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Police: Man fatally shot near Baltimore County elementary school
A person was shot and killed near a school late Monday, according to Baltimore County police. Officers were called around 10 p.m. to a location near Colgate Elementary School for shots fired. Police said officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene. Police on...
Bail denied for suspect charged in shooting at child's birthday party inside Harford Mall
BALTIMORE -- Wesley Lyons, the suspect accused of shooting a man during a child's birthday party at Harford Mall, will remain in custody after being denied bail on Monday, according to Harford County District Court officials. Lyons, 35, was arrested Sunday afternoon after evading police for four weeks. He was found hiding out in an Anne Arundel County hotel room. Anne Arundel County deputies said they traced Lyons's movements and were able to pinpoint his location. Police accuse Lyons of shooting and injuring a 42-year-old man during an altercation at the Harford Bounce Party Place on June 2."My manager locked the doors. A bunch of...
Baltimore teacher lived in same apartment complex as 12-year-old he's accused of raping, documents show
BALTIMORE -- A Mervo High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl was denied bail.Lewis Laury, 24, was charged with second-degree rape and sexual offense in the third degree.Laury works for Baltimore City Public Schools, but police say the crimes happened in his apartment in Baltimore County. The two lived in the same apartment complex, according to court documents obtained by WJZ.Despite Laury having no criminal history before these charges, the judge said she is concerned by the details of the case.Laury, who is also a law school student, according to his public defender, is an accused rapist...
Baltimore County officers won't be charged for killing man in Parkville shootout
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Police officers who shot and killed a man during a domestic dispute last November in Baltimore County will not be charged, according to the Maryland Attorney General's Office.Officers responded to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue for a reported domestic disturbance.When the first officer arrived at the front door of the house, a woman was heard screaming for help, according to police. Police said the woman, identified as Maxine Redfern, was shot and killed by Arnel Redfern, who then exchanged gunfire with officers.Arnel Redfern died after he was shot in the shootout. A handgun was recovered near his body, police said.The Office of the Attorney General determined that none of the officers involved in the deadly shooting committed a crime under Maryland law and none of them will be prosecuted.
Baltimore County sees drastic drop in homicides, shootings
TOWSON, MD—Officials this week announced that Baltimore County has continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings over the first half of 2024. Baltimore County has reported a 31% decrease in homicides and a 30% decrease in nonfatal shootings through July 2024, compared to the same time period in 2021. Officials say this is a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to reduce violence and make it a safer place to live.
911 Caller Dies Before Questioning About 2022 Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A Baltimore Police Department (BPD) detective said during a murder trial in Baltimore City Circuit Court that a 911 caller died before he could be interviewed by detectives. Samuel Cole, 36, is charged with first-degree murder, firearm...
Earl Lee Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Shooting of Baltimore Rapper President Davo
Earl Lee, aged 28 from Mid-Govans, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Baltimore rapper David Boykin, known as President Davo. According to The Baltimore Sun, Lee, who used a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, was also found guilty of illegal possession of a regulated firearm.
Police Meet Pennsylvania Avenue Shooting Victim at Hospital
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On June 28, at around 8:59 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to an area hospital to investigate a call for a walk-in shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers observed a 27-year-old male suffering from numerous gunshot wounds.
Essex woman indicted for theft, insurance fraud
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently announced the indictment of a former Maryland state employee stemming from two instances involving alleged theft and insurance fraud. Essex resident Shanell Angelia West was allegedly involved in a theft scheme related to her former employment at the Maryland Department of Labor in the first criminal case, officials said. The 45-year-old is charged with theft scheme valued between $1,500 and $25,000, counterfeiting of private...
Maryland AG Brown announces indictment of three for MVA identity fraud scheme
(WBFF) — Attorney General Anthony Brown announced today the indictments of Erica Danielle Watson, 29; Larry Antonio Marshall, 54; and Shanice Tiera Smith, 34, for their alleged involvement in an identity fraud scheme at a Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) branch in Baltimore City. The trio are each charged...
Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal
First responders from several agencies in Harford and Cecil counties were called at around noon on Tuesday, June 2 to Blue Ball Road in Elkton, when the owner of one of the businesses reported a garage fire that sent smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles.
Woman killed in nighttime stabbing in Brooklyn
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A woman was stabbed in the area of Ritchie Highway and 4th Avenue last night and later died from her injuries according to police. Shortly after 9:00 p.m., police say officers responded in Brooklyn for what was originally dispatched as an injured/sick subject. Upon arrival, officers...
Baltimore reflects on one year since Brooklyn Homes tragedy claimed two lives
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — It's been one year since the tragic Brooklyn Day mass shooting happened in Baltimore and to mark the somber day, a healing and wellness event was planned by City Hall for the residents of Brooklyn Homes. Historically, Brooklyn Day is a community clean up event...
Man pronounced dead after water recovery Sunday at Middle Branch Park
A 48-year-old man was pronounced dead after rescue crews pulled him from the water Sunday afternoon at Middle Branch Park, according to Baltimore Police. Police said the man’s body was recovered after officers and fire department crews responded at around 12:30 p.m. to a water rescue call at 3300 Waterview Ave. The man’s body was taken from the park to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ...
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