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Mayor defends anti-violence program amid rising controversies
The debate intensifies over the effectiveness of Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy, the cornerstone of the city's crime fight. GVRS which now operates in about half of the city's police districts, provides services to those at the highest risk of being involved in gun violence. Statistics released by the city...
Alert Issued For Missing 1-Year-Old In Baltimore (Developing)
Derrick Caraballero, 1, was last seen at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 in the 300 block of South Norris Street, investigators say, now they are trying to track him down. The child was wearing a red shirt, green shorts, and orange crocks when he went missing. Investigators also...
Morgan News Hour: Visually impaired artist creates pieces for Artscape
Thomas McCue is a visually impaired artist and UX Designer who creates contemporary paintings and drawings influenced by nature, myth, and popular culture. His unique pieces will be showcased at Baltimore's Artscape 40 event from August 2 to 4. Click the audio to listen to his interview on Morgan News...
Ahead of opening, restaurant raises money for charity
As they prepared for their big debut, the workers at Frederick’s newest restaurant branch got one more dress rehearsal Thursday. A new CAVA restaurant along Md. 26 on the northern side of the city will officially open Friday. The restaurant has about 40 employees, who have been training for about two weeks for the restaurant’s opening, said Marc Backer, CAVA’s regional director for the ...
City Union of Baltimore frustrated with working conditions at city agencies
When City Union of Baltimore President Antoinette saw the inspector general report outlining unsafe work conditions at Department of Public Works sites, it wasn't anything she hadn't seen before.
Reward offered in Baltimore homicide of 20-year-old
Baltimore police are offering an $8,000 reward for information in a homicide that took the life of a 20-year-old at the end of June. Police are looking for any information relating to the deadly shooting of Isaiah Zachary Gaines in the 2000 block of McKean Avenue on June 24. McKean...
Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound Kills Man In Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in the Northwest District. At approximately 12:39 a.m., Northwest District patrol officers responded to a report…
Little Miss Black US of A continues to inspire young girls with annual pageant
The Little Miss Black US of A pageant has returned to Maryland to inspire the next generation of young Black girls seeking to serve their communities. On July 26 to 27, the Hoff Theater, located on the campus of University of Maryland, will be full of poised young ladies and Black girl magic.
Woman makes history buying entire Baltimore waterfront block
Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew is the CEO of Root Branch Media Group (RBMG). She recently achieved a historic milestone in her career, buying an entire block in Baltimore to house her media hub in one building, according to The Baltimore Times. The RBMG Building [renamed The RBMG Building Canton Harbor] is...
‘This Never Would’ve Happened If I Hadn’t Been That Drunk,’ Says Convicted Attempted Murder Suspect
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A jury reached a guilty verdict in the trial of a man involved in an alcohol-induced shooting on July 22. Deon Hudson, 29, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless...
Teen arrested after attempted burglary at Glen Burnie Exxon station
GLEN BURNIE Md. (WBFF) — A teen was arrested after an attempted burglary at Glen Burnie Exxon station according to Anne Arundel County Police. According to police, at approximately 12:40 a.m., a call was received in the 911 Communications Center for a report of two suspects attempting to break into the Exxon located at 720 Aquahart Road in Glen Burnie by kicking in the front door. An officer was monitoring the Computer Aided Dispatch system and saw the call entry. The officer began heading to the location before the call was dispatched and, upon arrival, located a suspect at the shattered front door. The suspect fled as the officer approached but was apprehended a short distance away. The second suspect was not located.
Madison High graduate drafted in eighth round by the Orioles
A change worked out positively for Colin Tuft, and likely played a big role in the Madison High School graduate getting chosen in the recent Major League baseball draft. The catcher and Tulane University junior player recently was selected in the eighth round (249th pick overall) by the Baltimore Orioles.
Two-Time Pro Bowler Holding Out, Ravens Could Be Favorites
Two-time Pro Bowler linebacker Haason Reddick is holding out from training camp but the Baltimore Ravens could be favorites to sign him. According to a report, Reddick is making his stance clear to receive a new contract, so he isn’t reporting to camp due to their dispute. It wasn’t too long before the Jets made a move to trade for the star pass rusher from the Eagles, he has one last year on his contract but he’s eager to receive an extension. Reddick is digging heels in this situation and it doesn’t look like it’ll be a good one, it shouldn’t surprise anyone if he ends up on another roster.
Orioles pitcher Cionel Perez amazingly caught teammate Connor Norby’s HR in his hat while sitting in the bullpen
It’s one thing for your baseball team to lay down an early afternoon whooping. It’s another thing entirely for you to flex about it the coolest way possible, just like the Baltimore Orioles. With Baltimore beating the Miami Marlins down on the road Thursday, second baseman Connor Norby...
18-year-old injured in late-night Columbia shooting, police say
HOWARD COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Howard County police are investigating a shooting in Columbia in with one person injured. At approximately 10:25 p.m. on July 25, police responded to the 9600 block of Whiteacre Road for a report of gunshots and located an 18-year-old male with a single gunshot wound.
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