By Baltimore Police Department In recognition of World Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is proud to launch a new initiative designed to better support neurodivergent individuals and enhance safe, effective interactions with law enforcement. BPD’s Community Partnerships Unit is introducing a Neurodivergent Individuals Database, […]
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City Council holds hearing on bill to protect immigrant residents
The Baltimore City Council is considering the “Safe Spaces and Communities” bill, which would protect immigrant residents by codifying executive order safeguards and limiting local agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant.
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Study finds disjointed youth crime data hinders public understanding
A recent Abell Foundation report finds Baltimore’s juvenile crime data is fragmented, making it hard for the public to track trends. Experts say a more cohesive, accessible system is needed for clarity and accountability.
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Baltimore Police Department releases body-cam video tied to Dwight Hawkins shooting
Baltimore police released body-worn camera footage at a Feb. 28 press conference showing the fatal police-involved shooting of 37-year-old Dwight Hawkins after officers encountered him near a store on the 3600 block of Belair Road on Feb. 24. The video shows Hawkins running from officers, then pulling out a weapon as well as the officers’ violent response, and it ends after he is handcuffed and the handgun is secured. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office said officers then rendered aid until EMS arrived; Hawkins later died at a hospital. Commissioner Richard Worley said the officers were in the area for crime suppression, and officials said involved officers remain on leave as the investigation continues.
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What to know about dating and companionship after 60
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writervmejicanos@afro.com Dating can provide renewed confidence and companionship, but as time passes, returning to the dating scene after divorce or widowhood can appear intimidating. Modern dating, online scams and emotional unavailability or stagnancy have created new challenges that experts say should be approached with community, caution and patience. Lauren Sanders is […]
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BPD releases bodycam related to officer-involved shooting death of Jamarl Muse
The Baltimore Police Department has released body-worn camera footage from a Jan. 20 officer-involved shooting that led to the death of 40-year-old Jamarl Muse in Southeast Baltimore. The video shows Muse firing a handgun as officers attempted to detain him, prompting them to return fire. A full investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is underway.
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To be a Black man in Baltimore
By Michael Eugene Johnson To be a Black man in Baltimore, 2026 is to live in a state of profound, exhausting duality. It is to walk the streets of a city that is simultaneously breaking historic records for safety and still grappling with the jagged, unhealed remains of a century of systemic neglect. As we […]
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Baltimore residents demand end of private police force at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore residents and students rallied at War Memorial Plaza on Dec. 15 to demand the abolition of the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD). Activists called on the Baltimore City Council to halt hiring, exit the MOU with JHPD and reimagine public safety beyond policing.
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Community grieves veteran BCDOT employee, Gregory Turnipseed, as funeral plans are announced
Baltimore transportation employee Gregory Turnipseed, 71, has died from injuries sustained in a workplace assault, city officials announced. A 14-year veteran of the Traffic Division, Turnipseed is remembered by leaders, colleagues and family as a dedicated public servant whose loss has deeply shaken the community.
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Baltimore police officer indicted after viral video shows him trying to hit man with patrol car
A Baltimore police officer has been indicted after a viral video showed him attempting to hit a man with his patrol car following a brief verbal confrontation. Officer Robert Parks faces multiple charges, including second-degree attempted murder and misconduct in office, and could face up to 65 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
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Baltimore mourns the loss of longtime civil servant and deputy mayor Anthony Barksdale
Baltimore Deputy Mayor Anthony Barksdale died Nov. 6, prompting Baltimore leaders to share reflections on his life and legacy.
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Baltimore commissioner suspends ‘police powers’ of officer seen attempting to hit man with squad car
Screenshots from a video uploaded to Tik Tok show an officer of the Baltimore Police Department running down a man in his squad car, ultimately crashing into private property.