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Cell Phone Video Helped ID Edmondson Avenue Murder Suspect, Prosecutor Argues
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. When 47-year-old Ricky Crenshaw shot and killed Terence Cheatham last year, the defendant would’ve gotten away with the 33-year-old’s murder had it not been for a witness’ cell phone recording at the time of the shooting, a Baltimore City prosecutor alleged on May 7.
SEED School of Maryland graduating class set to take advantage of 'every single opportunity'
BALTIMORE - As the May flowers bloom, high school seniors are graduating and moving on to the next step of their journey. That includes the graduating class from The SEED School of Maryland who say they are ready for this next step."To learn from one's experiences and develop inside and out is something I don't believe we give enough credit to," said Clarisa Kandakai, a member of the class of 2024 who is heading to Howard University to study political science and English.What is the SEED School?The SEED School of Maryland is a tuition-free, college preparatory boarding school that serves students...
Attempted Murder Suspect Turns Down Plea, Trial Set
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland set an August 20 trial date for an attempted murder suspect after he turned down a plea deal. Demetrius Wilson, 29, is charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree attempted...
Key Bridge collapse 'heroes' honored for emergency response: 'Just doing my job'
BALTIMORE -- Hundreds of first responders went into action within moments of the Key Bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River on March 26.From shutting down the bridge within seconds to diving into those dangerous and wretched waters to find the construction workers who were on the bridge before it fell, those brave men and women showed up and saved thousands of lives.Those "heroes" were recognized Thursday for their response at an event hosted by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.Swift actionAs the emergency responders were recognized, some of them told WJZ they were just focused on doing their jobs and saving...
Shelter In Place Order Lifted In Baltimore County Following Barricade: Police (Updated)
An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department at 11:40 a.m. on Thursday morning after officers were called to the 7600 block of Carson Avenue in Dundalk. As of 12:45 p.m. on May 9, police say that the order has been lifted. The department's Tactical and Hostage Negotiation...
Duane Avenue Park Murder a Case of, ‘He Said, She Said’
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Videtta A. Brown presided over opening statements in a murder trial which will be decided over whether the jury believes the 23-year-old defendant or his ex-girlfriend. Darius Joyner is charged with two...
Maryland school is a breeding ground for the deadliest creature on earth — but for research purposes only
In the recesses of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Public of Health building, about 50,000 pests are bred each week. The Malaria Research Institute brings to life millions of mosquitos a year for the purpose of studying the disease, which kills about 600,000 people annually. “There's a variety of different...
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