Tuesday, August 31, 2010
If you really, really care
you can vote as early as Friday in the city, if you're willing to go to one of these ghetto-azz locations
Some real 'conviction rate' numbers
See question #8-- the Sun says of the current State's Attorney's conviction rate:
478 murder cases were adjudicated in Baltimore in 2006-2008. Of those, nearly 40 percent resulted in not guilty verdicts, dropped charges or pleas or convictions on lesser charges. Among cases that went to trial, prosecutors' record of getting murder convictions was about 50-50.... pity the intern had to pore over death's three-ring binder to crunch those numbers!
Pitcairn Memorial Removed
says Charles Villagers for Peaceful Living.
Wonder if the DPW has a policy for how long they keep up memorials, and when/if they take them down?
Wonder if the DPW has a policy for how long they keep up memorials, and when/if they take them down?
Angelo Dangerfield
Gregg Bernstein's new ad features Doris Dangerfield, mom of murder victim Angelo Dangerfield.
.. according to the CP, there's more to this story than Dangerfield just walking the dog; a BPD forfeiture complaint says he was also a BPD informant, though whether or not that's really true or if it played a role in his murder we may never know. Said his mom, "he wasn't a snitch."
Here's the ad:
.. according to the CP, there's more to this story than Dangerfield just walking the dog; a BPD forfeiture complaint says he was also a BPD informant, though whether or not that's really true or if it played a role in his murder we may never know. Said his mom, "he wasn't a snitch."
Here's the ad:
Another Hispanic man slain?
Last night's murder victim identified as Hispanic, although court records list him otherwise.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday crime summary
Knucklehead steals car, leads police on a chase, crashes into MTA Mobility vehicle.
Hookers and illegal immigrants in Howard County.
When the cops tell you to drop your assault rifle it's generally a good idea to do as they tell you. I've never heard of a "22-caliber assault rifle" though, sounds like the description of the weapon is a little questionable.
Dead body in Dundalk. Supposedly there are no signs of foul play, but OCME will be doing an autopsy.
A 29-year old man was shot dead near Westside Elementary School.
A new Gregg Bernstein ad is out. This one features the mother of murder victim Angelo Dangerfield. Dangerfield's alleged killers weren't prosecuted because there was only a single witness.
Hookers and illegal immigrants in Howard County.
When the cops tell you to drop your assault rifle it's generally a good idea to do as they tell you. I've never heard of a "22-caliber assault rifle" though, sounds like the description of the weapon is a little questionable.
Dead body in Dundalk. Supposedly there are no signs of foul play, but OCME will be doing an autopsy.
A 29-year old man was shot dead near Westside Elementary School.
A new Gregg Bernstein ad is out. This one features the mother of murder victim Angelo Dangerfield. Dangerfield's alleged killers weren't prosecuted because there was only a single witness.
Bubbles, Troubles & Nuk Nuk
Judge David Ross: DNA evidence will be admitted in trial of alleged murderers of Ken Harris. And more on how the alleged killers were caught: "Weeks after the killing of Harris, an anonymous caller said he recognized one of the men in surveillance videos from the Northwood Shopping Plaza as 'Troubles,' one [of] two brothers known as 'Bubbles' and 'Troubles.'"
Dawson Family Blame Game Cont'd
Page Croyder: The Dawson Family and its Failed Response gets a response from Ditanya Madden, "star" of Gregg Bernstein's commericals, and Adam Meister gets a (sole) pro-Jessamy response on the Sun talk forums
... and Jessamy will be on the Marc Steiner show tonight from 5-6 on 88.9
... and Jessamy will be on the Marc Steiner show tonight from 5-6 on 88.9
Stand up and be counted!
One day left to vote for the City Paper's Best of Baltimore... we know what the best blog is, but what's "Best CSA" (under goods & services?) I'd have to say Fiscal Year '07, under chief judge Robert Bell -- that year was certioriari-riffic!
.. who's the best print journalist, do you think?
.. who's the best print journalist, do you think?
Task force shooting probed
A shooting during a warrant raid in 2008 in now being investigated by sheriff's department internal affairs
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Classy!
How tough is Walbrook High? One Carrington McNutt was murdered and at least eight people were injured after a huge brawl broke out at the reunion and a guy went on a "stabbing rampage"
Update: stabbing rampage guy was ID'd as James Dixon
Another "possible homicide" in South Baltimore
A 17-year-old girl shot through the front door of her home on Belair Rd
Former pastor Kevin Pushia pled guilty to killing blind, disabled Lemuel Wallace to steal his life insurance money. Said his defense attorney, "Mr. Pushia made some poor decisions"
Quality reportage from WMAR: "Folks in Roland Park like to walk....that's how the neighborhood is sort of set up."
Farther afield: melee at Folsom Prison
Update: stabbing rampage guy was ID'd as James Dixon
Another "possible homicide" in South Baltimore
A 17-year-old girl shot through the front door of her home on Belair Rd
Former pastor Kevin Pushia pled guilty to killing blind, disabled Lemuel Wallace to steal his life insurance money. Said his defense attorney, "Mr. Pushia made some poor decisions"
Quality reportage from WMAR: "Folks in Roland Park like to walk....that's how the neighborhood is sort of set up."
Farther afield: melee at Folsom Prison
Friday, August 27, 2010
Go f-youself
So said 14-year-old murder suspect Arteesha Holt to a school police officer, according to a police report.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Some chutzpah!
Politicians in the Jessamy camp call the Bernstein "Dawson" ad offensive to the Dawson family ... apparently without talking to any family members! Says Carnell Dawson of the ad, "it makes some good points ... Nobody should be saying what they think we feel." No kidding!
Meanwhile, the back-and-forth goes on over who in the prosecutor's office dropped the ball on the Dawsons, and the NAACP is planning some sort of.. something.
ps. here's the Marge Shipley radio ad
pps., for the next round, Jessamy's going after Bernstein's experience as a defense attorney.
and ppps., hope you can come out for our Bernstein Meet & Greet, next Wednesday the 1st from 6- 7:30 at the Falls in Mt. Washington. (The candidate will be there then, but the fun will also go on after he leaves if you can't make it by 7:30). We plan to have some crime-themed drink specials, little snacks and a rollicking good time, and it would be nice if you could join/ RSVP to our Facebook group so we will know how many people to provide for.
Meanwhile, the back-and-forth goes on over who in the prosecutor's office dropped the ball on the Dawsons, and the NAACP is planning some sort of.. something.
ps. here's the Marge Shipley radio ad
pps., for the next round, Jessamy's going after Bernstein's experience as a defense attorney.
and ppps., hope you can come out for our Bernstein Meet & Greet, next Wednesday the 1st from 6- 7:30 at the Falls in Mt. Washington. (The candidate will be there then, but the fun will also go on after he leaves if you can't make it by 7:30). We plan to have some crime-themed drink specials, little snacks and a rollicking good time, and it would be nice if you could join/ RSVP to our Facebook group so we will know how many people to provide for.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
The Long Rod of the Law
A federal indictment for Steven Blackwell
Also 10 years for two-time armed carjacker
Ew gross, a decomposing body found near 25th and Guilford
"Man beaten by woman with baseball bat" while a "large crowd" looked on
Family says 14-year-old alleged murder perp was "unstable" & they tried to seek help for her mental health problems to no avail
County police ISO home-invading sex offender Lavar Rich
In Glen Burnie, man robbed while trying to help change a tire
Op-ed: "If I Hadn't Found Jesus, I'd Feel Pretty Shitty About My Crimes"
Also 10 years for two-time armed carjacker
Ew gross, a decomposing body found near 25th and Guilford
"Man beaten by woman with baseball bat" while a "large crowd" looked on
Family says 14-year-old alleged murder perp was "unstable" & they tried to seek help for her mental health problems to no avail
County police ISO home-invading sex offender Lavar Rich
In Glen Burnie, man robbed while trying to help change a tire
Op-ed: "If I Hadn't Found Jesus, I'd Feel Pretty Shitty About My Crimes"
Don't call me dude
Guess it's safe to skate board at the Inner Harbor 'cause Officer Revieri has been fired.
RP Robbery
A man and woman held up at gunpoint in the middle of the day near the Roland Park library yesterday
Another Bernstein Supporter
Marge Shipley, the mother of murdered witness Carl Lackl, has come out in support of Gregg Bernstein.
Somewhat off topic, but if the podcast of Shipley's interview on the Ed Norris show about a year and a half ago is still available I highly recommend listening to it. She gave the interview shortly after Patrick Byers was convicted and it was absolutely heart-wrenching to listen to.
Somewhat off topic, but if the podcast of Shipley's interview on the Ed Norris show about a year and a half ago is still available I highly recommend listening to it. She gave the interview shortly after Patrick Byers was convicted and it was absolutely heart-wrenching to listen to.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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
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