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30 Pounds Of Weed, Edibles Taken Off Maryland Streets During Massive Bust: Police 30 Pounds Of Weed, Edibles Taken Off Maryland Streets During Massive Bust: Police
30 Pounds Of Weed, Edibles Taken Off Maryland Streets During Massive Bust: Police Police in Baltimore executed a massive bust that led to the recovery of upwards of 30 pounds of pot products, officials say. Three men were taken into custody on Saturday afternoon when members of the Baltimore Police Department's executed a search and seizure warrant in the 700 block of East Preston Street. The bust happened at around 2 p.m. on June 8. According to police, detectives recovered approximately 15 pounds of cannabis, 15 pounds of cannabis gummies/edibles, a Glock 43 9mm handgun with one live round in the chamber, and four rounds in the magazine, as well as an undisclosed…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Mother Of Four Killed In 'Senseless Act Of Violence' In Maryland Mother Of Four Killed In 'Senseless Act Of Violence' In Maryland
Mother Of Four Killed In 'Senseless Act Of Violence' In Maryland Community support is swelling for a mother of four in Baltimore who was killed in what her family described as "a senseless act of violence."  On Thursday, May 9, officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to a home in the 2100 block of East Preston Street, where they found 40-year-old Janelle Desormeaux unresponsive suffering from trauma to her body. She was pronounced dead at the scene, reportedly days after she was killed. No suspect has been apprehended or charged in connection to her murder a week later. It remains under investigation. "On May 7, 2024, our beloved Jane…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Murders Reported Within Five Hours In Baltimore, Police Say Two Murders Reported Within Five Hours In Baltimore, Police Say
Two Murders Reported Within Five Hours In Baltimore, Police Say Baltimore Detectives are investigating two separate homicides that occurred within hours of each other overnight, authorities say. Police received the first call around 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, for a Shot Spotter alert in the 1200 block of East Preston Street, according to Baltimore Police. Upon arrival, detectives found an unresponsive 32-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics arrived to assist and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.  Just hours later around 4:30 a.m., Police responded to West 28th Street at Sisson Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arriva…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Officer Follows Smoke Cloud, Discovers Fatal Crash Baltimore Officer Follows Smoke Cloud, Discovers Fatal Crash
Baltimore Officer Follows Smoke Cloud, Discovers Fatal Crash One is dead after a vehicle erupted into flames following a crash in Baltimore, authorities say. The victim was found after an officer on patrol noticed smoke in the 1500 block of East Preston Street around 2:20 p.m., Sunday, July 31, according to Baltimore police. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a vehicle engulfed in flames under trees and shrubs, police said.  The operator of the vehicle was pronounced dead on the scene by medics a short time later. Investigators are working to determine the cause of this crash. Anyone with additional information regarding this fatal veh…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Woman Injured After Attack In Baltimore: Police Woman Injured After Attack In Baltimore: Police
Woman Injured After Attack In Baltimore: Police A suspect has been arrested after allegedly cutting a woman in Baltimore, authorities say. A 24-year-old female victim was found suffering from lacerations on the 2800 block of East Preston Street around 12:23 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, according to Baltimore Police. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of her injuries. The suspect, a 25-year-old woman, had allegedly cut the victim during a physical fight. She was arrested on the scene. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact officers at 410-396-2433. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Man Arrested On Murder Charge Baltimore Man Arrested On Murder Charge
Baltimore Man Arrested On Murder Charge A Baltimore man who allegedly killed a man earlier this month, has been arrested on murder charges, authorities say.  Myron Watson, 35, is accused of shooting and killing Kennod Taylor, 39, after an argument on the 2900 block of East Preston Street on the night of Monday, May 9.  Watson was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility and was charged with first and second-degree murder, and multiple other assault-related charges.

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by Annie DeVoe