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Turkish investors who were sold vacant, dilapidated Baltimore homes plead for criminal investigation
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office confirms it had recently received complaints about Property Invest USA that “highlighted serious concerns which we are reviewing.”
A Property Invest USA investor travelled to Baltimore to survey two properties they own. One was in terrible condition; another had been recently renovated. Neither was being rented.
Baltimore Police commissioner apologizes for comments about rape, arson victims
“I misspoke. The last thing I want to do is blame the victim,” Worley said.
The Baltimore Banner sits down with Mayor Brandon Scott, former police commissioner Michael Harrison, and acting police commissioner Richard Worley for an interview discussing Harrison’s departure at City Hall on July 12, 2023
A beautiful evening broken by gunfire; five wounded after Morgan State coronation
One or more shooters opened fire on the campus of Morgan State University Tuesday night, wounding five people and sending students running for cover during what is traditionally a celebratory homecoming week at the HBCU.
A woman comforts a student after she is released from lockdown at Morgan State University following a shooting on Oct. 3, 2023 that rocked the historically Black campus. Five people were wounded, including four students.
Off-duty Howard County deputy fatally shot in Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood; arrest made
A bargoer as well as an official briefed on the investigation said the incident started with an altercation inside of Wayward Bar & Kitchen, and that the participants were thrown out.
Howard County sheriff’s deputy Ryan Demby.
Baltimore Police defend actions in hunt for suspect in Pava LaPere’s killing
Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, of Baltimore, was taken into custody late Wednesday after multiple law enforcement agencies tracked him to a train station in Bowie.
Baltimore acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley, U.S. Marshals Chief Deputy Mathew Silverman, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, and Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan J. Bates host a press conference at police headquarters on the arrest of Jason Billingsley, the suspect in the killing of Pava LaPere, on Sept. 28, 2023. Billingsley was apprehended at a train station in Bowie late last night. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Suspect Jason Billingsley apprehended by U.S. Marshals in killing of Baltimore tech CEO
The registered sex offender was taken into custody after 11 p.m. at a train station in Bowie, U.S. Marshals confirmed.
Mugshot of Jason Billingsley.
Why Jason Billingsley and other Maryland inmates earn early release from prison
The man now being sought for the killing of tech CEO Pava LaPere was sentenced to a prison term of 30 years. So how did he get released last fall?
State's Attorney for Baltimore City Ivan J. Bates, Baltimore Police Commissioner Rich Worley and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott hold a press conference about the killing of Pava LaPere at BPD headquarters on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. A photo of the suspect, Jason Billingsley, is displayed on the TV.
Suspect in LaPere killing was also accused of rape, setting pair on fire a week earlier
The circumstances of the killing resemble a “scenario single women worry about,” one woman said.
Mugshot of Jason Billingsley.
Convicted sex offender wanted in killing of rising tech star Pava LaPere
Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley said he was not aware of any connection between Jason Dean Billingsley and Pava LaPere.
Pava LaPere. Credit: WJZ-TV
Baltimore Police officer caught on camera stealing envelope of cash from business
Officer Eric Payton is charged with theft and misconduct after he was seen on video kicking an envelope, then picking it up and putting it in his pocket.
A Baltimore Police car and crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
A Turkish pilot visited his investment property in Baltimore. He was shocked by what he found
Property Invest USA, a Miami-based company that facilitated the transaction — along with nearly 300 others across Baltimore to foreign buyers — "overpromised and underperformed.”
A Turkish investor travels to Baltimore to find he was deceived by Property Invest USA.
At perjury trial, Marilyn Mosby will argue business that never started caused financial hardship
Defense attorneys for former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby telegraphed their trial strategy in the clearest terms yet.
Portrait of Marilyn Mosby at the Baltimore City State's Attorney Office.
City will pay if council doesn’t approve Worley as police commissioner
Next week the Board of Estimates will be asked to approve a three-year contract for Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley, who is scheduled to have a confirmation hearing before the City Council the following day.
Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, left, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott take questions from reporters outside Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle School in Brooklyn Thursday before hosting a community meeting.
Columbia man facing possible prison time for refusing to cooperate in death investigation of UMD football coach’s son
John Willie Kennedy has pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2017 fatal shooting of Meiko Locksley.
Meiko Locksley, the son of Maryland football coach Mike Locksley, was found with a single gunshot wound to the chest in the 5500 block of Harpers Farm Road in Columbia on the night of Sept. 3, 2017.
‘Enforcer’ for violent CCC gang admits to 4 killings; guilty plea follows others
Federal authorities have claimed the CCC gang was behind 18 killings and 28 attempted killings between 2015 and 2020.
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Dunbar football coach Lawrence Smith, a school police officer, arrested on alleged $215k overtime fraud
FBI agents visited the school headquarters a year ago, probing timecard irregularities and overtime fraud, sources said at the time.
Dunbar football Lawrence Smith talks to his team after a win last season over Calvert.
Feds connect mystery author ‘Ryan Cooper’ to fugitive Roy McGrath in newly unsealed search warrants
Judge unseals federal search warrants, sheds light on the Roy McGrath books mystery.
“Betrayed: The True Story of Roy McGrath.”
Man fatally shot, found inside strip club in Baltimore’s red light district
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot inside Norma Jean’s strip club on The Block, Baltimore’s red light district, early Sunday.
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot at Norma Jean's strip club early Sunday morning.
12-year-old shot outside Dunbar High football home opener in ‘senseless’ act of gun violence
The young victim was taken to a hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, police said.
Mayor Brandon Scott and Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley speak outside the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School football stadium.
The Paramount concert venue appears in jeopardy as funding falls through, contractors sue
The announced $50 million, 3,750-seat venue was expected to open this summer, but construction came to a halt earlier this year. Though officials have been mum, court filings explain why.
Construction on The Paramount, billed as a $50 million, 3,750-seat concert venue in Baltimore's casino and stadium district, halted earlier this year and new court filings show claim funding has dried up. This view shows the facility against the backdrop of M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Ravens.
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