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Man charged in shooting on Bay Bridge
CENTREVILLE — A Severn man is facing multiple charges in Queen Anne's County following an incident on the Bay Bridge in early June. According to Maryland Transportation Authority Police the driver of a black Jeep, identified as Melvin Clark, age 41, fired multiple shots toward a silver Mitsubishi while driving recklessly across the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Reports show the driver then exited the Jeep and pointed a gun at the driver of the Mitsubishi. In a July 18 hearing, Judge Jennifer Alexander ordered Clark to be held without bond pending trial. In addition to multiple traffic violations, Clark is charged with assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment and the use of a firearm in a felony crime.
Omar Passmore Wanted For Murder Of Breaunna Cormley, 12
An alert was issued by the Baltimore Police Department as they attempt to track down Omar Passmore, who is wanted in connection to the murder of 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue. At around 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19, officers were called to investigate...
Person dies after coming ‘into contact’ with Amtrak train in Anne Arundel County
A person is dead after coming into contact with a train in Anne Arundel County Friday morning, according to Amtrak. At about 9:42 a.m. a person trespassing on the tracks “came into contact” with a train in Odenton, said Amtrak spokesperson Kimberly Woods. The person’s identity was not released as of Friday afternoon. Woods said the 462 passengers and crew on the train were not hurt. The ...
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Triple Murder in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the brutal murders of three individuals on…
Police Accountability Board calls for suspension of Baltimore officer who put gun to temple of restrained man; commissioner, union president defend actions
Leaders of Baltimore’s Police Accountability Board called Friday for the suspension of a Baltimore Police detective who pressed his firearm to a restrained man’s temple during an arrest in May, as others weighed in with their own interpretations. The chair of the board, Joshua Harris, said in a statement that it’s unfortunate in a city under a consent decree with the federal government to ...
Baltimore Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Attempted Murder
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Police Department has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Fielding Bame, a repeat violent offender, in connection with a recent stabbing incident. The stabbing occurred on July 12,…
Baltimore man arrested for attempted murder in domestic-related shooting, police say
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Police have arrested 24-year-old Christopher Holland of Baltimore in connection to a shooting that occurred in the South Baltimore on July 10th. Detectives learned Holland shot the 26-year-old male victim multiple times after breaking into a home in the 1200 block of Sargeant Street. Detectives...
Two people shot, one fatally, at Mondawmin Metro Center on Sunday night
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Two people were shot, one fatally, at Mondawmin Metro Center on Sunday night, according to Baltimore Police. Around 8:10 p.m., officers along with MTA Police responded to the Mondawmin Metro Center in the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Ave. for a reported shooting. When officers arrived,...
Seven Men Indicted in Baltimore for Operating "Open-Air Drug Market" Near Johns Hopkins
Seven men were arrested in Baltimore in connection to a drug trafficking operation that state officials say transformed a city street into an "open-air drug market," as reported by CBS Baltimore. The arrests come after a months-long probe into drug activities on the 900 block of North Broadway Street, near the Johns Hopkins medical campus. The group, known as the "Deakyland Boyz," comprised men ranging from 24 to 34 years old.
Car crashes into northeast Baltimore home, trapping family inside
A car crashed into a northeast Baltimore home, trapping people inside. The family who lives in the Knell Avenue home said there were four people inside Saturday night when the car crashed into the side of the house. One teenager and an adult were able to get out of the home on their own, while two other adults were trapped in the basement.
Edgewater Man Arrested After Alleged Vehicle Break-Ins in Glen Burnie, Police Recover Stolen Items
Early on the morning of July 19, a Glen Burnie neighborhood was alerted to a potential thief in their midst. According to a post by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, at around 4:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious person trying to enter vehicles along Ridgely Road and Old Stage Road. The individual, later identified as Julian Christopher Wise, a 35-year-old man from Edgewater, Maryland, attempted to flee on foot upon the arrival of law enforcement.
Two Teen Suspects Charged In Fatal Prince George’s County Shooting
CHILLUM, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department identified and charged two suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in April. The suspects are a 17-year-old male from Arlington, Virginia, and a 17-year-old male from Hyattsville. They are both charged as adults in the case in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz of Chillum.
Baltimore Police Arrest Intoxicated Man with Handgun in Central District
BALTIMORE, MD—An early morning patrol led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man in Baltimore’s Central District on charges of handgun violation and intoxication. The incident occurred on July 19,…
Baltimore Police Make Arrest in Connection to Thames Street Assault and Robbery Case
Across the country in Baltimore, an arrest has been made in a case that stemmed from a reported physical assault and robbery. According to a post by the Baltimore Police, on June 22, a male victim approached officers with claims that he had been attacked and robbed by an unidentified assailant around 9:30 p.m. at a business located on the 1700 block of Thames Street.
Intoxicated man found with handgun after driving onto sidewalk
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 27-year-old man was arrested with a handgun after police found him unconscious and intoxicated behind the wheel on Friday morning. Police say on July 19 around 5:31 a.m., officers were patrolling the 1100 block of Fallsway when they discovered a vehicle that had driven onto the sidewalk.
Major U.S. cities seeing double-digit reductions in homicides
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is quick to credit the Group Violence Reduction Strategy for helping reduce the city's homicide rate. "The residents of Baltimore should understand this program works," said Mayor Scott at a news conference on Thursday. Baltimore's homicide rate is down 33% compared to...
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