Monday, August 23, 2010
Gender Equality?
A 13-year old girl allegedly tried to rob two men, and when they resisted she shot them both. One victim was killed.
Feel free to assmble
According to new police policy you can no longer arrest people for standing on a sidewalk and protesting.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
What the who?!
City voters, have you gotten your "Official 2010 Primary Sample Ballot" in the mail yet? Because early voting starts in 12 days and I have no idea who anyone is besides the prospective State's Attorneys and the Conaways, and the sample ballot looks nothing like the Web site. Who is Neil R. Bernstein? Who are these people running for judge of the orphan's court?!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Hate crime, beating the rap
Police say a man arrested for beating a hispanic male may be a hate crime.
But perhaps more important according to online court records he beat serious robbery and drug charges twice before working his way up to murder.
But perhaps more important according to online court records he beat serious robbery and drug charges twice before working his way up to murder.
Friday, August 20, 2010
WTF?! Slumlord Running for Baltimore City Sheriff!!
Slumlord watch notes that Mike Schaefer, a slumlord so slummy he was jailed and fined $1.8 million, is running as the Republican candidate for Baltimore City Sheriff.
You couldn't make this stuff up!
You couldn't make this stuff up!
TGIF
A 10-year old shot in the left hand was one of two shooting victims Thursday night.
At least one lawyer is claiming that the 12-year old who claimed she was raped in Woodlawn has "inconsistencies" in her story.
Anti-Jewish vandalism leads to increased police patrols in Northwest Baltimore.
Creepy. City and County cops have busted Darrell Lyles for impersonating a police officer.
Burglaries in Towson.
At least one lawyer is claiming that the 12-year old who claimed she was raped in Woodlawn has "inconsistencies" in her story.
Anti-Jewish vandalism leads to increased police patrols in Northwest Baltimore.
Creepy. City and County cops have busted Darrell Lyles for impersonating a police officer.
Burglaries in Towson.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Former Baltimore city narcotic detective sentenced for fraud, lying., and stealing a diamond Freeze watch.
Deadbeat!
TDR's Melody Simmons reports that Sheila Dixon's former lover Ron Lipscomb has taken his business out of state .. and stopped paying his bills. No word on where Mrs. Lipscomb is living.
.. wouldn't the Dixon story make such a great Urban romance potboiler novel?
.. wouldn't the Dixon story make such a great Urban romance potboiler novel?
Firefighter had issues
Just before he attacked a transsexual, firefighter Jerry Majette was suspended for over a month for insubordination.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
check out the passive-voice and buck-passing in this Sun opinion piece on the SAO campaign:
"Some of what’s been heard so far — for example, whether Mrs. Jessamy likens city courtrooms to city public schools or that the police commissioner used to have a Bernstein sign — falls well short of the substantive facts the public needs to make an informed choice. That the city could be safer is obvious."
... Isn't the Sun supposed to be the go-to for facts and substance? What is Jessamy's conviction rate, anyway? And didn't you just tell us crime was down, dear paper?
"Some of what’s been heard so far — for example, whether Mrs. Jessamy likens city courtrooms to city public schools or that the police commissioner used to have a Bernstein sign — falls well short of the substantive facts the public needs to make an informed choice. That the city could be safer is obvious."
... Isn't the Sun supposed to be the go-to for facts and substance? What is Jessamy's conviction rate, anyway? And didn't you just tell us crime was down, dear paper?
Nol Pros in McCann case
A suspiciously dead body found in a stairwell near the Circuit Court building, and the 137th murder victim = a man shot in July who recently succumbed to his injuries. (WTF? 69 Facebook users "like" this story.)
Remember Annie McCann? One of the guys who admitted to police that he ransacked her car and removed her dead body from her Volvo to go joy-riding in it has gotten off scot-free. Prosecutors say a "lack of evidence" led to a nol pros of the case. Un.Frickin.Believable.
... speaking of prosses, State's Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy's fundraising reports show that she raised about $46,000 since her last finance report in January. The Sun notes two of the g's were from Jessamy's old pal Doug Duncan, whom she endorsed when he ran against O'Malley.
Severn a-hole charged in road rage murder
.. and in case you were wondering what the Ottobar lawsuit was about, TDR's John Cord has the backstory
Remember Annie McCann? One of the guys who admitted to police that he ransacked her car and removed her dead body from her Volvo to go joy-riding in it has gotten off scot-free. Prosecutors say a "lack of evidence" led to a nol pros of the case. Un.Frickin.Believable.
... speaking of prosses, State's Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy's fundraising reports show that she raised about $46,000 since her last finance report in January. The Sun notes two of the g's were from Jessamy's old pal Doug Duncan, whom she endorsed when he ran against O'Malley.
Severn a-hole charged in road rage murder
.. and in case you were wondering what the Ottobar lawsuit was about, TDR's John Cord has the backstory
So much for the 30 year low
Looks like we're now running neck and neck with last year's homicide totals
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Who got hammered?
City firefighter suspended for allegedly attacking a transvestite with a hammer. Seems the equipment wasn't fully functional...
Vigil in the Village
The Charles Villagers for Peaceful Living says there will be a candlelight prayer vigil in remembrance of Stephen Pitcairn on Wednesday August 25th at 11:30pm. 26th Street and St Paul.
SWAT Raid report
The guy who started all the drama in Remington which lead to the SWAT team showing up seemed to be guilty of using his mouth as a deadly weapon.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Three murders and 13 GSW victims this weekend.
Another tortured dog in E Baltimore
Some good news: MD getting $1 million to battle health care rate hikes
Another tortured dog in E Baltimore
Some good news: MD getting $1 million to battle health care rate hikes
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Jessamy -v - Bernstein round 2
The Vanguard for justice will host another debate between candidates for top prosecutor.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Media Blabber
Are you an unemployed news junkie with a large, plastic-like head? The Deuce is hiring a morning news anchor.
The sailing semen of Gaithersburg .. and other stories
No more fed oversight of city juvie jail
Lamont Harrell, in jail for two murders, now charged with a 3rd
Man found in trash chute of Park Charles Apartments probably fell by accident, police say, but tower worker says that explanation is hard to believe
Arrest in murder of Craig Bouie, dad of 3 shot in his home in Randallstown
Man robbed, shot & killed by teens in Brooklyn Park. Also in AAC, a man shot while walking on a wooded path
Crazy sexagenarian barricades himself in in Sykesville
And finally, Authorities in Maryland say a man accused of squirting semen from a bottle onto two female shoppers has been linked to three more cases." .. off to go barf now
Lamont Harrell, in jail for two murders, now charged with a 3rd
Man found in trash chute of Park Charles Apartments probably fell by accident, police say, but tower worker says that explanation is hard to believe
Arrest in murder of Craig Bouie, dad of 3 shot in his home in Randallstown
Man robbed, shot & killed by teens in Brooklyn Park. Also in AAC, a man shot while walking on a wooded path
Crazy sexagenarian barricades himself in in Sykesville
And finally, Authorities in Maryland say a man accused of squirting semen from a bottle onto two female shoppers has been linked to three more cases." .. off to go barf now
Jessamy vs. Bernstein
Here's a stream of yesterday's debate between State's Attroney hopefuls Bernstein & Jessamy on the Rodericks show, and a live-blogged recap by Page Croyder.
.. and Fenton & Bishop check out the candidates' claims
WBAL says some city residents are offended by Jessamy's "public school" remark
.. and Fenton & Bishop check out the candidates' claims
WBAL says some city residents are offended by Jessamy's "public school" remark
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
It's getting twisted
Okay, the case of the sex offender getting paid by the city while in jail gets even stranger...the fake doctor's notes turned in by his mother were forged in the name of Dr. Keiffer Micthell Sr., the father of our former mayoral candidate and city councilman.
Feud for Thought
You're probably sick of hearing about the Jessamy/ Bealefeld/ Bernstein feud. But it's so darned entertaining! A good point from Page Croyder : "Bealefeld hasn't feuded with anybody. He's been nothing but publicly respectful." (This is true. Last year he told Exhibit A's Melody Simons, "Listen, I don't do public battle with Pat Jessamy.") Cryoder also throws in a bonus Jessamy press-conference spoof.
If you just can't get enough of the fisticuffs, here's other bloggers blogging on this:
Rob Carlson: "[Bealefeld's] one plastic sign, now removed, has already planted the seed of an idea in thousands of minds in less than a week."
Red Herring: "When Pat Jessamy is re-elected City State’s Attorney -- as she surely will be --those who vote for her will deserve the criminal justice system that an indolent and irresponsible prosecutor such as she brings to the city."
The Baltimore Spectator: "Larry Gibson, Mrs. Jessamy, Mayor Rawlings-Blake; non[e] of them have spent much time, if any, at active crime scenes. So to put it frankly, when they speak on the issue, in all due respect, they typically don't know what they hell they're talking about."
Ok, so enough about that. Here's this week's Ink. Five murders this week for a total of 129 so far this year. I wonder what the backstory is with the Corwin murder?
If you just can't get enough of the fisticuffs, here's other bloggers blogging on this:
Rob Carlson: "[Bealefeld's] one plastic sign, now removed, has already planted the seed of an idea in thousands of minds in less than a week."
Red Herring: "When Pat Jessamy is re-elected City State’s Attorney -- as she surely will be --those who vote for her will deserve the criminal justice system that an indolent and irresponsible prosecutor such as she brings to the city."
The Baltimore Spectator: "Larry Gibson, Mrs. Jessamy, Mayor Rawlings-Blake; non[e] of them have spent much time, if any, at active crime scenes. So to put it frankly, when they speak on the issue, in all due respect, they typically don't know what they hell they're talking about."
Ok, so enough about that. Here's this week's Ink. Five murders this week for a total of 129 so far this year. I wonder what the backstory is with the Corwin murder?
Dine & Dasher Gets 18 Months of Free Meals
From the SAO:
Andrew Palmer, 43 years old, of the 500 block of
S. Broadway Street pled guilty to one count of theft scheme and received the maximum penalty of 18 months incarceration on August 3, 2010 after prosecutors presented evidence of his restaurant theft scheme to a district court judge.
According to the arresting officers, from April 26, 2010, through July 21, 2010, Palmer ate meals and consumed alcoholic beverages at several area restaurants in Baltimore City; including the Capital Grille, Burke’s Café, Ding How Restaurant, Maisy’s Restaurant and Borinken Bar and Restaurant. In each case, when Palmer did not have funds to cover the restaurant bill, he feigned a seizure that required the presence of medical personnel. In each instance, the value of the goods consumed was less than $100; therefore the maximum possible penalty for each offense was 90 days of incarceration.
After reviewing the individual cases, the State’s Attorney’s Office filed a criminal information incorporating multiple pending cases and proceeded on an additional charge of theft scheme, which carries a maximum penalty of 18 months of incarceration. After hearing Palmer’s record, which includes over 40 convictions for theft, Judge George Lipman followed the plea agreement recommendation and sentenced Palmer to 18 months of incarceration, which is the maximum allowable sentence on the theft scheme charge.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Jessamy vs. Bernstein.. Live in Your Earhole
tune in Thursday at noon to 88.1 for a debate that's bound to be muy caliente!
Jessamy Mad as Wet Hen
...gets in scary-mommy mode and hand-delivers letter calling for an "independent fact finder" to probe Bealefeld's "serious credibility issue" and "establish whether our police commissioner is a person of truth and veracity."
Uhm, is that really the best campaign strategy?
WJZ has video of the press conference, and Hermann has Bernstein's reaction.
Uhm, is that really the best campaign strategy?
WJZ has video of the press conference, and Hermann has Bernstein's reaction.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Court laments
Former Pigtown resident finds that trying to press assault case in city court can be pretty frustrating
Sunday, August 8, 2010
128
A 25-year-old on Germania Ave
In addition to the three homicides, lots of "gsw"s
And a homicide in Harford? That's unusual...
.. and a father of three killed in his home in Randallstown
An arrest in Fell's Point robberies, one Leonard Copeland
In addition to the three homicides, lots of "gsw"s
And a homicide in Harford? That's unusual...
.. and a father of three killed in his home in Randallstown
An arrest in Fell's Point robberies, one Leonard Copeland
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Bloody Weekend So Far
Three murders on Friday night/Saturday morning.
Four years later the murder of Dr. Albert Ro in Anne Arundel County has been solved.
A crazy woman in MoCo tried to kill her kids.
A misbehaving county cop is in trouble for a fight he got into in the city.
Four years later the murder of Dr. Albert Ro in Anne Arundel County has been solved.
A crazy woman in MoCo tried to kill her kids.
A misbehaving county cop is in trouble for a fight he got into in the city.
BCrime Meetup & Gregg Bernstein Happy Hour
.. will be Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 6 - 7:30. Join our Facebook group or e-mail me for location.
Execution-style slaying in Lake Clifton
Man stood over victim, shot at point blank range with shotgun.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Listen up, cynical Cynthias
Gregg Bernstein CAN be our next State's Attorney ... pretty easily!
He & Jessamy are both Democrats, and with no Republican contender for State's Attorney, the primary on September 14 will decide the State's Attorney's race. With no other races in serious contention (except the clerk of the court, maybe), presumably the only voters who will show on Sept. 14 will be ones who really care about the State's Attorney's race.
.. so if you're a Democrat and care about this race, tell your mother, brother, sister and her friends to turn out September 14!
He & Jessamy are both Democrats, and with no Republican contender for State's Attorney, the primary on September 14 will decide the State's Attorney's race. With no other races in serious contention (except the clerk of the court, maybe), presumably the only voters who will show on Sept. 14 will be ones who really care about the State's Attorney's race.
.. so if you're a Democrat and care about this race, tell your mother, brother, sister and her friends to turn out September 14!
Bounty Hunters get plea offer, former Dixonite: Crime is down
Former Dixon spokesman says the media is giving Baltimore a bum rap when it comes to crime.
Two of the Baltimore chapter of the Bounty Hunters get plea offers.
Two of the Baltimore chapter of the Bounty Hunters get plea offers.
Bealefeld likes Bernstein
Someone spotted a Gregg Bernstein sign in the police commissioner's front yard.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Audit this
Looks like the BPD doesn't want an independent audit of rape cases. And no one wants CC Prez Jack Young snooping around
Hoodlumery in my neighborhood!
Gangs of roaming teenage thugs are attacking people in Upper Fells Point. Several of the attacks occurred at a relatively early (9:30ish) hour.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Baseheads rejoice
The Fair Sentencing Act, expected to be signed next Tuesday, will reduce the disparity between cocaine and crack sentences.
(But still no end in sight for the crack-crazed squirrel epidemic...)
"Focus on shootings contributed to neglect of city rape claims, Bealefeld says," meanwhile, "Lack of police reports stalls review of city rape allegations"
(But still no end in sight for the crack-crazed squirrel epidemic...)
"Focus on shootings contributed to neglect of city rape claims, Bealefeld says," meanwhile, "Lack of police reports stalls review of city rape allegations"
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
PC: O'Malley Without Principles
.. and "taught Jessamy how to bully".
Not sure I agree with all of this .. but Politics Examiner Adam Meister does
.. the State's Attorney's office has launched a Facebook page. (To be fair, Here's Bernstein's.)
.. and speaking of social media, if you're tiring of your virtual social life, please save Wednesday, Sept. 1 between 6 and 7:30, for an in-the-flesh Meet and Greet Happy Hour with Gregg Bernstein, location TBA here and on the Baltimore Crime Facebook Group page.
Not sure I agree with all of this .. but Politics Examiner Adam Meister does
.. the State's Attorney's office has launched a Facebook page. (To be fair, Here's Bernstein's.)
.. and speaking of social media, if you're tiring of your virtual social life, please save Wednesday, Sept. 1 between 6 and 7:30, for an in-the-flesh Meet and Greet Happy Hour with Gregg Bernstein, location TBA here and on the Baltimore Crime Facebook Group page.
Monday, August 2, 2010
ACLU says it's now okay to hit record
The group says the AG's opinion issued Friday means prosecutors should drop charges against Maryland man accused of recording a Maryland State Trooper.
Meanwhile, more on O'Malley's hedging on Jessmay,
Meanwhile, more on O'Malley's hedging on Jessmay,
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Questions are being asked about the size of the new juvenile jail being built in Baltimore.
I hate these kinds of headlines. Mistakes by child molester's attorneys could set him free. The judge who ruled in this guy's favor was Andre Davis. Rod Rosenstein was nominated to Davis's seat during the Bush Administration, but the Senate never acted on the nomination.
Another murder near Penn Station is attracting much less outrage than that of Stephen Pitcairn. The victim may have been murdered because he was a witness.
Shooting at police officers is a bad idea.
The Attorney General's Office says it's probably ok to tape interactions with police officers in Maryland.
I hate these kinds of headlines. Mistakes by child molester's attorneys could set him free. The judge who ruled in this guy's favor was Andre Davis. Rod Rosenstein was nominated to Davis's seat during the Bush Administration, but the Senate never acted on the nomination.
Another murder near Penn Station is attracting much less outrage than that of Stephen Pitcairn. The victim may have been murdered because he was a witness.
Shooting at police officers is a bad idea.
The Attorney General's Office says it's probably ok to tape interactions with police officers in Maryland.
Jessamy & Bernstein debate
State's Attorney Jessamy and Bernstein squared off, and only channel 2 was there.. literally, it looks like. But you can check it out online.
Friday, July 30, 2010
O'Malley endorses Jessamy
Just ran into the gov at Belvedere Square ... (doing my best to recall the convo)
Me: So I have to ask you, you're endorsing Jessamy, really? I thought you were old enemies!
O'Malley: Early on I made some oversweeping remarks about her that I regret, but crime is at its lowest in 15 years, and she's been a big part of that.
Me: Really? But isn't there a possibility someone could do a better job? Is something wrong with Gregg Bernstein?
O'M: I could do a better job, we could all do better at our jobs.
Me: Yeah, okay, sure but.. what about the judges you've appointed and this Charles Village murder, didn't you appoint Braverman, who let one of the killers out?
Him: Actually that was Judge Howard, appointed by Ehrlich. And what happened in Charles Village is a tragedy. But the great thing is my vote counts just as much as your vote, and we have a choice.
Me:: .. but do we really have a choice? Jessamy was appointed to that position, and very few people pay attention to that race. If you endorsed a different candidate that really might make a difference.
Judge Katie O'Malley (hustling me away): It's not that there's anything wrong with Gregg Bernstein. He's a great lawyer. It's just that our administration and Jessamy have worked so well together.
.. so there you have it.
.. it looks like IV editor Regina Holmes also talked to O'M at the same event.. and while the governor is "supporting" Jessamy, he may or may not be "endorsing" her. Or something.
Me: So I have to ask you, you're endorsing Jessamy, really? I thought you were old enemies!
O'Malley: Early on I made some oversweeping remarks about her that I regret, but crime is at its lowest in 15 years, and she's been a big part of that.
Me: Really? But isn't there a possibility someone could do a better job? Is something wrong with Gregg Bernstein?
O'M: I could do a better job, we could all do better at our jobs.
Me: Yeah, okay, sure but.. what about the judges you've appointed and this Charles Village murder, didn't you appoint Braverman, who let one of the killers out?
Him: Actually that was Judge Howard, appointed by Ehrlich. And what happened in Charles Village is a tragedy. But the great thing is my vote counts just as much as your vote, and we have a choice.
Me:: .. but do we really have a choice? Jessamy was appointed to that position, and very few people pay attention to that race. If you endorsed a different candidate that really might make a difference.
Judge Katie O'Malley (hustling me away): It's not that there's anything wrong with Gregg Bernstein. He's a great lawyer. It's just that our administration and Jessamy have worked so well together.
.. so there you have it.
.. it looks like IV editor Regina Holmes also talked to O'M at the same event.. and while the governor is "supporting" Jessamy, he may or may not be "endorsing" her. Or something.
Long, violent week.
It wouldn't be an awful, violent week in Baltimore, without the tragic death of yet another upstanding elderly citizen.
A judge declared a mistrial in the Stephen Mauk murder case, after the jury took equally as long deliberating as the trial itself.
Two more names were added to the homicide tally with the shooting death of 36 year old Shawn Crawford, and the apparent beating death of 38 year old Steven Harris.
A witness was turned victim Thursday. As a second person is killed in Station North in a week.
Finally the police want to know, have you seen these men? They're wanted for crimes ranging from burglary to Attempted Murder.
A judge declared a mistrial in the Stephen Mauk murder case, after the jury took equally as long deliberating as the trial itself.
Two more names were added to the homicide tally with the shooting death of 36 year old Shawn Crawford, and the apparent beating death of 38 year old Steven Harris.
A witness was turned victim Thursday. As a second person is killed in Station North in a week.
Finally the police want to know, have you seen these men? They're wanted for crimes ranging from burglary to Attempted Murder.
Thankfully, crime is down
the governor and the mayor took the time to remind us yesterday that crime is down...way down
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Jessmay shows, does not speak
Politicians, including Jessmay gathered at a gathering last night in Charles Village for murder victim Stephen Pitcairn.
Meanwhile Rick Gilbert, who left the city after his attack tells his story.
Meanwhile Rick Gilbert, who left the city after his attack tells his story.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Hopkins Cancer Researcher Killed in CV Robbery
23-year-old Stephen Pitcairn was stabbed to death last night in Charles Village while walking home from the train station; died in the gutter holding a stranger's hand.
UPDATE: John Alexander Wagner, 34, and Lavelva Merritt, 24, were arrested for Pitcairn's murder. Unshockingly, both have extensive criminal histories.
UPDATE: John Alexander Wagner, 34, and Lavelva Merritt, 24, were arrested for Pitcairn's murder. Unshockingly, both have extensive criminal histories.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Weekend crime
Motorcycle rider is killed after a high-speed chase. Apparently the officer involved ignored orders to end the pursuit. He's been suspended from duty.
Quadruple stabbing in the County early on Saturday morning.
Double shooting in Owings Mills on Friday night.
Quadruple stabbing in the County early on Saturday morning.
Double shooting in Owings Mills on Friday night.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Yet Another Delay
The trial of Lee Stephens, accused of murdering Maryland House of Correction CO David McGuinn has been delayed yet again. If Stephens's trial goes ahead as scheduled next May it will have been nearly five years since McGuinn was murdered. No trial date has been set for Lamar Harris, Stephens's co-defendant.
This is embarassing
I never had a very high opinion of the Maryland Court of Appeals, and this only reinforces that impression.
Greene countered with the more up-to-date South Park reference, penning that in the "immortal words of Mr. Mackey, 'Drugs are bad.'"
He used his footnote to put the quote into full context, and it's most likely the first time an opinion from the state's highest court has included the phrase, "It's a bad thing to do drugs, so don't be bad by doing drugs, m'kay, that'd be bad."
BTW, it would be nice if the article told us which judges voted which way in this case.
Edit: I looked up the decision online, and the other judge that ruled in favor of the defendant was (surprise surprise) Robert Bell.
Greene countered with the more up-to-date South Park reference, penning that in the "immortal words of Mr. Mackey, 'Drugs are bad.'"
He used his footnote to put the quote into full context, and it's most likely the first time an opinion from the state's highest court has included the phrase, "It's a bad thing to do drugs, so don't be bad by doing drugs, m'kay, that'd be bad."
BTW, it would be nice if the article told us which judges voted which way in this case.
Edit: I looked up the decision online, and the other judge that ruled in favor of the defendant was (surprise surprise) Robert Bell.
All in the family
The city has sued former DPW employee and registered sex offender Dennis McLaughlin and his mother for $12,000 to recover sick pay he received while in jail.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I Guess He Deals Too...
Darnell Angelo Holmes, a BGF member who City Paper described last year as a tattooed, daily heroine user, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison today for selling large amounts of heroin.
Shellenberger Seeks Death
How in the world did I miss this story?
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office has announced that they will seek the death penalty against the hitman who murdered William Porter and Porter's wife who ordered the hit. The other four suspects in the case won't face the death penalty because only the triggerman and the person who contracted the killing are eligible.
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office has announced that they will seek the death penalty against the hitman who murdered William Porter and Porter's wife who ordered the hit. The other four suspects in the case won't face the death penalty because only the triggerman and the person who contracted the killing are eligible.
Prevent
Warren Brown said 'Lawyers for Bernstein' will release a list of murders that could have been prevented had mandatory sentences been imposed on repeat violent offenders.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Officer Rivieri cleared, almost
An internal trial board said the skateboard hating cop was justified in use of excessive force, but the commish has the final word.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Harford Homicide
Bel Air had its first murder in four years.
A couple of non-fatal shootings in Baltimore overnight.
WBAL says there were a total of four people shot over the weekend.
Divorcing couple must split custody of their dog.
Kurt Schmoke's old campaign manager is coming out in support of Pat Jessamy.
A couple of non-fatal shootings in Baltimore overnight.
WBAL says there were a total of four people shot over the weekend.
Divorcing couple must split custody of their dog.
Kurt Schmoke's old campaign manager is coming out in support of Pat Jessamy.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Fells point robberies
A Baltimore teen pleaded guilty to a strong of robberies in Fells Point last year. His girlfriend and her mother, both accomplices., are awaiting trial.
Robbery
Police believe a botched robbery attempt may have lead to Yolanda Howard's death on 22nd street this past weekend.
Hoodlumery in Hampden
Thursday night homicide in Lansdowne.
The liquor board fined a couple of titty bars on The Block for prostitution.
Here's a weird/sad one. A 73-year old cab driver from Hampden got beaten to hell in April and died of his injuries on Tuesday. The 3500 block of Elm Avenue isn't exactly what I'd call a violent crime hotspot.
The ALF-CIO has endorsed Pat Jessamy. I'm still trying to figure out how the race for State's Attorney is relevant to a labor union.
This knucklehead robbed a Safeway in Annapolis and managed to shoot himself in the process. WJZ says he requested "treatment for a self-conflicted shot." Self-conflicted?
Murder in Halethorpe.
A 45-year old Harford County man was arrested for allegedly raping a 24-year old woman.
A Columbia man gets six months in jail for running over a former crazy cat lady.
The liquor board fined a couple of titty bars on The Block for prostitution.
Here's a weird/sad one. A 73-year old cab driver from Hampden got beaten to hell in April and died of his injuries on Tuesday. The 3500 block of Elm Avenue isn't exactly what I'd call a violent crime hotspot.
The ALF-CIO has endorsed Pat Jessamy. I'm still trying to figure out how the race for State's Attorney is relevant to a labor union.
This knucklehead robbed a Safeway in Annapolis and managed to shoot himself in the process. WJZ says he requested "treatment for a self-conflicted shot." Self-conflicted?
Murder in Halethorpe.
A 45-year old Harford County man was arrested for allegedly raping a 24-year old woman.
A Columbia man gets six months in jail for running over a former crazy cat lady.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Denied!
So much for a BCrime happy hour meet & greet with Gregg Bernstein!
His campaign writes, "Thanks for your note and generous offer. As it is only about eight weeks to primary day, we are focusing our efforts on Meet and Greet opportunities in peoples homes in their own neighborhoods. ... Thanks again for your interest in Gregg's campaign."
His campaign writes, "Thanks for your note and generous offer. As it is only about eight weeks to primary day, we are focusing our efforts on Meet and Greet opportunities in peoples homes in their own neighborhoods. ... Thanks again for your interest in Gregg's campaign."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
War stories
Page Croyder: City's "war room" a flop
Court docs: Murdered Cherry Hill activist Angelo Dangerfield a police informant
Woman fights off assailant on Clipper Mill Rd, a bicycle-jacking and lots of stolen GPSes & iPods in the Messenger Crime Log
Court docs: Murdered Cherry Hill activist Angelo Dangerfield a police informant
Woman fights off assailant on Clipper Mill Rd, a bicycle-jacking and lots of stolen GPSes & iPods in the Messenger Crime Log
Gang names, city lawyers
Gang names are more sinister??? (Don't forget Eliot Wilkes AKA "Shitty"
A city supervisor accused of assaulting an employee gets a free defense courtesy of city taxpayers
A city supervisor accused of assaulting an employee gets a free defense courtesy of city taxpayers
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Police officer indicted in Mt. Vernon shooting
Officer Tshamba was indicted on murder and gun charges and could face life in prison.
Are you really good at digging deep, dark holes?
Can you dig one deep and dark enough for a man who rapes a 5-year-old girl? Probably not.
Need some copper tubing? So does this construction site.
Possibly armed man vanishes.
"This is, I think, fire No. 7 in 13 years … They've all been arson."
Battle of Baltimore Crime's Favorite Two People: Warren Brown vs. Pat Jessamy
18-year-old arrested for shooting two other 18-year-olds in Edgewood. Of course, the alleged perp appears to be currently awaiting trial for armed robbery, assault, weapons charges, etc.
"Why is this even news anymore?" Three men shot intwo hours (actually more like 1 hour, 13 minutes).
Need some copper tubing? So does this construction site.
Possibly armed man vanishes.
"This is, I think, fire No. 7 in 13 years … They've all been arson."
Battle of Baltimore Crime's Favorite Two People: Warren Brown vs. Pat Jessamy
18-year-old arrested for shooting two other 18-year-olds in Edgewood. Of course, the alleged perp appears to be currently awaiting trial for armed robbery, assault, weapons charges, etc.
"Why is this even news anymore?" Three men shot in
Court time, expense this
The man who wants Pat Jessamy's job would eliminate the do not call list, send prosecutors out of the murder scenes with homicide detectives, and says he would spend more time in court.
Meanwhile councilman Bill Henry said $6000 worth of bar tabs and meals charged to the city was payback for volunteers.
Meanwhile councilman Bill Henry said $6000 worth of bar tabs and meals charged to the city was payback for volunteers.
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