Baltimore juveniles arrested at least 11 times in January for carjackings, other crimes
The arrest of a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy on Monday follows similar reports of young people committing crimes across the city.
The arrest of a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy on Monday follows similar reports of young people committing crimes across the city.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a news release that the officers returned fire after Hunter Jessup, 27, fired seven shots in their direction while fleeing. Jessup was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Officer Alexis Acosta pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter on Tuesday.
The person who allegedly drove into the officer's vehicle was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment for their injuries, too.
Hunter Jessup had been standing on Brunswick Street around 12:30 p.m. that day when officers attempted to interact with him.
Four people were shot in the 2000 block of West Pratt Street Tuesday night, according to police.
After a corruption scandal led the Baltimore Police Department to disband its plainclothes gun squad in 2017, the embattled agency pledged to increase oversight while remaining focused on seizing illegal weapons and curbing rampant violence.
Investigators believe Jenifer Perez was taken by a man who allegedly forced her into a black Nissan Sentra.
Hersl, 53, was among 13 officers who were brought down on allegations that included robbing citizens, stealing and selling drugs, falsifying reports and overtime and trying to cover it all up.
In November of last year, voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of giving local control over the Baltimore Police Department to Baltimore City.
Bill Shiflett has been appointed to serve as the Baltimore Police Department's Northeast District Executive Officer.
The 173-page report details Baltimore City's response to the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting, the largest in the city's history, and documents failures to properly respond before it was too late.
There have been 10 lawsuits in 2023 that have settled for a median amount of roughly $280,000, according to the Baltimore Banner.
Gov. Wes Moore announced on Thursday that $6.3 million in funding will go towards implementing his public safety plan.
Officers working in the area of Baltimore's Towanda-Grantley neighborhood found the teenager in the 2800 block of Boarman Avenue around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday.
Officials claim the redistricting changes would help officers respond to crime faster, allow districts to increase deployments and save the police department money.
Police have not said whether any of the fires are suspected of being connected.
The shooting happened in the 100 block of Milton Avenue.
Michael Harrison's departure follows a city council hearing earlier this week where he faced questions about his future with the Baltimore Police Department.
Officers were on patrol in the 1300 block of Booth Street when the shooting happened, police said.
A 42-year-old woman and her 34-year-old boyfriend were arrested by officers this week for reportedly firing a gun at the woman's teenage daughter in Southwest Baltimore, according to authorities.
The 17-year-old boy was originally listed in critical condition, but on Thursday night his mother, Kiera Franklin, said he was out of surgery and asking for her.
Officers on patrol in the northeast part of the city found the man in the 5700 block of Perring Parkway around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday.
The officer was responding to a report of an aggravated assault in the 3600 block of Cottage Avenue when the collision occurred, police said.
The judge overseeing police reform in Baltimore said staffing shortages are the biggest challenge facing the Baltimore Police Department.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
A new festival replacing the decades-long tradition, Hon Fest, is coming to Hampden this June.
A top priority in the Francis Scott Key Bridge salvage operations continues to be fully reopening the Port of Baltimore.
Patrick Cromwell, 59, was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly telling police he used a meat cleaver to kill his roommate, according to police.
Governor Moore gave an update on recovery efforts Tuesday afternoon, four weeks after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled on March 26 after its support column was struck by a malfunctioning cargo ship.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
April Hurley was bound, sexually assaulted, had her throat slashed and was set on fire along with another man days before Jason Billingsley allegedly killed Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere.
Rain chances return Wednesday...more frosty mornings ahead to close out the week.
Baltimore City is suing the owners and managers of the Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, causing it to collapse and killing six construction workers.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled on March 26 after its support column was struck by a malfunctioning cargo ship.
Without health insurance, healthcare can be expensive and limiting. Maryland wants to eliminate that challenge for immigrants.
April Hurley was bound, sexually assaulted, had her throat slashed and was set on fire along with another man days before Jason Billingsley allegedly killed Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere.
A gas leak was not involved in the Essex home explosion Saturday, BGE said.
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The event features live performances from local gospel artists
The home on Crafton Road near Avenal Road caught on fire around 11 p.m. and exploded, shaking a neighborhood awake.
The program operates through a series of anywhere from 4-6 workshops that each focus on a particular aspect of learning and development, and how parenting practices that incorporate purposeful play can support each particular domain.
The Baltimore Ravens will select 30th in the first round of this week's NFL Draft.
Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning in the Baltimore Orioles' 5-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Vinnie Pasquantino and MJ Melendez homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat Baltimore 9-4 on Friday night and stop the Orioles' four-game winning streak.
It was clear from the start of this offseason that the Baltimore Ravens were going to lose quite a few players to free agency.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers was cleared by the NFL after an investigation into violation of the personal conduct policy.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Hogan hopes to become the first Republican in more than 40 years to win a Senate seat in deep-blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 statewide.
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are stopping in Baltimore this fall on a joint tour.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
Later tonight, a weak disturbance from the Great Lakes will move southeastward towards th area with an increase in clouds.
Chance for showers Wednesday....more chilly mornings ahead to close out the week
Today will turn out breezy, bright, and warmer. Early morning temperatures started in the 30s & 40s, but afternoon highs will climb into the upper 60s & lower 70s. We'll see mostly sunny skies early, with increasing clouds later in the day.
Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Tuesday morning forecast 4/23/24
Derek Beasley has your Monday night forecast (4/22/2024)
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