Baltimore public policy advocate Dayvon Love argues that State’s Attorney Ivan Bates’ criticism of MONSE reflects a political ideology that equates policing with public safety, despite evidence that law enforcement disproportionately harms Black communities. He contends that community-based violence-prevention programs address the root causes of harm more effectively than policing—and that opposition to these programs protects entrenched power structures.
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Bates pulls out of city’s violence-reduction partnership; Mayor Scott urges continued cooperation
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates (D) announced his office will end direct coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), citing a “veil of secrecy.” His actions raise questions about the future of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy, which is led by MONSE and is largely credited for recent public safety improvements.
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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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With homicides at 50-year low, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates says focus should turn to quality-of-life crimes
Baltimore has hit historic lows in violent crime, with homicides at their lowest in more than 50 years. But State’s Attorney Ivan Bates says the city is falling short in addressing quality-of-life crimes, like car break-ins, vandalism and public drug use.
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Baltimore state’s attorney Ivan Bates to host citywide listening tour in October
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates is hosting his annual listening tour ahead of the 2026 legislative session to give constituents an opportunity to provide feedback.
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Protesters defend Marilyn Mosby amid reported complaint by Baltimore State’s Attorney
Supporters of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby held a protest outside the State’s Attorney’s Office on July 18, denouncing what they view as a political attempt to discredit her and revoke her law license.
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Baltimore City NAACP speaks on death of man killed in police involved shooting
Officials are investigating the circumstances of a police-involved shooting near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. and Laurens St. on June 17. According to the Baltimore City NAACP, the man killed was Bilal “BJ” Abdullah.
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35-year-old man in ‘critical condition’ after self-inflicted gunshot to the head in Baltimore City courthouse
A retired member of the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 is in critical condition after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside the Baltimore City District Court’s North Avenue location.
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Op-ed: The community needs DJS Secretary Vinny Schiraldi to step down
A petition has been started by a community organizer in Maryland calling for the removal of Vinny Schiraldi, Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, due to his failures in addressing youth crime in the state.
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Marilyn Mosby, the Black electoral infrastructure and prison as weapon against Black people
Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore State’s Attorney, was prosecuted and convicted by the law enforcement establishment for her stance on criminal justice reform, and her conviction has been criticized as a political punishment for her efforts to challenge the racist policies of the law enforcement establishment.
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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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Ivan Bates announces arrest of 20 juveniles in carjacking group and new parental accountability measures
20 juveniles, ages 12 to 17, have been arrested in connection with numerous carjackings and other crimes throughout Baltimore City in 2023, and the state’s attorney’s office is in the process of charging 113 cases for 53 incidents.