Tuesday, October 13, 2009
COMSTAT Crackdown
A veteran police officer is suspended for "raising" his voice at the PD's weekly COMSTAT meeting.
Monday, October 12, 2009
"A state panel has put new Maryland death penalty protocols submitted by Gov. Martin O'Malley on hold for further review."
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Alonzo Key, 26, shot on Saturday near the marathon route on 700 N Kenwood, has died
Mayor to journalist: article about crime along marathon route "unacceptable"
Last week around Hopkins Homewood campus...
From JHU security:
3 JUVENILES ARRESTED – Bike Theft / CCTV Observation – Wolman Bike Racks – On Oct. 10th at 9:37 PM, three juveniles seen at the west bike rack attempting to cut a bike lock with bolt-cutters fled as campus officers approached them. The three were located and arrested by Baltimore Police. A bicycle that one of the juveniles rode to the west bike rack was found to have been stolen from the east bike rack. The bicycle was returned to its owner. The bolt-cutters were recovered.
ARREST – Theft (Pickpocket) / Property Recovered – 3201 St. Paul St. -- On Oct. 10th between 5:15 PM and 5:24 PM, a graduate student’s wallet was taken from his pocket. Baltimore Police and an off-duty Baltimore Police officer working for Hopkins arrested a non-affiliated male who was found to be in possession of the stolen wallet.
Unarmed Robbery – 100 Blk. E. 27th St. -- On Oct. 9th at 4:05 PM, a non-affiliate standing outside her parked vehicle was pushed down from behind by an unknown person who then pulled her handbag from her shoulder. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. Baltimore Police searched the area with negative results. Investigation continuing.
Burglary (Private Residence) – 3100 Blk. Guilford Ave. (east side) – Oct. 10th at 5:34 AM, a non-affiliated resident, awakened by a burglar, confronted and fought with him before the suspect broke free and fled out a third floor window. Baltimore Police and campus officers searched the area with negative results. Entry had been gained through an unsecured window. No property taken. Investigation continuing.
'the governor could appoint a white mayor'
With the mayor's first trial set to start November 9th, the NAACP wants to change state law to make sure the Governor doesn't have too much leeway appointing a successor if she is convicted.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
One dead and two others injured
from two separate drive-by shootings. The victim was ID'd as Dion Jones.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Account-a-bility
Fed Judge Motz has entered a consent decree in the 25-year-long battle over Baltimore's ferkakta foster care system, continuing the court's oversight for at least another 18 months
1:33 pm: justin_fenton Tweets: "Police report shooting 700 N Kenwood Ave... That's like two blocks off the marathon route"
Accountant of pipe-supply company got 51 months in jail for stealing $1.1 million from his employers.
Maj. Roger Bergeron was stripped of his gun and badge, reportedly because of too much online social networking
Little place, big taste of hot lead in ya azz: Two men shot in the parking lot of the Checkers on Liberty Rd in Randallstown
1:33 pm: justin_fenton Tweets: "Police report shooting 700 N Kenwood Ave... That's like two blocks off the marathon route"
Accountant of pipe-supply company got 51 months in jail for stealing $1.1 million from his employers.
Maj. Roger Bergeron was stripped of his gun and badge, reportedly because of too much online social networking
Little place, big taste of hot lead in ya azz: Two men shot in the parking lot of the Checkers on Liberty Rd in Randallstown
Friday, October 9, 2009
Steven Blackwell aquitted
... of disorderly conduct charges.
Meanwhile people are up in arms over a city officer suspended earlier.
Meanwhile people are up in arms over a city officer suspended earlier.
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Calvin Taylor, 39, 2600 block of Mathews St.
Man shot in the chest in Ramblewood
A second day of jury selection in the Castillo trial
Essex Sunday school teacher charged with child sex abuse
Guns, drugs & burglary in the blotter
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Warren Brown now says former Raven Tony Fein was going to sue the police department over his arrest at the Inner Harbor
Gregory Tooson, who swore out a peace order against his girlfreind just days before she was killed, has been indicted for her murder
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Open containers?
A list of "no charge" arrests shows it risky to drink a beer or loiter ar a bus stop in the city
Say what now?
Bananas! Toddler taken from home, abandoned in unlocked car in course of "family dispute." "No charges have been filed " and "Baltimore City Police are no longer treating this as an abduction."
Wha? Why not? Unless said family member had custody, wasn't it still an abduction? Endangerment, at the least, considering it got down to 40 degrees that night? (And was the guy who found the boy Ken Watts, or Ken Waztts?)
Last week's three murders in the Ink
City officer disciplined after violating dept's shut-yer-piehole-to-the-press policy
Pure class at Hopkins: student uses samurai incident on student government posters (from Twitter).
Towson lawyer disbarred for mi$appropriation
an arrest & indictment in the murder of convicted child molester Scott Greenburg
From farther afield:
... NASA scientist gets 5 years' probation for downloading child porn on gvt computer
... former Reagan White House lawyer sues to stop Navy Chaplain from praying for his death (from TDR's law blog).
Wha? Why not? Unless said family member had custody, wasn't it still an abduction? Endangerment, at the least, considering it got down to 40 degrees that night? (And was the guy who found the boy Ken Watts, or Ken Waztts?)
Last week's three murders in the Ink
City officer disciplined after violating dept's shut-yer-piehole-to-the-press policy
Pure class at Hopkins: student uses samurai incident on student government posters (from Twitter).
Towson lawyer disbarred for mi$appropriation
an arrest & indictment in the murder of convicted child molester Scott Greenburg
From farther afield:
... NASA scientist gets 5 years' probation for downloading child porn on gvt computer
... former Reagan White House lawyer sues to stop Navy Chaplain from praying for his death (from TDR's law blog).
Speed Cameras
From the Roland Park newsletter. The Sun also has a map, in case you're a visual learner:
Throughout October, warnings will be issued to those caught speeding on film. After that, $40 tickets will be issued.
1 — 33rd Street, EB @ The Alameda
2 — The Alameda SB @ 33rd Street
3 — Caton Avenue NB @ Benson Avenue
4 — Caton Avenue SB @ Benson Avenue
5 — Liberty Heights Avenue EB @ Hillsdale Road
6 — Liberty Heights Avenue WB @ Hillsdale Road
7 — Harford Road NB @ The Alameda
8 — Edmondson Avenue EB @ Cooks Lane
9 — Edmondson Avenue EB @ Woodridge Road
10 — Edmondson Avenue WB @ Woodridge Road
11 — Frederick Avenue EB @ Catherine Street
12 — Harford Road NB @ Christopher Avenue
13 — MLK Jr. Boulevard SB @ Pratt Street
14 — Franklin Street WB @ Pulaski
15 — Harford Road NB @ Rosalie Avenue
16 — Walther Avenue NB @ Glenmore Avenue
17 — Wilkens Avenue EB @ Desoto Road
18 — Cold Spring Lane WB @ Hillen Road
19 — Cold Spring Lane WB @ Loch Raven Boulevard
20 — Sinclair Lane WB @ Moravia Road
21 — Sinclair Lane EB @ Shannon Drive
22 — Sinclair Lane WB @ Shannon Drive
23 — Orleans Street EB @ Linwood Street
24 — Eastern Avenue EB @ Kane Street
25 — Hillen Road SB @ Argonne Drive
26 — Liberty Heights Avenue NB @ Dukeland Street
27 — North Avenue WB @ Howard Street
28 — Northern Parkway WB @ Springlake Way
29 — Northern Parkway WB @ Waverly Way
30 — Northern Parkway EB @ Greenspring Avenue
31 — Northern Parkway WB @ Greenspring Avenue
32 — Charles Street SB @ Lake Avenue
33 — Reisterstown Road SB @ Fallstaff Road
34 — Cold Spring Lane EB @ Tamarind Road
35 — Wilkens Avenue EB @ Pine Heights Avenue
36 — Erdman Avenue EB @ Macon Street
37 — Erdman Avenue WB @ Macon Street
38 — Madison Street WB @ Caroline Street
39 — Franklin Street WB @ Cathedral Street
40 — Orleans Street EB @ Gay Street
41 — Park Heights Avenue NB @ Violet Avenue
42 — Patapsco Avenue WB @ 4th Street
43 — Perring Parkway SB @ Belvedere Avenue
44 — Pulaski Highway EB @ Monument Street
45 — Northern Parkway WB @ Park Heights
46 — Park Heights Avenue NB @ Hayward Avenue
47 — Park Heights Avenue SB @ Hayward Avenue
48 — Cold Spring Lane EB @ Roland Avenue
49 — MLK Jr. Boulevard NB @ Washington
50 — Lombard Street WB @ Gay Street
51 — Harford Road SB @ Walther Avenue
Arrest me
The number of arrests city prosecutors are declining to charge or prosecute is on the rise, including the case of a 71-year old man whose ribs were broken when he was thrown to the ground by police
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Cases TK
Fishy! Toddler abducted from home in middle of the night, found in car by neighbor.
Woman who says police "threw out" her rape report talks to WMAR.
IV has a sketch of the suspect, who is presumably still out there somewhere.
Prison cell-phone jamming bill moves ahead in the Senate
At SCOTUS, Doug Gansler on the right to counsel, free speech v. dog fights, religious education as a tax deduction, and soon, a whole lot of businessy stuff.
... and per the FTC, starting Dec. 1, bloggers must disclose payola.
Fascinating! Vaccine reduces cocaine dependence
Woman who says police "threw out" her rape report talks to WMAR.
IV has a sketch of the suspect, who is presumably still out there somewhere.
Prison cell-phone jamming bill moves ahead in the Senate
At SCOTUS, Doug Gansler on the right to counsel, free speech v. dog fights, religious education as a tax deduction, and soon, a whole lot of businessy stuff.
... and per the FTC, starting Dec. 1, bloggers must disclose payola.
Fascinating! Vaccine reduces cocaine dependence
Suspect found dead
Update: "Police said the man who confessed to killing his girlfriend and stuffing her body inside a North Baltimore manhole is dead."
WBAL reports that the victim, Elda Vazquez, was a mother of two who worked seven days a week at two jobs.
Also, serious wounding in the 500 block of East 27th Street.
WBAL reports that the victim, Elda Vazquez, was a mother of two who worked seven days a week at two jobs.
Also, serious wounding in the 500 block of East 27th Street.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Confessed killer who dumped his girlfriend's body down a storm drain was found unconscious and not breathing in his cell Monday evening.
Dark and lonely on a summer's night.
Kill my landlord.
Kill my landlord.
From the SAO's office:
A Baltimore City jury convicted Edward Palmer, 59, of the 600 block of N. Clinton St. of second-degree murder and use of a deadly weapon on September 30, 2009. His wife, Catherine Palmer, 47, of the 600 block of N. Clinton Street, pled guilty October 2, 2009 to accessory after the fact.
Edward Palmer will be sentenced by Judge John N. Prevas November 18, 2009. Judge Prevas sentenced Catherine Palmer to three years in prison, suspended, and 18 months probation.
Edward Palmer and Catherine Palmer were tenants of James Thomas Daniels residing at Mr. Daniels’ home in the 600 block of Clinton Street. On or about April 11, 2008, Edward Palmer and Mr. Daniels became involved in an argument which escalated to a fatal fight. The next day, Edward and Catherine Palmer wrapped Mr. Daniels in linens, carpeting and bags, placed him into the back of a relative’s car, and drove toward Essex where they dumped the body, doused it in gasoline, set it on fire then drove away. Police discovered Daniel’s body burned beyond recognition in a vacant construction lot near the intersection of Davidson Road and Langley. The medical examiner ruled Mr. Daniels died of stab wounds and blunt-force trauma.
Denied!
Judge rejects Dixon's motion to dismiss perjury charges
Tragic: Sun business editor Tim Wheatley killed in car accident in Monkton
Tragic: Sun business editor Tim Wheatley killed in car accident in Monkton
your daily skeeve
Allegation: busy-fingered rabbi groped congregants for 30+ years "because no one spoke up."
... meanwhile, one of SCOTUS' first rulings allows the release of documents related to charges against CT priests accused of abuse. They've also decided not to tackle LA's Death Penalty.
Page Croyder: yay for "the first significant criticism I have seen of Baltimore State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy by the Sun in a long, long time"
... meanwhile, one of SCOTUS' first rulings allows the release of documents related to charges against CT priests accused of abuse. They've also decided not to tackle LA's Death Penalty.
Page Croyder: yay for "the first significant criticism I have seen of Baltimore State’s Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy by the Sun in a long, long time"
Six Shootings This Weekend
From BPD Twitter
SHOOTING, RAMSAY & FURROW, ADULT MALE SHOT IN LEG.9:02 AM Oct 4th from UberTwitter
Shooting-Old York/Cator Av-Adult male walked into Good Samaritan hospital. Detectives responding 10:12 PM Oct 3rd from UberTwitter
SHOOTING, 200 LOUDON, ADULT MALE SHOT. REPORTED @ 3AM.9:16 AM Oct 3rd from UberTwitter
SHOOTING, 1600 E MONUMENT, 17 Y/O SHOT IN LEG.1:25 AM Oct 3rd from UberTwitter
SHOOTING, 4900 LINDSAY, ADULT MALE SHOT IN BUTTOCKS, 2 SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY.1:24 AM Oct 3rd from UberTwitter
SHOOTING- W LAFAYETTE AVE/N PAYSON ST. 17 YEAR OLD MALE SHOT IN HEAD 7:36 PM Oct 2nd from txt
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Man Confesses to Killing Woman
Found in Storm Drain
TGI Friday's worker has confessed to dumping woman's body down a drain in North Baltimore.
A month before she went missing, the victim had sought help from the Howard County Domestic Violence Center and gotten a restraining order against the perp, who, she said, threatened to kill her.
The manhole cover was right in front of the perp's house. Still myserious: how did he get the manhole cover off, esp. without anyone noticing, in a residential area?
A month before she went missing, the victim had sought help from the Howard County Domestic Violence Center and gotten a restraining order against the perp, who, she said, threatened to kill her.
The manhole cover was right in front of the perp's house. Still myserious: how did he get the manhole cover off, esp. without anyone noticing, in a residential area?
Violent, shady & gnarly
Thursday, a police officer was dragged by one Rickey Hughes, right, a suspect attempting to flee who is still at large. Forty-five minutes later, an officer fired on a drug suspect.Hermann on the shady world of govt informants
and more of the gnarly corpse recovery in Govans
Saturday, October 3, 2009
I shot an arrow into the air...
A Baltimore teen arrested for attempted murder for shooting a BB Gun at an MTA bus.
An arrest has been made in two city shootings.
More city shootings, as a man is found dead on Massachusetts Ave.
Update: Victim Identified as Antoine Rawlings age 28.
Finally, two members of the "Special" drug gang are given surprisingly short sentences in federal court for the shooting of James Wise.
An arrest has been made in two city shootings.
More city shootings, as a man is found dead on Massachusetts Ave.
Update: Victim Identified as Antoine Rawlings age 28.
Finally, two members of the "Special" drug gang are given surprisingly short sentences in federal court for the shooting of James Wise.
Friday, October 2, 2009
6:34 p.m. Baltimore PoliceDept tweet SHOOTING- W LAFAYETTE AVE/N PAYSON ST. 17 YEAR OLD MALE SHOT IN HEAD
Update: Victim Identified as 17 yr. old Darius Anderson.
Update: Victim Identified as 17 yr. old Darius Anderson.
Ew the humanity
A "suspicious" body found head-down in a sewer in Govans
UPDATE: BPD says "Body found in manhole is a white female. OCME will provide additional info on COD following autopsy due to serious decomp."
A youth worker at a Baltimore County detention facility helped a 17-year-old sex offender escape, then had offensive sex with him before they were arrested.
"Boyfriend" Tyronne Webb charged in 2008 murder of Mia Nichols
Trial postponed for mulleted (accused) murderer Dennis Testo
In Catonsville, man survives after bringing a golf club to a hatchet fight
UPDATE: BPD says "Body found in manhole is a white female. OCME will provide additional info on COD following autopsy due to serious decomp."
A youth worker at a Baltimore County detention facility helped a 17-year-old sex offender escape, then had offensive sex with him before they were arrested.
"Boyfriend" Tyronne Webb charged in 2008 murder of Mia Nichols
Trial postponed for mulleted (accused) murderer Dennis Testo
In Catonsville, man survives after bringing a golf club to a hatchet fight
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Media Blabber
At around 11 a.m., WBAL "Tweeted," from the AP, "Michael Vick Re-Signs With Nike: Michael Vick is back with Nike."
One of the savviest marketers in the world committing commercial hari-kari? Really?
Pretty fishy-- wouldn't you check that kind of thing out?
But nobody did-- the Sun, the Post and even our beloved Daily Record followed suit, dutifully reposting the story without a single phone call.
The Record's Liz Farmer even blamed Nike, "So what the heck took Nike so long to correct this error?"
We all know reporters are overworked and underpaid, but does the Record really believe that it's a corporation's job to spit the facts, and a paper's job to print them?
Way to go Michael McCarthy of USA Today, first to pick up the phone and call BS!
One of the savviest marketers in the world committing commercial hari-kari? Really?
Pretty fishy-- wouldn't you check that kind of thing out?
But nobody did-- the Sun, the Post and even our beloved Daily Record followed suit, dutifully reposting the story without a single phone call.
The Record's Liz Farmer even blamed Nike, "So what the heck took Nike so long to correct this error?"
We all know reporters are overworked and underpaid, but does the Record really believe that it's a corporation's job to spit the facts, and a paper's job to print them?
Way to go Michael McCarthy of USA Today, first to pick up the phone and call BS!
Whole bunch of crime in today's Blotter
Including an arrest in the homicide of Jamal White, as well as 8 laptops stolen in Towson alone.
So Much Dirty
"Southeast's top police officer is suspended," and nobody's saying why
Fancy watches, a money-counting machine, and Clomid?! Wacky stuff found in dirty cop Mark Lunsford's stash
The final brutality suit against officer Jerome K. Hill ended with a $1500 settlement, and Hill with a job in the records division. (how can you sodomize someone with a ripped-up $20 bill?)
Two trials for the mayor
More on the drug-overdose doctor
Names and details in this week's Ink
Ooh la la, c'est beaucoup de francs! New transaction terms save Constellation energy $1.2 billion in taxes.
(If you haven't fired BGE yet, here's a handy way to get bids from suppliers from TDR.)
Fancy watches, a money-counting machine, and Clomid?! Wacky stuff found in dirty cop Mark Lunsford's stash
The final brutality suit against officer Jerome K. Hill ended with a $1500 settlement, and Hill with a job in the records division. (how can you sodomize someone with a ripped-up $20 bill?)
Two trials for the mayor
More on the drug-overdose doctor
Names and details in this week's Ink
Ooh la la, c'est beaucoup de francs! New transaction terms save Constellation energy $1.2 billion in taxes.
(If you haven't fired BGE yet, here's a handy way to get bids from suppliers from TDR.)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A U of MD post-doc fellow is charged with drug possession after his girlfriend dies of a bupe overdose. Irony alerts: the two were researching addiction... and a bonus: BPD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi reportedly once worked for drug dealers at Pfizer!
The BPD reports that Tyron Markit Mason (B/M/1979) was arrested for burning his grandmother after she refused to give him money.
The BPD reports that Tyron Markit Mason (B/M/1979) was arrested for burning his grandmother after she refused to give him money.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Rap songs come to life in Baltimore
Someone shot up a strip club last night injuring two.
Meanwhile, In one of the many breaking and entering cases in the area a suspect stole two live hand grenades.
Meanwhile, In one of the many breaking and entering cases in the area a suspect stole two live hand grenades.
Homicide detectives speak out part II
Former Homicide Detective Irving Bradley tells the story of how he was ordered to write a false report
Monday, September 28, 2009
Crime odds and ends
Police investigate a boatload of nonfatal shootings this weekend.
Police ID woman found stabbed to death.
Police also ID the man found shot to death on 9/11.
And finally, local skinheads plead not guilty in the vicious beating of an elderly man.
P.S.- To all the Baltimore skinheads who read this blog, If you really feel the need to be a racist prick, might I suggest you chose a city where you're not going to be exceedingly outnumbered and despised. Might I suggest Alaska or Iowa where the ratio of really pissed off black guys to ignorant racist is a tad more on your side? --TAB
Police ID woman found stabbed to death.
Police also ID the man found shot to death on 9/11.
And finally, local skinheads plead not guilty in the vicious beating of an elderly man.
P.S.- To all the Baltimore skinheads who read this blog, If you really feel the need to be a racist prick, might I suggest you chose a city where you're not going to be exceedingly outnumbered and despised. Might I suggest Alaska or Iowa where the ratio of really pissed off black guys to ignorant racist is a tad more on your side? --TAB
Police have released a sketch of man wanted for questioning in connection with a violent rape in the NW district.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
"Officer Fires Gun At Suspect Who Rammed Him With Car."
Damn skippy!
Septuagenarian David Weeks found murdered in White Marsh
Damn skippy!
Septuagenarian David Weeks found murdered in White Marsh
6 shootings, 1 stabbing
Police Tweets, the last 24 hours
SHOOTING-2841 BOARMAN AVE-ADULT MALE SHOT IN THE ARM.26 minutes ago from UberTwitter
SHOOTING ARREST: Kevon Wilson & Craig Tippet charged as adults w/ att. murder, robbery & other offenses in the attack on Det Aaron Harris.about 10 hours ago from web
UPDATE: False info reported to Police. Investigation reveals shooting @ 3553 Greenmount Av actually occurred @ 2500 W. Fayette St.about 10 hours ago from UberTwitter
SHOOTING - BELAIR/SEIDEL, ADULT MALE SHOT. (Reported at 420am)about 11 hours ago from UberTwitter
SHOOTING, 2500 W BALTIMORE, ADULT MALE SHOT. (Reported at 1am)about 11 hours ago from UberTwitter
SHOOTING, 3500 GREENMOUNT, ADULT MALE CLAIMS HE WAS SHOT BY UNK SUSPECT.about 17 hours ago from UberTwitter
STABBING, 1215 W NORTH, ADULT MALE STABBED,about 19 hours ago from UberTwitter
SHOOTING, 1800 DOVER, ADULT MALE SHOT IN CHEST, 2100 REQUESTED, POSSIBLE SUSPECT IN CUSTODYabout 20 hours ago from UberTwitter
Shooting-600 N.Luzerne-Adult male shot. Possibly a 2nd victim at 401 N.Lakewood shot in arm.about 23 hours ago from UberTwitter
Friday, September 25, 2009
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A woman found stabbed to death near Clifton Park
An off-duty officer is in intensive care after being shot during an attempted robbery.
UPDATE: two 16-year-olds, Kevon Wilson and Craig Tillett, were arrested & are being charged as adults
Three residential burglaries, an armed robbery and lots of car break-ins in the Northern
Hermann: lyin' cop Mark Lunsford got a $10k bonus that may have come from federal grant money
A judge's misstatement about penalties earns a gun-toting assailant a new trial
Update: Missing Monica Muth was found
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Missing
14-year-old Monica Muth is missing, right, last seen at the Lutherville RoFoBaltimore Cop Mark J. Lunsford charged by Feds with lying and theft of Government property, more details on DOJ site
The 4th circuit has overturned jury's $5 mil verdict against funeral-protesting Westboro Baptist church. Line of the day: "Even though Westboro has said God hates the ACLU, Deborah A. Jeon, legal director of the ACLU of Maryland, said the appellate holding was correct."
Geniosity
From the BPD:
Yesterday (Sept 23rd) at 430pm, Detectives from the Northeast Drug Unit responded to a call for discharging 2622 Evergreen Ave. During their investigation, they entered this location and recovered approx. 3 pounds of suspected marijuana and a sawed off Harrington and Richardson Arms shotgun.
arrested : Richard Rorke (M,W, 2/12/53)
Jeremy Rorke (M,W,12/18/80)
Jessica Stork (F,W,11/29/89)
Mind-blowing stats: "The 234 people killed last year had a combined 2,404 prior arrests - 162 related to guns and 898 related to drugs. That's an average of 10 arrests per suspect and 10.3 arrests per victim."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Media Blabber
"An amendment to the bipartisan Senate bill that would create a federal shield law for journalists will likely exclude many bloggers and internet journalists"
ps., watch Dixon get pissy with a Fox reporter!
ps., watch Dixon get pissy with a Fox reporter!
...just a thought, before you start laying off cops maybe the city should cut back trips to luxury hotels.
Ex-cons want in
At a NAACP meeting on juvenile justice ex-offenders implored officials to include them in the battle against gangs and crime
I'll Flip You, Bitch!!
Police shoot man armed with spatula. Actually, it's sad, shouldn't be flippant about it.
Melody Simmons on the legalities of self-defense in MD
... nonfatal shootings are down, but murders aren't. What's up with that?
The Ink puts names to numbers
15 months for the guy selling guns from his Lex market Utz stand
(... the link is fixed)
"Feds Seek to Keep GOP Donor's Drug Cash"
Lawyer: Mayor can explain that unexplained $$
Court of Appeals to cuckold: 13 years is too long to wait to challenge paternity.
Melody Simmons on the legalities of self-defense in MD
... nonfatal shootings are down, but murders aren't. What's up with that?
The Ink puts names to numbers
15 months for the guy selling guns from his Lex market Utz stand
(... the link is fixed)
"Feds Seek to Keep GOP Donor's Drug Cash"
Lawyer: Mayor can explain that unexplained $$
Court of Appeals to cuckold: 13 years is too long to wait to challenge paternity.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Brazen!
Did last Tuesday's swordification of an intruder in Charles Village put a damper on burglarizing?
Hellz naw!
At least three in the area since, from JHU security via Spotcrime:
Hellz naw!
At least three in the area since, from JHU security via Spotcrime:
Burglary (Private Residence) – 220 E. University Parkway (north side) – Sept. 18th at 1:00 PM, a non-affiliate responded to his residence only to discover the front door forced open. The resident notified Baltimore Police who responded, searched the location and found an unauthorized male inside. The suspect was arrested and charged with residential burglary.
(Private Residence / non-affiliate) – 3200 Blk. N. Calvert St. – On Sept. 19th between 1:27 AM and 1:33 AM, a non-affiliated community member was awakened by a noise from a 2nd floor bedroom and on checking into it observed an unknown male run down the stairs and out the 1st floor rear kitchen door. A jewelry box containing jewelry was discovered missing. Entry is believed to have been gained via the unlocked kitchen door. Baltimore Police responded.
(Private Residence / grad student) – Unit Blk. W. 27th St. – On Sept. 21st at 5:00 AM, a graduate student’s [sic] was awakened by a noise coming from her bathroom. Upon investigating she heard someone on the fire escape and then observed an unknown male running down the alley. Inventory of the apartment revealed a laptop computer, Netbook and wallet were missing. Entry had been gained via an unlocked bathroom window. Baltimore Police responded. Investigation continuing.
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unID'd man, 31, 2440 Maisel Court
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unID'd man, 613 Ashburton St.
Hermann has a recap of "the shootins," 12 incidents and 14 victims including the one on Yellowwood/ Yellowbrick on Friday.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Your daily WTF?!
Spotcrime reports a shooting in the 4800 block of Yellowbrick Road
Baltimore PoliceDept SHOOTING-613 ASHBURTON ST-ADULT MALE SHOT. GRAVE CONDITION.
"Four people were arrested Thursday night after police found them sitting in a van with a loaded shotgun, a set of handcuffs, surgical gloves and masks.
'We believe we thwarted the commission of a heinous crime, but we're trying to figure out what that [crime] was,' city police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.'"
Five Dunbar football players-- and the mother of a student-- have been arrested for stabbing and beating a 14-year-old boy and his friends.
In Parkville, a girl stabbed in a streetcorner catfight
In Cecil Co, electrician finds "souvenir" human hand in yard
and ps., Dundalk's under wooder!
Baltimore PoliceDept SHOOTING-613 ASHBURTON ST-ADULT MALE SHOT. GRAVE CONDITION.
"Four people were arrested Thursday night after police found them sitting in a van with a loaded shotgun, a set of handcuffs, surgical gloves and masks.
'We believe we thwarted the commission of a heinous crime, but we're trying to figure out what that [crime] was,' city police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.'"
Five Dunbar football players-- and the mother of a student-- have been arrested for stabbing and beating a 14-year-old boy and his friends.
In Parkville, a girl stabbed in a streetcorner catfight
In Cecil Co, electrician finds "souvenir" human hand in yard
and ps., Dundalk's under wooder!
Acorn update
Fired Baltimore employees plan to file a criminal complaint today against the creators of the video that got them in hot water
Thursday, September 17, 2009
You can beg better than that
Has anyone else been inspired recently to take up the martial arts? Any suggestions of quality places in town near the Northern get one's Bride on?
Jeez that's messed up
Stories like this make you want to dip your computer in Lysol or something.
“This case is a chilling reminder that people who chat on the internet often lie about who they are.” No truer words ever spoken, Mr. Rosenstein.
“This case is a chilling reminder that people who chat on the internet often lie about who they are.” No truer words ever spoken, Mr. Rosenstein.
More brazen robberies in the Northern
The recent rash of thieving hasn't just been confined to the JHU area-- a prodigious list of robberies and burglaries in the Northern, including street robberies in the middle of the day.
"Fight over firing of public defender is far from over"
Police Tweet: "DRUG ARREST: NW Police Dog Woden sniffs out 1.5 lbs marijuana & $8,600 during car stop @ 2400 blk of W belvedere. Kevin Ennis arrested."
WTF?! County councilman's daughter, granddaughter, allegedly threatened, scratched and bit a police officer during a traffic stop
Speaking of brazen robberies: the last thing I'll ever post on ACORN
"Fight over firing of public defender is far from over"
Police Tweet: "DRUG ARREST: NW Police Dog Woden sniffs out 1.5 lbs marijuana & $8,600 during car stop @ 2400 blk of W belvedere. Kevin Ennis arrested."
WTF?! County councilman's daughter, granddaughter, allegedly threatened, scratched and bit a police officer during a traffic stop
Speaking of brazen robberies: the last thing I'll ever post on ACORN
Almost punched my computer screen...
when I saw this story thinking the BPD changed their minds again with the Gerrod Finch case.
BPD: Ponts Had No Intent To Kill
Reports WBAL, but the Sun says a decision to press charges from the SAO could be "weeks away."
The Sunpapers also has new details that contradict the "noise in the basement" version of events, and an editorial in a thoroughly irritating, sanctimonious tone.
(Whoever wrote it, "they" likely will be scarred psychologically for years to come by the devastating knowledge of this Video American promotion)
The Sunpapers also has new details that contradict the "noise in the basement" version of events, and an editorial in a thoroughly irritating, sanctimonious tone.
(Whoever wrote it, "they" likely will be scarred psychologically for years to come by the devastating knowledge of this Video American promotion)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Drive carefully.....
According to the MVA, a whole bunch of Marylanders may be driving without insurance.
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Baltimore PoliceDept SHOOTING-3400 BLK CLIFTMONT AVE-ADULT MALE SHOT. CRITICAL CONDITION
UPDATE: VICTIM DECEASED
Ponts v. Rice
The recap, in case you missed it.
So, Hopkins students "Ponts" and "Woody" hear a noise in the basement in the middle of the night. But instead of calling 911, like Richard Nolan would have done, they go out searching, Ponts with a bone-shearingly sharp sword and no idea who is out there and if they're armed or not (what if they'd had a mace?). The roommates claim the intruder was hiding inside of the garage, then lunged. Somehow, though, they got outside to the patio to do his screaming and bleeding.
Weather or not Ponts will be charged with a crime remains to be seen, and inquiring rubberneckers are dying to see a photo of this kid.
So, Hopkins students "Ponts" and "Woody" hear a noise in the basement in the middle of the night. But instead of calling 911, like Richard Nolan would have done, they go out searching, Ponts with a bone-shearingly sharp sword and no idea who is out there and if they're armed or not (what if they'd had a mace?). The roommates claim the intruder was hiding inside of the garage, then lunged. Somehow, though, they got outside to the patio to do his screaming and bleeding.
Weather or not Ponts will be charged with a crime remains to be seen, and inquiring rubberneckers are dying to see a photo of this kid.
Some white coller odds and ends
Baltimore Rabbi indicted for stealing checks from school.
Meanwhile...
What do you get If you spend 45 years being a fraudster? apparently not much.
Finally:
Maryland feds take down a internet gambling/money laundering operation after a yearlong investigation.
Meanwhile...
What do you get If you spend 45 years being a fraudster? apparently not much.
Finally:
Maryland feds take down a internet gambling/money laundering operation after a yearlong investigation.
BaltimorePolice POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING, 2805 ORLEANS ST, ADULT MALE STABBED PO IN BACK,2ND PO SHOT SUSPECT
update: the suspect has died, the officer was unhurt.
update: the suspect has died, the officer was unhurt.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Inquiring minds...
Update: "department sources identified the detained student as John Pontolillo, 20, of Wall, N.J."
Pontolillo is a junior, prior to Hopkins he attended the Ranney $chool in Tinton Falls, six years behind the "Marie Antoinette" actress Kirsten Dunst.
Rice has a seedier background: police say he pulled a loaded .22 on an officer in 2007.
But his sister claims her brother was "too fat" to pose a threat.
Pontolillo is a junior, prior to Hopkins he attended the Ranney $chool in Tinton Falls, six years behind the "Marie Antoinette" actress Kirsten Dunst.
Rice has a seedier background: police say he pulled a loaded .22 on an officer in 2007.
But his sister claims her brother was "too fat" to pose a threat.
Dayum!
"Police: JHU Student Killed Intruder With Samurai Sword"
Former roomie Diego tells WBAL, "it was, like, a wakizashi ... it, like, fit nicely with the rest of the room."
Update @1:30: "The intruder is identified as Donald Dwayne Rice of Baltimore City."
... but hode up. did the incident happen in the garage, as students say... or, as WBAL writes, on the patio?
Former roomie Diego tells WBAL, "it was, like, a wakizashi ... it, like, fit nicely with the rest of the room."
Update @1:30: "The intruder is identified as Donald Dwayne Rice of Baltimore City."
... but hode up. did the incident happen in the garage, as students say... or, as WBAL writes, on the patio?
Monday, September 14, 2009
They know when you've been sleeping...
Three break-ins in Charles Village, including two while residents were sleeping, from JHU security via Spotcrime. Lock those doors & windows!:
Burglary (Private Residence) – 200 Blk. E. University Parkway – On Sept. 13th between 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM, an undergraduate’s laptop computer, iPod and iPod base station were taken from his 3rd floor bedroom. Preliminary investigation revealed that entry had been gained via an unlocked 1st floor rear window. Baltimore Police responded. Investigation continuing.
Attempt Burglary (Private Apartment Building) – Hopkins House, 110 W. University Parkway -- On Sept. 11th at 11:30 PM, an unknown person shined a light through the 2nd floor bedroom patio window and pushed the unlocked sliding door open. The resident startled the suspect who then fled in an unknown direction. Nothing was taken. Outside, trash cans were available to the suspect to reach the balcony. Baltimore Police responded. Investigation continuing.
Burglary (Private Apartment) – 2900 Blk. N. Calvert St. (odd side) – On Sept. 13th between 3:30 PM and 10:30 PM, a non-affiliate’s laptop computer was taken from a 2nd floor bedroom. Entry had been gained via an unlocked rear 2nd floor door leading to the fire escape. Baltimore Police responded. Investigation continuing.
Suspicious
Baltimore PoliceDept SUSPICIOUS DEATH - 500 E PRATT ST, ADULT FEMALE FOUND DEAD.
update: fenton tweets it may be suicide
update: fenton tweets it may be suicide
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At around midnight police Tweeted another shooting Presstman, an adult male in the 500 block. What is going on?
.. update: the shooting = fatal
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and a man shot to death while standing at W. Cold Spring and Reisterstown Rds. on Sunday afternoon.
Bupe and crime
Supporters say buprenorphine, a treatment for heroin addiction, has helped lower the homicide rate.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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Two fatal shootings today
: Israeli Mason, 18, on McCulloh St. at 1:42 a.m., and André Williams in the 100 block of West Cross St.
Michael Chase shot in 1988, is added to the toll, along with two killings "previously undisclosed" by police
"Medical Marijuana Finds a Mellow Audience in Md."
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Boo frickin hoo
Alleged mortgage-buyback fraudster Michael K. Lewis left people homeless, but his sentence is 78 months in the federal big house (serving time in a Dubyaville down by the river is apparently not an option.) Sobbed Lewis, "I was focused on teaching people how to bring in more money." More details from the DOJ.
Surprise Guilty Plea for Murder of Deron Hope, 16
An exceptionally verbose and compelling PR from the SAO:
Baltimore, MD – September 11, 2009 – The murder trial of William Key, AKA Anthony Banks, 21, of the 300 block of E. Lafayette Avenue ended in a hung jury Thursday following 3 days of deliberations and a 5 day trial. Then suddenly, mid-afternoon yesterday, Key pled guilty before the Honorable Timothy J. Doory. After the jury’s inability to reach a unanimous decision by one vote, based on what jurors reported was a public defender seated on the jury and the lone holdout juror, Key entered a guilty plea to the second degree murder of Deron Hope and use of a handgun in a crime of violence. Judge Doory sentenced Key to 40 years in prison, 30 years for the second degree murder to be served consecutive to a 10 year sentence for the use of a handgun in a crime of violence. Prosecutor Terry Shaffer read a poignant note of remembrance written by Hope’s mother as part of her victim impact statement, as she sobbed quietly on a courtroom bench, unable to speak in court.
A co-defendant, Kenneth Robbins, pled guilty May 13, 2009 to second-degree murder and is pending sentencing scheduled November 23, 2009 before the Honorable Martin Welch, Room 228 Courthouse East. During court proceedings in May, Key was held in contempt for assaulting Robbins while they sat side by side awaiting the court proceedings.
Through evidence and witnesses, the State showed that Key was a member of the Black Guerilla [sic] Family (BGF) gang and that he had been trying to recruit Kenny Robbins into the gang. Kenny was reluctant because he knew he would have to take a “beat down”, subjecting himself to a brutal gang beating, so Key told Kenny there were other ways to achieve status in the BGF gang, including murder. Deron Hope was not known to either defendant, and his murder was a random act of violence. The Baltimore City Grand Jury indicted Keys and Robbins on November 28, 2007 for first-degree murder and handgun counts.
Facts and evidence presented during opening statements, during the trial and subsequent plea, showed that at the time of the murder on October 13, 2007, Deron Hope was a rising football star who was being recruited by Mount St. Joseph’s High School. He did not know the defendants, and was shot at point blank range as part of a Black Guerrilla Family gang recruitment initiation for a new gang member, while spending the day with friends. At the time of the murder defendant Key was under a court commitment order to the Department of Juvenile Services and living with his grandmother in the Latrobe community.
On October 13, 2007, Deron spent the day hanging out with two girls in the 1700 block of Latrobe Street. Deron Hope, aka BJ, was a junior student with outstanding football talent, a tight end and running back, with offers from Mount St. Joseph High School. Around midnight, when sitting on steps outside with friends, 2 friends got up to go into the house to get shoes and money, when shots were fired. They ran back to look out the door and saw William Key and Kenneth Robbins, a co-defendant, running up Latrobe Street. Key appeared to be tucking something into his pocket. During testimony they recalled that earlier that evening they noticed the two at another house in the 1700 block of Latrobe Street and that at some point they left and eventually returned.
William Key lived with his grandmother at 326 E. Lafayette, about 300 feet from where the body of Deron Hope was found. A neighbor of Key testified that as he was getting ready for bed around midnight and heard someone jumping over his fence. The next morning, before leaving for work, the neighbor found two guns in the back yard. The neighbor placed the guns in a box, took them into the house, and called the police.
The two guns recovered were a .38 caliber revolver, and a .38 caliber bullet was recovered from below the victim’s right eye. A revolver does not eject a casing. There were 4 live bullets in the .38 and one spent casing. Key’s DNA was found on the handle of the gun. The DNA from the trigger was not conclusive, but was consistent with Key’s DNA. The second gun was a .22 caliber semi automatic that ejects a cartridge. A .22 caliber casing was recovered from the scene with the same characteristics as the gun found in the neighbor’s yard and the second bullet recovered from the victim’s skull was consistent with this gun.
Deron was shot twice, once by each gun. He was shot in the head at point blank range, in the face and through his earlobe. The State was able to confirm this through the testimony of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and co-defendant Kenny Robbins. Robbins lived with his Aunt at in the 200 block of E. Lafayette. He had watched the police recover the guns and knew it was just a matter of time [ED: how does the SAO know what he knew?] before he was implicated. When police came he was mirandized, waived his rights and told police what had happened.
Assistant State’s Attorney Theresa Shaffer of the Homicide Division prosecuted this case.
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Four more homicides added to the Sun map:
Trenton Marshall, 20, 2300 E Northern Parkway, shot to death while on "a red bicycle near a bus stop on Northern Parkway" "without warning"
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Shelton Elliott, 43, 500 N Carey St. Sept. 9, shooting
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Michael Chase, 47, 601 E Fayette St. (!! at/in/near the police station? is that right?) Sept 9, shooting
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Charles Mack, 47, 2700 Ashland Ave, Sept. 8, blunt force trauma
Friday, September 11, 2009
Jessamy on ACORN
Press release sent out about an hour ago:
It's kind of sweet, how helpful everyone is!
Baltimore, MD – September 11, 2009 – We have received inquiries from citizens and the media asking whether the Baltimore City State’s Attorneys Office would initiate a criminal investigation for acts allegedly committed at ACORN offices located in Baltimore. The only information received in reference to this alleged criminal behavior was a YouTube video. Upon review by this office, the video appears to be incomplete. In addition, the audio portion could possibly have been obtained in violation of Maryland Law, Annotated Code of Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article §10-402, which requires two party consent.In case you're one of the five people who hasn't heard about this story, link to CNN coverage here. Latest twist, there's a second tape from the DC office, with some intriguing insights on how to set up a legal "lady of the night marketeer" consultancy.
If it is determined that the audio portion now being heard on YouTube was illegally obtained, it is also illegal under Maryland Law to willfully use or willfully disclose the content of said audio. The penalty for the unlawful interception, disclosure or use of it is a felony punishable up to 5 years.
It's kind of sweet, how helpful everyone is!
Correction: TDR says feds are not seeking the death penalty for Brian Rose.
This just in: Baltimore's courthouses= dangerous heck-holes
FHBIII sensibly nixes the Honey-Hole cam
This just in: Baltimore's courthouses= dangerous heck-holes
FHBIII sensibly nixes the Honey-Hole cam
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Today is the day when the hippies of MD cry
Geroge Kraft gets 13 years for selling magic mushrooms. A good article on him in the City Paper from last November.
Shootings, Stabbings and Firebombings, Oh my!
Man arrested for stabbing in Edgewood.
But of course why use a knife when you have a gun? Which is what this 17yr old did in Baltimore city.
But then again, why run the risk of missing, when you can just firebomb their house, thus ensuring that no one on your street survives your domestic squabble.
But of course why use a knife when you have a gun? Which is what this 17yr old did in Baltimore city.
But then again, why run the risk of missing, when you can just firebomb their house, thus ensuring that no one on your street survives your domestic squabble.
Totally classy with a side of good taste
For your viewing pleasure: the geniuses behind the heist of the number 8
How much would they have to pay you to spend the night in Leakin Park? $11k = lowball!
Sentence of the day: "The man's body was placed in a bag while it was still inside the van, to the apparent dismay of onlookers, some of whom lingered for hours in hope of getting a better view."
How much would they have to pay you to spend the night in Leakin Park? $11k = lowball!
Sentence of the day: "The man's body was placed in a bag while it was still inside the van, to the apparent dismay of onlookers, some of whom lingered for hours in hope of getting a better view."
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Prints Admissible in Fed Capital Murder Case
After more than a year of legal wrangling, fingerprint evidence has been ruled admissible in the case of the murder of Warren Fleming (suspect Brian Rose at left)For more on fingerprint evidence (lots, lots more) here's a page
The Ink with the past week's 3 murders
Ace Deuce reporter Terry Owens: Hate teens' neighbor says "are not the white supremacist some have labelled them" but "regular teens who enjoy eating hot dogs and riding bicycles." But "he fears the teens could be drove to that lifestyle if they're branded white supremacist by the media"
"Kitten Tortured By Children Expected To Recover"
City police arrested four for the theft of an aluminum number 8
Former IG speaks...sort of
Former Inspector General Hilton Green, who resigned after investigating the Robert Clay suicide case, speaks publicly for the first time since quitting.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Winos rejoice
Shirley's Honey Hole, scene of a hextuple shooting in June, will be back in the souse trade by November, with fresh new security cameras and a guard.
A double shooting last night near Bolton Hill
Panty thief pleads guilty
A double shooting last night near Bolton Hill
Panty thief pleads guilty
Homicide Victims Identified
143: Identified as David Deans, 25
149: Identified as Chris Hester, 38
151: Identified as Jamaal Holmes, 25
152: Identified as David Hunt, 23
With lots thanks to Justin Fenton of The Baltimore Sun for the help.
149: Identified as Chris Hester, 38
151: Identified as Jamaal Holmes, 25
152: Identified as David Hunt, 23
With lots thanks to Justin Fenton of The Baltimore Sun for the help.
Fingerprint evidence debated in Security Square Mall capital murder case
Details on the bust of alleged sticky-fingered cop Michael Sylvester
"Police crackdown a hit in SW Baltimore" - the double metaphors, not so much
There's a thought: before we spend more $ on criminal justice programs, we should figure out what works.
Study finds youth violence, truancy linked
Poor Tony Fein, arrested and then cut from the team
More lawsuits for Ritz-Carlton developers
Evocative headline of the day: "Cops, Jews, Square Off On Field"
Details on the bust of alleged sticky-fingered cop Michael Sylvester
"Police crackdown a hit in SW Baltimore" - the double metaphors, not so much
There's a thought: before we spend more $ on criminal justice programs, we should figure out what works.
Study finds youth violence, truancy linked
Poor Tony Fein, arrested and then cut from the team
More lawsuits for Ritz-Carlton developers
Evocative headline of the day: "Cops, Jews, Square Off On Field"
Monday, September 7, 2009
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A man shot Friday during a playground brawl in the 1600 block of Filbert St.
Who shot Raven Wyatt?
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Clay revisited
Lack of response to the Inspector General's report that urged the case of Robert Clay be reopened has prompted relatives to plan a press conference in front of City Hall Tuesday.
Friday, September 4, 2009
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