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Frankford Avenue Shooting Defendant Claims Self-Defense
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Counsel began opening statements for a 34-year-old attempted murder defendant accused of shooting the victim outside a northeast Baltimore liquor store Aug. 20. Desmond Lark is charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, firearm use...
Trio Pleads Guilty to Attempted Armed Robbery Turned Fatal
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Three co-defendants all pleaded guilty to 25 years in prison on Aug. 20 for their roles in a botched attempted robbery that resulted in the death of a fourth suspect. Kiyon Douglas and siblings Jordan and Caleb...
MLB Umpire Makes Truly Dreadful Call In Mets-Orioles Game To Show We Need Robot Umps
It’s hard to call balls and strikes at the Major League level. The pitches move so much, they have a ton of velocity, and catchers are experts at framing pitches to make them look like strikes. It’s for that exact reason that we shouldn’t be relying on humans to...
Barn Fire Reported on Bucks School House Road in Nottingham
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews were assisting numerous other units with a large barn fire in the 4600 block of Bucks School House Road in Nottingham. The fire was reported on Wednesday around 2:56 p.m. Road is closed between White Marsh Road and Pin Oak Way.
Baltimore Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Man Suspected of Carrying Loaded Gun and Drugs on City Streets
Baltimore police made an arrest in the Western District on Tuesday evening, acting on observations that led them to believe a man was armed on the streets. According to a post by the Baltimore Police, joint efforts by officers from the Western and Northern District Action Teams culminated in the apprehension of a 24-year-old male suspect.
Tesla (TSLA) secures $5 million EV order from Baltimore City
Tesla has secured an order for electric vehicles from the city of Baltimore worth about $5 million, according to city officials. The city of Baltimore aims to be net carbon-neutral by 2045, and one of its early initiatives is to electrify its vehicle fleet. We reported that they bought electric...
Baltimore is the deadliest large city in the country, according to a SafeHome survey
Baltimore’s crime rates were highlighted in a SafeHome survey. The city has the highest per-capita murder and robbery rates in cities with 500,000 or more people, according to SafeHome. Baltimore bypassed Memphis, which had the highest murder rate last year, and Detroit, which has stayed at number two for...
In praise of funky Frederick, Maryland
Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor allows Nestor to praise his community and the transformation of his his rural and conservative area with a vibrant and eclectic downtown, highlighting its unique small businesses, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. Plenty here on the city’s revitalization efforts, charm and diversity. SUMMARY KEYWORDS. frederick,...
This unheralded prospect could be a force in Orioles bullpen down the stretch
The Orioles have had injury issues all year but since the All Star break, the bullpen has become a problem. Earlier in the year when Craig Kimbrel was pitching well, we were able to trust this group of pitchers most nights, and they helped the O's get out to one of the best starts in recent memory.
Orioles vs. Astros: Odds, spread, over/under - August 22
When the Baltimore Orioles (74-54) and Houston Astros (68-58) match up in the series opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, August 22, Corbin Burnes will get the ball for the Orioles, while the Astros will send Spencer Arrighetti to the mound. The game will start at 7:08 p.m. ET.
Hawaii Soldier Detained in Connection with Pregnant Wife's Disappearance from Army Base
A junior enlisted soldier has been arrested and is awaiting trial after his pregnant wife went missing from an Army base in Hawaii three weeks ago, the service said Monday.Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II, of Frederick, Maryland, was detained and placed in military pretrial confinement, the Hawaii-based 25th Infantry Division wrote on Facebook. His arrest comes weeks after his wife, Mischa Johnson, was reported missing from her home at Oahu's Schofield Barracks on Aug. 1, according to the Army's Criminal Investigation Division.Johnson enlisted in the Army in 2022 and attended a combined basic and technical training course at Fort Moore,...
Frederick County Public Schools rolls out new cell phone policy
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Whether it’s texting or scrolling, Frederick County Schools is trying to put a stop to cell phone use in their schools, but the question remains: how will a new cell phone policy be enforced in the classroom? “I don’t think that it will be a logistical problem, but […]
Anne Arundel County schools superintendent has a strategic plan heading into new year
BALTIMORE -- Dr. Mark Bedell is about to embark on his third year as superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. He took on the role during a time when virtually every aspect of education had to be adjusted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bedell said the school district is well-positioned to thrive after significantly reducing teacher and bus driver vacancies.The Anne Arundel County Public School district has developed a strategic plan that focuses on five models -- achieving academic success; future readiness and transitional preparedness; investing in staff; supporting the whole child; and building and sustaining its future.You can...
John Harbaugh provides update on Tyler Linderbaum's injury status
When Tyler Linderbaum suffered a soft tissue injury at the beginning of this month, the initial recovery and return timeline held that he had an outside chance of returning for the final preseason game in Green Bay. According to an update provided by head coach John Harbaugh, that is all...
Back-to-back Seranthony Dominguez catastrophes should make Orioles' next move obvious
The Baltimore Orioles find themselves in an eerily similar position to last season. Nobody can question the offensive firepower, especially not with Jackson Holliday threatening to break out at a moment's notice. The O's can trade blows with any team. What Baltimore still cannot rely on, however, is its bullpen.
Ravens named potential trade destination for former first-round WR
One of the ongoing questions for the Baltimore Ravens has been, "Who will Lamar throw to?" For the first few seasons of his career, it was relatively unclear. Mark Andrews has been a nice piece, but the receiver room has always felt a bit lackluster. Last year, rookie standout Zay...
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