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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...
Baltimore teacher charged with rape, connected to missing 12-year-old
(WBFF) — A Baltimore City School teacher was arrested in connection to a missing 12-year-old girl, according to Baltimore County Police. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 24-year-old Lewis Laury on Monday, July 1, 2024, police said. The girl was reported missing...
Twice Deported Honduran Illegal Apprehended In Maryland For Drug Distribution
Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore arrested a Honduran national who was illegally present and had been convicted in Howard County of narcotics distribution charges. Deportation authorities from ERO Baltimore’s Fugitive Operations Team apprehended Nahun Ventura Ortiz-Isaguriz, 36, near his Ellicott City apartment. According to ERO Baltimore’s acting Field Office...
Car Thief Found Passed Out in Stolen Vehicle With Gun By Cops
BALTIMORE, MD — A 23-year-old male suspect was arrested by officers from the Baltimore Police Department’s Southwest District following an incident involving a stolen vehicle. The arrest occurred late on…
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 ...
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...
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. Historically, Brooklyn Day is a community clean up event held by the residents of the Brooklyn Homes community development. In 2023, Brooklyn Day was held on July 1st, with nearly 1,000...
Northern District Man Shot Multiple Times
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On June 28, at around 7:32 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers responded to the 3300 block of Swann Drive to investigate a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old male suffering from numerous life-threatening...
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.
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...
Woman Shot on Dolfield Avenue Receives Treatment
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On June 28, at approximately 10:46 p.m., Northwest District patrol officers responded to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located a 22-year-old female suffering from an...
Arnel, Maxine Redfern Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, officers from the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville to investigate a reported domestic disturbance. Police say that the officer called to the scene heard gunshots fired inside the home and a...
FOP: Baltimore police left without water, food during long shifts at city events
Baltimore (WBFF) — Today, thousands of people gathered on North Charles Street for the third annual Baltimore trans pride event. However, tonight, the event and the large crowds it brought has the President of Baltimore City's Police Union sounding the alarm over how officers were treated by the department.
Baltimore Teenager Recovers After Non-Fatal Shooting in Biddle Street Neighborhood
A 15-year-old boy was shot on Sunday afternoon in Baltimore's Biddle Street neighborhood. According to FOX Baltimore, the Eastern District patrol officers responded to reports of gunshots around 3 p.m. on the 1200 block of North Luzerne Avenue. The police found the teenager with multiple gunshot wounds and he was immediately transported to an area hospital. His injuries were declared non-life-threatening.
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