Wednesday, October 1, 2008
How Can You Just Not Show?
According to this NYT map, the majority of MD's representatives--- Wayne Gilchrest, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Steny Hoyer and Christopher Van Hollen, Jr.-- didn't vote last night on the so-called "bailout" package ...
(see comments for correction)
Here's the financial mess explained handily, if you're interested.
Now back to our usual programming...
(see comments for correction)
Here's the financial mess explained handily, if you're interested.
Now back to our usual programming...
City council docs have been subpoenaed in the Dixon/Doracon probe-- and the state prosecutor now has new record-subpoena-ing powers.
Five years for the killer of Estefany Gonzalez.
The 15-year-old who was shot while standing on a porch in East Baltimore's Midway neighborhood was ID'd as Derrick "Terrell" Reed.
Five years for the killer of Estefany Gonzalez.
The 15-year-old who was shot while standing on a porch in East Baltimore's Midway neighborhood was ID'd as Derrick "Terrell" Reed.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Getting Away With Murder: a Primer
We've been long curious as to why Baltimore & MD have such astronomical rates of "undetermined" deaths compared to other areas; this J&B story about the postmortem of suspected prostitute Tyra McClary, who apparently tied herself up, removed her own underwear and buried herself, is enlightening.
Fifteen years for first-degree murder: it never ceases to shock the shit outta me. Today's lucky winner of that incredible deal was Marcus L. Pettiford, 22, of the 2000 of E. 31st Street, who pled guilty and got 50 years, all but 15 suspended, and 5 years probation from Judge Charles G. Bernstein. Details:
Fifteen years for first-degree murder: it never ceases to shock the shit outta me. Today's lucky winner of that incredible deal was Marcus L. Pettiford, 22, of the 2000 of E. 31st Street, who pled guilty and got 50 years, all but 15 suspended, and 5 years probation from Judge Charles G. Bernstein. Details:
On June 5, 2007 at approximately 12:04AM in the 1700 block of East 30th Street Pettiford approached Tyrone Bonner, 29. After a brief argument, Pettiford pulled out a handgun and shot Bonner five times. Pettiford and an alleged co-defendant fled on foot. Emergency personnel transported Bonner to Johns Hopkins hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:33AM. Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Felsen of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.See, it's dangerous in the burbs, too: a man was shot in the neck ... or was it the jaw? outside of the Manhattan Grill in Perry Hall.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Wouldn't You Know it
Rasslin' Luke Broadwater's butt-stapling story got picked up by PerezHilton.com-- with 3 million views, that easily makes it the Ex's most-read story ever!
PS., the buttmenz paper chain has endorsed McCain.
... seems a little premature, but that's how mavericks roll I guess!
Creepy: "Lawyers have started Googling and Facebooking prospective jurors to get a sense of whether they want them on the jury."
PS., the buttmenz paper chain has endorsed McCain.
... seems a little premature, but that's how mavericks roll I guess!
Creepy: "Lawyers have started Googling and Facebooking prospective jurors to get a sense of whether they want them on the jury."
#163
A 28-year-old man died after he was found inside a van (... or was it a car?) at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1700 block of North Broadway in east Baltimore with gunshot wounds.
A man was shot in the leg and calf in south Baltimore; a woman was carjacked north of Butcher's Hill
Tyrell D. Tyler, 19, was convicted of attempted murder and gun charges.
A Paki guy got 33 Rosenstein months for his role in a green card/ buttlegging/ bribery conspiracy.
What the?! "Sheriff's deputies in southern Maryland on Monday continued to investigate the discovery of the bodies of two small children in a freezer"
A man was shot in the leg and calf in south Baltimore; a woman was carjacked north of Butcher's Hill
Tyrell D. Tyler, 19, was convicted of attempted murder and gun charges.
A Paki guy got 33 Rosenstein months for his role in a green card/ buttlegging/ bribery conspiracy.
What the?! "Sheriff's deputies in southern Maryland on Monday continued to investigate the discovery of the bodies of two small children in a freezer"
Sunday, September 28, 2008
A witness in the barbershop beating contradicts detective Love's account of the events.
?! Police collect criminal DNA from scenes, but tell lab to ignore it.
Tragic: a MD state police helicopter crashed this morning, killing two troopers, a medical technician and an accident victim.
... just what Baltimore nightlife needs: more bureaucracy.
Qs of the day: Why is MD's infant mortality rate as lousy as Uruguay's?
Why was a Bmore police officer forced to look at KKK web sites?
?! Police collect criminal DNA from scenes, but tell lab to ignore it.
Tragic: a MD state police helicopter crashed this morning, killing two troopers, a medical technician and an accident victim.
... just what Baltimore nightlife needs: more bureaucracy.
Qs of the day: Why is MD's infant mortality rate as lousy as Uruguay's?
Why was a Bmore police officer forced to look at KKK web sites?
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday
A man was found fatally shot in the head in Northwest Baltimore this Morning.
Police are seeking a Pennsylvania man - connected with killing a Pennsylvania woman - whose getaway car has been found in the City. This leads me to think that everyone knows this is a criminal haven.
Rule one of criminal buffoonery: Reach for an officer's pistol, while out on bail and at a drug stop.
The Funeral of former Councilman Kenneth Harris was covered by The Examiner, and The Sun.
As this happens, the Baltimore Crime Beat - not to be confused with our Baltimore Crime Blog here - discusses Northwood Plaza, where Harris was shot, as well as dialogue on what to do with it.
He said, they said: A witness is alleging that a Baltimore Officer and Baltimore County Sheriff's deputy beat on a man who they claimed got away. No word yet on whether he actually just "fell down some stairs".
Police are seeking a Pennsylvania man - connected with killing a Pennsylvania woman - whose getaway car has been found in the City. This leads me to think that everyone knows this is a criminal haven.
Rule one of criminal buffoonery: Reach for an officer's pistol, while out on bail and at a drug stop.
The Funeral of former Councilman Kenneth Harris was covered by The Examiner, and The Sun.
As this happens, the Baltimore Crime Beat - not to be confused with our Baltimore Crime Blog here - discusses Northwood Plaza, where Harris was shot, as well as dialogue on what to do with it.
He said, they said: A witness is alleging that a Baltimore Officer and Baltimore County Sheriff's deputy beat on a man who they claimed got away. No word yet on whether he actually just "fell down some stairs".
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Annals of Witness Intimidation
The claim: While his client got tanna in Guyana, attorney Robert Simels hatched plans that involved "eliminating" witnesses and "neutralizing" their testimony.
Also today, says the office of the Head Ho Slappa, (copy-edited by me):
Also today, says the office of the Head Ho Slappa, (copy-edited by me):
a jury found Wayne Morris, 22 of the 300 block of S. Calhoun Street guilty of obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit second-degree assault. The jury deliberated for approximately one day following testimony. Morris was found not guilty of witness intimidation and second-degree assault. His sentencing is set for October 28. The maximum penalty on all charges under Maryland law is 20 years in prison. Maryland enacted a new law in 2005 that changed the maximum penalty for witness intimidation to 20 years in prison.
Following his April 2006 arrest for a home invasion and murder, Morris was charged with witness intimidation, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit assault after investigators reviewed more than 36 phone calls Morris made from Baltimore City Jail. In those phone calls, Morris commanded and directed persons to take action against the witnesses in the murder case in an attempt to prevent their testimony in his trial, including a pregnant witness. Morris can be heard in many calls, played in open court, describing how he wanted to get out of jail and come home, and needed help to eliminate witness testimony to thwart his murder case.
On August 27, 2008 Morris was convicted of second-degree murder, five counts of use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, two counts of robbery deadly weapon, two counts of attempted robbery deadly weapon, four counts of assault and 4-counts of conspiracy to rob in the home invasion. In that matter, Judge Clifton J. Gordy scheduled sentencing for October 28, 2008.
On April 20, 2006 Morris kicked down the door at 1404 Kuper Street, announced a robbery, and shot and killed an occupant of the home, Robert Atkinson, 47. One victim was pistol-whipped and two victims, including a pregnant woman, were assaulted. All were robbed of various items on their person including cash and cell phones.
A lot of examiner Love for Ken Harris
You have to give respect to the Baltimore Examiner. Despite the unwieldy website - which I'm finally learning to navigate - they did a good job of covering the reactions to the death of former city councilman Kenneth Harris, Sr.
Gregory Kane summarizes his view of Harris' legacy and how we as citizens can remember him best. True to a good Gregory Kane writing, his view is peppered with his cynicism towards the city, with quotes such as:
Michael Olesker is saddened but disgusted with us for the death, arguing that most citizens have become numb to the murders in baltimore until people like Ken Harris get killed. What Olesker doesn't know is that our government has assured us that only bad people die in Baltimore.
Luke Broadwater reflects on his final interview with Harris, who, perhaps in a case of irony, was discussing another victim of crime.
Stephen Janis has collected some quotes from Harris, which shows him to be a squeaky wheel in a grease-free city government.
The BPD has pledged all of its resources to solve the death of Harris. That sounds like a good idea, since the other people killed didn't deserve the same treatment. I know, more bad people killed, yes...
Frank Conway and the Family wants to help pay to lower gun crimes. Political? Yes. But hey, I don't see Sheila Dixon offering any fur coats, do you?
Plenty of activities in the Local Blotter too. After all, the law abiding citizens won't scare and concern themselves.
Gregory Kane summarizes his view of Harris' legacy and how we as citizens can remember him best. True to a good Gregory Kane writing, his view is peppered with his cynicism towards the city, with quotes such as:
When Baltimore voters rejected him, I saw it as a rejection of accountability. I figured Baltimoreans — who acted like true, bona fide Balti-morons in this instance — really didn’t want the answers to those questions Harris put to Brown, or want to know about those sloppy budgets the school board put out or budget deficits of $58 million. Balti-morons would get exactly the municipal government we deserved.
Michael Olesker is saddened but disgusted with us for the death, arguing that most citizens have become numb to the murders in baltimore until people like Ken Harris get killed. What Olesker doesn't know is that our government has assured us that only bad people die in Baltimore.
Luke Broadwater reflects on his final interview with Harris, who, perhaps in a case of irony, was discussing another victim of crime.
Stephen Janis has collected some quotes from Harris, which shows him to be a squeaky wheel in a grease-free city government.
The BPD has pledged all of its resources to solve the death of Harris. That sounds like a good idea, since the other people killed didn't deserve the same treatment. I know, more bad people killed, yes...
Frank Conway and the Family wants to help pay to lower gun crimes. Political? Yes. But hey, I don't see Sheila Dixon offering any fur coats, do you?
Plenty of activities in the Local Blotter too. After all, the law abiding citizens won't scare and concern themselves.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
15-year-old is #161
The Baltimore Sun reports that a 15-year-old shot in the abdomen last night on the 2500 block of Aisquith Street has died at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
One Sketch-Ass Mall
Day late, dollar short dept: "Police are preparing for a sweeping search of the neighborhood where former City Councilman Ken Harris was murdered three days ago." ... The Northeast has been plagued by violence and robberies-- more so than usual, I guess. ... Stolen autos, shootings, robberies and shoplifting around the Northwood plaza strip mall since July, mapped by Spotcrime ... ... and Gus Sentementes guest-blogs about a young Ken Harris on "Crime Beat."
The Murder Ink is up to 159, puts names to the numbers
(Our count is one off of the Ink's and two off of the PD's, wonder why? Did the police take off the two "justifieds"?)
Overhead on the scanner: armed robbery at about 7 p.m. in the 800 block of Guilford Avenue, suspect described as a "#1 male, armed and dangerous" (thanks, that narrows it down!)
You hope summer's out of reach: a geezer with a metal detector found a hand grenade on the beach in OC.
The Murder Ink is up to 159, puts names to the numbers
(Our count is one off of the Ink's and two off of the PD's, wonder why? Did the police take off the two "justifieds"?)
Overhead on the scanner: armed robbery at about 7 p.m. in the 800 block of Guilford Avenue, suspect described as a "#1 male, armed and dangerous" (thanks, that narrows it down!)
You hope summer's out of reach: a geezer with a metal detector found a hand grenade on the beach in OC.
ME: No Drugs Involved in K-Swift's Death
Drugs & alcohol have been ruled out in the death of K-Swift; her death was attributed to neck injuries.
A 15-year-old was arrested for shooting a 9-year-old.
County police are looking for a white guy with a neck tattoo who robbed the Northwest Savings Bank.
An 11-year-old girl stabbed with scissors, a guy shot with a bb gun and a man stabbed in the head, neck, back and an arm by robbers after disembarking from a bus.
The death penalty commission has held its last hearing. Police are investigating the death of an inmate at Central Booking. But what story gets top billing in the Examiner's crime pages?
Speaking of the big D, the trial of Baltimorean-turned-alleged-courthouse-killer Brian Nichols is finally underway in Atlanta after years of delay. Here's that New Yorker article about Nichols and Georgia's "death penalty paradox."
A 15-year-old was arrested for shooting a 9-year-old.
County police are looking for a white guy with a neck tattoo who robbed the Northwest Savings Bank.
An 11-year-old girl stabbed with scissors, a guy shot with a bb gun and a man stabbed in the head, neck, back and an arm by robbers after disembarking from a bus.
The death penalty commission has held its last hearing. Police are investigating the death of an inmate at Central Booking. But what story gets top billing in the Examiner's crime pages?
Speaking of the big D, the trial of Baltimorean-turned-alleged-courthouse-killer Brian Nichols is finally underway in Atlanta after years of delay. Here's that New Yorker article about Nichols and Georgia's "death penalty paradox."
The crappy economy is making it tougher for sperminators to make child support payments, and the city is grappling with what to do with crazy, drug-addicted "parents."
Monday, September 22, 2008
American Taliban
... at first it sounded a little over the top, but after reading this, I'm not so sure.
So Many Bullets
A 50-year-old man was shot in the stomach on Howard Street this morning.
A man was shot multiple times on Saturday on Pulaski Highway.
Also robberies in Bolton Hill.
Police have released pictures of the nightmarish mask used by one of the gunmen in Ken Harris' murder, which may have been used in other crimes. Reports conflict on where Harris was shot: "ambushed" by the club's front door, or while fleeing to his car. The E reveals that the New Haven lounge had been robbed once before in the past three months. No new information on the mysterious woman in the car.
A MD student was killed in MA, and a MD doctor was killed in Pakistan.
County police are looking for a burgundy Chevy Suburban with front-end damage that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a man in Woodlawn.
AAC Police are also looking for a light-colored 1990s American van, implicated in a fatal hit-and-run involving a motorcycle in Glen Burnie.
Fights breakout! The smell of alcohol on the suspect's breathe! Reports spread through hearsay! A party at Towson's University Union led an arrest, a hospital visit and linguistic horrors in the Towerlight.
Anna Sowers has a guest column in today's Examiner regarding Jessamy's response to the jury bias report.
A man was shot multiple times on Saturday on Pulaski Highway.
Also robberies in Bolton Hill.
Police have released pictures of the nightmarish mask used by one of the gunmen in Ken Harris' murder, which may have been used in other crimes. Reports conflict on where Harris was shot: "ambushed" by the club's front door, or while fleeing to his car. The E reveals that the New Haven lounge had been robbed once before in the past three months. No new information on the mysterious woman in the car.A MD student was killed in MA, and a MD doctor was killed in Pakistan.
County police are looking for a burgundy Chevy Suburban with front-end damage that was involved in a hit-and-run that killed a man in Woodlawn.
AAC Police are also looking for a light-colored 1990s American van, implicated in a fatal hit-and-run involving a motorcycle in Glen Burnie.
Fights breakout! The smell of alcohol on the suspect's breathe! Reports spread through hearsay! A party at Towson's University Union led an arrest, a hospital visit and linguistic horrors in the Towerlight.
Anna Sowers has a guest column in today's Examiner regarding Jessamy's response to the jury bias report.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
WTF?!?! Kenneth N. Harris Sr. Killed!
... reportedly by three gunmen robbing the New Haven Lounge in the Northwood Plaza mall, who shot him as he was running away to his car!
And the killers are still on the loose.
Unfuckingbelieveable!
JZ has video of the police press conference. Bealefeld reveals that police found a mask similar to the "Scream" mask and Harris' wallet nearby.
More on Harris from a vintage CP article and a Wikipedia bio.
And the killers are still on the loose.
Unfuckingbelieveable!
JZ has video of the police press conference. Bealefeld reveals that police found a mask similar to the "Scream" mask and Harris' wallet nearby.
More on Harris from a vintage CP article and a Wikipedia bio.
Friday, September 19, 2008
More Fun With Rod and Pat
One Allen Gill got 40 years of three hots & a cot for drug dealing and three murders. Sounds like a pretty good deal, actually...
An MVA photo machine, stolen mail, a Washington Post article, medical scrubs and fake canes = one seriously elaborate identity-theft scam.
Tree Top Piru ran gang from prison, gets sentenced to more prison.
There's something you never see in the city... police busting car riflers.
Feisty Meisty: "Is it possible to start a Dixon prosecution fund?"
An MVA photo machine, stolen mail, a Washington Post article, medical scrubs and fake canes = one seriously elaborate identity-theft scam.
Tree Top Piru ran gang from prison, gets sentenced to more prison.
There's something you never see in the city... police busting car riflers.
Feisty Meisty: "Is it possible to start a Dixon prosecution fund?"
18 Shootings this Week
Eighteen people shot since last Friday, mapped by Spotcrime (note Boston St. was a double).
Noon(ish)
Thomas Moylan, an inmate at Central Booking, died after being found unconscious in a shower on Wednesday night. In previous conversations with his mother, he alleged inadequate mistreatment.
There were two more nonfatal shootings in Baltimore, one in the Northeast, and one in the west where a guy caught a bullet in the bum bum. Take that, Tom Green!
Shootings and stabbings in Baltimore City, and burgled homes in Baltimore County. Even the blotter can show the stark differences between the two jurisdictions.
Peter Hermann discusses helping those who won't help themselves, Baltimore judiciary style.
There were two more nonfatal shootings in Baltimore, one in the Northeast, and one in the west where a guy caught a bullet in the bum bum. Take that, Tom Green!
Shootings and stabbings in Baltimore City, and burgled homes in Baltimore County. Even the blotter can show the stark differences between the two jurisdictions.
Peter Hermann discusses helping those who won't help themselves, Baltimore judiciary style.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A bad time to be named Deandre...
In another "win" for the good guys, Deandre Brown, 20, pled guilty of shooting at four police officers and was sentenced to (life with all suspended but) 25 years. And we wonder why its difficult to hire more of Baltimore's finest...
Homes Burgled! Cars yanked! Vacuums... sucked away? All this and more in today's blotter.
Local Campuses:
At Johns Hopkins University, start watching your bikes.
Homes Burgled! Cars yanked! Vacuums... sucked away? All this and more in today's blotter.
Local Campuses:
At Johns Hopkins University, start watching your bikes.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thank You for Blogging!
Two shootings last night, including a guy who fired shots at an officer (and missed)
Says galt--
"In Meister's column, police indifference in Canton.
In the blotter today, a woman robbed at the ATM on St. Paul in Charles Village. Note: a similar event occurred a short distance away this week by 33rd & Greenmount. Related?"
Stolen underground water meters in the SW.
An arrest in the Dec. 2 2007 murder of Eugenio Harrison.
NYT: American legal influence is waning.
Says galt--
"In Meister's column, police indifference in Canton.
In the blotter today, a woman robbed at the ATM on St. Paul in Charles Village. Note: a similar event occurred a short distance away this week by 33rd & Greenmount. Related?"
Stolen underground water meters in the SW.
An arrest in the Dec. 2 2007 murder of Eugenio Harrison.
NYT: American legal influence is waning.
Quotes of the Day
"Like the calculation of Pi, Miller's criminal history has been endless"
"If the bishops don't have to courage to tell their flock that it is immoral to vote for a child-killer like Obama, then the faithful will."
"If the bishops don't have to courage to tell their flock that it is immoral to vote for a child-killer like Obama, then the faithful will."
This One's For the Children
El jizz reports that a nine-year-old girl was shot at South Caroline & Gough Streets!
A four-month-old baby was missing for two days, taken by someone named "Nay Nay," but this is the first we've heard of it! Shouldn't someone have issued an Amber Alert or something?! (ps. Hey WBAL, 4-month-olds can't toddle!) ... more detailed story from the Sun
Attorney General: 58 percent of juvie offenders completing youth programs were re-arrested within a year after release.
Dwayne Erving, 18, attempted to invoke the Bush Doctrine in defense of his murder of Taavon Mitchell. He got 10 years anyway.
"Man, 80, beaten by son with hammer, Arundel police say"
Also an AAC, the 6th murder, a man shot through his bedroom window
Baltimorean Jamar Gattis moved to Idaho, got beat to death anyway
A four-month-old baby was missing for two days, taken by someone named "Nay Nay," but this is the first we've heard of it! Shouldn't someone have issued an Amber Alert or something?! (ps. Hey WBAL, 4-month-olds can't toddle!) ... more detailed story from the Sun
Attorney General: 58 percent of juvie offenders completing youth programs were re-arrested within a year after release.
Dwayne Erving, 18, attempted to invoke the Bush Doctrine in defense of his murder of Taavon Mitchell. He got 10 years anyway.
"Man, 80, beaten by son with hammer, Arundel police say"
Also an AAC, the 6th murder, a man shot through his bedroom window
Baltimorean Jamar Gattis moved to Idaho, got beat to death anyway
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Media Blabber
TDR reports that the Sun's managing editor, Robert Blau, has quit, two months after the deputy managing editor did the same.
The CP has deemed Margaret Burns the "Best Flack"
Page Croyder's got the "Best Insider Perspective"
and Adam Meister's got the "Best Local Blog"
That's going to be one interesting party!
The CP has deemed Margaret Burns the "Best Flack"
Page Croyder's got the "Best Insider Perspective"
and Adam Meister's got the "Best Local Blog"
That's going to be one interesting party!
Rotten Teens on the Loose
Police are ISO a pair of dim-looking teens who allegedly robbed the Parkville High's.
Guilty Pleas in Nightclub Murder
From the Office of the Head Ho Slappa:
At a hearing today, Tony Hawks, 30, of the 3700 block of Ravenswood Ave. and Eugene Darnell Parker, 33, of the 3900 block of Cranston Ave. plead guilty to second-degree murder, handgun use in a crime of violence and conspiracy to murder. A third co-defendant, Dwayne Gwynn, 35, of the 5800 of Gist Avenue pled guilty to conspiracy to murder.(Why does the SAO hyphenate so oddly?!)
The co-defendants were scheduled for trial before Judge John C. Themelis when the plea agreement was negotiated. Parker received a total sentence of 40-years in prison, first 5-years without parole, for conspiracy to murder, handgun use in a crime of violence and second-degree murder. Hawks received a sentence of 40-years in prison suspend all but 20-years with 5-years probation for second–degree murder, handgun use in a crime of violence and conspiracy to murder. Hawks was previously convicted of second-degree murder and was released on parole. Dwayne Gwynn will serve 20-years in prison for conspiracy to murder.
Each of the defendants pled to the following facts: the co-defendants were attending a party at the Club International, 2301 W. Baltimore Street on February 11, 2007. Harold Robinson worked at the club as a bouncer. Several persons attending the club became angry at Mr. Robinson after he removed a partygoer for urinating on the dance floor. Later, Gwynn, Hawks and Parker conspired to retaliate. Hawks and Parker entered Club International and randomly fired several shots, fatally injuring Harold Robinson. Two employees of the club fired handguns and chased Hawks and Parker as they attempted to flee the scene. Both were struck and apprehended by police.
Assistant State’s Attorney Diana Smith of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.
50 Years for Attempted Murder of Palsied Victim
From the office of the Head Ho Slappa:
Judge Thomas J.S. Waxter sentenced Aaron Speaks, 23, of the 2100 block of N. Guilford Ave today to 50 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder and a concurrent 20 years in prison for use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. A Baltimore jury convicted Speaks June 6, 2008. The State had asked for the maximum penalty allowable under law, life in prison plus a consecutive 20 years. Details:
Judge Thomas J.S. Waxter sentenced Aaron Speaks, 23, of the 2100 block of N. Guilford Ave today to 50 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder and a concurrent 20 years in prison for use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. A Baltimore jury convicted Speaks June 6, 2008. The State had asked for the maximum penalty allowable under law, life in prison plus a consecutive 20 years. Details:
On August 6, 2007 at approximately 4:18PM the victim, who suffered from cerebral palsy, was walking in the 300 block of East 21st St. when Speaks crept up behind him and shot him one time at close range in the back of the neck. A CitiWatch pole camera captured Speaks feeling the scene. Witnesses testified that only one person approached the victim, only one shot was heard and only one person fled the scene. Another witness testified that shortly after the shooting the defendant admitted to shooting the victim. This shooting left the victim paralyzed from the neck down; he remains on a ventilator and is unable to speak without medical intervention.Assistant State’s Attorney Tonya LaPolla of the Firearms Investigation Violence Enforcement (F.I.V.E.) Division prosecuted this case.
Johnnie, This Heroin is SO Enjoyable!
New details from last week's hair-ron raids, including some high-larious wire-tap transcripts, helpfully translated by a DEA officer.
Blotter: an arrest in the murder of Jeffrey Brown; mugged Morgan students.
Blotter: an arrest in the murder of Jeffrey Brown; mugged Morgan students.
Monday, September 15, 2008
How Sick Can it Get?
Police: William V. Brown was a drug dealer and serial killer and rapist who cut the ears off a prostitute.
'Deener disabled man sentenced to home detention for kiddie porn
'Deener disabled man sentenced to home detention for kiddie porn
Shot Man Allegedly a Wanted Murderer
The man shot by police this morning in the 1700 block of North Fulton was ID'D by JZ as Emory Lewis, 25, who was wanted in the county for the murder of 22-year-old Felicia Ann Stratley. Turns out Lewis wasn't even the guy they were looking for, they were ISO one Dante Bradford (who was also arrested).
The shot officers have been released from the hospital.
The shot officers have been released from the hospital.
A gal walking in Charles Village at 5:15 a.m. this morning was urgently requested to "Kick out the money."
Sunday, September 14, 2008
#159
Barry Graham, 24, died following a quadruple shooting this morning in the 700 block of West Lexington. No suspects, no motive.
Also on West Lexingon, stolen property recovered.
Dan Rodricks does some hand-wringing over Roger Shifflett, the guy (allegedly) responsible for the Overlea hostage situation. Every fuckwad is some mother's baby!
Illegal immigrant slavery at the Chinese buffet? Wo bu shi!
Also on West Lexingon, stolen property recovered.
Dan Rodricks does some hand-wringing over Roger Shifflett, the guy (allegedly) responsible for the Overlea hostage situation. Every fuckwad is some mother's baby!
Illegal immigrant slavery at the Chinese buffet? Wo bu shi!
#158
Saturday, September 13, 2008
To The Piss-Lined Tank from Old Latrobe
Big (or is it Lil?) Harry of the Latrobe Organization got 60 years for three murders.
The statements of William R. "Billy" Ferandes, 17, accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old Joshua Gibson, can be used at trial, a County judge ruled Friday. You may recall that little Billy and friends allegedly picked Gibson at random and shot him to death on the street, for chuckles.
News of the stupid: The Court of Appeals threw out a vehicular manslaughter conviction and 15-year prison sentence because the jury that rendered the guilty verdict hadn't been sworn in.
Local (allegedly) racist development Co Cordish is in agua caliente with the ACLU of Kansas over their "no white t-shirts" policy.
(QTD: “I like the dress code. It’ll keep out the crap.”)
In Annapolis, a double-shooting and the city's 7th murder.
A Reisterstown company got busted and fined for using a fake Orthodox Union kosher certification mark (though after that Iowa-slaughterhouse nastiness, the probably wish they'd stolen somebody else's!)
County police nabbed a PA perv.
Peter Hermann, Baltimore's only crime blogger, received an angry missive from a Boone St. resident.
The statements of William R. "Billy" Ferandes, 17, accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old Joshua Gibson, can be used at trial, a County judge ruled Friday. You may recall that little Billy and friends allegedly picked Gibson at random and shot him to death on the street, for chuckles.
News of the stupid: The Court of Appeals threw out a vehicular manslaughter conviction and 15-year prison sentence because the jury that rendered the guilty verdict hadn't been sworn in.
Local (allegedly) racist development Co Cordish is in agua caliente with the ACLU of Kansas over their "no white t-shirts" policy.
(QTD: “I like the dress code. It’ll keep out the crap.”)
In Annapolis, a double-shooting and the city's 7th murder.
A Reisterstown company got busted and fined for using a fake Orthodox Union kosher certification mark (though after that Iowa-slaughterhouse nastiness, the probably wish they'd stolen somebody else's!)
County police nabbed a PA perv.
Peter Hermann, Baltimore's only crime blogger, received an angry missive from a Boone St. resident.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Aw hellz naw... they got Turkey and Doughboy!
A fatal shooting reported yesterday afternoon in the 1500 block of Wadsworth Way.
A man was reportedly shot twice in the back about noon Tuesday in the 900 block of Belgian Ave. in the Pen Lucy neighborhood.
Drug raid targets named: "Turkey" "Deadeye" and "Doughboy".
... what's your gangsta name?
Evidence collected following a broad search warrant will be permitted at the trial of the Rogers Forge couple accused of starving their toddler to death.
Turns out the guy shot by police in Dundalk just had a BB gun.
The mystery deepens in the case of the missing GMC Acadia
Chang K. Yim, owner of the Linden Liquors, is protesting outside of city hall. (? "Yim handed out a three-page typewritten statement - available, along with other documents, on the Baltimore Crime Blog.")
Enjoy watching foot chases? WBAL's got video!
A man was reportedly shot twice in the back about noon Tuesday in the 900 block of Belgian Ave. in the Pen Lucy neighborhood.
Drug raid targets named: "Turkey" "Deadeye" and "Doughboy".
... what's your gangsta name?
Evidence collected following a broad search warrant will be permitted at the trial of the Rogers Forge couple accused of starving their toddler to death.
Turns out the guy shot by police in Dundalk just had a BB gun.
The mystery deepens in the case of the missing GMC Acadia
Chang K. Yim, owner of the Linden Liquors, is protesting outside of city hall. (? "Yim handed out a three-page typewritten statement - available, along with other documents, on the Baltimore Crime Blog.")
Enjoy watching foot chases? WBAL's got video!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Two-Standoff Night
Twenty-seven drug raids last night, and only one standoff, at a house where men "often watched pornography on television without bothering to cover their windows." The Sun has pictures (of the raids, silly!)
A double shooting in Druid Heights.
A man was shot and killed by police in Dundalk after barricading himself in a house and waving a gun out the window.
Genius teens try to rob undercover cop
What happened to the impounded GMC Acadia?
Busy blogger Peter Hermann goes to Boone Street, laments Mouse, Wooly and Woo Woo, updates us on the case of the robbed 66-year-old tourist with the herniated disc.
"Police union calls order for foot patrols ‘ridiculous’"
News of the weird: Essex CC student who happened to be carrying $1400 robbed and beaten by attackers, including a man with an "F" carved in his hair
News of the weird II: Thurmont mom who put kids in trunk of car now in trouble for giving teens vodka
A double shooting in Druid Heights.
A man was shot and killed by police in Dundalk after barricading himself in a house and waving a gun out the window.
Genius teens try to rob undercover cop
What happened to the impounded GMC Acadia?
Busy blogger Peter Hermann goes to Boone Street, laments Mouse, Wooly and Woo Woo, updates us on the case of the robbed 66-year-old tourist with the herniated disc.
"Police union calls order for foot patrols ‘ridiculous’"
News of the weird: Essex CC student who happened to be carrying $1400 robbed and beaten by attackers, including a man with an "F" carved in his hair
News of the weird II: Thurmont mom who put kids in trunk of car now in trouble for giving teens vodka
Conviction in Dice-Game Shooting
From the SAO:
A Baltimore City jury yesterday convicted Jamal Smith, 20, of the 1800 block of E. Federal St. of attempted first-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. The jury deliberated approximately five hours after a three-day trial. Judge Robert B. Kershaw scheduled sentencing November 14, 2008. Smith faces a maximum possible prison term of life plus 20 years. Details:
A Baltimore City jury yesterday convicted Jamal Smith, 20, of the 1800 block of E. Federal St. of attempted first-degree murder and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. The jury deliberated approximately five hours after a three-day trial. Judge Robert B. Kershaw scheduled sentencing November 14, 2008. Smith faces a maximum possible prison term of life plus 20 years. Details:
On June 12, 2007 at approximately 1:07 a.m. police responded to the 2000 block of E. Hoffman St. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival they found the victim lying in the street suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Investigation revealed that the victim, Smith and others were involved in a dice game. The victim and Smith had a dispute over $2 and Smith pulled out a gun, aimed at the victim’s head and shot him one time in the temple area.Assistant State’s Attorneys Tonya LaPolla and Bethany Durand of the Firearms Investigation Violence Enforcement (F.I.V.E.) Division prosecuted this case.
Three witnesses positively identified Smith as the shooter via photographic arrays. DNA consistent with the defendant was located on the dice recovered from the scene. The victim remains in the hospital in an unresponsive state as a result of this shooting.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Drive-by Mowdown
in East Baltimore injured five ... make that six ... and killed 23-year-old Robert Wilson.
(Thx glt)
What the?! Justin Fenton reports that police- and corrections-officer uniforms were found at the scene of Reginald Carter's murder.
A bevy of stolen stuff in the Blotter, including a 42" TV in Roland Park and an excavating machine removed from a city construction site.
More on that Catonsville stabbing: "The fight involved several men and a variety of weapons, including a metal pole, a knife and a 40-inch wooden sword."
A 40-inch wooden sword?!
The Baltimore County driving instructor who sued "Borat" has had his case tossed out of court.
And now, your quote of the day with Radio host Ron Smith:
(Thx glt)
What the?! Justin Fenton reports that police- and corrections-officer uniforms were found at the scene of Reginald Carter's murder.
A bevy of stolen stuff in the Blotter, including a 42" TV in Roland Park and an excavating machine removed from a city construction site.
More on that Catonsville stabbing: "The fight involved several men and a variety of weapons, including a metal pole, a knife and a 40-inch wooden sword."
A 40-inch wooden sword?!
The Baltimore County driving instructor who sued "Borat" has had his case tossed out of court.
And now, your quote of the day with Radio host Ron Smith:
If one were to grade the Baltimore state's attorney's office on conviction rates and public relations skills, it would get maybe an F. But if one were to grade State's Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy and her sidekick spokeswoman Margaret T. Burns on the fine art of political stonewalling - that is, the outright refusal to answer inconvenient questions - the grade would have to be an A+.
Via the Ink, three homicides have been added to the BCrime toll: Andre Harris, Shirley Johnson and Tyrone Bowie.
A man who was shot 13 years ago has died and has been added to the toll.
A man who was shot 13 years ago has died and has been added to the toll.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
What Happened at the Barber Shop?
A witness says Homicide Detective Terry Love was "brave" and "doing his job," Jessamy's office says it was criminal assault and endangerment, and Love's lawyer questions the timing of the charges. (Wonder if they were filed before or after Love's EEOC complaint?)
15 Years for Killer of Ashley Bellosi
From the SAO:
Immediately before opening statements were set to begin in his murder trial, Rodney Fray, 39, of the 1800 block of E. Pratt St. [pleaded] guilty to second-degree murder today. Judge Paul Smith sentenced Fray to 30 years in prison, suspending all but 15 years, and five years probation.
Immediately before opening statements were set to begin in his murder trial, Rodney Fray, 39, of the 1800 block of E. Pratt St. [pleaded] guilty to second-degree murder today. Judge Paul Smith sentenced Fray to 30 years in prison, suspending all but 15 years, and five years probation.
On July 7, 2007 at 3:36AM paramedics responded to 817 St. Paul Street Apartment 804 and observed the victim Ashley Bellosi, 23, lying on the bedroom floor inside of her apartment. Bellosi was unconscious and suffering from numerous injuries to the head, neck, torso, and limbs. She was transported to Shock Trauma in critical condition and on July 11, 2007 Bellosi died as a result of her injuries. On July 12, 2007 OCME performed an autopsy on the victim and determined that the cause of death was homicide and the manner of death was blunt force trauma to the victim’s head. A witness positively identified Fray as being the person who fought with the victim and caused her injuries. Fray was Bellosi’s boyfriend and had recently moved into her apartment. After being arrested and read his Miranda rights Fray gave a taped statement admitting to fighting with the victim in the victim’s apartment.
Assistant State’s Attorney Joshua Felsen of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.
TG
... they found that missing little boy, Ramon Richardson! He was with his mom. Probably all a big wacky misunderstanding.
Baltimore teen Shneara Boone was found murdered in Frederick.
Baltimore man went walking in Annapolis, got skull fractured by teenage robbers.
Loyola's seven-year court battle with county residents has finally come to an end, with the school getting to build its retreat.
A gal who talked to the media about the poor condition of city cop cars and lost her contract got $120k
Baltimore teen Shneara Boone was found murdered in Frederick.
Baltimore man went walking in Annapolis, got skull fractured by teenage robbers.
Loyola's seven-year court battle with county residents has finally come to an end, with the school getting to build its retreat.
A gal who talked to the media about the poor condition of city cop cars and lost her contract got $120k
Terrible Tuesday
It wouldn't be Baltimore if someone didn't get shot and killed at least weekly. Here's the most recent homicide, which happened last night.
Steven Darnell Romingo was arrested and
charged with the Saturday-night stabbing death of his girlfriend.
HE's a commended officer, SHE's a known prostitute ... hilarity will ensue when they come together. Or maybe not.
Plenty of other things going on in the blotter. But if it isn't a murder and not on the news it doesn't count...
Steven Darnell Romingo was arrested and
charged with the Saturday-night stabbing death of his girlfriend.
HE's a commended officer, SHE's a known prostitute ... hilarity will ensue when they come together. Or maybe not.
Plenty of other things going on in the blotter. But if it isn't a murder and not on the news it doesn't count...
Monday, September 8, 2008
Word
"[The Baltimore Police] make rules and enforce them and don't even know the fuck why ... and when the apocalypse starts, we will be prepared for the breakdown of order." -- Adam Endres Blender 10/08, "Music from Murderland" p. 56
Knife-Weilding Stoner on the Run
Sean Michael Mapp, 25, left, allegedly produced a knife during a traffic stop on the Key Bridge, evaded a cloud of pepper spray, got shot at, escaped into the woods, left stolen gun, giggleweed behind.... two teenagers, Michael Earl Redding, 19, and Trinard Terrell Woods, 16, were arrested for robbing a Wendy's in the NW and shooting the manager. They have also been linked to the robber of a 7-11 August 20.
Horrible: Howard man gets 18 months for abusing infant daughter
Two Life Terms for Evil Killer of Mom and Fetus
TDR reports two life terms were handed down for David Miller this morning, convicted of killing Elizabeth Walters and her 28-week-old fetus.
He is the first person to be convicted under MD's "Viable Fetus" law.
UPDATE: More from the Sun
He is the first person to be convicted under MD's "Viable Fetus" law.
UPDATE: More from the Sun
Monday
The Baltimore Sun continues its investigation of the PD's crime lab issues.
The Abell Foundation, over the protests of State's Attorney Jessamy, has released the jury disparity report. Hmm. I wonder where it could be found... Oh, perhaps here? (<-links to .pdf)
The blotter features more behavior of our city's little dears. Tell me, who steals car keys but not the car?
.. and what darlings left their bombs at the playground?
Drive-by in Parkville
Stabbing in Catonsville
The Abell Foundation, over the protests of State's Attorney Jessamy, has released the jury disparity report. Hmm. I wonder where it could be found... Oh, perhaps here? (<-links to .pdf)
The blotter features more behavior of our city's little dears. Tell me, who steals car keys but not the car?
.. and what darlings left their bombs at the playground?
Drive-by in Parkville
Stabbing in Catonsville
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Do Not Miss
this article by David Simon in today's Guardian (UK), and thanks to Matthew for sending.
(And is it true that a murder victim can't be clerically "unfounded"?)
No one asks why police commanders are routinely able to reduce the rates of robbery, or rape, or assault significantly in any time period prior to an election, while the murder rate - in which the victim can't be obscured or clerically "unfounded" - stays as high as ever.Well, since Bealefeld, the murder rate isn't as high as ever-- why?
(And is it true that a murder victim can't be clerically "unfounded"?)
Toddler Missing as Hurricane* Nears!
A city toddler, Ramon Richardson, (left) went missing from the 1800 block of Milton Avenue after his aunt left him outside, alone."In the last of its four public hearings, the Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment explored yesterday the risk of innocent people being executed"
Peter Hermann gets into the spirit of blogging in a piece on the Colonial Inn's gaming-machine bust: "here are some random obversations [sic]. Don't ask me what they mean."
Maryland State Police, after a two-year-long-investigation, arrested and charged a Glenn J. Raynor, 39, of HarfCo in connection with a 2006 rape investigation.
Car-repair shop arson in the Deener.
* I should say, alleged tropical storm. The NOAA doesn't appear to be predicting anything but less than an inch of rain.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Police Officers Charged with Assault, Endangerment
Today prosecutors filed a criminal information charging Baltimore Police Detective Terry Love, 31, and Baltimore County Deputy Sheriff Michael Herring, 36, of Towson, with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and dangerous weapon charges. Prosecutors filed the criminal information after a joint law enforcement investigation.
The alleged incident occurred in the early morning of September 8, 2007 at the intersection of Belvedere Avenue and York Road and involves a 42-yr. old black male who was beaten and left unconscious in the road. The maximum penalty under the law is 10 years in prison.
A criminal summons has been issued in these cases and an arraignment is scheduled for October 7, 2008 before the Honorable Sylvester Cox.
-- info from the SAO
The alleged incident occurred in the early morning of September 8, 2007 at the intersection of Belvedere Avenue and York Road and involves a 42-yr. old black male who was beaten and left unconscious in the road. The maximum penalty under the law is 10 years in prison.
A criminal summons has been issued in these cases and an arraignment is scheduled for October 7, 2008 before the Honorable Sylvester Cox.
-- info from the SAO
18 Shootings this Week
... mapped by Spotcrime.
Five years for Todd Alan Poorman, who allegedly shot his friend to death six times at close range.
Peter Hermann writes about a 66-year-old tourist with a slipped disc robbed in Mt. Vernon.
And a featurette on the John Watch, which, oddly, doesn't include a url or have a link to the blog.
... today the BJW posted a map that makes the high-traffic areas quite clear.
Five years for Todd Alan Poorman, who allegedly shot his friend to death six times at close range.
Peter Hermann writes about a 66-year-old tourist with a slipped disc robbed in Mt. Vernon.
And a featurette on the John Watch, which, oddly, doesn't include a url or have a link to the blog.
... today the BJW posted a map that makes the high-traffic areas quite clear.
Sperm-Soaked Chihuahuas
... wouldn't commit these kinds of crimes!!
Buried in the Blotter: "A man, 30, was attempting to prevent a gunman from entering his home in the first block of W. 23rd St. about 3 a.m. Wednesday when he was shot in the upper body."
... also, a 13-year-old robbed of shoes and a man robbed of pain pills.
Bmore's making efforts to reduce 911's call volume
A very unusual street robbery in Homeland.
A drive-thru stabbing at the Popeye's chicken in Cockeysville
Cons escape in Queen Anne's County. The bald one is still on the loose.
Wacky: the Iranian government is suing a Baltimore company for damaging $50 million worth of military supplies that were being stored here.
Legislators put new DNA collection regulations on hold
News of the Pervy:
- Touchy teacher Alan Beier will stay in jail in spite of being a target of attacks
- 'Publican pederast and former "Big Brother" Robert McKee is expected to plead guilty to child porn charges.
Buried in the Blotter: "A man, 30, was attempting to prevent a gunman from entering his home in the first block of W. 23rd St. about 3 a.m. Wednesday when he was shot in the upper body."
... also, a 13-year-old robbed of shoes and a man robbed of pain pills.
Bmore's making efforts to reduce 911's call volume
A very unusual street robbery in Homeland.
A drive-thru stabbing at the Popeye's chicken in Cockeysville
Cons escape in Queen Anne's County. The bald one is still on the loose.
Wacky: the Iranian government is suing a Baltimore company for damaging $50 million worth of military supplies that were being stored here.
Legislators put new DNA collection regulations on hold
News of the Pervy:
- Touchy teacher Alan Beier will stay in jail in spite of being a target of attacks
- 'Publican pederast and former "Big Brother" Robert McKee is expected to plead guilty to child porn charges.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Fuckwad Holding Hostages
Oh God, another domestic hostage situation. Some asshole has two hostages in Parkville.
Update: Everyone was released unharmed. Phew!
A judge sent Mark Castillo to a psychiatric hospital yesterday.
Bealefeld's canned the commander of the SW, following last weekend's shootathon, and is doing no tail sitting when it comes to the abysmal homicide clearance rate.
Two alleged shooters arrested, one of whom is 16.
WTF?! In PGC, an 8-month-old baby was shot to death!
Buz sez Eddie's has a new item: pistol whip
Stolen in the Northern: iPod, Cadillac, violin, DVDs, coins, etc.
Update: Everyone was released unharmed. Phew!
A judge sent Mark Castillo to a psychiatric hospital yesterday.
Bealefeld's canned the commander of the SW, following last weekend's shootathon, and is doing no tail sitting when it comes to the abysmal homicide clearance rate.
Two alleged shooters arrested, one of whom is 16.
WTF?! In PGC, an 8-month-old baby was shot to death!
Buz sez Eddie's has a new item: pistol whip
Stolen in the Northern: iPod, Cadillac, violin, DVDs, coins, etc.
Detoit Mayor to Plead Guilty to Two Felony Counts!!
... and The Detroit Free Press has uplive, streaming video of the whole thing!
We heart the Internets!!
(thanks for the heads-up J!)
... CNN has a better connection.
We heart the Internets!!
(thanks for the heads-up J!)
... CNN has a better connection.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
September 3
"4 killed in 15 weekend shootings in the city" and two more shootings reported last night.
The Ink adds two new names to the toll.
A suspect is at large after robbing a Rite Aid on Security Blvd. and kidnapping an employee.
The Court of appeals has ruled that a prison inmate’s confession to investigators that he molested a child can’t be used against him.
Another "Stop Fucking Snitching" figure is about to get some time. "Tremain Arrnel Tazewell admitted in federal court Tuesday that he worked with a conspirator who bought heroin in New York" (the headline is deceiving, Tazewell faces a max of 20 years but has not been sentenced yet).
New school year, new efforts to increase the peace. (Doesn't Exhibit A have the best covers?!)
And, on John Watch, a fresh hooker 'round the elementary school!
Bail bondsman Valdez V. Fisher Jr.: "an arrestee’s access to freedom is far too immediate and convenient."
Media Blabber: CP on the Sun-related blogs.
Lynn Anderson left journalism and moved to France!
What the?!: Two brothers who ran a Philadelphia funeral home have pleaded guilty to selling corpses to a company that trafficked in stolen body parts, including Alistair Cooke's!
(Insert "Master's Pieces Theatre" joke here)
The Ink adds two new names to the toll.
A suspect is at large after robbing a Rite Aid on Security Blvd. and kidnapping an employee.
The Court of appeals has ruled that a prison inmate’s confession to investigators that he molested a child can’t be used against him.
Another "Stop Fucking Snitching" figure is about to get some time. "Tremain Arrnel Tazewell admitted in federal court Tuesday that he worked with a conspirator who bought heroin in New York" (the headline is deceiving, Tazewell faces a max of 20 years but has not been sentenced yet).
New school year, new efforts to increase the peace. (Doesn't Exhibit A have the best covers?!)
And, on John Watch, a fresh hooker 'round the elementary school!
Bail bondsman Valdez V. Fisher Jr.: "an arrestee’s access to freedom is far too immediate and convenient."
Media Blabber: CP on the Sun-related blogs.
Lynn Anderson left journalism and moved to France!
What the?!: Two brothers who ran a Philadelphia funeral home have pleaded guilty to selling corpses to a company that trafficked in stolen body parts, including Alistair Cooke's!
(Insert "Master's Pieces Theatre" joke here)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
# 147, # 148
Reports the Sun's Sara Neufeld: Reginald Carter Jr., 20, 400 block of S. Longwood St. at 9:10 p.m last night; unidentified teenager, shot in the chest in the 200 block of S. Woodington Road.
-- correction, this is the same as #146.
What the?! "A Baltimore judge has awarded $275,000 to a Hampden tow truck driver who, after complaining about the wait at the city’s impound lot, was badly beaten by the lot attendant."
In Dundalk, a house burgled, the resident murdered, and the teenage co-defendant is out of jail.
Ew. Former Maryland state delegate Robert A. McKee was charged with possessing child pornography and reportedly will plead guilty.
Did you know? Target has its own crime lab!
A break -in and violation of a protective order in the 4500 block of Keswick, a BB-gun shooting at Robert Poole middle school (mascot, the Fightin' Busbeaters) and a pickpocketed gal at the ESPN Zone in the Blotter.
County detention center all finished... but the lawsuits are just getting started.
Hey, the Court of Appeals has three VJJs now!
-- correction, this is the same as #146.
What the?! "A Baltimore judge has awarded $275,000 to a Hampden tow truck driver who, after complaining about the wait at the city’s impound lot, was badly beaten by the lot attendant."
In Dundalk, a house burgled, the resident murdered, and the teenage co-defendant is out of jail.
Ew. Former Maryland state delegate Robert A. McKee was charged with possessing child pornography and reportedly will plead guilty.
Did you know? Target has its own crime lab!
A break -in and violation of a protective order in the 4500 block of Keswick, a BB-gun shooting at Robert Poole middle school (mascot, the Fightin' Busbeaters) and a pickpocketed gal at the ESPN Zone in the Blotter.
County detention center all finished... but the lawsuits are just getting started.
Hey, the Court of Appeals has three VJJs now!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Lori Responds!
"Thanks for your interest in my whereabouts. b was a freelance gig and responsibilities at my real job have pulled me away from it. My posts linked to all sources. I can't speak on their transition to print, as in this position, I was strictly a blogger and not a one-woman publishing house.Also, nothing's been removed from the archive http://www.bthesite.com/archives/author/loribarrett/."
A milli!
We reached a million hits sometime this morning! That's kind of a lot
(For a little blog like this, anyway!)
(For a little blog like this, anyway!)
Labor Day
As you enjoy your days off (well, most of you):
A man in his early 20s was fatally shot in the safe and friendly neighborhood of Irvington, making him number 146. Even with the offense, it is worth noting the dramatic dip in homicides in the city, which is exactly what the Examiner did.
Brandon Barfield, a 20-year-old little dear, was arrested for multiple robberies in northeast Baltimore yesterday.
The Blotter for Monday features a shooting, a robbery, and a homicide as an addendum to random nonfatal offenses ...
A man in his early 20s was fatally shot in the safe and friendly neighborhood of Irvington, making him number 146. Even with the offense, it is worth noting the dramatic dip in homicides in the city, which is exactly what the Examiner did.
Brandon Barfield, a 20-year-old little dear, was arrested for multiple robberies in northeast Baltimore yesterday.
The Blotter for Monday features a shooting, a robbery, and a homicide as an addendum to random nonfatal offenses ...
Sunday, August 31, 2008
MD Dept. Juvenile Justice = Huge Mess
Jaw-dropper of the week: "Dwayne Price had been arrested 11 times and had run away from state custody at least once. Yet at the age of 18, the state's juvenile justice system gave him one final chance at rehabilitation." Less than a month later, he'd raped an 88-year-old woman, "the second time Price had raped an elderly woman while supposedly under state supervision." ... and it just goes downhill from there.
Sun blogger Peter Hermann writes about murder victim Tyisha M. Brown. Employs sentence fragments. For drama. Like Rodricks. Likes to.
Bealefeld attributes the record-low homicide rate to "a focus on locking up repeat violent offenders," Dixon's office also credits a city health department mediation program.
Har! Raven/genius Derrick Martin was suspended a game and fined after taking his pot to the airport.
MD news:
In QAC, an 18-year-old is charged with hitting an 11-year-old and a 15-year-old with her car (on purpose)
Hyattsville's Wendy Garcia, age 25, got three years in jail for lying to protect members of the Gang that Saves Trout. Also facing the business end of the long Rod of the law: a bank robber, a gun possessor and a guy who defrauded the Small Business Administration.
Looks Gangsta but Isn't Dept:
Converse pulls "gangsta" shoes
Dr. Dre's son was found dead, cause undetermined
Sun blogger Peter Hermann writes about murder victim Tyisha M. Brown. Employs sentence fragments. For drama. Like Rodricks. Likes to.
Bealefeld attributes the record-low homicide rate to "a focus on locking up repeat violent offenders," Dixon's office also credits a city health department mediation program.
Har! Raven/genius Derrick Martin was suspended a game and fined after taking his pot to the airport.
MD news:
In QAC, an 18-year-old is charged with hitting an 11-year-old and a 15-year-old with her car (on purpose)
Hyattsville's Wendy Garcia, age 25, got three years in jail for lying to protect members of the Gang that Saves Trout. Also facing the business end of the long Rod of the law: a bank robber, a gun possessor and a guy who defrauded the Small Business Administration.
Looks Gangsta but Isn't Dept:
Converse pulls "gangsta" shoes
Dr. Dre's son was found dead, cause undetermined
Saturday, August 30, 2008
# 145
An unidentified man was found shot to death this morning in East Baltimore in the 900 block of Valley Street. No suspects, no motive.
... and the owner of car-repair shop Joe's Garage shot a would-be robber to death. No word on if the owner will face charges.
... and the owner of car-repair shop Joe's Garage shot a would-be robber to death. No word on if the owner will face charges.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Murder suspect Demetrius Smith was let out on $350k bail after being arrested for shooting a witness execution-style in the head, then was arrested for shooting a man during a robbery. Page Croyder's got some choice words for Judge Braverman.
Drugs in the film industry? Get outta here!
Speaking of the CP, this is the last day to vote for BOBs.
Drugs in the film industry? Get outta here!
Speaking of the CP, this is the last day to vote for BOBs.
Brandon Grimes Guilty of 1st-Degree Murder
From the SA's Office:
A 22-year-old man was shot to death on the West side.
The death of Ankush Gupta, found in the Harbor, is considered "suspicious."
Officer Tommy Sanders III pleaded not guilty this morning in the death of Edward Lamont Hunt.
What the?! A stadium employee was kidnapped!
Don't miss Page Croyder's blog at the Center for Emerging Media.
A Baltimore City jury convicted Brandon Grimes, 23, of the 800 block of Cator Ave. today of first-degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence and wear/carry/transport a handgun. The two-week trial ended yesterday and the jury deliberated approximately four hours over two days before reaching its verdict.More from the Sun's crime blog and Melissa Harris.
Judge Timothy J. Doory ordered a pre-sentence investigation be completed and scheduled sentencing for October 21, 2008.
In the early morning hours of January 9, 2007 Brandon Grimes fatally shot Baltimore Police Detective Troy Lamont Chesley, Sr. in the 4500 block of Fairfax Rd. as Chesley was returning home from his shift.
Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Wiggins of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.
A 22-year-old man was shot to death on the West side.
The death of Ankush Gupta, found in the Harbor, is considered "suspicious."
Officer Tommy Sanders III pleaded not guilty this morning in the death of Edward Lamont Hunt.
What the?! A stadium employee was kidnapped!
Don't miss Page Croyder's blog at the Center for Emerging Media.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Correction: Jayne Miller is Not a Biter
Van Smith of the CP tells us that Jayne has been on the Tillman tip for a while. Unlike Lori Barrett, she is not a biter. We hear she's also quit smoking! Yay Jayne!
BCrime regrets the error.
ps., right before the CP's article appeared, Lori Barrett went "on vacation" and hasn't been heard from since.
BCrime regrets the error.
ps., right before the CP's article appeared, Lori Barrett went "on vacation" and hasn't been heard from since.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
"Die Bitch Die"
Yike, Baltimore John Watch reports that a working girl was attacked by a tall, skinny man with "calcium deposits" on his face.
Media Blabber
WBAL= total biters!
Not long after the City Paper published court documents re. the Tillman raids, the NBC affiliate is patting itself on the back for "obtaining" them.
I guess clicking on a .pdf is strenuous if you smoke as much as Jayne Miller does!
Here's much more on the Tillman antics from the News Hole.
Also a biter: Lori Barrett of "b"
Don't miss CP's story from last week on the Sun's miseries.
Will Brandon Grimes go free again? "A city crime lab employee left his own DNA on the pistol police say Brandon Grimes used to kill an off-duty Baltimore police officer, according to testimony during Grimes' murder trial this morning." And also, ew.
In Rockville, "Ex-Teacher Charged With Giving Students Cocaine"!
It's a hell of a drug!
The new "Baltimore Crime Beat" column is on the arrest in the 1986 murder of wino Charlie Neeper
A guy who had his azz beat by county police after they accused him of stealing his own car is suing for $850k
Baltimore City Councilwoman Rochelle “Rikki” Spector (5th District) got a lucky break when the officer who issued her that disappearing traffic ticket somehow never got a summons.
Busy-handed octogenarian urologist survives plane crash, gets busted with doobage
Not long after the City Paper published court documents re. the Tillman raids, the NBC affiliate is patting itself on the back for "obtaining" them.
I guess clicking on a .pdf is strenuous if you smoke as much as Jayne Miller does!
Here's much more on the Tillman antics from the News Hole.
Also a biter: Lori Barrett of "b"
Don't miss CP's story from last week on the Sun's miseries.
Will Brandon Grimes go free again? "A city crime lab employee left his own DNA on the pistol police say Brandon Grimes used to kill an off-duty Baltimore police officer, according to testimony during Grimes' murder trial this morning." And also, ew.
In Rockville, "Ex-Teacher Charged With Giving Students Cocaine"!
It's a hell of a drug!
The new "Baltimore Crime Beat" column is on the arrest in the 1986 murder of wino Charlie Neeper
A guy who had his azz beat by county police after they accused him of stealing his own car is suing for $850k
Baltimore City Councilwoman Rochelle “Rikki” Spector (5th District) got a lucky break when the officer who issued her that disappearing traffic ticket somehow never got a summons.
Busy-handed octogenarian urologist survives plane crash, gets busted with doobage
Afternoon...
A 16 year old boy suffered from a nonfatal offense when he was shot last night in Northeast Baltimore.
Who will test the testers? Apparently the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board will.
In a twist of irony beyond hilarity, Anthony P. Wallnofer wrote the rule he's accused of allegedly breaking. You'd figure he'd have been smart enough to draft a loophole...
Daily Blotter, where it notes $30 worth of soft drinks stolen in Pikesville. What, tap water wasn't good enough for you?
Anna Ditkoff tracks the murders in Baltimore as few others can do, noting two from this past week in the process.
Who will test the testers? Apparently the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board will.
In a twist of irony beyond hilarity, Anthony P. Wallnofer wrote the rule he's accused of allegedly breaking. You'd figure he'd have been smart enough to draft a loophole...
Daily Blotter, where it notes $30 worth of soft drinks stolen in Pikesville. What, tap water wasn't good enough for you?
Anna Ditkoff tracks the murders in Baltimore as few others can do, noting two from this past week in the process.
#142
Ink: former professional boxer Eddie VanKirk, 45, was shot by a crackhead on November 19 of last year and died on June 22 of this year; his death has been ruled a homicide.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Grand jury: "bupe" safe, effective
State police: let's just throw out that ACLU lawsuit, shall we?
Harley David, son of a bitch*!
*anyone who gets that reference gets major points!
State police: let's just throw out that ACLU lawsuit, shall we?
Harley David, son of a bitch*!
*anyone who gets that reference gets major points!
Fan-freaking-tastic: Issues at the BPD crime lab may be a factor in the case of little dear Brandon Grimes.
Crooked government officials working in Baltimore? Kind sir, surely you jest!
Holy Pasta Fagioli! 5,000 gallons of Olive Oil spilled into the harbor and had to be cleaned up last night.
"Would you like my wallet to go with that pepperoni?"
And our daily crime blotter tells us what it is to be malicious, criminal, and male...
Crooked government officials working in Baltimore? Kind sir, surely you jest!
Holy Pasta Fagioli! 5,000 gallons of Olive Oil spilled into the harbor and had to be cleaned up last night.
"Would you like my wallet to go with that pepperoni?"
And our daily crime blotter tells us what it is to be malicious, criminal, and male...
This Kitten Has Claws
Miss Washington County was arrested for breaking into her ex's home and punching his new girlfriend.
(thanks again J!)
(thanks again J!)
Monday, August 25, 2008
August 25, 2008
Albert Edward Driscoll III was shot to death on a boat in Sparrow's Point. Mysterious!
A man and a woman shot in the NW
A follow-up on the six-year-old who was shot on Saturday.
Tragic: Lt. Gov. Brown's cousin was shot to death on Saturday by her crazed ex-boyfriend.
News of the hilarious: North Jersey ninjas take on drug dealers, end up in pokey
(thanks J!)
A man and a woman shot in the NW
A follow-up on the six-year-old who was shot on Saturday.
Tragic: Lt. Gov. Brown's cousin was shot to death on Saturday by her crazed ex-boyfriend.
News of the hilarious: North Jersey ninjas take on drug dealers, end up in pokey
(thanks J!)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
A six-year-old was wounded by a stray bullet in the NE.
In PGC, a 12-year-old was killed by teenagers playing with a shotgun.
Oh, that Judge Motz, once again making an example of a man condemned from birth to join the Bloods and firebomb houses. Everybody just wants to pick on poor Terrence!
Child killer Mark Castillo: I did it and I'm not crazy
Snoop says she never got the summons to appear as a murder witness.
In PGC, a 12-year-old was killed by teenagers playing with a shotgun.
Oh, that Judge Motz, once again making an example of a man condemned from birth to join the Bloods and firebomb houses. Everybody just wants to pick on poor Terrence!
Child killer Mark Castillo: I did it and I'm not crazy
Snoop says she never got the summons to appear as a murder witness.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Look Who's Blogging Now
The Sun has a new crime blog. Their blogger's previous experience is most apt-- covering the Middle East!
Fill in the blank: the main difference between the Middle East in Baltimore and the one where the ferners live is______
Fill in the blank: the main difference between the Middle East in Baltimore and the one where the ferners live is______
August 22
Two shootings last night, one of them killed a 28-year-old man.
The past week's 11 shootings mapped by Spotcrime.
The woman found strangled in Herring Run Park was id'd: "Kiuna Jackson, 19, of the 1300 block of Windemere Ave. in the Ednor Gardens-Lakeside community had no criminal record or associations with criminals."
"Snoop" was "arrested on minor drug charges yesterday after police picked her up for refusing to cooperate as a witness in a murder trial, records show." Her bail review will be at 11 a.m. today at Central Booking.
Issues with crime lab contamination "sure to arise in court"
The past week's 11 shootings mapped by Spotcrime.
The woman found strangled in Herring Run Park was id'd: "Kiuna Jackson, 19, of the 1300 block of Windemere Ave. in the Ednor Gardens-Lakeside community had no criminal record or associations with criminals."
"Snoop" was "arrested on minor drug charges yesterday after police picked her up for refusing to cooperate as a witness in a murder trial, records show." Her bail review will be at 11 a.m. today at Central Booking.
Issues with crime lab contamination "sure to arise in court"
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Docs: Fractured Hyoid Bad for Health
City health officials are holding an emergency meeting Friday to discuss the slayings of prostitutes as a public health issue.
Janis reports that 26 women linked to prostitution have been murdered since 1997. Only six of those cases have been closed by arrest. Since April, five prostitutes have been strangled to death.
The latest victim, still unidentified, was found in Herring Run Park six days ago.
Janis reports that 26 women linked to prostitution have been murdered since 1997. Only six of those cases have been closed by arrest. Since April, five prostitutes have been strangled to death.
The latest victim, still unidentified, was found in Herring Run Park six days ago.
The little darling who was the cameraman for the "Stop Snitching" video is off to the clink. But he had a bright future!
Brandon Grimes was connected to the gun used to kill Detective Troy Lamont Chesley by his ex-girlfriend. One quote I find particularly disgusting:
In Baltimore, it's no longer safe to even walk outside of your house, as proven last night when a man was shot outside his front door.
Even more little dears hard at work, according to the blotter.
According to a Vanderbilt Professor, the key to insuring safe schools is understanding. Well done article overall with a couple of gems I'd like to include here:
I'll leave the rest for your imagination. Thoughts on it?
Brandon Grimes was connected to the gun used to kill Detective Troy Lamont Chesley by his ex-girlfriend. One quote I find particularly disgusting:
So if its a cop, he wouldn't have (allegedly) shot him, but a normal peon is fair game. Outstanding - good to know there's some degree of honor.
Authorities say it's unlikely that Grimes approached Chesley knowing he was a police officer. Carter, now Grimes' former girlfriend, echoed that sentiment.
"I'm not saying Brandon is a saint, but I can't see him taking an officer in uniform," Carter said.
In Baltimore, it's no longer safe to even walk outside of your house, as proven last night when a man was shot outside his front door.
Even more little dears hard at work, according to the blotter.
According to a Vanderbilt Professor, the key to insuring safe schools is understanding. Well done article overall with a couple of gems I'd like to include here:
Blacks, particularly boys, are too often assigned to special-education classes and left out of gifted classes, Ford said, because their teachers have low expectations for them and misinterpret their behavior. Low expectations can be manifested in several ways. Most obviously it is not pushing them into advanced placement classes, and more subtly it is dumbing down language that teachers use in the classroom.
"Remind yourself to talk up to children," she said, adding that use of complex vocabulary should be standard no matter how young the children or how poor their backgrounds.
She also said that African-American students do not revere teachers as Asian-American students do and that teachers must earn their respect.
"African-Americans have an attitude that says, 'When you respect me, I will respect you,'" Ford said. When teachers seem detached or uninterested in their students, black students see that as a sign of disrespect, she said. Students who don't feel the teacher likes or respects them are then more likely to talk back and be disruptive, leading to a classroom that can be more out of control.
I'll leave the rest for your imagination. Thoughts on it?
Don't miss...
Posted yesterday but worth a bump: the CP's article collection and search warrant affadavits from Monday's Tillman raid.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
That Jose Morales guy is a piece of work, even by Mobtown standards! On August 18 he was arrested in TX for trying to charter a plane for $180k worth of yayo.
August 20
"Edgar Koch, director of the Baltimore Police Department crime laboratory, was fired yesterday in part because of recently discovered contamination in the lab's DNA section."
Witness intimidation works!
"Witnesses Donta Robinson and Jamal Carter had once identified alleged cop killer Brandon Grimes as the man who carjacked them at gunpoint. But Monday both men drastically changed their stories.
'I ain’t never seen that person in my life,' Carter said."
Here's the Ink, with two murders previously unreported, including Michael Sewell, 29, and an unidentified man on Oakley Avenue.
A 1986 murder was solved by some good-old-fashioned dick work
Trial is underway for Kazeem Akinyoade Akinniyi, 26, accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend
"Agents from the FBI on Monday raided several offices connected to Milton Tillman Jr., the man with several criminal convictions who prosecutors say controls about 80 percent of Baltimore City’s bail bond market." Here's the CP article collection for the backstories as well as affadavits that list the searched premises.
Marc Mitchell, 18, and Tavon Hammond, 23, were arrested and charged in the attempted murder of another man in a shooting last week at the Northwood Shopping Plaza.
Harsh! "‘RAT’ carved in back of inmate who wore wire"
The city's got a lot of nasty sewage leaks, but don't tell the EPA
Witness intimidation works!
"Witnesses Donta Robinson and Jamal Carter had once identified alleged cop killer Brandon Grimes as the man who carjacked them at gunpoint. But Monday both men drastically changed their stories.
'I ain’t never seen that person in my life,' Carter said."
Here's the Ink, with two murders previously unreported, including Michael Sewell, 29, and an unidentified man on Oakley Avenue.
A 1986 murder was solved by some good-old-fashioned dick work
Trial is underway for Kazeem Akinyoade Akinniyi, 26, accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend
"Agents from the FBI on Monday raided several offices connected to Milton Tillman Jr., the man with several criminal convictions who prosecutors say controls about 80 percent of Baltimore City’s bail bond market." Here's the CP article collection for the backstories as well as affadavits that list the searched premises.
Marc Mitchell, 18, and Tavon Hammond, 23, were arrested and charged in the attempted murder of another man in a shooting last week at the Northwood Shopping Plaza.
Harsh! "‘RAT’ carved in back of inmate who wore wire"
The city's got a lot of nasty sewage leaks, but don't tell the EPA
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Grimes Trial to Start Tomorrow
A jury has been seated in the murder trial of Brandon Grimes. Opening statements are scheduled for 9:15 a.m. tomorrow before Judge Timothy "the stupidity is astounding" Doory, 226 Mitchell Courthouse.
Just Asking
Bykowicz's article got us (and a lot of people) thinking: Is a regional jury pool feasible? Would it be Constitutional? (How about a national jury pool, while we're at it?)
August 19
Steven T. Hollis III, 18, of Randallstown and Juan L. Flythe, 17, of West Baltimore were "held without bail yesterday in the death of a Randallstown High School student who was stabbed and stomped to death after his fellow Bloods gang members found messages on his phone that suggested he was gay."
A 17-year-old was shot on the East side.
And another shot 17-year-old has died of his injuries.
Janis reports: How parking tickets go wrong
Like, duh: colleges say the drinking age is "not working"
A 17-year-old was shot on the East side.
And another shot 17-year-old has died of his injuries.
Janis reports: How parking tickets go wrong
Like, duh: colleges say the drinking age is "not working"
Morning
A 17 year old was found shot in an East Baltimore home last night. Another one, who was shot on August 7th is now dead.
To other shootings occurred during robberies in Baltimore, lending credibility to my theory that the 'safest' place to be in Baltimore is in your home with heavy security.
Jean Marbella wonders about Jessamy's Frustration over the Abell report... that would make two of us.
Linden's Liquor is out of business. But where will I get my Alizé now?
A few leaders of local colleges signed a petition to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18, which could make lives for local Residential Advisors even more hellish
To other shootings occurred during robberies in Baltimore, lending credibility to my theory that the 'safest' place to be in Baltimore is in your home with heavy security.
Jean Marbella wonders about Jessamy's Frustration over the Abell report... that would make two of us.
Linden's Liquor is out of business. But where will I get my Alizé now?
A few leaders of local colleges signed a petition to lower the drinking age from 21 to 18, which could make lives for local Residential Advisors even more hellish
Monday, August 18, 2008
Things Looking Up for Alleged Cop-Killer
Accused cop-killer Brandon Grimes' prosecution "suffered a setback Monday when a judge ruled that jurors could not hear evidence linking the defendant to a carjacking days before the homicide." More from the deuce.
County police are ISO robber/attempted murderer Jonathan Duvon Lowe, 19.
Four words that are never good together: Baseball coach, kiddie porn.
County police are ISO robber/attempted murderer Jonathan Duvon Lowe, 19.
Four words that are never good together: Baseball coach, kiddie porn.
Tune in
Julie is on the Ed Norris show right now talking about the jury study and Jessamy's reaction
August 18
"The medical examiner has ruled that a woman found Friday morning in a northeast Baltimore park was the victim of homicide -- the sixth woman to die of strangulation in the city this year." The special prostitution task force was on the scene, Janis reports.
Here's all six strangulations mapped by spotcrime.
Jessamy is "furious" at an Abell foundation study that found "jurors in nearby counties are 30 times more likely than their city counterparts to convict a defendant of the most serious charge."
Two robberies, two shot victims last night.
Three teenage boys shot in the SW yesterday.
Another shooting, a cutting and a robber on a mo-ped in the Blotter.
Here's all six strangulations mapped by spotcrime.
Jessamy is "furious" at an Abell foundation study that found "jurors in nearby counties are 30 times more likely than their city counterparts to convict a defendant of the most serious charge."
Two robberies, two shot victims last night.
Three teenage boys shot in the SW yesterday.
Another shooting, a cutting and a robber on a mo-ped in the Blotter.
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