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They were prosecuted for Jan. 6. Now some Marylanders could get a payout.
The U.S. Department of Justice this week announced the creation of a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche did not rule out that those who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021, would be eligible for compensation.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Trump supporters gather outside the U.S. Capitol building following a "Stop the Steal" rally on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. A pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol earlier, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
AG releases names of Baltimore Police officers who killed alleged shooter
Authorities on Monday released the names of two Baltimore Police officers who shot and killed a 46-year-old man last week after police said he opened fire during an apparent mental health crisis in Southwest Baltimore.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Baltimore Police and forensics at the scene of a police shooting near the intersection of Wilkens and South Caton avenues on Thursday.
Grieving families hoped Maryland’s review of deaths in police custody would bring justice. It hasn’t.
One year after the release of the audit sparked a reckoning over deaths in police custody in Maryland, no one has faced criminal charges in the mislabeled cases. And the medical examiner’s office has not changed any of its determinations.
One year after the release of the audit sparked a reckoning over deaths in police custody in Maryland, no one has faced criminal charges in the mislabeled cases.
Baltimore Police shoot, kill man who opened fire during attempted suicide call
Baltimore Police officers shot and killed a man who opened fire on them after they responded to a call for an attempted suicide in South Baltimore on Thursday morning, officials said.
Baltimore Police officers fatally shot a man in Southwest Baltimore on Thursday. He fired at them after they responded to a call for an attempted suicide near Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, officials said.
Immigrant shot by ICE cannot be deported during his appeal, court rules
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to deport a Portuguese immigrant who was shot and critically wounded by ICE agents in Maryland on Christmas Eve.
Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, a Portuguese immigrant who was shot by federal immigration agents in Glen Burnie on Dec. 24, in an undated photo released in court documents.
How AI could help triple the cost of Baltimore Police’s body camera program
Baltimore Police pitched their new $153 million no-bid contract for Tasers, body cameras and software as a no-brainer. What officials didn’t fully explain, however, is that artificial intelligence is driving much of the contract’s soaring cost.
The Baltimore Police Department released the police body camera footage and CitiWatch footage, a still of which is shown here, from the police-involved shooting of 35-year-old Tavon Newton on April 2.
Dirt bike driver dies in crash with car in West Baltimore
A 37-year-old man driving a dirt bike died after crashing with an SUV near Hanlon Park in West Baltimore on Tuesday evening.
A Baltimore Police vehicle is seen in Fells Point on April 14, 2024.
Baltimore to spend $153M on no-bid deal for police Tasers, AI body cameras
Baltimore’s spending board Wednesday approved a no-bid, $153 million contract for AI-enabled body cameras, Tasers and data management software for the police department.
The Baltimore Police Department released the police body camera footage and CitiWatch footage, a still of which is shown here, from the police-involved shooting of 35-year-old Tavon Newton on April 2.
A milestone month: Baltimore hits record low for homicides
The four homicides recorded in April represent the fewest killings in a month in the city since 1970, when police began tracking monthly crime statistics.
A crime scene vehicle behind police line tape is seen in Hampden on Wednesday October 16, 2024.
Edgewater man accused in wife’s killing released on house arrest amid prosecution appeal
A former Navy doctor accused of fatally stabbing his wife in Edgewater will be released on house arrest as Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess continues her appeal rulings relating to her alleged misconduct in the prosecution.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 — The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis.
‘NIMBY’ plays big role in scant access to Anne Arundel’s 530-mile waterfront
A neighborhood revolt against a proposed park in Crownsville has become a flash point in Anne Arundel County’s struggle to provide access to its more than 530 miles of waterfront.
Anne Arundel County is proposing a parking lot in Valentine Creek Park that would sit about a half-mile from the water.
Immigrant shot by ICE agents in Glen Burnie pleads guilty
Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, a Portuguese immigrant whom immigration agents shot and critically wounded on Christmas Eve in Glen Burnie, pleaded guilty in federal court to damaging government property.
Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, a Portuguese immigrant who was shot by federal immigration agents in Glen Burnie on Dec. 24, in an undated photo released in court documents.
Baltimore Police officer arrested for allegedly pulling shotgun on woman at his home
A Baltimore Police officer is being held in jail after being arrested for allegedly pulling a shotgun on a woman at his Northeast Baltimore home.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
3 Baltimore Police officers barred from testifying, added to state’s credibility issues list
The Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office has added three members of the Baltimore Police Department to its list of officers who prosecutors are forbidden to call to testify in court over concerns about their credibility.
The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office added officers Marien Bwino, Victor Figueroa and Troy Horton-Jones to the “Do Not Call” list on Wednesday.
Anne Arundel police union says relationship with county prosecutor is broken, endorses challenger
The union for Anne Arundel County police officers has endorsed the challenger to State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess, arguing that the Police Department’s relationship with the county prosecutor’s office is broken.
Carolynn Grammas, center, on her last day as Assistant State's Attorney for Anne Arundel County.
Ocean City’s Airbnb war pits neighbors against neighbors
Proposed restrictions on short-term rentals in Ocean City's quietest neighborhoods snowballed into one of the biggest controversies in a generation for the vacation town.
The residential neighborhood of Mallard Island has become a flash point for the local short term rental debate in Ocean City.
Police investigate ‘random’ break-in, sexual assault in Severn
Anne Arundel County Police are investigating what the agency called a “random” burglary and sexual assault in Severn early Sunday morning.
Anne Arundel County Police said they responded to the 700 block of Old Donaldson Avenue in Severn around 1:10 a.m. Sunday.
From crisis leader to mall cop: Ousted Anne Arundel officer tapped for policy review
Anne Arundel County is creating a work group to study Police Department policies that affect the work of its acclaimed Crisis Intervention Team. The announcement follows The Banner’s reporting on the ouster of the unit’s longtime leader and other changes since his removal.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Steuart Pittman speaks with reporters at the State House in Annapolis about the party's "Contest Every Seat" initiative. Democrats have fielded candidates for all 188 seats in the Maryland General Assembly for the 2026 election.
Ex-Anne Arundel Police officer pleads guilty in chase that ended in motorcyclist’s death
Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to one count of failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death, according to court records.
Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to one count of failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death stemming from a 2024 chase, according to court records.
How Anne Arundel’s acclaimed crisis system is changing after trusted police ally’s removal
Changes to Anne Arundel County Police’s internationally acclaimed Crisis Intervention Team since its longtime leader’s ouster last month appears to be fraying its critical partnership with the county’s mental health arm.
Lt. Steven Thomas
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