PRISON FOR OPERATING A BROTHEL"; perp was a 23-year-old from Chillicothe, Ohio operating out of Millersville.
Day late & dollar short dept: after teacher Hanna Wheeling was murdered at Cheltenham, the Department of Juvenile Services "instituted several safety measures, in terms of increased lighting throughout the campus [and] implemented the buddy system for employees." In the meantime, Donald DeVore, head of Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services, honored Wheeling's years of service and brutal murder by shirking a requested appearance at the state house.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
School.cop/coach to be fired
School police want to fire a cop who warded of a gang threatening one of his players. Turns out he wasn't authorized to coach that the time the gang spat occured
Monday, April 26, 2010
Boys gone wild
Two murders this past weekend
Cleaven Williams Jr., accused of stabbing his wife outside of the courthouse after she secured a protective order against him, has been declared competent to stand trial.
Murder of Darren Green Jr., aka Miss Dee, April and Kelly Bundy, "sheds light on misunderstood [transgender] community"
County police are ISO a home-invasion suspect who should be pretty easy to find with his giant neck tattoo.
Cleaven Williams Jr., accused of stabbing his wife outside of the courthouse after she secured a protective order against him, has been declared competent to stand trial.
Murder of Darren Green Jr., aka Miss Dee, April and Kelly Bundy, "sheds light on misunderstood [transgender] community"
County police are ISO a home-invasion suspect who should be pretty easy to find with his giant neck tattoo.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Former police spokesman suspended
Troy Harris, the former police spokesman who was transferred to patrol for sending a nude picture to WBAL TV is in trouble again.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Crime Odds and Ends
In a bit of good news, an arrest is made in the killing of a 72 year old man.
Have you seen this man? He's wanted in connection with a slaying from earlier this month.
In yet another incident of bar violence, five people are stabbed near the Carlos O'Charlie's bar. Expect to see Carlos O'Charlie's facing severe padlock pressure from the BPD.
Watch, they'll still probably acquit him; a man is arrested after shooting another man in front of both security cameras and two city detectives.
And finally, life in prison for career offender and heroine kingpin David Rich.
Have you seen this man? He's wanted in connection with a slaying from earlier this month.
In yet another incident of bar violence, five people are stabbed near the Carlos O'Charlie's bar. Expect to see Carlos O'Charlie's facing severe padlock pressure from the BPD.
Watch, they'll still probably acquit him; a man is arrested after shooting another man in front of both security cameras and two city detectives.
And finally, life in prison for career offender and heroine kingpin David Rich.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Probation for Mom in Toddler Cult Death
Said prosecutor Julie Drake, "Ria and her child were just pawns in the Queen's fantasy world"
Media blabber
"Tribune Co. and its creditors agreed Monday to accept the appointment of an independent bankruptcy examiner in the Chapter 11 case, opening the door to further scrutiny of Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell's 2007 leveraged buyout of the Chicago-based media conglomerate." reports... the Tribune.
Malkovich Malkovich!
Malkovich Malkovich!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Justice Stevens speaks out for pot
Interesting take on the retiring supreme court justice and his public questioning of the war on drugs.
Monday, April 19, 2010
County Police versus city
Justin Fentpn tells an interesting tale of some county cops wrestling a city cop to the ground. Looks like the city guy was being impolite with his gun.
Bodies in the habor
A friend of the most recent hispanic male found in harbor last week say foul play can't be ruled out.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Another child murder?
Police have charged a Baltimore man with child abuse in connection with the death of his 2 year-old daughter.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Lamont Davis Convicted
... of attempted murder for the shooting of Raven Wyatt
What the?! Foster mother rejected by DHR for not serving pork
What the?! MD's speed cameras not catching enough violators to earn their keep
and WTF? Toxic waste from mobile meth labs blights highways
What the?! Foster mother rejected by DHR for not serving pork
What the?! MD's speed cameras not catching enough violators to earn their keep
and WTF? Toxic waste from mobile meth labs blights highways
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
F Your I
Says the SAO: "Closing arguments are to be set approximately at 11:30AM today in the Lamont Davis trial in court room 509 Courthouse East."
Hope someone not on the Sun editorial board drops in to report their impressions.
Hope someone not on the Sun editorial board drops in to report their impressions.
Payroll scandal
City employees who helped a sex offender stay on city payroll while in jail may face criminal charges.
Monday, April 12, 2010
no good deeds...
LOLZ! Feds say gang outreach program started with $400k of city money used as cover for Black Guerilla Family
Reisterstown Medicine Shoppe pharmacist gets six years in federalle prisonne for conspiracy to distribute Oxycodone
Keith and Kinard pled guilty to armed carjacking-- they were caught after the victim jumped out of the car at a red light!
What the ?! Colombia weirdo given 10 days in jail for wearing fake navy uniform
Reisterstown Medicine Shoppe pharmacist gets six years in federalle prisonne for conspiracy to distribute Oxycodone
Keith and Kinard pled guilty to armed carjacking-- they were caught after the victim jumped out of the car at a red light!
What the ?! Colombia weirdo given 10 days in jail for wearing fake navy uniform
'Our view'
Thanks for pointing out this bull doody, non:
"At Lamont Davis’ trial, it was hard to tell the victims from the perps; all these young people have been betrayed by society’s indifference and neglect"
ps. I love how the url for this story ends "bs-ed-davis-trial-20100409,0,5637313.story"
Somebody at Sunspot knows what time it is!
.. and anyone else find it odd that the same paper that (rightfully) kvetches about the BPD not releasing officer's names doesn't have editors sign their own editorials?
"At Lamont Davis’ trial, it was hard to tell the victims from the perps; all these young people have been betrayed by society’s indifference and neglect"
ps. I love how the url for this story ends "bs-ed-davis-trial-20100409,0,5637313.story"
Somebody at Sunspot knows what time it is!
.. and anyone else find it odd that the same paper that (rightfully) kvetches about the BPD not releasing officer's names doesn't have editors sign their own editorials?
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(really 46.. but 47th noted here) "An adult male, the apparent victim of a shooting, was also found dead [yesterday] about 8:30 a.m. in the 5300 block of Denmore Ave." .. and three others wounded in shootings over the weekend.
Court records via Hermann: "Youth leader" Angleo Dangerfield shot over pit bull
It's the last day of the 2010 Annapolis session, and the sex offender bill is stalling. Is it just me, but did they not pass a whole lot of anything this session?
... not crime, but dingdong that's a lotta kablingy! Minority contractors score $84.6 million in federal dollars under the "stimulus package"
Court records via Hermann: "Youth leader" Angleo Dangerfield shot over pit bull
It's the last day of the 2010 Annapolis session, and the sex offender bill is stalling. Is it just me, but did they not pass a whole lot of anything this session?
... not crime, but dingdong that's a lotta kablingy! Minority contractors score $84.6 million in federal dollars under the "stimulus package"
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Fatal carjack case dragged back to court
OMG! THIS case-- Bernard Eric Miller, charged with dragging Pam Basu to death with her own car as she tried to save her toddler. In 1993 my friend was a reporter at the Sun, and I went with her to the Towson courthouse for lack of anything better to do and ended up thoroughly traumatized. As awful as it sounds, the crime scene photos are worse. And I remember that lawyer-- his pants were too short and his hair was too long and he looked like he just rolled out of bed.
How awful this must be for that family. Ugh, ugh, ugh.
How awful this must be for that family. Ugh, ugh, ugh.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Media blabber
Sun's corporate parent, the Tribune Co, is preparing to exit bankruptcy. Reports the WSJ:
The settlement signals that the creditors have agreed to wipe out much of Tribune's roughly $13 billion in debt. In return, under Tribune's plan, the lenders would own the media company.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
More tax dollars at work
City pays $30K to four DPW workers arrested after failing to come to the aid of police officer during an arrest. Says their attorney, the officer was white, his clients were black, 'they could have been shot.'
Rise & Shine with the BPD
From Twitter:
... the Sun reports he was at a carryout.
Another victim at the Yau Brothers?
A car chase ended in a crash in front of Captain Larry's in South Baltimore
Police and prosecutors disagree on the utility of crime cameras. How about saving $ by cutting off the blue lights? They've got to be thoroughly annoying (and humiliating) to people who have to live next to them. Wonder if any residents or homeowners have asked the city to remove the lights from their property sight lines?
GUN ARREST - Great job Central Dist. Raid @ 2100 blk Brookfield Ave yields 106 cocaine vials, 18 capsules heroin, .357 handgun. 5 arrested. 3 minutes ago via UberTwitter... IV reports that the shooting on Greenmount was fatal, the victim an elderly man
GUN ARREST - Chris Swinson (3/30/90) arrested for illegal .22 cal gun, & 25 ziplocks marijuana @ 2100 blk of Bolton. 34 minutes ago via UberTwitter
SHOOTING, 2901 GREENMOUNT, ADULT MALE SHOT, about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter
SHOOTING, 5300 YORK, ADULT MALE SHOT. HOMICIDE UNIT REQUESTED about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter
... the Sun reports he was at a carryout.
Another victim at the Yau Brothers?
A car chase ended in a crash in front of Captain Larry's in South Baltimore
Police and prosecutors disagree on the utility of crime cameras. How about saving $ by cutting off the blue lights? They've got to be thoroughly annoying (and humiliating) to people who have to live next to them. Wonder if any residents or homeowners have asked the city to remove the lights from their property sight lines?
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Your tax $ at work
A $7.4 million judgment against the BPD for family of man who died in custody .. according to the Sun, the victim, arrested for public urination, was allegedly killed after officers put him cuffed without a seat belt in the van, then intentionally drove recklessly, fracturing his spine.
Info sought on pack of juveniles that stoned a dog
Info sought on pack of juveniles that stoned a dog
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
White powder
Someone keeps sending letters containing suspicious white powder, this time in a census office
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Pain & suffering
Sun: FHB III was "essentially running the department" while Hamm was chief
Two in custody after a teen was stabbed at White Marsh Mall
The Court of Appeals "will hear arguments today on whether a state cap on jury awards for pain and suffering is constitutional."
Judge Motz "dismissed a lawsuit filed by eight state prison workers who claimed a strip search for drugs violated their constitutional rights."
An arrest in the assault and robbery of a lost motorist in Annapolis
Two in custody after a teen was stabbed at White Marsh Mall
The Court of Appeals "will hear arguments today on whether a state cap on jury awards for pain and suffering is constitutional."
Judge Motz "dismissed a lawsuit filed by eight state prison workers who claimed a strip search for drugs violated their constitutional rights."
An arrest in the assault and robbery of a lost motorist in Annapolis
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Lamont Davis defense: ankle monitoring system proves accused never left home
Helpful Bmore living tips!
Helpful Bmore living tips!
With the stabbing and the shooting and the testifying
Jury seated and trial underway in the Lamont Davis case
Skinny Suge's cohort and Tree Top Piru Antwoine Gross, 23, gets 12 years for racketeering conspiracy. Or in other words "Defendant Stabbed and Shot a Man Who was Later Murdered by other TTP Members for Testifying About the Stabbing and Shooting"
One block, two murder-victim vigils
A man shot in the torso on S Hanover St
QTD: "Conaway apologized to each and every resident of Baltimore who has ever been called for jury duty."
"A former Baltimore public works employee [Maurice Boone] has pleaded guilty to stealing more than 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel from the city and re-selling it" and "a former Maryland Transit Administration worker [David Pattwi] was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing $400,000 from bus fare boxes."
Council president Jack Young, under fire for using no water at the house he calls home, shows reporters his "damn underwear"
Attempt to impeach Gansler fails
SpotCrime expanding to television
Skinny Suge's cohort and Tree Top Piru Antwoine Gross, 23, gets 12 years for racketeering conspiracy. Or in other words "Defendant Stabbed and Shot a Man Who was Later Murdered by other TTP Members for Testifying About the Stabbing and Shooting"
One block, two murder-victim vigils
A man shot in the torso on S Hanover St
QTD: "Conaway apologized to each and every resident of Baltimore who has ever been called for jury duty."
"A former Baltimore public works employee [Maurice Boone] has pleaded guilty to stealing more than 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel from the city and re-selling it" and "a former Maryland Transit Administration worker [David Pattwi] was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing $400,000 from bus fare boxes."
Council president Jack Young, under fire for using no water at the house he calls home, shows reporters his "damn underwear"
Attempt to impeach Gansler fails
SpotCrime expanding to television
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Butterfingers!
Another mistakenly released con, this time in Baltimore County
18-year-old Gary Knight of the Pasadena Denver Lanes Bloods got 17 years in the federal pen for drug dealing and carjacking, his pal Antonio White got 22 years for racketeering, in addition to the 40 years for handgun possession and 2nd-degree murder he got from the city. Sadly, neither press release tells us what their gang nicknames were.
And 10 federal years for hair-ron for Adrian Aulton. Aulton was apparently a co-conspirator of "Jr" and 'Turkey," who were implicated in the 2007 torture and murder of Sintia Mesa.
18-year-old Gary Knight of the Pasadena Denver Lanes Bloods got 17 years in the federal pen for drug dealing and carjacking, his pal Antonio White got 22 years for racketeering, in addition to the 40 years for handgun possession and 2nd-degree murder he got from the city. Sadly, neither press release tells us what their gang nicknames were.
And 10 federal years for hair-ron for Adrian Aulton. Aulton was apparently a co-conspirator of "Jr" and 'Turkey," who were implicated in the 2007 torture and murder of Sintia Mesa.
'Catholic conscience'
Last week's three homicides in the Ink
Reluctant witnesses in the trial of Lamont Davis
Law clinic to lose funding over chicken-poop suit
Ha! Judge who married victim to abuser says he was driven by his "Catholic conscience," adding "he had not read the case file, his standard practice." A level of diligence and scrutiny the pope himself would endorse!
Arrest in the murder of transvestite Darren Green, aka Kelly Bundy ... shockingly, the alleged perp was out of the clink with a suspended sentence.
"Bill targets public health risk from sale of used underwear"
Fifteen years after the murder of Kari Ann Sirbaugh, parents still seek answers
Hermann recounts the "top 10 self-defense killings"
Reluctant witnesses in the trial of Lamont Davis
Law clinic to lose funding over chicken-poop suit
Ha! Judge who married victim to abuser says he was driven by his "Catholic conscience," adding "he had not read the case file, his standard practice." A level of diligence and scrutiny the pope himself would endorse!
Arrest in the murder of transvestite Darren Green, aka Kelly Bundy ... shockingly, the alleged perp was out of the clink with a suspended sentence.
"Bill targets public health risk from sale of used underwear"
Fifteen years after the murder of Kari Ann Sirbaugh, parents still seek answers
Hermann recounts the "top 10 self-defense killings"
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The high price of self-defense
There's one to tell the grandkids... first humongously fat Marvin Cook Jr. breaks into 68-year-old William Bozeman's house ... then after Bozeman shoots him, Cook falls on top of Bozeman and bleeds out all over his bed. (Natch, Cook's family says he was "set up by someone")
Small world: Cook once was charged with firing shots at police union head Mark Cherry.
Topically, "The Maryland Senate has endorsed a measure that would protect people from lawsuits if they use deadly force to defend themselves"
and speaking of fat people, AAC police are ISO a Heinie-drinking counterfeiter
Pre-trial blahblahblah in the case of Lamont Davis, accused of shooting 5-year-old Raven Wyatt.
Two arrested for Chaz Village murder of "Young Gorilla" leader
Srlsy? "Marine's father ordered to pay Westboro's court costs"
A man shot in the head in Elkridge carjacking
"No apologies from Dixon" Sunday night
Small world: Cook once was charged with firing shots at police union head Mark Cherry.
Topically, "The Maryland Senate has endorsed a measure that would protect people from lawsuits if they use deadly force to defend themselves"
and speaking of fat people, AAC police are ISO a Heinie-drinking counterfeiter
Pre-trial blahblahblah in the case of Lamont Davis, accused of shooting 5-year-old Raven Wyatt.
Two arrested for Chaz Village murder of "Young Gorilla" leader
Srlsy? "Marine's father ordered to pay Westboro's court costs"
A man shot in the head in Elkridge carjacking
"No apologies from Dixon" Sunday night
Monday, March 29, 2010
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Man in van, first block of N. Calverton Road
Raven Wyatt's long road to recovery
Alleged intruder slain in Perry Hall
and a man slain by an intruder in Owings Mills
Eww! 220,000-gallon sewage leak near the jail (two weeks ago)
The County has a new mobile career center to help ex-cons find jobs
College Park police use YouTube to ferret out wilding basketball fans
Raven Wyatt's long road to recovery
Alleged intruder slain in Perry Hall
and a man slain by an intruder in Owings Mills
Eww! 220,000-gallon sewage leak near the jail (two weeks ago)
The County has a new mobile career center to help ex-cons find jobs
College Park police use YouTube to ferret out wilding basketball fans
More on the popsicle shooting
Four credit cards, cuff links and $1.32, a few more details on the case of Fenyanga Muhammed who was shot by police in 2007.
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.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
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Twenty-five-year-old man out for a "nighttime stroll" killed in the 3200 block of Belair Road
Wooder dey smewkin?!
"Judge, Lawyer 'Surprised' By Interest In Marriage Case: Judge Says Case Not A Big Deal" ... Judge G. Darrell Russell Jr. tells courtroom that CNN "must be desperate for news" to cover it.
Well, sure, but that's no excuse! More on the case from the Sun
"Congrats" Kwauntre Javar Crudup, Baltimore's new youngest murder suspect at 14, charged with killing Kenly Oscar Wheeler on March 3rd and taking his cell phone.
Wooder dey smewkin?!
"Judge, Lawyer 'Surprised' By Interest In Marriage Case: Judge Says Case Not A Big Deal" ... Judge G. Darrell Russell Jr. tells courtroom that CNN "must be desperate for news" to cover it.
Well, sure, but that's no excuse! More on the case from the Sun
"Congrats" Kwauntre Javar Crudup, Baltimore's new youngest murder suspect at 14, charged with killing Kenly Oscar Wheeler on March 3rd and taking his cell phone.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Cops versus prosecutors, Round 12
Peter Hermann takes a look at the brewing war between cops and prosecutors...FOP to the Jessamy "(you) had better learn to make friends with...criminals.
First-degree?
The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Torrez Seymore, 22, of the 4200 block of Ethland Avenue for first-degree murder. First-degree or self-defense... what do you think? The facts of the case:
Court documents allege that on May 28, 2009 Torrez Seymore was responsible for a shooting in the 400 block of W. Lombard Street. Milton Stepney, 22, suffered several gunshot wounds to the body. An investigation revealed Stepney allegedly became involved in a verbal altercation with Seymore after leaving a carryout on S. Eutaw Street. Stepney was then allegedly observed going to the trunk of a vehicle and retrieving a tire iron while still engaged in the verbal altercation with Seymore. The brother of Seymore allegedly attempted to diffuse the argument by pushing Seymore away from Stepney. Stepney began to walk towards his vehicle, but then turned back and announced a robbery, still holding the tire iron. It was at this time Seymore allegedly shot Stepney multiple times. Stepney died at University of Maryland Shock Trauma.
Busy night
Five shootings and a stabbing, including a gun fight at Uzo's bar.
Plus Van Smith on the indictment of Tillman
Plus Van Smith on the indictment of Tillman
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Oversights and loopholes
Hopkins security officer Daniel Dixon fatally shot during a gas station robbery
Sun: Making oversight law retroactive could have saved Rajahnthon Haynie
DNA-testing backlog clogs up the system
Frederick Allen Christian of the city charged with killing his "girlfriend" in Virginia
Hermann: it's not just the city but the whole state that's effed
Free live entertainment!
City council to take up the issue of the mysterious Baltimore City Foundation tonight at 5
... and March 25 (Thursday after next) author Antero Pietila will be in the Pratt's Poe Room to talk about his book Not in My Neighborhood: How Bigotry Shaped a Great American City
Sun: Making oversight law retroactive could have saved Rajahnthon Haynie
DNA-testing backlog clogs up the system
Frederick Allen Christian of the city charged with killing his "girlfriend" in Virginia
Hermann: it's not just the city but the whole state that's effed
Free live entertainment!
City council to take up the issue of the mysterious Baltimore City Foundation tonight at 5
... and March 25 (Thursday after next) author Antero Pietila will be in the Pratt's Poe Room to talk about his book Not in My Neighborhood: How Bigotry Shaped a Great American City
Inner Harbor, cop in Central Booking
Police make arrest in Inner Harbor stabbing, meanwhile the Sun's Tricia Bishop reports a city cop spent the night in jail for failing to appear as a witness at a gun possession trial.
School police, gangs
School police officer facing termination after gang encouter in Carver High School gym speaks out about his ordeal.
Intersting article byPeter Herman on the death of alleged gang member and his run-ins with police.
Intersting article byPeter Herman on the death of alleged gang member and his run-ins with police.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
ME rules on baby's death
It's officially a homicide. Police are now questioning the mother.
BPD reports that the mom is one Lakesha Haynie, F/B/1981, the infant's name is Rajahnthon Haynie. -- MJB
BPD reports that the mom is one Lakesha Haynie, F/B/1981, the infant's name is Rajahnthon Haynie. -- MJB
Warrant issue
The SA's office has pulled the detective investigating the downtown murder of a secuity guard off the case, looks like the detective didn't get the okay to arrrest one of the suspects.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
29, 30? 31?
Alleged high-ranking Young Gorilla shot to death in Charles Village yesterday, 2602 N Calvert St.
Also last night, a serious stabbing at 4409 Maine Ave.
...and early this morning, a suspiciously-dead person found at a gas station at the intersection of West Mulberry and North Greene streets
Congratulations, Desmond "Dazy" Sims, Baltimore's youngest murder suspect so far this year. Dazy is accused of killing 19-year-old Jeffrey Ward to impress the Bloods.
One Anthony Wiggins backed out of a plea deal but admitted guilt, a move that could earn him extra years on his sentence
Mr. Sifrit wants a divorce
Good news, bad news: ex-cop Percel O. Alston is running against Vallario. Bad news, can't find this Alston anywhere on the web, which doesn't bode well for his campaigning or fund-raising efforts.
WTF?! "A Maryland senator and delegate are the targets of a flier that attacks them as "'bagel brain Jews'"
Also last night, a serious stabbing at 4409 Maine Ave.
...and early this morning, a suspiciously-dead person found at a gas station at the intersection of West Mulberry and North Greene streets
Congratulations, Desmond "Dazy" Sims, Baltimore's youngest murder suspect so far this year. Dazy is accused of killing 19-year-old Jeffrey Ward to impress the Bloods.
One Anthony Wiggins backed out of a plea deal but admitted guilt, a move that could earn him extra years on his sentence
Mr. Sifrit wants a divorce
Good news, bad news: ex-cop Percel O. Alston is running against Vallario. Bad news, can't find this Alston anywhere on the web, which doesn't bode well for his campaigning or fund-raising efforts.
WTF?! "A Maryland senator and delegate are the targets of a flier that attacks them as "'bagel brain Jews'"
Friday, March 12, 2010
Child Neglect Bill Vote Today in House
Our favorite Delegate Jill Carter reports that the House is scheduled to vote today on HB 962, which would make child neglect a felony:
Critics say the bill will make family members less likely to report neglect. Jessamy's office opposes the bill. Julie Drake told the CP's Erin Sullivan, "So you're saying that rather than provide substance-abuse treatment to the parent, you want the parent to sit in jail."
.. maybe we could compromise and say jail is the substance-abuse treatment?
UPDATE: Reports Carter, "Bill was held."
"We will vote on this today in the same amended form we passed in 2008. I believe the Senate killed the 2008 bill that passed our committee and the House."... MD is the only state that doesn't currently consider child neglect a felony.
Critics say the bill will make family members less likely to report neglect. Jessamy's office opposes the bill. Julie Drake told the CP's Erin Sullivan, "So you're saying that rather than provide substance-abuse treatment to the parent, you want the parent to sit in jail."
.. maybe we could compromise and say jail is the substance-abuse treatment?
UPDATE: Reports Carter, "Bill was held."
Secret payout
The BDP did somebody wrong, but how much taxpayers have to fork over to make good is a total freakin' secret.
Sanctuary! Sanctuary!
Will 2,500 of Baltimore's 42,000 (!!!) wanted fugitives voluntarily turn themselves in at "Safe Surrender" in June?
Fun fact! For about 1,000 years, English law prohibited arresting someone in a church .. but apparently there's no such law in the American books.
Fun fact! For about 1,000 years, English law prohibited arresting someone in a church .. but apparently there's no such law in the American books.
BWW to face DP?
Prosecutors say Karla Porter could face the death penalty.. though it doesn't sound like her case would meet the new legal requirements, unless there's a videotaped confession we don't know about (and contract killings are eligible).
Porter's lawyers say her representation will include "at the very least a battered-spouse syndrome defense."
Don't miss those mugshots.
Porter's lawyers say her representation will include "at the very least a battered-spouse syndrome defense."
Don't miss those mugshots.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Double shooting
Double shooting in Southeast
[Fenton's got a photo, and tweets that unconfirmed reports are that one victim is 13 years old - MJB]
[Fenton's got a photo, and tweets that unconfirmed reports are that one victim is 13 years old - MJB]
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