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Man accuses Baltimore police of using excessive force during arrest
A Baltimore man is alleging excessive force against several Baltimore City police officers. It comes after the court case against him was dismissed. The police department said its Public Integrity Bureau’s Special Investigations Response Team began investigating immediately after the incident, and the internal investigation is ongoing. The arrest...
Scott, DHCD announces effort to establish first-ever “Comprehensive Housing Plan”
Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the City of Baltimore is working to create the City’s first-ever Comprehensive Housing Plan. The plan is led by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). It will “seek to outline a long-term vision for Baltimore’s approach to housing and policy and provide...
Archdiocese to hold second annual Gun Buyback event in August
Building on the success of 2023’s Community Peacebuilding and Resource Fair, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Health by Southwest, and other community partners will host a Gun Buyback on Aug. 10. The event will be held in the parking lot of Edmonson High school and provides community members the safe...
Thunderstorms to hit region Wednesday before cold front Thursday
Thunderstorms are starting to develop across the Baltimore region Wednesday afternoon. Damaging winds, hail and heavy rain will be moving into the area throughout the evening. A cold front is expected to blanket the region on Thursday, cooling off temperatures.
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, boxer on probation, to attend 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, a boxer who is on probation for a hit-and-run in Baltimore, will be allowed to attend the Paris 2024 Olympics, thanks to a judge’s ruling. Davis will be in Paris to support Team USA boxing in an advisory role. Davis pleaded guilty to four counts for a 2020 hit-and-run. He was sentenced to 90 days home detention.
Homicide Defendant Awaits Report on Criminal Responsibility
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. After an appearance in mental health court on July 17, a homicide defendant is still awaiting a decision about criminal responsibility for his alleged role in a 2020 shooting. Jermaine Sanders, 33, is charged with first-degree murder,...
Defense Warns of Conflicting Evidence in a Non-Fatal Shooting Case
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill, on July 17, the defense attorney’s opening statement warned the jury that witnesses will give conflicting versions in an attempted murder trial. Terrell Parker, 27, is charged...
Jury Finds Man Guilty of 2023 Hollins Street Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A Baltimore City Circuit Court jury found a 40-year-old man committed the May 6, 2023, murder of Nathaniel Mack on the 2100 block of Hollins Street. On July 15, the jury found Steven Gibson guilty of first-degree...
Mixed Verdict Reached for Man Involved in Social Media Fight
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 22-year-old man who became involved in a social media dispute among a group of women was found guilty of various firearm offenses on July 15, but acquitted on most other counts. Alonzo Lindsey was found guilty...
Light Street Now Reappearing in the New Locke Landing Development, Home Sales at Development “Wildly Successful”
Locke Landing in Baltimore Peninsula currently encompasses one of the biggest constructions sites in the area as townhomes and new apartment buildings are rising at rapid pace at the 25-acre residential redevelopment. One new aspect of the development is the reconvening of Light St. which currently ends at the 1900 block in Riverside/South Baltimore.
Baltimore Police Searching for Woman Who Fled in Hospital Gown
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 23-year-old D’Onikah Bailey, who was last seen running from a hospital. D’Onikah disappeared from the 2400 block of West Belvedere…
Afternoon storms for Wednesday to help end heat wave
Meteorologist Ava Marie says it will be hot until Wednesday afternoon when heavy showers and possible severe thunderstorms are possible. Temps will be in the upper 90's then will drop into the 80's once the rain starts. It will be cloudy and hot on Thursday with temps reaching the low 90's. The weekend will be cooler as temps drop into the mid 80's. Next week will start with chances for storms and temps around normal.
Baltimore woman breaks down in tears after $240,000 lottery win
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore woman is celebrating a huge $240,000 lottery win. “Shawn,” who has played Keno for six years, says she was at a loss for words when she checked her ticket on the Maryland Lottery app on July 15. “I was just stopping by to pick up...
Dismissed Defense Attorney Delays Homicide Trial Indefinitely
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The trial of a man accused of murder did not proceed as scheduled before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John A. Howard on July 16 due to a last-minute dismissal of defense counsel. Kevin Griggs, 31, is...
Two arrested and firearm seized after traffic stop, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A traffic stop led to the arrest of two and the seizure of a firearm according to police. Police say on Tuesday around 5:30 p.m., NED DAT Detectives were conducting enforcement in the area of 5200 Block of Darien Road, when they conducted a vehicle stop in reference to a traffic violation.
Local pastor on Safe Streets after BGF connections revealed in plea deal
On Wednesday, David Warren pleaded guilty in federal court to racketeering conspiracy, marking the latest Safe Streets indictment after six people in 2022. Warren pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy connected to the Black Guerilla Family gang, or BGF. Court documents reveal that Warren admitted to attending BGF meetings at a Safe Streets location and saying the site was used to stash guns and drugs.
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