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Darreonna Davis

Darreonna

Darreonna Davis is an express desk reporter at The Baltimore Banner. She previously reported at the intersection of gender, politics, health and economic policy as a fellow for the 19th News. Before that, she reported for Forbes, was an intern at Inside Climate News covering environmental justice, aided the team behind “The Lead with Jake Tapper” at CNN, and co-produced packages and digital documentaries with the specials unit at CNBC. Darreonna is a native New Orleanian with ties to Memphis and Holmes County, Mississippi. She’s also an alumna of Howard University. Feel free to contact her at darreonna.davis@thebaltimorebanner.com with any tips.

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The Independent Investigation Division of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office is investigating the man’s death in Baltimore Police custody earlier this week.
Baltimore Police waited for medics who never came. The man they detained is now dead.
A 911 dispatch call revealed that Baltimore Police requested a medic at least twice to treat a man they detained amid a mental health crisis.
Baltimore Police officers on scene of a shooting on the 2700 block of Mosher Street on Wednesday. The woman and officers in that shooting were identified.
70-year-old woman, officers identified in fatal West Baltimore police-involved shooting
Maryland authorities on Friday released the name of a 70-year-old woman who was fatally shot by Baltimore Police and the names of the officers involved.
Janet Bailey, who runs a community fridge on Ashburton Street, placed flowers and a sign reading “We Mourn Our Loss” at Mosher and Ashburton on Thursday, June 26, 2025, urging others to add names and tributes for the 70-year-old woman fatally shot by police.
Neighbors seek answers after Baltimore police shoot, kill 70-year-old woman
This is the second fatal Baltimore Police officer-involved shooting in West Baltimore in a little more than a week.
Baltimore Police on scene of a police-involved shooting on the 2700 block of Mosher Street on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Second officer-involved shooting in West Baltimore in 8 days leaves 70-year-old woman dead
A 70-year-old woman was fatally shot by police Wednesday afternoon after allegedly lunging at an officer with a knife during a possible behavioral health crisis, officials said.
The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Baltimore area after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Showers and thunderstorms possible as heat pins Baltimore region
The National Weather Service predicts a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Baltimore area after 3 p.m. Wednesday — just ahead of the Orioles game.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 695 pounds of the psychedelic drug Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) on June 11, 2025, that was being shipped from Chiapas, Mexico to an address in Harford County, Md.
Baltimore border patrol officers seize 695 pounds of psychedelic drug bound for Harford County
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection recovered three shipments of dimethyltryptamine that were transported from Mexico.
Ben Jones sips a bottle of water inside the Zeta Center for Healthy and Active Aging, one of the Baltimore City Health Department’s cooling centers, in Northwest Baltimore on Monday.
Baltimore opens more cooling centers as heat dome scorches East Coast
As Baltimore temperatures swell under a heat dome scorching much of the East Coast, city officials opted to open more cooling centers Tuesday.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 30: An Amtrak train moves through the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel before an event featuring U.S. President Joe Biden at the site on January 30, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. The tunnel is 150 years old and is the biggest chokepoint in the rail system between New York City and Washington, DC and frequently causes delays of Amtrak, Maryland commuter trains and freight rail traffic. Biden is discussing how funding from the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will aim to rebuild and replace the tunnel.
Amtrak train evacuated after it malfunctions in Baltimore tunnel
An Amtrak train traveling between Wilmington, Delaware, and Boston malfunctioned in a tunnel north of Baltimore, forcing commuters to evacuate and delaying service for MARC Penn Line trains.
Baltimore Police at the site of a shooting at Goldsmith Alley and McHenry Street in West Baltimore on Monday,  June 23, 2025.
Police investigating two quadruple shootings in Baltimore
The Baltimore Police Department is investigating after two quadruple shootings in the city.
Police Commissioner Richard Worley described the fatal shooting as tragic, but praised responding officers for following their training.
Bodycam footage shows police chase, fatal shooting of arabber in West Baltimore
Police on Monday released video showing the fatal police shooting of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, a beloved arabber in Baltimore.
Dozens of law enforcement officers respond to a police-involved shooting in the Upton neighborhood of Baltimore on Tuesday evening.
Tensions flare in Upton after police-involved shooting leaves man in critical condition
A police-involved shooting in Baltimore’s Upton neighborhood Tuesday evening left a man in critical condition and an officer injured — and quickly escalated into tensions flaring between law enforcement and bystanders who crowded the scene.
Jordan Adams, 28, a gym teacher at Northwest Academy in Milford Mill, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault after allegedly inappropriately touching students.
Another Baltimore County teacher arrested amid wave of misconduct allegations throughout district
Jordan Adams has been teaching at Northwest Academy in Milford Mill since 2023 and for Baltimore County Public Schools since 2022.
Fireworks erupt during pregame festivities as the Baltimore Ravens prepare to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC wild card playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, January 11.
Man pleads guilty to flying drone over Ravens-Steelers playoff game
Alexis Perez Suarez, who flew a drone over M&T Bank Stadium during the Baltimore Ravens’ AFC wild-card playoff game, has been sentenced to one year of probation and more.
A Wegmans storefront in Alexandria, Virginia.
Wegmans is expanding to Rockville next week — its 9th store in Maryland
Get ready, Rockville shoppers: Regional grocer Wegmans is opening a new store in the area on June 25, its ninth in Maryland.
Protesters march around Patterson Park in Baltimore on Saturday, during one of many "No Kings" protests being held around the country.
‘No Kings’ protests sweep Maryland, with thousands attending peaceful events
Thousands of protesters filled streets and parks across Maryland on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations, one of the largest coordinated protest actions of the year against President Donald Trump’s administration.
The University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore on November 8, 2024.
Pharmacist’s license suspended amid claims he hacked hospital computers, spied on women
A former University of Maryland Medical Center pharmacist has had his license suspended after accusations of hacking hundreds of the hospital’s computers to spy on his female colleagues.
Baltimore County Police released a critical missing alert for 33-year-old Erica Brooks and 4-year-old Antonio Jackson on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Amber Alert update: Missing 4-year-old and his mom found
A 4-year-old Maryland boy and his mother were safely located just hours after an Amber Alert was issued for the missing child, authorities said Friday.
Firefighters and people clean up the scene of an explosion at a residence compound after Israeli attacks in Tehran, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
What to know about Israel’s major attack on Iran
Israel has launched a major attack on Iran, raising fears that the long-running shadow war between the adversaries may spiral into a more dangerous regional conflict.
Thousands pack the beach to enjoy the annual Ocean City Air Show.
Ocean City Air Show returns this weekend. Here are 5 things you need to know.
The Ocean City Air Show, in its 18th year, is returning to its traditional time during Father’s Day weekend and will take place Saturday and Sunday.
The Baltimore County Public School Board logo as seen during a board meeting on 12/6/22.
New details emerge about Baltimore County teacher facing sex abuse charges as judge denies bail
Baltimore County gym teacher Sean Brooks who was recently arrested for child sex abuse after three girls alleged that he touched, kissed and hugged them at the school will continue to be held without bail, a judge ruled on Thursday.
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