Former Dixon spokesman says the media is giving Baltimore a bum rap when it comes to crime.
Two of the Baltimore chapter of the Bounty Hunters get plea offers.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Bealefeld likes Bernstein
Someone spotted a Gregg Bernstein sign in the police commissioner's front yard.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Audit this
Looks like the BPD doesn't want an independent audit of rape cases. And no one wants CC Prez Jack Young snooping around
Hoodlumery in my neighborhood!
Gangs of roaming teenage thugs are attacking people in Upper Fells Point. Several of the attacks occurred at a relatively early (9:30ish) hour.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Baseheads rejoice
The Fair Sentencing Act, expected to be signed next Tuesday, will reduce the disparity between cocaine and crack sentences.
(But still no end in sight for the crack-crazed squirrel epidemic...)
"Focus on shootings contributed to neglect of city rape claims, Bealefeld says," meanwhile, "Lack of police reports stalls review of city rape allegations"
(But still no end in sight for the crack-crazed squirrel epidemic...)
"Focus on shootings contributed to neglect of city rape claims, Bealefeld says," meanwhile, "Lack of police reports stalls review of city rape allegations"
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
PC: O'Malley Without Principles
.. and "taught Jessamy how to bully".
Not sure I agree with all of this .. but Politics Examiner Adam Meister does
.. the State's Attorney's office has launched a Facebook page. (To be fair, Here's Bernstein's.)
.. and speaking of social media, if you're tiring of your virtual social life, please save Wednesday, Sept. 1 between 6 and 7:30, for an in-the-flesh Meet and Greet Happy Hour with Gregg Bernstein, location TBA here and on the Baltimore Crime Facebook Group page.
Not sure I agree with all of this .. but Politics Examiner Adam Meister does
.. the State's Attorney's office has launched a Facebook page. (To be fair, Here's Bernstein's.)
.. and speaking of social media, if you're tiring of your virtual social life, please save Wednesday, Sept. 1 between 6 and 7:30, for an in-the-flesh Meet and Greet Happy Hour with Gregg Bernstein, location TBA here and on the Baltimore Crime Facebook Group page.
Monday, August 2, 2010
ACLU says it's now okay to hit record
The group says the AG's opinion issued Friday means prosecutors should drop charges against Maryland man accused of recording a Maryland State Trooper.
Meanwhile, more on O'Malley's hedging on Jessmay,
Meanwhile, more on O'Malley's hedging on Jessmay,
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Questions are being asked about the size of the new juvenile jail being built in Baltimore.
I hate these kinds of headlines. Mistakes by child molester's attorneys could set him free. The judge who ruled in this guy's favor was Andre Davis. Rod Rosenstein was nominated to Davis's seat during the Bush Administration, but the Senate never acted on the nomination.
Another murder near Penn Station is attracting much less outrage than that of Stephen Pitcairn. The victim may have been murdered because he was a witness.
Shooting at police officers is a bad idea.
The Attorney General's Office says it's probably ok to tape interactions with police officers in Maryland.
I hate these kinds of headlines. Mistakes by child molester's attorneys could set him free. The judge who ruled in this guy's favor was Andre Davis. Rod Rosenstein was nominated to Davis's seat during the Bush Administration, but the Senate never acted on the nomination.
Another murder near Penn Station is attracting much less outrage than that of Stephen Pitcairn. The victim may have been murdered because he was a witness.
Shooting at police officers is a bad idea.
The Attorney General's Office says it's probably ok to tape interactions with police officers in Maryland.
Jessamy & Bernstein debate
State's Attorney Jessamy and Bernstein squared off, and only channel 2 was there.. literally, it looks like. But you can check it out online.
Friday, July 30, 2010
O'Malley endorses Jessamy
Just ran into the gov at Belvedere Square ... (doing my best to recall the convo)
Me: So I have to ask you, you're endorsing Jessamy, really? I thought you were old enemies!
O'Malley: Early on I made some oversweeping remarks about her that I regret, but crime is at its lowest in 15 years, and she's been a big part of that.
Me: Really? But isn't there a possibility someone could do a better job? Is something wrong with Gregg Bernstein?
O'M: I could do a better job, we could all do better at our jobs.
Me: Yeah, okay, sure but.. what about the judges you've appointed and this Charles Village murder, didn't you appoint Braverman, who let one of the killers out?
Him: Actually that was Judge Howard, appointed by Ehrlich. And what happened in Charles Village is a tragedy. But the great thing is my vote counts just as much as your vote, and we have a choice.
Me:: .. but do we really have a choice? Jessamy was appointed to that position, and very few people pay attention to that race. If you endorsed a different candidate that really might make a difference.
Judge Katie O'Malley (hustling me away): It's not that there's anything wrong with Gregg Bernstein. He's a great lawyer. It's just that our administration and Jessamy have worked so well together.
.. so there you have it.
.. it looks like IV editor Regina Holmes also talked to O'M at the same event.. and while the governor is "supporting" Jessamy, he may or may not be "endorsing" her. Or something.
Me: So I have to ask you, you're endorsing Jessamy, really? I thought you were old enemies!
O'Malley: Early on I made some oversweeping remarks about her that I regret, but crime is at its lowest in 15 years, and she's been a big part of that.
Me: Really? But isn't there a possibility someone could do a better job? Is something wrong with Gregg Bernstein?
O'M: I could do a better job, we could all do better at our jobs.
Me: Yeah, okay, sure but.. what about the judges you've appointed and this Charles Village murder, didn't you appoint Braverman, who let one of the killers out?
Him: Actually that was Judge Howard, appointed by Ehrlich. And what happened in Charles Village is a tragedy. But the great thing is my vote counts just as much as your vote, and we have a choice.
Me:: .. but do we really have a choice? Jessamy was appointed to that position, and very few people pay attention to that race. If you endorsed a different candidate that really might make a difference.
Judge Katie O'Malley (hustling me away): It's not that there's anything wrong with Gregg Bernstein. He's a great lawyer. It's just that our administration and Jessamy have worked so well together.
.. so there you have it.
.. it looks like IV editor Regina Holmes also talked to O'M at the same event.. and while the governor is "supporting" Jessamy, he may or may not be "endorsing" her. Or something.
Long, violent week.
It wouldn't be an awful, violent week in Baltimore, without the tragic death of yet another upstanding elderly citizen.
A judge declared a mistrial in the Stephen Mauk murder case, after the jury took equally as long deliberating as the trial itself.
Two more names were added to the homicide tally with the shooting death of 36 year old Shawn Crawford, and the apparent beating death of 38 year old Steven Harris.
A witness was turned victim Thursday. As a second person is killed in Station North in a week.
Finally the police want to know, have you seen these men? They're wanted for crimes ranging from burglary to Attempted Murder.
A judge declared a mistrial in the Stephen Mauk murder case, after the jury took equally as long deliberating as the trial itself.
Two more names were added to the homicide tally with the shooting death of 36 year old Shawn Crawford, and the apparent beating death of 38 year old Steven Harris.
A witness was turned victim Thursday. As a second person is killed in Station North in a week.
Finally the police want to know, have you seen these men? They're wanted for crimes ranging from burglary to Attempted Murder.
Thankfully, crime is down
the governor and the mayor took the time to remind us yesterday that crime is down...way down
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Jessmay shows, does not speak
Politicians, including Jessmay gathered at a gathering last night in Charles Village for murder victim Stephen Pitcairn.
Meanwhile Rick Gilbert, who left the city after his attack tells his story.
Meanwhile Rick Gilbert, who left the city after his attack tells his story.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Hopkins Cancer Researcher Killed in CV Robbery
23-year-old Stephen Pitcairn was stabbed to death last night in Charles Village while walking home from the train station; died in the gutter holding a stranger's hand.
UPDATE: John Alexander Wagner, 34, and Lavelva Merritt, 24, were arrested for Pitcairn's murder. Unshockingly, both have extensive criminal histories.
UPDATE: John Alexander Wagner, 34, and Lavelva Merritt, 24, were arrested for Pitcairn's murder. Unshockingly, both have extensive criminal histories.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Weekend crime
Motorcycle rider is killed after a high-speed chase. Apparently the officer involved ignored orders to end the pursuit. He's been suspended from duty.
Quadruple stabbing in the County early on Saturday morning.
Double shooting in Owings Mills on Friday night.
Quadruple stabbing in the County early on Saturday morning.
Double shooting in Owings Mills on Friday night.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Yet Another Delay
The trial of Lee Stephens, accused of murdering Maryland House of Correction CO David McGuinn has been delayed yet again. If Stephens's trial goes ahead as scheduled next May it will have been nearly five years since McGuinn was murdered. No trial date has been set for Lamar Harris, Stephens's co-defendant.
This is embarassing
I never had a very high opinion of the Maryland Court of Appeals, and this only reinforces that impression.
Greene countered with the more up-to-date South Park reference, penning that in the "immortal words of Mr. Mackey, 'Drugs are bad.'"
He used his footnote to put the quote into full context, and it's most likely the first time an opinion from the state's highest court has included the phrase, "It's a bad thing to do drugs, so don't be bad by doing drugs, m'kay, that'd be bad."
BTW, it would be nice if the article told us which judges voted which way in this case.
Edit: I looked up the decision online, and the other judge that ruled in favor of the defendant was (surprise surprise) Robert Bell.
Greene countered with the more up-to-date South Park reference, penning that in the "immortal words of Mr. Mackey, 'Drugs are bad.'"
He used his footnote to put the quote into full context, and it's most likely the first time an opinion from the state's highest court has included the phrase, "It's a bad thing to do drugs, so don't be bad by doing drugs, m'kay, that'd be bad."
BTW, it would be nice if the article told us which judges voted which way in this case.
Edit: I looked up the decision online, and the other judge that ruled in favor of the defendant was (surprise surprise) Robert Bell.
All in the family
The city has sued former DPW employee and registered sex offender Dennis McLaughlin and his mother for $12,000 to recover sick pay he received while in jail.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I Guess He Deals Too...
Darnell Angelo Holmes, a BGF member who City Paper described last year as a tattooed, daily heroine user, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison today for selling large amounts of heroin.
Shellenberger Seeks Death
How in the world did I miss this story?
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office has announced that they will seek the death penalty against the hitman who murdered William Porter and Porter's wife who ordered the hit. The other four suspects in the case won't face the death penalty because only the triggerman and the person who contracted the killing are eligible.
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office has announced that they will seek the death penalty against the hitman who murdered William Porter and Porter's wife who ordered the hit. The other four suspects in the case won't face the death penalty because only the triggerman and the person who contracted the killing are eligible.
Prevent
Warren Brown said 'Lawyers for Bernstein' will release a list of murders that could have been prevented had mandatory sentences been imposed on repeat violent offenders.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Officer Rivieri cleared, almost
An internal trial board said the skateboard hating cop was justified in use of excessive force, but the commish has the final word.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Harford Homicide
Bel Air had its first murder in four years.
A couple of non-fatal shootings in Baltimore overnight.
WBAL says there were a total of four people shot over the weekend.
Divorcing couple must split custody of their dog.
Kurt Schmoke's old campaign manager is coming out in support of Pat Jessamy.
A couple of non-fatal shootings in Baltimore overnight.
WBAL says there were a total of four people shot over the weekend.
Divorcing couple must split custody of their dog.
Kurt Schmoke's old campaign manager is coming out in support of Pat Jessamy.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Fells point robberies
A Baltimore teen pleaded guilty to a strong of robberies in Fells Point last year. His girlfriend and her mother, both accomplices., are awaiting trial.
Robbery
Police believe a botched robbery attempt may have lead to Yolanda Howard's death on 22nd street this past weekend.
Hoodlumery in Hampden
Thursday night homicide in Lansdowne.
The liquor board fined a couple of titty bars on The Block for prostitution.
Here's a weird/sad one. A 73-year old cab driver from Hampden got beaten to hell in April and died of his injuries on Tuesday. The 3500 block of Elm Avenue isn't exactly what I'd call a violent crime hotspot.
The ALF-CIO has endorsed Pat Jessamy. I'm still trying to figure out how the race for State's Attorney is relevant to a labor union.
This knucklehead robbed a Safeway in Annapolis and managed to shoot himself in the process. WJZ says he requested "treatment for a self-conflicted shot." Self-conflicted?
Murder in Halethorpe.
A 45-year old Harford County man was arrested for allegedly raping a 24-year old woman.
A Columbia man gets six months in jail for running over a former crazy cat lady.
The liquor board fined a couple of titty bars on The Block for prostitution.
Here's a weird/sad one. A 73-year old cab driver from Hampden got beaten to hell in April and died of his injuries on Tuesday. The 3500 block of Elm Avenue isn't exactly what I'd call a violent crime hotspot.
The ALF-CIO has endorsed Pat Jessamy. I'm still trying to figure out how the race for State's Attorney is relevant to a labor union.
This knucklehead robbed a Safeway in Annapolis and managed to shoot himself in the process. WJZ says he requested "treatment for a self-conflicted shot." Self-conflicted?
Murder in Halethorpe.
A 45-year old Harford County man was arrested for allegedly raping a 24-year old woman.
A Columbia man gets six months in jail for running over a former crazy cat lady.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Denied!
So much for a BCrime happy hour meet & greet with Gregg Bernstein!
His campaign writes, "Thanks for your note and generous offer. As it is only about eight weeks to primary day, we are focusing our efforts on Meet and Greet opportunities in peoples homes in their own neighborhoods. ... Thanks again for your interest in Gregg's campaign."
His campaign writes, "Thanks for your note and generous offer. As it is only about eight weeks to primary day, we are focusing our efforts on Meet and Greet opportunities in peoples homes in their own neighborhoods. ... Thanks again for your interest in Gregg's campaign."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
War stories
Page Croyder: City's "war room" a flop
Court docs: Murdered Cherry Hill activist Angelo Dangerfield a police informant
Woman fights off assailant on Clipper Mill Rd, a bicycle-jacking and lots of stolen GPSes & iPods in the Messenger Crime Log
Court docs: Murdered Cherry Hill activist Angelo Dangerfield a police informant
Woman fights off assailant on Clipper Mill Rd, a bicycle-jacking and lots of stolen GPSes & iPods in the Messenger Crime Log
Gang names, city lawyers
Gang names are more sinister??? (Don't forget Eliot Wilkes AKA "Shitty"
A city supervisor accused of assaulting an employee gets a free defense courtesy of city taxpayers
A city supervisor accused of assaulting an employee gets a free defense courtesy of city taxpayers
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Police officer indicted in Mt. Vernon shooting
Officer Tshamba was indicted on murder and gun charges and could face life in prison.
Are you really good at digging deep, dark holes?
Can you dig one deep and dark enough for a man who rapes a 5-year-old girl? Probably not.
Need some copper tubing? So does this construction site.
Possibly armed man vanishes.
"This is, I think, fire No. 7 in 13 years … They've all been arson."
Battle of Baltimore Crime's Favorite Two People: Warren Brown vs. Pat Jessamy
18-year-old arrested for shooting two other 18-year-olds in Edgewood. Of course, the alleged perp appears to be currently awaiting trial for armed robbery, assault, weapons charges, etc.
"Why is this even news anymore?" Three men shot intwo hours (actually more like 1 hour, 13 minutes).
Need some copper tubing? So does this construction site.
Possibly armed man vanishes.
"This is, I think, fire No. 7 in 13 years … They've all been arson."
Battle of Baltimore Crime's Favorite Two People: Warren Brown vs. Pat Jessamy
18-year-old arrested for shooting two other 18-year-olds in Edgewood. Of course, the alleged perp appears to be currently awaiting trial for armed robbery, assault, weapons charges, etc.
"Why is this even news anymore?" Three men shot in
Court time, expense this
The man who wants Pat Jessamy's job would eliminate the do not call list, send prosecutors out of the murder scenes with homicide detectives, and says he would spend more time in court.
Meanwhile councilman Bill Henry said $6000 worth of bar tabs and meals charged to the city was payback for volunteers.
Meanwhile councilman Bill Henry said $6000 worth of bar tabs and meals charged to the city was payback for volunteers.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
A Man is Only as Good as His Nickname...
Life in prison for TTP member Anthony "Mo Easy" Fleming, as well as another 20 years concurrent to his state sentence of life, for Tavon "Bloody Batman" Mouzone.
A raid of recently indicted BGF conspirator Alicia Simmons reveals a connection to "a who's who of Baltimore criminals," including Ronnie "Skinny Suge" Thomas, Johnny "J.R." Butler, and Calvin "Turkey" Wright.
Finally, convicted sex offender James "No Known Nickname" Mason III was recently arrested with four teenage girls.
A raid of recently indicted BGF conspirator Alicia Simmons reveals a connection to "a who's who of Baltimore criminals," including Ronnie "Skinny Suge" Thomas, Johnny "J.R." Butler, and Calvin "Turkey" Wright.
Finally, convicted sex offender James "No Known Nickname" Mason III was recently arrested with four teenage girls.
Friday, July 9, 2010
...
A Baltimore police officer shot at a vehicle trying to get through a blocked area of a JFX on-ramp, causing the vehicle to crash.
Police are looking for a female bank robber.
Police are looking for a female bank robber.
What a shocker...
Registered sex offender arrested for sex offense, according to this poorly written, apparently unedited article. (Look, ma, no hyphen!)
Highlights: "Then Mason drove to a business in the Annapolis area to purchase food and was accompanied by the 13-year-old female." Nice way to start a sentence...
"One of the females text a family member stating that the juveniles were scared and needed assistance."
"Mason was arrested and charged with Second Degree Rape, Perverted Practice and Contributing to a Mino." He contributed to a mino? Helping out needy birds is a crime now?
Highlights: "Then Mason drove to a business in the Annapolis area to purchase food and was accompanied by the 13-year-old female." Nice way to start a sentence...
"One of the females text a family member stating that the juveniles were scared and needed assistance."
"Mason was arrested and charged with Second Degree Rape, Perverted Practice and Contributing to a Mino." He contributed to a mino? Helping out needy birds is a crime now?
Roundup
Jury doesn't buy insanity defense - Mary Koontz found guilty of murdering her husband. According to her daughter (and would-be victim), "it was like a weight lifted off all of our shoulders."
No charges will be filed in the shooting death of a home invader back in March.
Take note: If you're wrongfully arrested (due to a court's clerical error), shackled by wrists and ankles to a pole for 12 hours, while your children are left alone in a highway parking lot, and are declared "truly innocent and injured" by the Court of Special Appeals... you can't sue anyone. Sorry! So, you know, make sure that doesn't happen, okay?
Documents in the murder of UVA student Yeardly Love are unsealed. Ex-boyfriend George Huguely V admits kicking in her door and getting in an "altercation" with her. Was the murder planned?
Police intentionally run over some dummies.
Detectives are reviewing 18 months of data on City rape reports.
It's hot out, people. Don't leave your dogs in the car.
Missing a credit card? Terrell Reid might have it.
City Councilman reimburses taxpayers for that food we bought him. At least he wasn't using gift cards...
No charges will be filed in the shooting death of a home invader back in March.
Take note: If you're wrongfully arrested (due to a court's clerical error), shackled by wrists and ankles to a pole for 12 hours, while your children are left alone in a highway parking lot, and are declared "truly innocent and injured" by the Court of Special Appeals... you can't sue anyone. Sorry! So, you know, make sure that doesn't happen, okay?
Documents in the murder of UVA student Yeardly Love are unsealed. Ex-boyfriend George Huguely V admits kicking in her door and getting in an "altercation" with her. Was the murder planned?
Police intentionally run over some dummies.
Detectives are reviewing 18 months of data on City rape reports.
It's hot out, people. Don't leave your dogs in the car.
Missing a credit card? Terrell Reid might have it.
City Councilman reimburses taxpayers for that food we bought him. At least he wasn't using gift cards...
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Omar Comin!
A real-life Omar wannabe is in deep trouble with the Federales.
Court of Special Appeals: Don't yell loudly while getting arrested.
Another candidate has filed to run for State's Attorney in the City but her candidacy doesn't look serious.
More gun seizures.
The Westboro Baptist Church case is headed for the Supreme Court.
Tighter contraband screenings in Maryland's prisons.
Judge Orders Couple To Split Custody Of Dog.
Non-fatal machete attack in Anne Arundel County.
15 federal years for sexual assault and kiddy porn. The perp in question is already doing 15 in the state system.
Court of Special Appeals: Don't yell loudly while getting arrested.
Another candidate has filed to run for State's Attorney in the City but her candidacy doesn't look serious.
More gun seizures.
The Westboro Baptist Church case is headed for the Supreme Court.
Tighter contraband screenings in Maryland's prisons.
Judge Orders Couple To Split Custody Of Dog.
Non-fatal machete attack in Anne Arundel County.
15 federal years for sexual assault and kiddy porn. The perp in question is already doing 15 in the state system.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
A snowball's chance?
Could someone possibly unseat Patricia Coates Jessamy after 15 years and three re-elections as State's Attorney?
Could that someone be one Gregg Bernstein?
Do enough people even know what a State's Attorney is and what they do all day to be convinced to care?
... hope these two have a debate, at least.
Could that someone be one Gregg Bernstein?
Do enough people even know what a State's Attorney is and what they do all day to be convinced to care?
... hope these two have a debate, at least.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Reading this story may lead to infertility
A NY Rep has introduced Federal legislation that would have the FTC regulate the advertising of crisis pregnancy centers.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Another marine killed in Baltimore
The man shot and killed in a city after-hours club was a marine about to deploy.
Southern district major forced to depart
Major Scott Bloodsworth is being forced to give up command of the Southern district
Lots of guns
Lots of guns getting seized by the cops.
Baltimore's new rape hotline is starting to get calls.
A fatal shooting in Essex and another outside of a bar on Baltimore Street.
A 21-year old man was murdered in Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel County cops are looking for two suspects.
And just in case you thought we didn't have enough homicides, a 16-year old was shot dead in Reservoir Hill on Thursday morning. He was the fourth teenager to be murdered so far this year.
Mental health "experts" can't agree if Mary Koontz, on trial for murdering her husband, is sane.
An Ellicott City man convicted by the Federales of securities fraud will get a new trial.
Was anyone else surprised that the Baltimore Sun didn't have an article about the beheading verdict being upheld? From what I recall there was a real fear that their conviction might be overturned.
Baltimore's new rape hotline is starting to get calls.
A fatal shooting in Essex and another outside of a bar on Baltimore Street.
A 21-year old man was murdered in Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel County cops are looking for two suspects.
And just in case you thought we didn't have enough homicides, a 16-year old was shot dead in Reservoir Hill on Thursday morning. He was the fourth teenager to be murdered so far this year.
Mental health "experts" can't agree if Mary Koontz, on trial for murdering her husband, is sane.
An Ellicott City man convicted by the Federales of securities fraud will get a new trial.
Was anyone else surprised that the Baltimore Sun didn't have an article about the beheading verdict being upheld? From what I recall there was a real fear that their conviction might be overturned.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Court upholds verdict
Court of special appeals upholds a guilty verdict in the beheading of three children.
Rape victim tells ABC about BPD's lack of responsiveness.. police say they have no record of her case
"A 24-year-old woman who had been stripping at Norma Jean's Gentleman's Club in Baltimore was found guilty Tuesday of stabbing another stripper to death in November 2008."
"A 24-year-old woman who had been stripping at Norma Jean's Gentleman's Club in Baltimore was found guilty Tuesday of stabbing another stripper to death in November 2008."
Monday, June 28, 2010
It is what it isn't
Police are now reviewing all recent rape cases that were ruled unfounded, thanks to Justin Fenton's article on the BPD's penchant for finding woman who reports rapes unreliable.
Meanwhile, 3 officers who were suspended for trying to talk a rape victim out of reporting it are suspended again.
The city is doing its collective best to make sure no one gets punished to severely for allowing a sex offender to collect sick pay while in prison.
Meanwhile, 3 officers who were suspended for trying to talk a rape victim out of reporting it are suspended again.
The city is doing its collective best to make sure no one gets punished to severely for allowing a sex offender to collect sick pay while in prison.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Good news for the circulator
Complaints that ridership is not meeting expectations are premature as the young men involved in a shooting last night put the Charm City circulator to good use.
How's that Hampden Methadone Clinic Going?
Insightful comment from "David" on the Feb. 10th Hampden Methadone Clinic post
.. and did you see the NYT column last week about Baltimore's two Wes Moores
? (added the book to the librury, hope to read it soon)
.. and did you see the NYT column last week about Baltimore's two Wes Moores
? (added the book to the librury, hope to read it soon)
Rape reporting
Baltimore City police classify the highest number of rape reports 'unfounded' in the country.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Skinny Suge Sentenced
Famed Stop Snitching creator Ronnie "Skinny Suge" Thomas receives 20 years in federal prison without parole.
Parole and probation crackdown
Parole and probation officers protest a new policy requiring three meet face to face meetings a week with parolees. Union says the policy is political because it affects counties key to the 2010 governor's race.
Death row moves
Maryland's death row inmates have been moved from the Maryland Correctional Adjustment Center (which used to be informally known as "Supermax") to the North Branch Correctional Institution near Cumberland. Executions (if we ever have one again) will still take place at the Metropolitan Transition Center.
The Sun has a few more details about the transfer.
The Sun has a few more details about the transfer.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Mass arrests
According to the ACLU, the officers sued for illegally arresting 13 residents didn't know the law.
Meanwhile, O'Malley says it's the policy was not his fault...there's only so much you can do when you're the mayor.
Meanwhile, O'Malley says it's the policy was not his fault...there's only so much you can do when you're the mayor.
Bealefeld: we're trying to win the drug war
to which a city resident replies...I'm more afraid of the police than I am of the drug dealers...
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Bad poetry
Tree Top Piru Bloods leader writes a poem about murder, gets 30 years in federal prison.
A Cherry Hill shooting victim dies and a decomposing body is found in an abandoned house in Pigtown.
Murderous couple is getting divorced. He's doing 38 years, she's doing life plus 20.
A Cherry Hill shooting victim dies and a decomposing body is found in an abandoned house in Pigtown.
Murderous couple is getting divorced. He's doing 38 years, she's doing life plus 20.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
No pepperoni on your pizza
Former high-power lobbyist Jack Abramoff has been released from federal prison and is working at a kosher pizza restaurant on Reisterstown Road.
Too much cerveza
Illegal immigrant (with a Maryland driver's license) drives drunk, kills passenger.
Bloods gang leader Terrence "Squeaky" Richardson received two life sentences in federal court this morning. There is no parole in the federal system.
Bloods gang leader Terrence "Squeaky" Richardson received two life sentences in federal court this morning. There is no parole in the federal system.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Nine shootings in a 24 hour period. So far it looks like only one of them was fatal.
Safe Surrender appears to have been a success.
Safe Surrender appears to have been a success.
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