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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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Towson’s Thirsty Thursdays attract young people, but some are overwhelmed by crowds
Recent videos shared on social media of large crowds gathering in Towson for Thirsty Thursday sparked outrage from residents and led to increased police presence.
Police officers stand near Barley’s Backyard Uptown bar during Thirsty Thursday in Towson.
Former Dundalk pastor arrested, charged with child sex abuse
A Baltimore County bilingual church pastor was arrested and charged with child sexual abuse recently, officials announced Friday.
Baltimore County Police arrested Walter Sevillano, a pastor, for child sex abuse that allegedly occured at the church and his home.
Bird flu detected in Anne Arundel County for third time this year
Bird flu was recently detected in a backyard Anne Arundel County flock, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday, bringing the total outbreaks across the state to 10.
Bird flu was recently detected in a backyard Anne Arundel County flock, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.
‘Not too shabby’: Baltimore trivia host ends ‘Jeopardy!’ champion reign with more than $60K
Jonathan Hugendubler, the most recent “Jeopardy!” champion and a fixture in Baltimore trivia, was dethroned on the second episode of season 42.
Jonathan Hugendubler of Baltimore defeated Scott Riccardi in "Jeopardy" on July 25, 2025.
Salisbury Police investigating death of man found in Wicomico River
Salisbury Police are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in the Wicomico River days after he was reported missing.
The Wicomico River runs through Downtown Salisbury, MD. on Oct. 24, 2024.
State police investigating Allegany County prisoner’s death
State police are investigating the death of a prisoner at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Allegany County over the weekend, officials announced Monday.
North Branch Correctional Institution, Cumberland, Maryland.
Man charged in killing of missing Prince George’s County 19-year-old
Prince George’s County Police arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the death of a 19-year-old woman who went missing in late August.
Da'Cara Thompson's family reported her missing to PGPD on Aug. 23.
New Barnes & Noble opening in Anne Arundel County next week
Barnes & Noble is opening its second Anne Arundel location in Pasadena on Wednesday, September 10.
A Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Pittsburgh on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.
Baltimore County Police investigate homicide in Parkville as possible murder-suicide
Baltimore County Police are investigating a murder-suicide that happened in Parkville Tuesday morning, officials announced, just days after tackling a similar incident in Catonsville.
Baltimore County Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that happened in Parkville Tuesday morning, the third one this year and the second in a week.
Five-alarm downtown fire under control, though hot spots remain
Baltimore firefighters responded to the fire in a building near the intersection of North Howard Street and West Fayette Street.
A fire in a four-story vacant building in the 200 block of W. Fayette Street on Tuesday.
Family of Dontae Melton Jr. plan to sue over his death in police custody
Attorneys representing Dontae Melton Jr., a Baltimore man who died in police custody in June, announced they plan to sue the city and the involved officers.
Family and loved ones of Dontae Melton Jr. gather outside the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse for a press conference demanding accountability for his death.
Baltimore Police launch unit to patrol downtown entertainment hubs
Baltimore Police are expanding their presence in the downtown entertainment hubs, including Fells Point, the Inner Harbor are and sports stadiums, to decrease crime ahead of football season and major events such as the Maryland Cycling Classic, officials announced Thursday.
A Baltimore City Police car sits parked on North Calvert St.
Power restored at UMD College Park ahead of student welcome weekend, football season opener
Power was restored Friday evening at the University of Maryland, College Park, after an hourslong outage shuttered campus libraries and limited dining and health services, officials said.
McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Baltimore County Police continue to investigate double murder-suicide in Catonsville
Baltimore County Police said they are continuing to investigate the Catonsville double murder-suicide as they wait for a complete an examination into the manner and cause of death.
Baltimore County Police said they aren’t seeking additional suspects and there’s no ongoing threat to the public.
Baltimore County Police find 3 people dead in Catonsville home
Baltimore County Police found three people dead in a Catonsville home on Thursday.
Upon arrival to the 700 block of Wilton Farm Drive, in a neighborhood populated by single-family duplexes, Baltimore County Police found three people shot in one of the homes.
Artists, comics mourn Baltimore comedian Reggie Carroll’s death
Baltimore comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll was gunned down in Southaven, Mississippi, on Aug. 20, local officials said.
A still from a selfie video posted to Reggie Carroll's instagram page in May where he posted about the Katt Williams Heaven On Earth Tour in Washington, D.C.
6 hours of police bodycam video reveal a Baltimore man’s final moments
Dontae Melton Jr. died in the early hours of June 25, and Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating his death in Baltimore Police's custody.
Body camera footage from June 24, 2025, shows police engaging with Dontae Melton, who they say was having a mental health crisis at the intersection of Franklintown Road and West Franklin Street. Officers detained the man in handcuffs and leg shackles.
Harford deputy injured in pursuit of Penske truck loaded with stolen Applebee’s cooking oil
A Harford County deputy was injured Tuesday while trying to stop a Penske truck carrying stolen Applebee’s cooking oil, triggering a chaotic chase along Interstate 95 that briefly shut down the highway.
State police are investigating a crash near Exit 89 that shut down Interstate 95 in both directions and hospitalized a Harford County Sheriff’s deputy.
Central Marylander first to test positive for West Nile virus in the state this year
Someone in Central Maryland tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first confirmed case in the state this year, the Department of Health announced Friday.
Mosquitos at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Malaria Research Institute Insectary.
Erin spurs Baltimore-area coastal flood warnings as Ocean City declares no swimming at beaches
Weather officials placed Anne Arundel County under a coastal flood warning until 10 a.m. Sunday, suggesting 2-2.5 feet of flooding is possible. In Annapolis, sandbags are being provided as officials warn residents to take precautions.
Sebastian Kettner fishes on Jennette's Pier as waves from Hurricane Erin crash ashore in Nags Head, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
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