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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
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Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder In Baltimore's Southwest District: Police Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder In Baltimore's Southwest District: Police
Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder In Baltimore's Southwest District: Police A suspect was arrested for attempted murder weeks after the shooting of a 22-year-old man in Baltimore’s Southwest District, police said. Mekhi Green, 19, was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder on Tuesday, March 19, Baltimore Police said. Green, of Baltimore, is accused of shooting the victim near the 4400 block of Edmondson Avenue on Monday, Feb. 26. He was arrested by the Warrant Apprehension Task Force and taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility.

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by Valerie Musson
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Driver Killed, Others Injured In Overnight Baltimore Crash: Police Driver Killed, Others Injured In Overnight Baltimore Crash: Police
Driver Killed, Others Injured In Overnight Baltimore Crash: Police A 37-year-old man was killed in an overnight crash in Baltimore, police confirmed. Western District officers responded to the two-vehicle crash near the 1800 block of Edmondson Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Multiple victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, among them a 37-year-old SUV driver who was later pronounced dead. The investigation is being led by Crash Team detectives.

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by Valerie Musson
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Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD
Man Wanted For Killing Tech CEO Pava LaPere Linked To Rape, Arson Case Last Week: Baltimore PD The man wanted for killing 26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere has a lengthy criminal history that includes an attempted murder, arson, and rape that happened earlier this month, police in Baltimore confirmed. A fresh alert was issued for Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, who is wanted in Baltimore on a murder charge for allegedly killing LaPere, a promising young entrepreneur who was honored in Forbes annual “30 Under 30” list.” Her body was found in an apartment this week in the 300 block of West Franklin Street suffering from blunt force trauma, and on Wednesday, police say that Billingsley is …

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by Zak Failla
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Community Rallies Around 'Lightning Bug' Gym Owner, Boxer Killed In Maryland Mass Shooting Community Rallies Around 'Lightning Bug' Gym Owner, Boxer Killed In Maryland Mass Shooting
Community Rallies Around 'Lightning Bug' Gym Owner, Boxer Killed In Maryland Mass Shooting An East Baltimore community is in mourning following the murder of a beloved gym owner, prominent boxer, and doting father in a mass shooting earlier this month. Ernest Hall, 33, was shot along with five others, including two teenagers, shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 23, in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. In response, the community he called home for his entire life is rallying to support his family and three children, who were left behind after the needless murder. Short story of the life of ErniebugErnie bug “Ernie ‘Li…

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by Zak Failla
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Police ID Popular Boxer As Victim Gunned Down In Baltimore Mass Shooting Police ID Popular Boxer As Victim Gunned Down In Baltimore Mass Shooting
Police ID Popular Boxer As Victim Gunned Down In Baltimore Mass Shooting A popular boxer has been identified as the victim who was killed in a mass shooting in Baltimore earlier this week. Ernest Hall, 33, was shot along with five others, including two teenagers, shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 23, in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hall’s ID had not been initially released by police investigators following the shooting, which left five others between the ages of 15 and 24 with injuries, including one who was listed in critical condition following the shooting. The other victims are in stable co…

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by Zak Failla
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Baltimore Teen Accused Of Murdering, Injuring Students On Popeyes Lunch Break Baltimore Teen Accused Of Murdering, Injuring Students On Popeyes Lunch Break
Baltimore Teen Accused Of Murdering, Injuring Students On Popeyes Lunch Break A teenager has been arrested in connection to the quintuple shooting at a Baltimore Popeyes that left one teen dead and several other injured, authorities announce.  On Wednesday, Jan. 4, Deanta Dorsey, 16, and four other teens were shot while out on a lunch break at the Popeyes restaurant in the 4400 block of Edmondson Avenue, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Over a month later, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, a 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection to the shooting, according to a spokesperson from the Baltimore Police Department. The teenager is accused of shooting into a group of…

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by Annie DeVoe
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'Wick Squad' Drug Organization Members In West Baltimore Indicted: Maryland AG 'Wick Squad' Drug Organization Members In West Baltimore Indicted: Maryland AG
'Wick Squad' Drug Organization Members In West Baltimore Indicted: Maryland AG Nine members and associates of an alleged West Baltimore drug trafficking organization have been indicted on a myriad of drug and weapons charges, the Maryland Attorney’s General Office announced on Monday morning. Attorney General Anthony Brown said that following a long-term investigation into trafficking throughout the region, the "Wick Squad,” which operated in the 2500 block of Edmondson Avenue in Baltimore, has been broken up. Charges in multiple indictments include: Illegal possession of firearms; Distribution of fentanyl; Distribution of cocaine. In April last year, the AG’s off…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Killed After Hitting Backhoe Being Escorted By Maryland Transit Administration On I-695 Woman Killed After Hitting Backhoe Being Escorted By Maryland Transit Administration On I-695
Woman Killed After Hitting Backhoe Being Escorted By Maryland Transit Administration On I-695 A woman was killed on I-695 in Maryland when she crashed into a backhoe being escorted by a pair of pick-up trucks in Baltimore County, state police said. Baltimore resident Quiana Yvette Washington, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene following a crash shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, according to the agency. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded to the outer loop of I-695 at Edmondson Avenue for a report of a multi-vehicle crash, officials said. The initial investigation determined that Washington’s black Acura RDX struck the side of the backho…

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by Zak Failla
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Explosive Morning: One Dead, One Hurt In Separate Midday Maryland Shootings Within 30 Minutes Explosive Morning: One Dead, One Hurt In Separate Midday Maryland Shootings Within 30 Minutes
Explosive Morning: One Dead, One Hurt In Separate Midday Maryland Shootings Within 30 Minutes One is dead and a second is hospitalized as police investigate a pair of separate shootings in Baltimore that happened within a half hour of each other shortly before noon on Wednesday. It was a busy start to the day for members of the Baltimore Police Department's Southwest District, who were first called to the 2000 block of North Longwood Street at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, officials said. Upon arrival, officers said they located a man with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Minutes later, at approximately…

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by Zak Failla
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Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Maryland After Victim Dies At Hospital: Police Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Maryland After Victim Dies At Hospital: Police
Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Maryland After Victim Dies At Hospital: Police Police have arrested a man accused of murdering a man in early August, authorities say. Joseph Lee Jones, 36, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 26, in connection to the murder of Eric Christian White, 37, according to Baltimore police. Police say that a motorist pulled up next to an officer telling them that their passenger was shot, around 10:43 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the 1900 block of Edmondson Avenue. White was allegedly shot in the 1300 block of North Carey Street after an argument. He succumbed to his injuries at a hospital shortly after the shooting. Jones has been charged with fir…

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by Annie DeVoe
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'Princess Plaza' Bust: Several Arrested In Connection To Violent Crimes Throughout Baltimore 'Princess Plaza' Bust: Several Arrested In Connection To Violent Crimes Throughout Baltimore
'Princess Plaza' Bust: Several Arrested In Connection To Violent Crimes Throughout Baltimore Several members of the Princess Plaza social network were arrested after a two-month long investigation, authorities say. The investigation was a targeted enforcement initiative of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy and resulted in charges for 12 members, including two teenage boys, according to Baltimore police. The group operated in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue in West Baltimore and are reportedly connected to several acts of violence in the area, police say. Several were arrested after a two month long investigation.Baltimore Police Department Several search and seizure war…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Maryland Man Indicted On Firearm And Drug Distribution Charges: AG Maryland Man Indicted On Firearm And Drug Distribution Charges: AG
Maryland Man Indicted On Firearm And Drug Distribution Charges: AG A Baltimore man has been indicted on firearm and drug-related charges in connection to drug trafficking, authorities say. An investigation into the activities of James Markel Jones, 29, began on Wednesday, July 6 after officers observed Jones "displaying characteristics of an armed man" in security footage from the 2500 block of Edmondson Avenue, according to the office of the Maryland Attorney General. Detectives were able to approach Jones, and when Jones raised his arms in deference, the handle of a handgun tucked in his waistband was visible, officials said. Officers seized the handgun…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Reward Offered For Information Related To Baltimore Homicide Reward Offered For Information Related To Baltimore Homicide
Reward Offered For Information Related To Baltimore Homicide An $8,000 reward is being offered for locating the suspect connected to a Baltimore murder, authorities say. Nathan Green, 32, was killed in the 4100 block of Edmondson Avenue shortly before midnight on Saturday, July 16, according to Baltimore police. Anyone with information is urged to contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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by Annie DeVoe
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MURDER: Baltimore Teen Charged As Adult For Killing 34-Year-Old Man MURDER: Baltimore Teen Charged As Adult For Killing 34-Year-Old Man
Murder: Baltimore Teen Charged As Adult For Killing 34-Year-Old Man A Baltimore teenager has been charged as an adult for the murder of a Baltimore man, authorities say. The 16-year-old is accused of shooting the 34-year-old victim after an argument on the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue around 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, according to Baltimore Police.  Officers that were in the area heard a gunshot and witnessed the teen attempting to flee while armed with a gun. The teen was quickly apprehended and transported to Central Booking.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Man Shot Dead Found During Baltimore Warrant Initiative Man Shot Dead Found During Baltimore Warrant Initiative
Man Shot Dead Found During Baltimore Warrant Initiative A man who was shot and killed was found during a warrant initiative in Baltimore, authorities say. The 34-year-old victim was located after officers heard gunshots around 1:20 p.m. on the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, Wednesday, June 1, according to Baltimore Police. Homicide detectives are investigating this incident and are currently interviewing a possible person of interest. Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100. Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You can also anonymously text…

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by Annie DeVoe
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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