Star of "Boys of Baraka" is among 22 Gilmor Homes residents indicted by federal court.
Another guilty plea in the large scale pawn shop money laundering case.
Finally, a more in def look into the background of some of the people who have used the safe surrender program.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Arrest in dog killing case
Police have arrested two boys, pretty young, in connection with the death of the dog found hanging on a fence
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Another crime unpunished
Looks like the schemers who helped a sex offender get paid by the city while in jail are getting their pensions...courtesy of city taxpayers, of course - the equal opportunity funders of pensions for the criminally inclined.
Yes, it may be hard to investigate a fellow officer who shot a marine nine times, but it's even harder to lose a son who survived Iraq only to be gunned down by someone sworn to uphold the law.
Yes, it may be hard to investigate a fellow officer who shot a marine nine times, but it's even harder to lose a son who survived Iraq only to be gunned down by someone sworn to uphold the law.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Child porn sentence
30 years for a Parkville child pornographer who took distributed images of a disabled girl in his custody.
Justice For Raven Wyatt
Lamont Davis got life plus 30 years after judge Rasin rejected his motion for a new trial. Now we wait and see what the Court of Special Appeals does with this case.
Calvin Lockner's trial for beating up a 76-year old man was postponed. He'd better cover up that Hitler tattoo whenever he finally does end up in front of a jury!
Calvin Lockner's trial for beating up a 76-year old man was postponed. He'd better cover up that Hitler tattoo whenever he finally does end up in front of a jury!
Have you seen this man?
He took a shot a Carrol County cop, they think he may be in Baltimore
More details on the death of the census worker.
More details on the death of the census worker.
Monday, June 14, 2010
One More Murder In This Town
A census worker was shot and killed last week.
A 25-year old from Glen Burnie became Annapolis's third murder victim of the year over the weekend.
Two men have been charged with first-degree murder for the slaying of Trooper Wesley Brown. I'm sure nobody is surprised that both of them have "extensive" criminal records.
Ten men have been arrested for soliciting prostitutes in Laurel. The cops were kind enough to release their names and home towns.
A 25-year old from Glen Burnie became Annapolis's third murder victim of the year over the weekend.
Two men have been charged with first-degree murder for the slaying of Trooper Wesley Brown. I'm sure nobody is surprised that both of them have "extensive" criminal records.
Ten men have been arrested for soliciting prostitutes in Laurel. The cops were kind enough to release their names and home towns.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The killer of Maryland State Trooper Wesley Brown is still at large. A $75,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of his killer.
Update: A "person of interest" is in custody.
Update: A "person of interest" is in custody.
Friday, June 11, 2010
State Trooper Murdered
An off-duty MD State Trooper was shot and killed in PG County.
The Mt. Vernon police shooting story keeps getting worse. Four separate witnesses say that the victim had his hands in the air when he was shot.
Officer Tommy Sanders has been acquitted of manslaughter in the shooting of Edward Lamont Hunt.
Sex trafficking at a sleazy motel in Laurel.
The Mt. Vernon police shooting story keeps getting worse. Four separate witnesses say that the victim had his hands in the air when he was shot.
Officer Tommy Sanders has been acquitted of manslaughter in the shooting of Edward Lamont Hunt.
Sex trafficking at a sleazy motel in Laurel.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
An extensive look at the life of the officer Gahiji A. Tshamba, who shot and killed Tyrone Brown over the weekend.
BDP in trouble
Perhaps one of the last people to speak to Tyrone Brown before he was shot by an off-duty police officer tells her story.
The manslaughter trial of police officer Tommy Sanders in underway
The officer who shot and killed Tyrone Brown had some previous issues with alcohol
The manslaughter trial of police officer Tommy Sanders in underway
The officer who shot and killed Tyrone Brown had some previous issues with alcohol
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
police had arrested the 80 year old husband of the 83-year old woman who was found dead. Apparently he choked her to death.
It gets worse
Off duty officer shot Tyrone Brown nine times.
83-year old woman found fatally beaten in her West Baltimore home.
83-year old woman found fatally beaten in her West Baltimore home.
Monday, June 7, 2010
More on police involved shoooting
Peter Hermann raises questions about officer involved in weekend shooting.
NAACP asks for meeting with commissioner.
NAACP asks for meeting with commissioner.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Officer suspended
Police officer involved in controversial shooting suspended.
The Sun reports the officer had a previous alcohol related shooting.
The Sun reports the officer had a previous alcohol related shooting.
Be On the Lookout...
"Hispanic Midget" is wanted for first degree murder out in Montgomery County.
Something gives me the feeling he's not going to be too hard to find.
Something gives me the feeling he's not going to be too hard to find.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Man shot, killed by off-duty officer
A man was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer outside a Mt. Vernon Bar.
Officer shot 14 rounds after victim groped his girlfriend.
Officer shot 14 rounds after victim groped his girlfriend.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Trial to start for officer accused of manslaughter
The trial of the police officer Tommy Sanders is set to begin today.
Last night city cops shut down York road.
Last night city cops shut down York road.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Baby beaten
An Edgewood man has been charged with attempted murder for beating his one year old daughter
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
15 Years for Doubly Deadly Stabbing Spree
From the SAO:
At a hearing today Judge Pamela J. White imposed the agreed-upon sentence for Steven J. Lashley, 32, of the 2000 block of Paulette Road: 30 years in prison suspend all but 15 years, two concurrent five year prison terms and three years probation.
Lashley pled guilty to second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree assault May 19, 2010. The State agreed to the plea when the State’s main witness, a woman previously convicted of manslaughter, told the parties that she intended to invoke her Fifth Amendment right and would not testify if called as a witness.
On September 22, 2005 Lashley stabbed three people in the 400 block of Water Street at Commerce Street following an altercation in a nearby New York Fried Chicken restaurant. Stanley Thomas, Jr was killed and two others were injured.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
it's curtains for you, Miranda, my dear...
The US Supreme court rules "a suspect who has received and understood the Miranda warnings, and has not invoked his Miranda rights, waives the right to remain silent by making an un-coerced statement to the police."
Monday, May 31, 2010
8 homicides
Domestic stabbing makes it 8 slayings for the weekend.
Carrolton residents angered over surge in voilence.
Carrolton residents angered over surge in voilence.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
What?
???man shot in the leg while driving on Route 100 near Glen Burnie
Lawyer for teen comvicted of shooting a 5 year old girl in the head wants a new trial
Lawyer for teen comvicted of shooting a 5 year old girl in the head wants a new trial
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Taser death, charges dropped in murder case
Man dies after being tasered by county police
Witnesses disappear, charges dropped in murder of elderly man
Witnesses disappear, charges dropped in murder of elderly man
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Former CFO of the MD Legal Aid bureau, Benjamin L. King Jr., charged in scheme to steal $1.1 million from the organization. Fun fact: King's dad was the first African-American to earn a CPA license in MD.
... another crazy family murder-for-hire-scheme! Dundalk bar owner Lee Martin was apparently done in by his brother-in-law at the behest of his wife, who claims to have been a victim of domestic violence. Unlike the crazy byatch in the county, there may actually be evidence to support her allegations. All four suspects are being held without bail.
... another crazy family murder-for-hire-scheme! Dundalk bar owner Lee Martin was apparently done in by his brother-in-law at the behest of his wife, who claims to have been a victim of domestic violence. Unlike the crazy byatch in the county, there may actually be evidence to support her allegations. All four suspects are being held without bail.
Biggest loser
Peter Hermann on an arrest tied to the largest collection of child porn ever found in Maryland.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Shootings, questions in bar owner's murder, and rants
Police investigate 7 shootings and one homicide over the weekend
More questions surrounding the shooting of a Dundalk bar owner
I.V. Editor Regina Holmes (and city resident) not pleased that Pat Jessamy said it's okay to pay jailed sex offender taxpayer funded sick leave.
More questions surrounding the shooting of a Dundalk bar owner
I.V. Editor Regina Holmes (and city resident) not pleased that Pat Jessamy said it's okay to pay jailed sex offender taxpayer funded sick leave.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Abductions continued, bar owner slain
Getting snatched off the street is becoming a bigger risk in the drug game.
Popular Dundalk bar owner gunned down over the weekend.
CP has the inside beat on Big Boyz bail bonds pens, apparently in Baltimore putting the name of your business on a writing tool is a subtle but sure stroke of marketing genius.
Popular Dundalk bar owner gunned down over the weekend.
CP has the inside beat on Big Boyz bail bonds pens, apparently in Baltimore putting the name of your business on a writing tool is a subtle but sure stroke of marketing genius.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Getting in on it
A tax on illegal gambling may soon fill city coffers, Coming soon: the "crack cocaine tax."
'MD Slaps Domestic Violence Victims in Face'
Ms. magazine slams MD's restraining order policies
Police say the 21-year-old felon initially accused of giving a toddler gonorrhea is "'not being considered a suspect' at this time." Notably, the incubation period for gonorrhea is 2 to 30 days.
Police say the 21-year-old felon initially accused of giving a toddler gonorrhea is "'not being considered a suspect' at this time." Notably, the incubation period for gonorrhea is 2 to 30 days.
Abduction, homeless issues
Another possible fatal abduction in Baltimore.
City council wants to expempt the homeless from steeper fines for urinating in an alley, constitutional questions abound.
City council wants to expempt the homeless from steeper fines for urinating in an alley, constitutional questions abound.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Prosecutors: It's okay to defraud the city
This is true, the office of Patricia Jessamy has concluded that sex offender Dennis McLaughlin was entitled to fraudulently obtained sick pay that he received while in prison for sexually abusing a minor. Thus there will be no charges filed against the people who filed the fake leave slips, forged the doctors' notes, or even against McLaughlin, who received the pay while in prison and is now laughing all the way to the bank. btw, he's still in jail for impersonating a police officer, abducting a woman, and sexually assaulting her.
For those of us who live in the city, your tax dollars at work.
For those of us who live in the city, your tax dollars at work.
Don't speak
School police officer who warded off gang at Carver High is charged for speaking to the media.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Cult Death Sentence Explained
It's a long one, but what the heck. Julie Drake, Division Chief of the Felony Family Violence Division, must still be getting flak about the Ria Ramkissoon sentence, because she released this letter today:
This is in response to e-mail messages that have been forwarded to me by citizens who have questions or concerns regarding the sentencing of Ria Ramkissoon. Ria Ramkissoon was the mother of 16 month old Javon Thompson, who died of dehydration and starvation while living with a cult in West Baltimore. I am happy to respond to questions and comments regarding Ms. Ramkissoon’s closed case, but first it is important to understand the facts which formed the basis for Ms. Ramkissoon’s guilty plea and the trial of her co-defendants.
In April of 2006, Javon Thompson, then 7 months old, lived with his mother (Ria Ramkissoon), his grandmother (Seeta Newton), and other relatives here in Baltimore City. Ms. Ramkissoon was in school, studying to become a pharmacy technician. However, she had two desires. First, she wanted to be able to stay home and care for Javon full-time. Second, although she had been raised in Hindu faith, Ms. Ramkissoon had converted to Christianity, and wanted to live in a Christian household. Around that time Ms. Ramkissoon was persuaded by a friend to join a household run by a woman who called herself “Queen Antoinette”. Ms. Ramkissoon was told that this was a Christian household, where she could devote herself to the care of her child.
Toni Sloan, aka “Queen Antoinette” ran her household under a strict set of rules, which she said were based on Biblical principles. As time passed, the rules multiplied and became more restrictive. Eventually, all members were required to give up their personal possessions (including birth certificates and identification), as well as contact with old friends and family. Members were forbidden to dress in colors other than white, khaki or blue. The children were not permitted to attend school and the women were expected to stay home and home-school and care for the children. With the exception of Queen Antoinette, her daughter Trevia Williams (“Princess Trevia”), and her chief aide, Marcus Cobbs (“Prince Marcus”) no one could leave the house, unless they were accompanied by another member. Queen Antoinette claimed that God had appointed her queen and spoke directly to her; failure to follow her rules would result in damnation.
One morning in early 2007, Javon Thompson, then 16 months old, refused to say “amen” after the blessing before breakfast. Queen Antoinette told the others that Javon possessed a “spirit of rebellion”, and that God told her that the way to purge Javon of this evil spirit was to deprive him of food and water until he said “amen”. At first, Javon became more hungry and irritable. As he cried, Queen Antoinette warned the household members not to feed him. Ms. Ramkissoon was so distraught over this that Queen Antoinette ordered Trevia Williams to take control of Javon – she did not want Ria to disobey her order. When it became clear that Javon was on the verge of death, he was returned to his mother and he died in her arms.
After Javon’s death, Queen Antoinette ordered everyone to kneel and pray for his resurrection. God would bring Javon back to life, she said, but only if they had enough faith. When Javon did not respond initially to the group’s prayers, they placed his body in one of the bedrooms. As the days passed, and Javon’s body began to decompose, the only person who remained by his body, praying, reading and singing to Javon, was his mother. When Ms. Ramkissoon wondered why Javon had not risen from the dead, Queen Antoinette told her that it was her fault – she wasn’t a good enough mother and she didn’t have enough faith. Ms. Ramkissoon believed her.
After a visit from the landlord, Queen Antoinette informed the group that God had told her that it was time to move to Philadelphia. At the insistence of Ms. Ramkissoon, who still believed that Javon would be resurrected, his decaying body was placed in a green suitcase which was taken with the group to Philadelphia. The suitcase was secured in a locked shed in Philadelphia when the group moved on to New York. Meanwhile, Seeta Newton had filed a missing persons report for Ria and Javon. Ultimately the authorities were able to piece the cases together, located Javon’s body, and arrested the cult members. Ria Ramkissoon, Queen Antoinette, Trevia Williams and Marcus Cobbs have been in jail since their arrest. As of the trial date, Ms. Ramkissoon still believed that Javon could be resurrected.
On March 30, 2009, Ms. Ramkissoon pled guilty to child abuse resulting in the death of Javon Thompson. The basis of her guilty plea was her failure to feed Javon or seek medical treatment, after the point when feeding would have been dangerous. Under Maryland law, her admittedly sincere religious beliefs did not constitute a defense. Pursuant to the terms of her plea agreement, Ms. Ramkissoon was required to (1) testify truthfully against Queen Antoinette, Trevia Williams, and Marcus Cobbs at their trial, and (2) participate in and successfully complete a long-term, in-patient program in a residential treatment facility selected by the State’s Attorney’s Office. At Ms. Ramkissoon’s insistence, the court agreed that if Javon is resurrected (not reincarnated), she can come back to court and withdraw her guilty plea. Ms. Ramkissoon received a sentence of 20 years, with all but the time she has already served suspended, and 5 years probation. She testified at the trial of Queen Antoinette, Trevia Williams and Marcus Cobbs, helping to secure convictions of all three on charges of second degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. Immediately after her sentencing and release from Baltimore City Detention Center, Ms. Ramkissoon was driven to the residential treatment facility where she will be held indefinitely.
I will attempt to summarize and answer the questions I have received regarding Ms. Ramkissoon’s case.
(1) Why did Ria Ramkissoon receive probation instead of a lengthy jail sentence?
Isn’t this just a “slap on the wrist”?
There are a number of reasons why one co-defendant receives a more lenient sentence than the others. There were several factors which applied to Ms. Ramkissoon’s case.
First, it was clear to everyone that the central and most culpable defendant in this case was Queen Antoinette. She was the leader of the cult. She was the individual who issued the order to withhold food and water from Javon. Queen Antoinette was the defendant who warned the others not to feed Javon, and who removed Javon from Ms. Ramkissoon’s control in order to ensure that she did not feed him. In order to secure justice for Javon, our first priority was to convict Queen Antoinette of child abuse and murder, and secure a substantial prison term in her case. In order to do that, it was necessary to obtain eye-witness testimony regarding what had occurred. Although Ms. Ramkissoon did not want to testify against anyone, she was willing to tell the truth. Her truthful testimony was essential to obtaining Queen Antoinette’s conviction.
Second, and equally important, I believe that justice was best served by placing Ms. Ramkissoon in a residential treatment facility rather than in prison. It was clear to everyone who interviewed Ms. Ramkissoon that she had been indoctrinated through classic “brain-washing” techniques into a cult. She had no malice or ill will toward Javon; quite the contrary, she believed Queen Antoinette was acting in his best interests by attempting to free him from an “evil spirit”. Nonetheless, she was extremely distraught when Javon began showing signs of distress, and Queen Antoinette actually removed him from her control in order to ensure that she didn’t disobey her order. After Javon’s death, Ms. Ramkissoon spent weeks by his decomposing body, praying for the resurrection Queen Antoinette told her would occur if only she had sufficient faith. This was not an individual who was acting out of a classic criminal intent (e.g. malice, anger, desire for revenge or gain), but rather a mother who has and will suffer anguish over the result of her inaction.
It is important to note that Ms. Ramkissoon’s attorney sought a finding of “not criminally responsible” for his client. (This is Maryland’s alternative to the old insanity defense.) The main reason she was not found “not criminally responsible” is because her “delusions” were of a religious nature and were shared by other people; therefore they could not be classified as a “mental disorder”. This opinion was provided by the State’s psychiatrist. The defense was prepared to present expert testimony that she was “not criminally responsible”.
It is also important to note that Ms. Ramkissoon was not simply released to freedom. A condition of her probation is that she remain in and successfully complete a long-term, in-patient, residential treatment program. This residential treatment facility was selected by DeVera Gilden, L.C.S.W.-C., a clinical forensic social worker, who works for the State’s Attorney’s Office in the Felony Family Violence Division. After reviewing many options, and visiting this facility, it was her judgment that this intensive program would offer the most appropriate supervision and therapeutic services necessary for Ms. Ramkissoon’s slow process of rehabilitation. Should she leave the facility “AMA”, fail to successfully complete the program, or violate any other condition of her probation, she could be incarcerated for 20 years (with credit for the 19 months she has already spent in jail).
(2) Why did the judge agree to let Ms. Ramkissoon withdraw her guilty plea if Javon is resurrected?
If Ms. Ramkissoon’s religious beliefs are correct, and Javon resurrects, then it would be legally appropriate for her attorney to file either a “Bill of Actual Innocence” or a “Motion to Reconsider Based on Newly Acquired Evidence”. That said, I do not share Ms. Ramkissoon’s religious beliefs, and I believe the likelihood of Javon’s resurrection in my lifetime is too remote to be a concern. (I carefully specified on the record that this condition involved resurrection of Javon’s body – not reincarnation into another body). Since Ms. Ramkissoon insisted on this condition, the State had no objection to it. The court simply accepted the plea agreement between the State and Defense.
(3) Did Ms. Ramkissoon receive special treatment because she is not “white”?
No.
(4) Did Ms. Ramkissoon receive special treatment because she is a submissive woman?
No. Marcus Cobbs was offered a plea deal, which his attorney rejected.
(5) Where was Javon’s father?
Javon’s father has not been involved in his son’s life to any significant degree. At the time of Javon’s birth, he was in jail. He has been physically abusive to Ms. Ramkissoon and other members of her family.
(6) Is the prosecutor too lenient?
As a prosecutor, my ethical obligation is to do justice, not to secure a conviction or the maximum possible sentence. In the case of Ria Ramkissoon, I believe the guilty plea and sentence were just – to her, to her mother, Seeta Newton, and to Javon. I believe this outcome is what Ms. Newton wanted and what Javon would have wanted. In other circumstances I would make different sentencing recommendations. In my last case, in which I prosecuted Mark Castillo for drowning his three children, I asked for and received a sentence of three consecutive life terms without parole. This was the harshest sentence the defendant could have received. It is my belief that justice requires a meticulous review of the facts and the evidence, the role of each defendant, and the wishes of the surviving, innocent family members. That is what I did in this case. I respect the fact that not everyone will agree with me, but I would ask those who disagree to take a careful look at the factors I considered, before rushing to judgment.
Julie Drake
Division Chief
Felony Family Violence Division
Office of the State’s Attorney for the Baltimore City
Mortgage Fraud
Some good stuff from CP's Ed Erikson on the role investors in the city's Well Fargo lawsuit. Looks like committing Mortgage fraud is lot easier and safer than being a drug dealer,
Jury to start deliberations on home invasion and murder of Baltimore businessman who was shot in the back of the head after he was only able to come up with $1500.
Jury to start deliberations on home invasion and murder of Baltimore businessman who was shot in the back of the head after he was only able to come up with $1500.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Lawsuit settled, puppy beaten
SupCo: "the federal government can keep 'sexually dangerous' prisoners in custody past the completion of their sentences, overruling arguments that only states hold such power."
Also, no life terms for juveniles who haven't killed someone
Whistle-blowing police officer settles lawsuit with city
Puppy beaten to death on golf course
More from the "Crime Beat" on the search for missing man/ homicide victim Matthew Martin
Also, no life terms for juveniles who haven't killed someone
Whistle-blowing police officer settles lawsuit with city
Puppy beaten to death on golf course
More from the "Crime Beat" on the search for missing man/ homicide victim Matthew Martin
Saturday, May 15, 2010
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Police tweet, "STABBING - 2800 Harford Rd. Adult male fatally stabbed."
also
"SHOOTING - 1000 N. Broadway. Adult male shot. Alert and responding at this time. District Detective Units Investigating. about 8 hours ago via UberTwitter
UPDATE - 3313 PATON AVE. INCIDENT IS A HOMICIDE BY SHOOTING."
also
"SHOOTING - 1000 N. Broadway. Adult male shot. Alert and responding at this time. District Detective Units Investigating. about 8 hours ago via UberTwitter
UPDATE - 3313 PATON AVE. INCIDENT IS A HOMICIDE BY SHOOTING."
Friday, May 14, 2010
Pigtown bar gets crazy, the council gets mad
A sign filled with racial slurs posted on the front of recently shut-down Pigtown bar leads to arrest of rowdy owner.
Meanwhile, BPD Commish Bealefed and the city council sqaure off over allegations racism in the department.
Surprise! man sought in sexual abuse of toddler has previous convictions
Meanwhile, BPD Commish Bealefed and the city council sqaure off over allegations racism in the department.
Surprise! man sought in sexual abuse of toddler has previous convictions
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
More funny
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
"Boyfriend" Andrew Jackson charged with strangling his pregnant girlfriend, Betsy Sue Riggin, 29. Riggin was 5 months pregnant, fetuses are generally considered viable after 28 weeks.
Three men plead guilty in $20m pawn shop scheme
O'Malley: MD's crime lowest since 1975
Three men plead guilty in $20m pawn shop scheme
O'Malley: MD's crime lowest since 1975
Woman forced to confess by gang, IG issues report
The woman who told police she stabbed her boyfriend last year was lying...turns out gang members had scared her into confessing to cover up their role
Inspector General: The city paid Dennis Mclaughlin $12,700 while serving a jail sentence for sexually abusing a minor, including 5 holidays!
Inspector General: The city paid Dennis Mclaughlin $12,700 while serving a jail sentence for sexually abusing a minor, including 5 holidays!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Dixon strikes again
Former Mayor Sheila Dixon billed city taxpayers $11,000 for make-up work.
3 city police officers charged with kidnapping
3 city police officers charged with kidnapping
Monday, May 3, 2010
Alleged Killers of Ken Harris to be tried in August
Marty Burns of the SAO writes,
"Monday, May 3, 2010 UPDATE on NEW TRIAL DATE: Prosecutors have been notified that the new trial date in this matter is August 30, 2010 before the Honorable David Ross. This matter is specially assigned for a date certain. MTB"
.. what does that mean?
"Monday, May 3, 2010 UPDATE on NEW TRIAL DATE: Prosecutors have been notified that the new trial date in this matter is August 30, 2010 before the Honorable David Ross. This matter is specially assigned for a date certain. MTB"
.. what does that mean?
Parking ticket amensty, mayhem
The city council wants to give scofflaws a second chance.
Man found face down on Baltimore Street with several gunshot wounds. One Hickey School escapee is caught.
Man found face down on Baltimore Street with several gunshot wounds. One Hickey School escapee is caught.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Two shot
Two men shot on the way to work
16-year old killed.
Once again, the trial for the alleged killers of city councilman Ken Harris is postponed.
16-year old killed.
Once again, the trial for the alleged killers of city councilman Ken Harris is postponed.
Short Search is Over
A quick search ended today whith the arrest of Troy "TJ" Traylor and Damon Bradford Olivari relating an armed robbery in Towson.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Jive Turkeys
Only two murders this week, only 53 so far this year!
35 years for "Turkey," associated with organization responsible for murder of Sintia Mesa
Anguished mom sees 2nd conviction for 2nd murdered child
... there's a headline: "U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SENTENCED TO OVER 17 YEARS IN PRISON FOR OPERATING A BROTHEL"; perp was a 23-year-old from Chillicothe, Ohio operating out of Millersville.
Day late & dollar short dept: after teacher Hanna Wheeling was murdered at Cheltenham, the Department of Juvenile Services "instituted several safety measures, in terms of increased lighting throughout the campus [and] implemented the buddy system for employees." In the meantime, Donald DeVore, head of Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services, honored Wheeling's years of service and brutal murder by shirking a requested appearance at the state house.
35 years for "Turkey," associated with organization responsible for murder of Sintia Mesa
Anguished mom sees 2nd conviction for 2nd murdered child
... there's a headline: "U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SENTENCED TO OVER 17 YEARS IN PRISON FOR OPERATING A BROTHEL"; perp was a 23-year-old from Chillicothe, Ohio operating out of Millersville.
Day late & dollar short dept: after teacher Hanna Wheeling was murdered at Cheltenham, the Department of Juvenile Services "instituted several safety measures, in terms of increased lighting throughout the campus [and] implemented the buddy system for employees." In the meantime, Donald DeVore, head of Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services, honored Wheeling's years of service and brutal murder by shirking a requested appearance at the state house.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
School.cop/coach to be fired
School police want to fire a cop who warded of a gang threatening one of his players. Turns out he wasn't authorized to coach that the time the gang spat occured
Monday, April 26, 2010
Boys gone wild
Two murders this past weekend
Cleaven Williams Jr., accused of stabbing his wife outside of the courthouse after she secured a protective order against him, has been declared competent to stand trial.
Murder of Darren Green Jr., aka Miss Dee, April and Kelly Bundy, "sheds light on misunderstood [transgender] community"
County police are ISO a home-invasion suspect who should be pretty easy to find with his giant neck tattoo.
Cleaven Williams Jr., accused of stabbing his wife outside of the courthouse after she secured a protective order against him, has been declared competent to stand trial.
Murder of Darren Green Jr., aka Miss Dee, April and Kelly Bundy, "sheds light on misunderstood [transgender] community"
County police are ISO a home-invasion suspect who should be pretty easy to find with his giant neck tattoo.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Former police spokesman suspended
Troy Harris, the former police spokesman who was transferred to patrol for sending a nude picture to WBAL TV is in trouble again.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Crime Odds and Ends
In a bit of good news, an arrest is made in the killing of a 72 year old man.
Have you seen this man? He's wanted in connection with a slaying from earlier this month.
In yet another incident of bar violence, five people are stabbed near the Carlos O'Charlie's bar. Expect to see Carlos O'Charlie's facing severe padlock pressure from the BPD.
Watch, they'll still probably acquit him; a man is arrested after shooting another man in front of both security cameras and two city detectives.
And finally, life in prison for career offender and heroine kingpin David Rich.
Have you seen this man? He's wanted in connection with a slaying from earlier this month.
In yet another incident of bar violence, five people are stabbed near the Carlos O'Charlie's bar. Expect to see Carlos O'Charlie's facing severe padlock pressure from the BPD.
Watch, they'll still probably acquit him; a man is arrested after shooting another man in front of both security cameras and two city detectives.
And finally, life in prison for career offender and heroine kingpin David Rich.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Probation for Mom in Toddler Cult Death
Said prosecutor Julie Drake, "Ria and her child were just pawns in the Queen's fantasy world"
Media blabber
"Tribune Co. and its creditors agreed Monday to accept the appointment of an independent bankruptcy examiner in the Chapter 11 case, opening the door to further scrutiny of Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell's 2007 leveraged buyout of the Chicago-based media conglomerate." reports... the Tribune.
Malkovich Malkovich!
Malkovich Malkovich!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Justice Stevens speaks out for pot
Interesting take on the retiring supreme court justice and his public questioning of the war on drugs.
Monday, April 19, 2010
County Police versus city
Justin Fentpn tells an interesting tale of some county cops wrestling a city cop to the ground. Looks like the city guy was being impolite with his gun.
Bodies in the habor
A friend of the most recent hispanic male found in harbor last week say foul play can't be ruled out.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Another child murder?
Police have charged a Baltimore man with child abuse in connection with the death of his 2 year-old daughter.
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