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Rising rap star killed, juvenile suspect released: Baltimore mom vows fight
Sabrina Peterson Ali-El lost her son on Tuesday and now she's losing confidence in Maryland's juvenile justice system. Tuesday night, Reggie Monroe, 31, who was a rising rap artist known as PTG Fresh, left for dinner and never returned home. While riding a scooter at Pulaski and Conkling, he was...
CRAB Launches Adaptive Fishing Program
Annapolis, MD - This month, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) launched its exciting adaptive fishing program and it lived up to expectations. On the inaugural trip, the guests boarded Dream Catcher - CRAB's power catamaran and journeyed up the Severn River (to a secret location). Everyone returned to the docks...
Peabody Institute Dean Fred Bronstein and Carey Business School Dean Alex Triantis appointed to new terms at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University has announced that two of its deans, Fred Bronstein at the Peabody Institute and Alex Triantis at the Carey Business School, have been appointed to new terms. Bronstein became dean of the Peabody Institute, Hopkins’ conservatory of music and dance, in June of 2014. He has been...
Severna Park’s Jackson Merrill returns home to play at Camden Yards
Severna Park native and San Diego centerfielder Jackson Merrill stepped to the plate Friday night at Camden Yards, the ballpark he attended as a child, as the Orioles took on the Padres.
Gas leaks in Baltimore are costing taxpayers millions
An increasing number of natural gas leaks have been reported in Baltimore and cities across the country over roughly two decades, and responding to them is costly for fire departments and taxpayers, according to a new report. A 15-year study released this week by PSE Health Energy, a California-based research institute focused on energy policy, […]
Lasagna Love charity gives back to people in need through meal delivery
BALTIMORE – Zoë Feldman has spent years in the food service industry. Food is her profession and her passion. "Food is maybe one of the only ties that bonds all of us across cultures, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic status, demographic," Feldman said. "Everyone has food memories." She is new to Baltimore and wanted to serve her new community. "I was looking for other ways to get involved in community and food has been my whole life—and it's what I know and what I love," she said. Feldman began volunteering for Lasagna Love, a charity based in Boston created during the pandemic....
Harford Bank appoints Allyson Riggs VP, Manager of Mortgage Lending
Harford Bank has announced the appointment of Allyson Riggs as Vice President, Manager of Mortgage Lending. Here are the details provided by the bank:. Harford Bank Welcomes Allyson Riggs as VP, Manager of Mortgage Lending. Aberdeen, MD – Harford Bank is excited to announce the appointment of Allyson Riggs as...
1,740 tons of rocks accidentally dumped into Susquehanna River
A local notice to mariners has been issued near the mouth of the Susquehanna River, TowBoatUS Chesapeake City shared Friday morning on Facebook. The announcement comes after 1,740 tons of rocks was, “Accidentally dumped over the side of the barge,” by the mouth of the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace.
New data shows Baltimore juvenile crime rates soar over 200% in three years
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Disturbing new data from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s office shows juvenile crime is still skyrocketing across the city. Compared to this time in 2022, 191 juveniles faced criminal charges. In 2023, that grew to 304, and in 2024 to 590 -- a 208% rise in overall juvenile crime in the last three years.
16-Year-Old Defendant Accepts Plea Deal for Kentucky Avenue Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant accepted a plea agreement before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Tanner for a 2022 murder on July 26,. Costello Simms, 16, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count...
Edlynne Road Murder Defendant Guilty of Weapons Offenses, Jury Decides
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A jury reached a verdict on July 18 for a 32-year-old murder defendant in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Kyle Cooper was charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony violent crime, attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault,...
Woman Accused Of Abducting 1-Year-Old Toddler Who Was Found Unharmed In Baltimore (Updated)
Derrick Caraballero, 1, was reported missing at around 6:30 p.m. on July 25 in the 300 block of South Norris Street, investigators say, though he was safely found unharmed and returned to his parents. Witnesses were able to identify the woman's vehicle as a gray Volkswagen Passat, which was later...
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