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    In Maryland, the older a prisoner gets, the less likely he or she will be paroled, report finds
    The Justice Policy Institute, a national nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., that offers solutions to problems in the juvenile and criminal justice systems, released a report on Tuesday that states it is the first comprehensive look at parole in Maryland in more than 80 years.
    Chain link fence with barbed wire and razor wire.
    Police identify 19-year-old fatally shot last week in Southeast Baltimore
    Dabrae Edwards was shot last week and died of his injuries on Sunday, police said.
    Police respond to reports of a shooting at the corner of S Catherine St. & Frederick Ave. on May 11, 2023.
    Los Angeles County district attorney won’t charge Ravens’ Odell Beckham Jr.
    Beckham, 30, is one of the most popular players in the NFL. He signed a one-year, $15 million contract last month with the Ravens.
    John Harbaugh (left), Odell Beckham Jr. (center), Eric DeCosta (right) at an introductory press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center, on April 13, 2023.
    Florida prosecutors drop battery case against Baltimore boxer Gervonta Davis
    Prosecutors reported that Davis completed anger management and parenting classes.
    Baltimore boxing champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis arrives for his sentencing at the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse on Friday, May 5. Davis pleaded guilty to four traffic offenses in connection to a hit-and-run in 2020 that injured four people.
    No deeds, forged documents: Allegations against ABC Capital continue as owner says he’s ‘done’
    Jay Walsh, the owner of ABC Capital claims he’s out of business after being blacklisted by a major insurance underwriter, Castle Title.
    The owner of ABC Capital claims he’s out of business after being blacklisted by a major insurance underwriter, Castle Title.
    Body with signs of trauma found in Northwest Baltimore, police say
    Police are investigating a homicide after the body of a man was found Sunday afternoon in Northwest Baltimore.
    Baltimore Police crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
    As of July 1, police won’t be able to stop people for smell of cannabis
    Law enforcement will no longer be able to stop a vehicle or person in Maryland solely based on the smell of cannabis, under a bill that will become law without Gov. Wes Moore’s signature.
    Behind the scenes at Curio Wellness
    Watch: WJZ-Baltimore Banner town hall panel discusses youth violence in Baltimore
    Hear from youth and community leaders.
    Town Hall on gun violence among Baltimore youths.
    Kia, Hyundai reach a $200 million settlement in response to lawsuit on thefts
    Experts, prosecutors and local jurisdictions have said the lack of an anti-theft immobilizer in the affected models has allowed for the cars to be stolen with as little as a screwdriver and a USB cord.
    Kia dealership, Owings Mills.
    Teens killed in Baltimore this year were loving family members, had big dreams for the future
    Since the beginning of January, 15 teenagers and a 12-year-old have died as a result of gun violence.
    Since the beginning of January, 14 teenagers have died as a result of gun violence.
    Watch ‘Protecting our children: A town hall on youth gun violence in Baltimore’
    Watch the town hall live.
    Town Hall on gun violence among Baltimore youths.
    Police identify teen killed on Mother’s Day
    As of May 13, 58 young people ages 13-18 have been shot since the start of the year.
    Baltimore Police crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
    ‘This is our issue’: Baltimore teens ask to be heard in discussions about gun violence
    Teens are being shot in record numbers, even as nonfatal shootings and homicides are down. Here’s what they have to say about it.
    Sean Rice, 19, sits inside of his grandmother's home on May 14, 2023.
    Police investigating stolen LGBTQ flag from Station North church
    The incident happened almost two weeks after an LGBTQ flag was torn down at a Federal Hill church.
    After someone removed the LGBTQ pride flag from the church, the congregation changed the message on the signboard.
    Arrest made in death of man pushed onto downtown subway tracks and electrocuted
    The Baltimore resident was found at a hotel in the South Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, New York, and is awaiting extradition to Baltimore.
    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.
    What are ways to reduce youth gun violence in Baltimore?
    We want to hear from you.
    Messages of support and a photo of Izaiah Carter, a 16-year-old Patterson High School shot and killed in early March, can be seen on one of Forno Restaurant and Wine Bar’s sandwich boards. Carter had been an employee at the restaurant.
    Maryland’s gun laws are about to get stricter
    Gov. Wes Moore signed bills into law that restrict who can apply for concealed carry handgun permits and where handguns can be carried. A short time later, the NRA filed a lawsuit saying the new regulations are unconstitutional.
    Melissa Willey, the mother of the late Jaelynn Willey, gives a commemorative bracelet to Gov. Wes Moore at a bill signing ceremony at the State House in Annapolis on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Jaelynn was fatally shot at school by a classmate in 2018, and a new law named for her tightens the law for keeping guns away from minors.
    Body-worn camera footage shows teen was shot from behind while running with a gun
    Video shows the teen at one point pulled out a gun and held it in his hand.
    Deputy Commissioner of the Public Integrity Bureau Brian Nadeau presents body-camera footage from a police-involved shooting on Thursday.
    Commentary: Epidemic of drug-related deaths requires public health response
    Decriminalizing drug paraphernalia is one step Maryland can take toward ending policies that have failed to curb an epidemic of drug-related deaths, says Jessie Dunleavy, an advocate for drug policy reform.
    A fentanyl test strip is used to detect fentanyl in a drug sample. Such test strips cost about $1 apiece. Jesse Costa/WBUR.
    Police identify detective who shot and wounded 17-year-old during foot pursuit
    Cedric Elleby has been with the Baltimore Police Department since June 2019.
    Police respond to reports of a shooting at the corner of S Catherine St. & Frederick Ave. on May 11, 2023.
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