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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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State health officials warn Maryland visitor tested positive for measles
Maryland state health officials warned of possible measles exposure after someone visiting the state tested positive in Cecil County this week.
A computer illustration of a measles virus particle. Measles is a highly infectious itchy rash with a fever.
Perry Hall school shooting hero charged in Delaware prostitution case
A Maryland man once considered a hero for preventing a shooting at Perry Hall High School from turning deadly has been charged in connection with a human trafficking case.
Jesse Wasmer, 45, of Kingsville, was charged with attempting to patronize a prostitute while visiting a Wilmington, Delaware, massage business, officials said.
Maryland confirms first human case of West Nile virus in 2026
Maryland Department of Health officials announced Friday a capital region resident tested positive for West Nile virus, the first confirmed human case in the state this year.
LOUISVILLE, KY - AUGUST 25: Matthew Vanderpool, environmental health specialist and entomologist for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, displays a mosquito collected earlier in the day on August 25, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. Vanderpool specializes in mosquito control, a public health process that involves placing traps to collect specimen, identifying various mosquito species, and testing the samples for mosquito-borne diseases. Lab technologists test for Saint Louis encephalitis, West Nile virus, La Crosse encephalitis, and Eastern equine encephalitis.
Tornadoes slammed into Anne Arundel, Eastern Shore during Tuesday’s storms
Two confirmed tornadoes touched down on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and three hit Anne Arundel County during Tuesday night’s storms, weather officials said, leaving a trail of damage behind.
Weather officials confirmed three tornadoes hit Anne Arundel County on Tuesday.
Missing man found dead in Potomac River after dayslong search
Another person’s body has been recovered from the Potomac River days after search crews scattered throughout the area looking for him.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 - Search crews on Tuesday recovered the body of a swimmer who was reported missing on Sunday evening. Nazir Bell, 20, was last seen Sunday evening in Potomac River IAO Billy Goat Trail A, across from Sandy Landing.
State releases bodycam footage of moments leading up to man’s death in police custody
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-worn camera footage showing a Frederick man’s final moments while in custody of Greenbelt Police Department and U.S. Park Police officers.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office has released body-worn camera footage showing a Frederick man’s final moments while in police custody.
Double shooting in Rosedale leaves 2 with life-threatening injuries, police say
Baltimore County Police are investigating after two people were shot in Rosedale early Tuesday morning.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Hot August Music Festival canceled due to low ticket sales, organizers say
The Hot August Music Festival in Cockeysville is canceled this year due to low ticket sales, organizers announced Monday.
The Hot August Music Festival in Cockeysville is canceled this year due to low ticket sales, organizers announced Monday.
Cyclist killed in Dundalk hit-and-run; police search for vehicle
Baltimore County Police are investigating after a cyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in Dundalk over the weekend.
Baltimore County Police are investigating after a cyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in Dundalk Saturday morning.
More Marylanders contract measles, some from out-of-state travel
Two people in Southern Maryland tested positive for measles following domestic travel, state health officials announced.
A computer illustration of a measles virus particle. Measles is a highly infectious itchy rash with a fever.
Maryland heat deaths near last year’s total after extreme temperatures
The number of heat-related deaths in Maryland has topped 30, putting this summer on track to be one of the deadliest.
A man in silhouette adjusts his hat while running away from the camera. The Mildred Belle buyboat in the foreground frames the runner.
2 arrested in Baltimore County for photo shoots with exotic animals, including lemur and spider monkey
Two men are facing animal cruelty and other charges after they were arrested in Baltimore County last week for allegedly obtaining exotic animals, such as a lemur and spider monkey, and profiting from them through photo shoots.
Two men face animal cruelty and other charges after Baltimore County Police investigated alleged paid photo shoots involving exotic animals.
Marylanders likely hit by Chick-fil-A data breach, company says
Maryland Chick-fil-A One users could have had their data breached in a cyberattack in June.
Maryland Chick-fil-A One users could have had their data breached in a cyberattack executives say occured from June 17-19.
Historic Ellicott City inn remains shuttered after weekend fire
The Wayside Inn, a 246-year-old bed and breakfast in Ellicott City, remains closed after a lightning-sparked fire damaged the building’s first floor and basement.
The Wayside Inn, located in Ellicott City, caught fire on July 18th after being struck by lighting.
Thunderstorms strand travelers at BWI, bring power outages and flash flooding
Hundreds of flights canceled at Baltimore, D.C.-area airports.
Cars drive on West Nursery Road near BWI during a thunderstorm in the Baltimore, Md. region on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Police investigate after man allegedly urinates on family at Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore
Maryland Transportation Authority Police are investigating after a concertgoer said a man urinated on him and his family while at Morgan Wallen’s Baltimore show.
Country singer Morgan Wallen performed at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday.
‘We ain’t going nowhere’: Towson vintage shop to rebuild after arson attack
The owner of a recently opened vintage clothing store in Towson has vowed to rebuild after an arson attack this month.
After opening to the public in February, Rosebud Retro was the target of an arson attack in July, shuttering the business as owners worked to relaunch.
Man killed, woman wounded in Southwest Baltimore shooting
A man died and a woman was injured in a shooting in southwest Baltimore Saturday night, police said.
Baltimore Police officers are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and woman injured on Saturday.
Maryland catches a break before storms, possible wildfire smoke return this week
Maryland is somewhat in the clear Sunday, but wildfire smoke and the threat of severe thunderstorms could return this week.
Wildfire smoke and the threat of severe thunderstorms could return to Maryland this week.
Man found dead with gunshot wounds on sidewalk in Odenton neighborhood
A man was found fatally shot on a sidewalk in an Odenton neighborhood Saturday night, Anne Arundel County Police said.
An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
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