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Armed Bicyclist Flees From Officers, Jumps Onto Pick-Up Truck That Crashed In Baltimore: Police Armed Bicyclist Flees From Officers, Jumps Onto Pick-Up Truck That Crashed In Baltimore: Police
Armed Bicyclist Flees From Officers, Jumps Onto Pick-Up Truck That Crashed In Baltimore: Police Two men were busted with drugs and weapons following a strange scene that started with a bicycle chase in West Baltimore and ended with the pair crashing a pick-up truck, police say. Police say that two men, 33 and 32, whose names were not initially released by the Baltimore Police Department, are facing charges following an incident on Thursday night that landed both behind bars. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on April 18, officers from the responded to the intersection of Monroe Street and Edmondson Avenue Avenue to investigate reports of an armed person in the area. Upon arrival, officers spo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Former Loyola Basketball Star: Police Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Former Loyola Basketball Star: Police
Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Former Loyola Basketball Star: Police An arrest has been made in the October 2023 shooting of the former Loyola basketball star found dead inside his West Baltimore home, police announced Friday, March 8. Dayrel McFarland, 27, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Jamal Barney, 37, on Thursday, Feb. 8, according to Baltimore Police. Investigators believe McFarland shot and killed Barney on the 500 block of North Payson Street on Oct. 2, 2023. Barney started his career in Providence College as a freshman after a standout career at Southwestern High School. He sat out a year, then became Loyola's most prolific sco…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Parents Brought Son To Assault Person Before Shooting Outside Maryland HS: Police Parents Brought Son To Assault Person Before Shooting Outside Maryland HS: Police
Parents Brought Son To Assault Person Before Shooting Outside Maryland HS: Police New, disturbing details have been released as police continue to investigation into a shooting outside Carver Vocational High School in West Baltimore. Three teenagers were hospitalized on Friday morning when a shooting broke out near the school building, which has led to five people being apprehended, including several teenagers. However, investigators believe that the entire incident was brought about by two parents who orchestrated the incident that rapidly spiraled out of control. According to the Baltimore Police Department, at around 7:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, a 15-year-old boy wa…

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by Zak Failla
News
One Killed, Five Wounded In West Baltimore Mass Shooting, Police Say One Killed, Five Wounded In West Baltimore Mass Shooting, Police Say
One Killed, Five Wounded In West Baltimore Mass Shooting, Police Say One person was killed and five others shot during a violent night in West Baltimore. Six people, with ages ranging from 15 to 24, were reportedly shot shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 23 in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, investigators said. Upon arrival at the scene of the shooting, officers found six victims, including an unidentified man, all suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. They were treated at the scene and rushed to area hospitals where four of the victims were listed in stable condition on Thursday morning. The 24-year-old man is listed in critical condition, acc…

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by Zak Failla
News
Shooter Gets Two Life Sentences For Role In Grisly Double Murder In Maryland Shooter Gets Two Life Sentences For Role In Grisly Double Murder In Maryland
Shooter Gets Two Life Sentences For Role In Grisly Double Murder In Maryland A Maryland man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced for his role in the murder of two people in cold blood in November 2019. Malik Brooks has been sentenced to two consecutive Life sentences plus 205 years in prison for his role in the murders of Ayranna James, 22, and Courtney Richardson, 21, in November of 2019 on the 1900 block of McHenry Street in West Baltimore. “This lengthy sentence can never return Ms. James and Mr. Richardson back home to their loved ones, but I hope it brings some measure of closure,” Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby stated.…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Student Brings Handgun To Baltimore's ConneXions School: Report Student Brings Handgun To Baltimore's ConneXions School: Report
Student Brings Handgun To Baltimore's ConneXions School: Report A student was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 8 after bringing a handgun to a Baltimore school, FOX is reporting. The student was busted and taken into custody by a school resource officer without incident after being caught carrying a handgun at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday afternoon outside ConneXions middle school in West Baltimore, the outlet reported. This latest incident continues a troubling trend to start the Baltimore school year, following a fatal shooting at the Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School last week and a second incident on Wednesday, Sept. 7 that saw a teen stu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted
Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted Baltimore City's boil water advisory has officially been lifted, authorities say. The water in Southwestern Baltimore County has been deemed safe to drink after testing confirmed that E.coli was confirmed to not be in the County's water supply, tweeted Baltimore County Government officials. "Tap water in Baltimore County is safe to drink and precautionary boiling is not necessary", continued officials. E.coli bacteria was found present in a part of West Baltimore and a precautionary advisory was issued for areas just outside of the city. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that he "re…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found In Backyard Of Maryland Home During Cleanup, Smell Reported For Months Human Remains Found In Backyard Of Maryland Home During Cleanup, Smell Reported For Months
Human Remains Found In Backyard Of Maryland Home During Cleanup, Smell Reported For Months Human remains were found in the overgrowth in a backyard of a West Baltimore home after months of complaints of a "putrid" smell, reports CBS Baltimore. The owner was clearing overgrowth when they found the remains in the backyard of the property in the 1700 block of W. Lexington Street, which neighbors say had been causing an odor that they had reported to the city "countless times" for months, continues the outlet. The owner of the property had not been to the property in at least a year, CBS Baltimore states. To read the full report by CBS Baltimore, click here. 

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Suspect Apprehended After Standoff With Police In West Baltimore Suspect Apprehended After Standoff With Police In West Baltimore
Suspect Apprehended After Standoff With Police In West Baltimore A suspect was apprehended by police in Maryland following a lengthy barricading situation in West Baltimore, police announced. Following an hours-long standoff with multiple law enforcement agencies and SWAT teams, an unidentified suspect was taken into custody late in the morning on Wednesday, June 29. The 1600-1800 blocks of Druid Hill Avenue and the 1600-1800 blocks of McCullough Street were temporarily closed while police dealt with the barricade, though the roadways have since reopened. No injuries were reported. Investigators have not disclosed what led to the suspect barricading ins…

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by Zak Failla
News
SWAT Teams, Police Called To West Baltimore To Investigate Potential Barricade Incident: PD SWAT Teams, Police Called To West Baltimore To Investigate Potential Barricade Incident: PD
SWAT Teams, Police Called To West Baltimore To Investigate Potential Barricade Incident: PD Local, state, and county law enforcement agencies are setting up a staging area along a busy West Baltimore street, police confirmed. Police, including SWAT teams, reportedly blocked off multiple blocks in the area of Druid Hill Avenue near the YMCA, at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29. The 1600-1800 blocks of Druid Hill Avenue and the 1600-1800 blocks of McCullough Street are currently closed due to a possible barricade situation, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Alternative routes are Eutaw Place and Pennsylvania Avenue, investigators noted. No other information…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Men Recovering After Being Shot In West Baltimore: Police Two Men Recovering After Being Shot In West Baltimore: Police
Two Men Recovering After Being Shot In West Baltimore: Police Two people are recovering after a non-fatal shooting in the West Baltimore, authorities say. Police responded to the shooting in the 2400 block of Edmondson Avenue around 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, Baltimore Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found a 24-year-old male and an unidentified male suffering from gunshot wound, police said. Both victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment of their injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2477 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
FALLEN HEROES: Baltimore City Firefighters Laid To Rest FALLEN HEROES: Baltimore City Firefighters Laid To Rest
Fallen Heroes: Baltimore City Firefighters Laid To Rest The Baltimore City Fire Department held a memorial for three firefighters who were killed battling a fire. Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Saddler and EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo were killed when a house collapsed during a fire in West Baltimore on Jan 24. EMT/Firefighter John McMaster was rescued from the blaze and made a stunning recovery. For the first time in history, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department is out of service today, to pay tribute to those who were killed in the line of duty. For the first time in its 225 year history, the entire Baltimore City Fire Department is out…

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by Joe Gomez
Police & Fire
DEA Agent Shot At In Baltimore: Report DEA Agent Shot At In Baltimore: Report
DEA Agent Shot At In Baltimore: Report A DEA Agent was shot at while doing surveillance in West Baltimore, according to CBS Baltimore.   Shots were fired at around 9:00 p.m. in the 2500 block of West Fayette Street on Dec. 29, officials say an unnamed agent was doing unspecified surveillance work when someone opened fire.  The DEA Agent was not injured. The incident is still under investigation. Visit to CBS Baltimore for the full story. 

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by Joe Gomez