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Criminal justice

    Baltimore ramps up efforts to combat surge in vehicle thefts
    The city is also making improvements to its impound lot to make recovering stolen vehicles easier.
    Kia Dealership, Owings Mills, MD., March 28, 2023.
    Perjury trial begins for former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby
    Mosby, 43, who served two terms in office from 2015-2023, is charged with two counts of perjury.
    Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby just arrived at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt for her federal perjury trial, which starts this morning with opening statements.
    Letters: Would Baltimore’s civil rights giants let Marilyn Mosby go it alone?
    Offering support to the former Baltimore state's attorney as she faces criminal prosecution would be following a legacy established by civil rights giants of the past, Haki S. Ammi, a community activist and author, says.
    Former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby arrives at her trial at United States District Court, Greenbelt Division, last week.
    Marilyn Mosby trial is set to begin: Here’s what you need know
    Mosby’s indictment leveled charges of perjury for lying when she took an early disbursement from her retirement account, and for making false statements on mortgage applications.
    Marilyn Mosby arrives at her trial at United States District Court Greenbelt Division, Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
    Video shows man who died at Johns Hopkins Hospital moving, talking before arrival at facility
    The attorney for the family of 63-year-old Paul Bertonazzi released body camera video of his interactions with police to The Baltimore Banner.
    A video still shows officers removing  Paul Bertonazzi from a police van upon arrival at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Bertonazzi died days later after suffering a severed spine while in the hospital’s care.
    Anne Arundel woman faces attempted murder, other charges in house fire that burned elderly mom
    The Oct. 24 fire in Churchton, in southern Anne Arundel County, sent 74-year-old Patricia Canavan to the hospital with burns. She has since been released.
    File photo of an Anne Arundel County Fire Department station.
    Man’s spine severed in reported homicide in Johns Hopkins psych ward
    Police disclosed Thursday that the January death of Paul Bertonazzi had been ruled a homicide on Nov. 1. An incident report reviewed by The Banner provides a fuller picture.
    The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Jury selected in trial of former State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is charged with perjury
    A jury has been selected in the trial of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is charged with perjury, after a three-day process.
    Marilyn Mosby arrives at her trial at United States District Court Greenbelt Division on Tuesday.
    Baltimore Fire Department issues new rules on firefighters entering blazing buildings
    The Baltimore Fire Department is making adjustments to how it fights fires, including requiring firefighters to stay outside of blazing buildings until certain conditions are in place.
    Baltimore City Fire Department and ATF officials examine multiple burned rowhomes in the 5200 block of Linden Heights Ave. on Friday, October 20, 2023. The fatal fire the previous night took the lives of two firefighters and injured multiple others.
    Man’s death at Johns Hopkins Hospital ruled a homicide, Baltimore detectives investigating
    On Jan. 7, police took a man to a Baltimore hospital for behavioral issues. Five days later, he was dead.
    Crime scene tape across a street.
    Harrowing Halloween: Man charged after allegedly licking girl’s ear, chasing her home
    A Severn man was arrested after he allegedly licked the ear of a young trick-or-treater on Halloween, then followed her home and pulled a gun when he was denied entry into the family’s house, Anne Arundel County police said.
    An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
    Civilian reviews of BPD investigations are back. Work ‘needs to be done,’ says one member
    The administrative charging committee has flagged issues with missing video footage, incomplete reports and policy discrepancies.
    A Baltimore Police detective’s uniform patch is seen on his shoulder while he observes the crowd in between innings during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics held at Camden Yards on Wednesday, April 12. The Orioles beat the Athletics, 8-7, to win the series.
    Feds: GTTF’s Hersl shows no remorse, shouldn’t be released early based on cancer diagnosis
    Federal prosecutors are asking a judge not to release former Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force detective Daniel Hersl from prison early despite his cancer diagnosis, saying he’s shown no remorse for his crimes.
    Families of 2 killed and 2 injured in July shooting at Brooklyn Homes to sue city, state
    The families of two people killed and two people injured in the July shooting in the Brooklyn Homes community are planning to sue the city and state over the incident.
    Police patrol around Brooklyn Homes, Monday, July 3, 2023.
    Mayor says death of teen shot in Northeast Baltimore could have been prevented
    Police said the 16-year-old boy, who was previously involved in an attempted carjacking, died after being found shot and lying in the street.
    Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
    Advocates mount push for reparations in Maryland amid national debate
    Reparations — and who ultimately will receive them — remains a contentious debate in this country and in Maryland.
    Pastor Robert Turner of Empowerment Temple begins his monthly walk from Baltimore to the White House to raise awareness for reparations on Oct. 9, 2023.
    Baltimore County to use millions of dollars to clear decades-old sexual assault evidence
    County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and law enforcement authorities announced Wednesday they’ve received a $1.5 million grant from Gov. Wes Moore, and expect to receive up to $500,000 from the private, Baltimore-based Hackerman Foundation, to expedite testing of forensic evidence collected on microscope slides, which have been held since the 1970s by the Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
    County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and law enforcement authorities announced Wednesday they’ve received a $1.5 million grant from Gov. Wes Moore’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services, and expect to receive up to $500,000 from the Hackerman Foundation to expedite testing of forensic evidence collected on microscope slides, which have been held since the 1970s by the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Baltimore County is also contributing at least $500,000 more from its general fund. (Taylor DeVille / The Baltimore Banner)
    Jury selection begins in perjury trial of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby
    Mosby, 43, is accused of lying about experiencing adverse financial consequences to withdraw money early from her retirement account under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
    Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby enters U.S. District Court in Greenbelt on Tuesday for jury selection in her perjury trial. She’s accused of falsely claiming under oath that she experienced an adverse financial consequence from the COVID-19 pandemic to withdraw money early from a retirement account under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.
    Historic mansion in Uplands destroyed by fire
    Uplands Community Association president said he had worried about people loitering at the vacant property.
    Breaking News alert
    Parents of 15-year-old accused of shooting at Carver Vo-Tech High School in Baltimore face charges
    William Dredden, 40, and Tiffany Harrison, 37, are charged with first- and second-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first- and second-degree assault, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence and related offenses.
    Three students shot in front of Baltimore’s Carver Vo-Tech High School as classes begin.
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