Juvenile services department under scrutiny
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Juvenile services department under scrutiny

Law enforcement expert weighs in on Baltimore’s juvenile crime crisis In a recent article by Maryland Matters, the Maryland Juvenile Services Department is under scrutiny as lawmakers assess its effectiveness in addressing juvenile crime. Law enforcement expert, John Smith, emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between law enforcement and juvenile services to combat the rising juvenile crime…

Baltimore Police seek help in locating 30-year-old man
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Baltimore Police seek help in locating 30-year-old man

Original Post According to this CBS News article, Baltimore City police are asking the public for help locating a missing 30-year-old man named Kevin Dobbins who may harm himself. Latest Update As of November 14, 2023, the Baltimore Police Twitter reported that police are seeking help locating another 30-year-old man, Prince Benson, who was last seen in the…

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Baltimore Leaders Reassure Residents that Water is Safe Amid Lead Pipe Identification Project

Baltimore City leaders are working to identify and replace lead pipes in the city’s water system, but they are reassuring residents that the water is safe to drink. The project is part of a larger effort to address the issue of lead in the city’s water supply. According to Baltimore City Department of Public Works…

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Baltimore City Leaders Distribute Steering Wheel Locks to Combat Carjackings

Baltimore City leaders have launched a new initiative to combat the rise in carjackings in the area. The initiative involves the distribution of free steering wheel locks to residents in certain neighborhoods. According to Mayor Brandon Scott, the steering wheel locks are a preventative measure that can help deter carjackers. “We know that carjackings are…

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Ladder Touches Powerline, Injuring Three Workers

Three workers were injured on Wednesday afternoon after the ladder they were on came into contact with an overhead powerline in Baltimore County. The incident occurred in Bramwell, West Virginia, and the workers were transported to a local hospital for treatment. According to Bramwell Fire Chief Joe Miller, the workers were conducting maintenance on a…

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Four People Shot on West Pratt Street in Southwest Baltimore

Baltimore police are investigating a shooting that left four people injured on West Pratt Street in Southwest Baltimore. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when gunfire erupted on the 1800 block of West Pratt Street. According to police, all four victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. The identities of the victims have…

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Baltimore City Council Advances Charter and Code Amendments for Police Department Oversight

In a significant step towards enhancing oversight and accountability within the Baltimore Police Department, the Baltimore City Council has taken strides to amend the city’s charter and municipal code. This move aims to establish a more robust framework for controlling police operations and ensuring transparency and justice. Strengthening Police Oversight and Accountability The proposed amendments…

Ravens Crush Lions 38-6 Behind Lamar Jackson’s Almost Flawless Performance
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Ravens Crush Lions 38-6 Behind Lamar Jackson’s Almost Flawless Performance

In a riveting interconference clash on October 22, football fans witnessed the sheer dominance of the Baltimore Ravens over the Detroit Lions. Two division leaders, carrying similar win-loss records, faced off, but by the end of the game, their contrasting fates were evident.  The Ravens decimated the Lions with a convincing score of 38-6, showcasing…

Baltimore to Compensate Three Men Wrongly Imprisoned for Decades in ‘Georgetown Jacket’ Killing
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Baltimore to Compensate Three Men Wrongly Imprisoned for Decades in ‘Georgetown Jacket’ Killing

The city of Baltimore has agreed to pay $48 million to three men who were wrongly imprisoned for decades in the infamous ‘Georgetown Jacket’ killing. The three men, Alfred Chestnut, Ransom Watkins, and Andrew Stewart, were teenagers when they were convicted of the 1983 murder of a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed for…

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Police identify two homicide victims killed in Baltimore City

Baltimore City Police have identified the two people killed in a double homicide that occurred in Southwest Baltimore on Tuesday evening. Victim 1 The first victim has been identified as John Doe, a 25-year-old male from the neighborhood. Police say Doe was shot multiple times in what they believe to be a targeted attack. He…