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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates held separate news conferences Wednesday to discuss an investigation into an alleged juvenile crime ring operating out of what police described as a “clubhouse” in West Baltimore. Law enforcement revealed few specifics about the cases, stating that they were constrained because of privacy laws.
Youths operated from a ‘clubhouse,’ police say, carrying out armed carjackings, other crimes
Now, after months of compiling evidence, police say they have connected 20 youths between the ages of 12 and 17 to more than 50 incidents that had a connection to the home.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
2 Baltimore Police officers suspended in Northwestern District probe
Two Baltimore Police officers were suspended this week after internal affairs investigators served a warrant at the Northwestern District station, sources said.
The Domino Sugar Factory, with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the background, is seen on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
The Key Bridge stood for 47 years — then it was gone. Now Baltimore wonders what’s next.
Less than 20 seconds was all it took for it to collapse into the Patapsco River on Tuesday.
A U.S. Coast Guard boat heads toward the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage seen from Fort McHenry on March 26, 2024.
NTSB: Key Bridge’s ‘fracture critical’ design raised odds of collapse
Recovery efforts at the bridge collapse site are underway, while federal transportation safety investigators were boarding the ship and collecting evidence.
Close up photos of the Key bridge collapse, taken by Baltimore City Fire Rescue 1
6 missing construction workers in Francis Scott Key bridge collapse are presumed dead
The Coast Guard doesn’t think the six construction workers survived the bridge collapse because of the deep waters and cold temperatures.
Courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles
Peter Angelos, Orioles owner and lawyer for the little guy, dies at 94
Peter G. Angelos, the billionaire personal injury attorney credited with keeping the Baltimore Orioles here but who became despised by the fan base, died Saturday, the Orioles announced. He was 94.
Former Baltimore Mayor Pugh granted early end to probation in ‘Healthy Holly’ scandal
A federal judge agreed Thursday to early termination of former Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh’s probation related to her conviction in the “Healthy Holly” scandal.
This surveillance camera image shows a man breaking into attorney Andrew Slutkin’s Lutherville home. County police told him the burglar was believed to be part of a South American theft ring.
Chilean burglars targeted ‘millionaire neighborhoods’ in Baltimore County, police say
Following an inquiry by The Baltimore Banner this week, county police announced that five suspects had been arrested on Feb. 3. In court records, police said the suspects were positively identified through border control as members of an organization known as the South American Theft Group.
Erek L. Barron, U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, is shown speaking at a press conference in this file photo. Barron has intervened in a case that split his office, asking a judge to overturn the conviction of a man arrested by a former Gun Trace Task Force member a decade ago.
U.S. Attorney asks court to overturn conviction in GTTF-related case that split office
Convicted of a gun charge in 2014, Keyon Paylor was used as a grand jury witness by prosecutors pursuing corruption allegations involving members of the Gun Trace Task Force.
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.
Harassment charges against Baltimore Police major thrown out
Baltimore County prosecutors are throwing out harassment charges filed against a Baltimore Police commander, according to her attorney, who said the claims were fabricated.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers cleans out his locker on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.
‘A really bad ten minutes’: Report of domestic violence brings no charges for Ravens’ Zay Flowers
Baltimore County Police said the case was closed Tuesday, but released documents on the original report. “She stated that she was physically assaulted which left her with multiple bruises,” police wrote.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
‘You asked for it’: Baltimore County cop accused of pepper spraying man in patrol car
Three Baltimore County Police officers have been indicted in connection with an alleged assault that took place in the city last fall, electronic court records show.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers runs before an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Commanders on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 in Landover.
911 call: Woman ‘in distress’ near Ravens WR Zay Flowers’ home
The dispatch recording provides some new insight into a domestic assault investigation involving Zay Flowers that reached police departments in two states.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on Nov. 12.
Police investigate Ravens’ Zay Flowers in alleged domestic assault
Baltimore County Police are investigating the wide receiver in an alleged assault in the Owings Mills area.
Sinclair Broadcast Group President and CEO David Smith, left, financed a lawsuit against former mayoral candidate T.J. Smith, right.
Sinclair’s David Smith financed lawsuit against candidate during 2020 mayor’s race
Just like the case against Baltimore schools, Fox45 covered the 2020 lawsuit without disclosing their owner’s involvement.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
Suspect in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old involved in car crash same day he was arrested
Alan Geslicki, 32, has been charged with first-degree murder.
The current newsroom of The Baltimore Sun is located in St.Paul Plaza and is pictured here on Jan. 16, 2023. (Dylan Segelbaum/The Baltimore Banner)
Meet The Baltimore Sun’s new owner: the conservative TV mogul who embraces controversy and profit
In his quest for what he has described as balance, Smith and his TV stations have been accused of leaning too far to the political right and have run afoul of federal regulators.
Frederick County Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Jenkins leaves the U.S. District Court in Baltimore after pleading not guilty to federal conspiracy charges. He announced he will take a leave of absence for the duration of the case.
Trial for Frederick County Sheriff Jenkins scheduled for 2025
The federal trial of indicted Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins won’t occur for more than another year, a judge decided this week.
Top city and police officials at a recent Police Stat meeting, from left, Police Commissioner Richard Worley, Fire Chief James Wallace, Assistant Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Samuel Johnson, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Anthony Barksdale, Mayor Brandon Scott and Stefanie Mavronis, interim director of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.
A former top Baltimore Police official came back, and so did results in homicide reduction
Anthony Barksdale, a former deputy police commissioner, returned to the city in 2022 as the deputy mayor overseeing public safety.
Lockers inside a Baltimore City public school.
‘I may have lost my gun,’ teacher’s assistant told principal before arrest
The Baltimore charter school employee didn’t mean to bring the weapon into the school, charging documents say.
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