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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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2 rescued after falling through ice on Gunpowder River in Harford County
Emergency personnel rescued two people who fell through the ice into the Gunpowder River around 3:30 p.m. Friday, officials said on social media.
Emergency crews rescued two people who fell through the icy Gunpowder River in Harford County around 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Handout/Harford County)
3-year-old accidentally shoots himself in the ankle with teen relative’s gun
A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the ankle with a relative’s gun in a West Baltimore home, police said.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Cat rescued from 3-alarm fire in Mount Vernon rowhome, officials say
Baltimore City firefighters rescued a cat from a three-alarm fire in Mount Vernon on Thursday, officials said.
Baltimore City Fire Department responds to a row home fire in Mount Vernon near Preston and St. Paul.
Mother dies, baby in critical condition after Pikesville vehicle crash
A mother died and her baby and another driver were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Pikesville on Thursday morning, Baltimore County Police said.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Passing gas for science: UMD researchers launch new fart study
Researchers at the University of Maryland are hoping to develop a baseline for measuring flatulence. To do so, they’ll use a new device: Smart Underwear.
Brantley Hall, left, demoing a Smart Underwear Prototype, a wearable device that uses sensors to track the wearer’s intestinal gas.
Rapper 2 Chainz, singer Mýa slated to perform at CIAA tournament events
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) annual basketball tournament returns to CFG Bank Arena Feb. 24-28 with a star-studded lineup of entertainers slated for official events.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) annual basketball tournament returns to CFG Bank Arena Feb. 24-28.
Marylanders warned to beware of unpaid parking ticket text scam
The Maryland Judiciary warned people about a text message scam related to supposed unpaid parking fees.
The Maryland Judiciary warned people about a text message scam related to supposed unpaid parking fees.
Man dies a week after being struck by car while walking along Baltimore National Pike
Police are investigating after a 48-year-old man died a week after being struck by a vehicle along Baltimore National Pike near Ingleside Avenue, authorities announced Wednesday.
Baltimore County police at the intersection of Middle River Road and Bird River Road after a suspicious package was reported at Freedom Church Middle River on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Meet Hampden, Curtis Bay and other National Aquarium sea turtles named after Baltimore neighborhoods
The National Aquarium is rehabilitating dozens of cold-stunned turtles, and it named them after Baltimore neighborhoods.
Assisted by a team of volunteers, Animal Rescue and Animal Health staff exam cold-stunned sea turtles as they arrive at the National Aquarium to start their rehabilitation journey. December 3, 2025
Man dies after being injured in Halethorpe fire this week
A 59-year-old man died Friday morning from injuries he suffered in a Halethorpe house fire this week.
The Baltimore County Fire Department logo.
Report: Maryland man arrested in alleged plot to kill White House official
A Rockville man faces murder and firearms charges for allegedly attempting to carry out an attack on a White House official in August, authorities announced Thursday.
Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget director, listens as he addresses members of the media outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington.
Former Cecil County executive calls for probe of leaked audio that allegedly captures deputies disparaging her
The Cecil County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an outside agency to investigate a leaked voice message of deputies allegedly making inappropriate and sexually suggestive remarks about the former executive.
Cecil County Sheriff's Office vehicle
Police release bodycam footage of fatal shooting of 40-year-old man in Southeast Baltimore
Police released bodycam footage of the moments that led to the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man in Southeast Baltimore.
A still from a body camera worn by Baltimore Police Sgt. Carlos Arias shows two Baltimore Police Department officers and a 40-year-old man they shot and killed near 6500 Eastern Avenue on January 20, 2026.
Cold-related deaths in Maryland hit 35 following major winter storm
Maryland emergency department and urgent care visits for cold-related illness more than doubled and at least six more people died, state health data shows.
Cold-related deaths in Maryland this year reached 35 following a major snowstorm, state health data shows.
DOJ probes Baltimore health department’s racial equity training process
Federal officials are investigating racial segregation within the Baltimore City Health Department over a racial equity training that separated employees by race.
Baltimore City Health Department in Baltimore, Thursday May 29, 2025.
Water main breaks, frozen pipes continue to plague parts of Baltimore
Officials for the Department of Public Works for Baltimore City said they received hundreds of calls in just one day due to frozen pipes in homes. This in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern and low temperatures.
Baltimore City Department of Public Works crews have responded to over 160 water main leaks since last week, officials said.
Many school systems planning return to regular schedule on Wednesday
Here are the Maryland school districts delaying their start time on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 — Baltimore County School busses sit in the county lot on Providence Road on day when schools are closed because of snow.
Commercial BWI flights briefly stopped for runway pothole
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday amid repairs to commercial runways, officials said.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport Monday, February 2, while repairs to its commercial runways are underway, officials said.
Police release name of 44-year-old Californian who died in Annapolis’ Truxtun Park
A 44-year-old California woman who died presumably after slipping on ice in Truxtun Park was identified Monday by Annapolis Police.
An Annapolis Police cruiser is seen on West St. during the Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival on June 1, 2024.
Skaters return to Mount Pleasant ice rink after carbon monoxide leak, snowstorm
The Mount Pleasant Ice Arena reopened after a carbon monoxide leak and snowstorm closed the rink in Northwest Baltimore for much of the past two weeks.
January 17, 2026 - Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena evacuated due to a carbon monoxide leak.
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