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Suspect in murder of tech CEO Pava LaPere fights to suppress statement to police ahead of trial
BALTIMORE -- Jason Billingsley, charged in the murder of 26-year-old EcoMap Tech CEO Pava LaPere, appeared in a Baltimore courtroom Thursday where his lawyer fought to suppress statements Billingsley gave to police following the brutal crime. The defense alleged to Judge Robert Taylor that police misstated Billingsley's Miranda rights and his videotaped statement was not freely made. Prosecutors argued the defense failed to file its motion to suppress the statements promptly and said the defense had the information for months. They also argued that "police were not ambiguous with Mr. Billingsley about what his rights are."Defense attorney Jason Rodriguez said he "didn't...
Baltimore Weekend Events: Patton Oswalt, Acro-Cats, Shakespeare in Parks, and more.
After a sweltering week, Baltimore is expected to get a little relief from the heat this weekend (if only compared to the triple digits we’ve seen for much of the past week). As you try to stay cool, consider exploring some fun events around Baltimore, from enjoying free Shakespearean...
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AFRO Interns on the move: Meet the next generation of Black journalists
As summer kicks into high gear, the AFRO would like to take time to recognize the interns that have been working hard all summer for the publication. From man on the street interviews to senior guides and more, the AFRO interns have hit the ground running, covering a range of important topics. Take a look below to see who has been reporting on post traumatic stress disorder, domestic violence on college campuses and putting together the event calendars from week to week. We are proud to be part of their humble beginnings in Black Press and look forward to following their journeys.
62-year-old man shot in North Baltimore, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 62-year-old man was injured after being shot in North Baltimore Wednesday night according to police. Police say at approximately 11:39 p.m., Northern District patrol officers responded to the 3200 block of Greenmount Avenue for a report of a shooting. Once there, officers located a 62-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Orioles top deadline need is clearer than ever after shocking Corbin Burnes update
The Baltimore Orioles are potential World Series favorites in the American League, led by the best young core in baseball. Gunnar Henderson is bound to be a finalist for the MVP award, while Adley Rutschman and Corbin Burnes started alongside him in Tuesday's All-Star Game. It is Burnes who is...
Fred Bronstein appointed to third term as dean of the Peabody Institute
Fred Bronstein, who has proved to be a transformational leader for the Peabody Institute since joining Johns Hopkins University in June 2014, has been appointed to a third term as dean through June 30, 2029, the university announced today. In a message sent today to the Hopkins community, JHU President...
Auburn RHP Christian Herberholz inks free agent deal with Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore has become a hot destination for former Auburn baseball players. Since 2020, the Orioles organization has either drafted or signed five former Tigers. Chase Allsup joined that company earlier this week by being taken in the fourth round of the MLB draft by Baltimore, and his Auburn teammate Christian Herberholz is set to join him. Wednesday, Herberholz signed a free-agent deal with the Baltimore Orioles, joining infielder Cooper Weiss by landing an undrafted deal with a Major League club. Herberholz signed with Auburn after a successful stint in the junior college ranks at nearby Southern Union State Community College, where he struck...
Orioles aim for division title repeat following path set by '74 squad
The Orioles entered the All-Star break in the thick of the playoff race despite going 3-7 over their past 10 games. Coming off a season in which they held the best record in the American League but made a surprising early postseason exit, Baltimore looks to surge in the second half and clinch back-to-back AL East division titles. Sound familiar?
Calling the Pen: Orioles need pitching, but it also might be time for change in the outfield
There are moments like this past weekend when one is reminded of what Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins mean to the Orioles. Along with outfield mate Anthony Santander, they’ve played side-by-side through the bad days and now the good ones. On Friday night, after Clay Homes hit Heston Kjerstad...
Orioles ratings through the roof in first half of season
Orioles baseball No. 1 in prime time across the Baltimore DMA. Amplifying their first-place spot in the American League East, the Baltimore Orioles on MASN are dominating prime time, outpacing every other local broadcast station and cable network by a wide margin, according to the latest Neilsen ratings. Orioles viewership is up by double digits compared with the 2023 season as the team posted a 58-38 record in the first half of the 2024 campaign.
Meet David Bruce, Ecologist at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office
David “Paco” Bruce is an ecologist based at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office’s Cooperative Oxford Lab on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office is a division of the Office of Habitat Conservation. Paco has been part of our team at NOAA for 12 years.
FBI: Criminals targeting bank, ATM customers in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI and local law enforcement partners are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July.
Catonsville dojo looking for support as they prepare for competition in Argentina
CATONSVILLE, Md. — Martial arts competitors from Baltimore County have a goal to head to a worldwide tournament in Argentina this fall. They will need some help to get there, and 11 News explains how people can help. At their dojo on Frederick Road in Catonsville, Baltimore Taekwondo team...
County Council simplifies restaurant permitting process to reduce delays
The Montgomery County Council has approved new rules that simplify the permitting process for opening a new restaurant. Local restaurant owners have long complained about the bureaucracy involved in opening an eatery. [Source of the Spring]. Lender assumes control of downtown Silver Spring complex. Ownership of Station Square, a three-building...
Man with open warranted arrested during traffic stop in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel police arrested a man in possession of a gun during a traffic stop. At 3 a.m. on Thursday, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white KIA K5 on Ritchie Highway near West Campus Drive. The driver, Calik Smith, 27, of Rosedale, Maryland, had an open arrest warrant...
Linthicum Community Shaken as Local Man, Joshua Richard Wader, Arrested for Armed Assault in Domestic Dispute
Chaos briefly took hold of a tranquil neighborhood in the unit block of Eugenia Avenue when a domestic dispute escalated into an armed confrontation. According to the Anne Arundel County Police, officers rushed to the scene on the afternoon of July 16 following reports of an assault, where they found that Joshua Richard Wader, a 34-year-old resident of Linthicum, Maryland, had reportedly drawn a handgun and aimed it at several individuals during a heated argument.
Arrest made after motorist fired shots at driver on Bay Bridge
A Maryland Transportation Authority Police investigation revealed that a person fired shots at another vehicle while driving on the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in June. The suspect in that "non-contact" shooting was arrested by police this week, a release said. Police officers reported that a person in...
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