Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates (left) and Councilman Mark Conway (D-District 04) (right) will join city agencies and residents for the May 20 solutions pact town hall at Huber Memorial Church. The event will address juvenile crime, offer youth resources and connect families with summer programs and city services.
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From Uprising to progress: 10 years after Freddie Gray, Baltimore sees historic drop in homicide
Ten years after Freddie Gray’s death and the Baltimore Uprising that followed, city leaders and Gray’s family reflect on the lasting pain and the progress made since 2015.
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From tragedy to change: Freddie Gray’s death and the road to reform in Baltimore
Ten years after the death of Freddie Gray and the ensuing “Baltimore Uprising,” Mayor Brandon Scott and other legal and community leaders are reflecting on the systemic failures that led to the unrest and the reforms that followed.
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10 years later: Leaders speak on death of Freddie Gray and Baltimore’s struggle for change
Ten years after Freddie Gray’s tragic death in 2015, Baltimore’s faith and community leaders continue to reflect on the enduring impact of his death and the subsequent protests. While progress in police reform and accountability has been made, advocates emphasize that the fight for racial justice and the dismantling of systemic inequalities in Baltimore is far from over.
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Shawnta Privette: From 911 dispatcher to Baltimore’s CAD technical manager
Shawnta Privette, Baltimore City’s first African-American woman CAD technical manager, overcame early challenges to build a trailblazing career in public safety communications. Rising from a teen mother to a leader in her field, she emphasizes perseverance and the importance of data-driven public safety.
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Trial for teen accused of murdering 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey ends in mistrial
The trial of Daaon Spears, accused of fatally shooting Deanta Dorsey in 2023, ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, with the prosecution relying on circumstantial evidence and the defense expressing disappointment with the outcome.
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Strengthening Baltimore’s safety with legislative reform and community solutions
Senator Cory McCray has introduced legislation to increase accountability and transparency in the Department of Juvenile Services, as well as working to address the root causes of crime through food security, recreation, housing, education, and public transportation.
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Baltimore family continues search for Darryl Wiggins after 2 years
Darryl Wiggins, a Baltimore resident who disappeared in September 2022 after a dispute with his landlord, has not been heard from since, and his family is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding his whereabouts.
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Police search for suspects after Baltimore mass shooting leaves one dead, seven injured
A mass shooting in East Baltimore on August 18 left one person dead and seven injured, with Baltimore police searching for suspects and Mayor Scott announcing a coordinated neighborhood stabilization response to help the community heal.
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Baltimore City officials hire D.C. law firm to review DPW safety practices after heat death
Baltimore City officials have hired a D.C.-based law firm to conduct an independent investigation into the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ safety policies and practices following the death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II due to heat exhaustion.
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Protecting young Black lives and the neighborhoods we call ‘home’
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City is enforcing the laws already on the books regarding illegal dirt bike activity, with reasonable alternatives to prosecution, in order to keep children safe and prevent further harm to the community.
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Baltimore woman sues Jason Billingsley and his former employers for violent attack
April Hurley is suing Eden’s Homes, Property Pals and Jason Billingsley for compensatory damages after he allegedly sliced her throat, tortured her and sexually assaulted her before setting her and her guest on fire in her Upton home on Sep. 19.