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February 28, 2024

Motive still unknown as trial begins for ambush shooting of Baltimore police officer

On Feb. 27, trial began for a man accused in the fatal shooting ambush of Baltimore police officer Keona Holley, who was sitting in her patrol car when she was killed in 2021.

February 19, 2024

Baltimore police officer indicted on excessive force, reckless endangerment

Cpl. Zachary Small of the Baltimore County Police Department has been charged with use of excessive force, reckless endangerment, misconduct in office, and assault.

February 16, 2024

Baltimore County officer accused of excessive force after pepper-spraying cuffed suspect

Baltimore County Police Cpl. Zachary Small has been charged with use of excessive force against a handcuffed suspect whom he allegedly pepper-sprayed in the face.

February 7, 2024

Parents of murdered Baltimore tech CEO urge state to end good behavior credits for imprisoned rapists

The parents of tech CEO Pava Marie LaPere, who was killed in Baltimore by a convicted rapist out of jail early, urged Maryland lawmakers to end good time credits for imprisoned rapists.

January 27, 2024

Baltimore crime spree: Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbings, hit-and-runs left 6 injured

Tanay Stallings-Brown, 31, of Baltimore has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after police say she went on a crime spree that left six victims injured.

January 22, 2024

Baltimore police officers cleared of charges in fatal shooting of suspect during foot pursuit

Four Baltimore police officers who fired multiple shots at Hunter Jessup, 27, during a foot pursuit last November will not face criminal charges, officials say.

January 5, 2024

Baltimore sees historic drop in homicide rate for first time in nearly a decade

Baltimore experienced less than 300 homicides in 2023, marking the first time in nearly a decade. The 20% annual decrease is attributed to ongoing anti-violence efforts.

January 1, 2024

Maryland police shoot naked man who charged at them with 'machete-like weapon' and knife

Baltimore police officers shot a man in the leg after he charged at them with a machete-like weapon and another knife on Saturday. The incident occurred during routine patrols.

December 27, 2023

Former Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby faces possible disbarment amid ongoing legal battles

Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby faces potential professional discipline after allegedly misusing her finances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 26, 2023

Baltimore police now required to take course on empathy, emotional regulation

The Baltimore Police Department is requiring members to complete an eight-hour class program that teaches them the basics of brain science.