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Brandon Scott
Dunkirk-Owings, MD
Police & Fire
Suspect Charged For Summertime Mass Shooting In Baltimore: Police
Weeks after seven people were hospitalized and one was killed in a mass Baltimore shooting, police say that a suspect has been apprehended. Eric Kilber, 43, is facing charges in connection to the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Anthony Martin in August, authorities announced. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, officers were called to the 1300 block of North Spring Street, where there were multiple reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers from the Baltimore Police Department found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and later, more victims walked into area hospitals fo…
Towson, MD
Business
Deal At The Docks: Port Of Baltimore Workers Back On The Job After Three-Day Strike
Ports across the East Coast are back in business - at least for now - as dock workers with the International Longshoremen's Union (ILU) reached a tentative agreement with the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) to suspend the strike until Jan. 15. Workers went on strike on Tuesday, Oct. 1 amid an ongoing and contentious negotiation with USMX, causing picket lines to form at ports from Maine to Texas. Joint Statement Regarding Master Contract The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime... Posted by International Longshoremen's Association on Thursday, October…
Towson, MD
News
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Speaks On Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski is supporting all those affected by the massive collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that prompted a local state of emergency on Tuesday, March 26. The bridge collapsed when it was struck by a 948-foot cargo ship heading to Singapore, sending multiple cars into the water below around 1:30 a.m. ALSO SEE: 2 Rescued, More Missing In Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse (UPDATES) Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott declared a state of emergency around 9:30 a.m. County Executive Johnny Olszewski posted a statement of support on X a short time later: …
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Parents Who Took Son To Attack Teen Before Shooting Outside Maryland HS Indicted: Prosecutors
The parents who brought their son to Carver Vocational High School in West Baltimore before a shooting are facing a host of charges, the state's attorney's office announced on Tuesday. Tiffany Harrison, William Dredden, and their underage son have been indicted following the non-fatal shooting at the school in October after a fight broke out near the building. According to the Baltimore Police Department, at around 7:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, a 15-year-old boy was taken to Carver High School by both his mother and father with the intention to assault an unidentified person. Baltimore Sta…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
AG ID's Man Killed, Officers Involved In Fatal Southwest Baltimore Shooting
New details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's Office as it continues to probe a fatal officer-involved shooting earlier this week in Southwest Baltimore. City resident Hunter Jessup, 27, took police on a foot chase before pulling a gun on officers, who in turn returned fire, killing him on Tuesday afternoon, officials say. At around 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, officers from the Southwest District were on patrol on Brunswick Avenue when they spotted a suspicious man they believed to be armed, leading to a temporary pursuit that spilled onto Wilkens Avenue. Police …
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After Pointing Gun At Police In Southwest Baltimore
A man was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting after he turned his gun on police in Southwest Baltimore during a foot chase, Commissioner Richard Worley confirmed on Tuesday. At around 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, officers from the Southwest District were on patrol on Brunswick Avenue when they spotted a suspicious man they believed to be armed, leading to a temporary pursuit that spilled onto Wilkens Avenue. Police Officer Involved Shooting in the Southwest District. More information to follow once available. — Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) November 7, 2023 Worley s…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
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…
Towson, MD
Obituaries
Baltimore Firefighter Rodney Pitts III, 31, Died Chasing His Passion
Baltimore Firefighter Rodney Pitts III died chasing his passion: Protecting the city that he loved. Officials confirmed on Friday that the 31-year-old Pitts was the firefighter killed battling an intense blaze that broke out in a Northwest Baltimore that left four other members of his department with various burn injures, including one who is fighting for his life in critical condition. Pitts had just recently joined his hometown department, serving for Engine Company 29 with less than a year of service before he suffered incapacitating injuries on Thursday afternoon. "Baltimore lost a her…
Towson, MD
News
Third Teen Charged In Connection To Mass Shooting In Maryland
Another teen has been arrested for his alleged role in the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting in Baltimore, city officials announced. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, members of the Baltimore Police Department apprehended a 15-year-old inside a city residence, making him the latest to be arrested for the July shooting in the 800 block of Gretna Court that left two dead and 28 others wounded at a summer block party. He was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with 44 offenses that include: Attempted first-degree murder; Conspiracy to commit first-degree murder; Attempted…
Towson, MD
News
Jailed Man, Teen Charged In Connection To Mass Shooting In Maryland
One day after the after-action report on the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting in Baltimore was released, city officials announced that two more arrests have been made in the case. Aaron Brown, 18, and a 14-year-old are the latest to be arrested for the July shooting in the 800 block of Gretna Court that left two dead and 28 others wounded at a summer block party. Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, and Kylis Fagbemi, 20, were killed in the shooting, which is believed to have the largest number of shooting victims in any one single history in Baltimore’s bloody history. Brown was arrested earlier this month…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Teen Carjackers Who Shot At Officers Before Barricade In MD Arrested: Police
Top officials in Baltimore are calling for reform after the latest bout of violence involving minors in the city. No officers were injured when three teen carjackers opened fire on them before barricading themselves into an area home on Tuesday and standing off with first responders. Three teens - two of whom are already familiar with the police - will face charges after taking officers on a wild ride after stealing a Jeep Cherokee on Tuesday in the 4600 block of Northwood Drive, police say. While on patrol looking for the stolen Jeep, officers spotted it, at which point the teens - ages 1…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
SWAT Team Captures Teen Suspect In Baltimore Mass Shooting
A teen suspect in the Baltimore block party mass shooting that left two dead and injured 28 others last weekend. The 17-year-old boy was captured by a SWAT team and homicide unit, following the execution of a search warrant on Friday, July 7, Baltimore police announced. Those killed in the 12:30 a.m. incident Sunday, July 2 include Kylis Fagbemi, 20, and Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, officials said. Three victims remained hospitalized and were listed in fair condition following the Sunday, July 2 shooting on the 800 block of Gretna Court. The teen was charged with possession of a firearm by a min…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
'Worst Day Of My Life,' Mom Of Victim Killed In Baltimore Mass Shooting Victim Says
A $28,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the gunman responsible for the Baltimore mass shooting that left two people dead and 28 others wounded over the weekend. Those killed in the 12:30 a.m. incident Sunday, July 2 include Kylis Fagbemi, 20, and Aaliyah Gonzalez, 18, officials said. Aaliyah's mom says the day her daughter died was the worst day of her life. The post had more than 300 comments as of Monday, July 3. "God this is a mistake!!!" she writes. "Please!!" Nine people were rushed to hospitals from the scene and another 20 got there either via pr…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Mass
Shooting
: Two Killed, Dozens Wounded At Baltimore Block Party, Mayor: 'We Will Find You'
An 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were killed and 28 others wounded in a mass shooting at a late-night block party in Baltimore. No arrests had been announced, nor suspects identified, as of noontime Sunday, June 2. However, Mayor Brandon Scott said it's just a matter of time. Nine people were rushed to hospitals from the scene and another 20 got there either via private vehicle or on foot following one of Charm City’s largest mass shootings ever. Three of the injured were in critical condition, authorities said. Witnesses reported hearing 20 to 30 shots at what has been an annu…
Towson, MD
News
'Carey Boyz' Face 887 Years In Prison For Roles In Drug Trafficking Organization In MD
Eight members of the “Carey Boyz” drug trafficking organization in Maryland are facing hundreds of years in prison following a massive drug bust, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney announced. Prosecutors say that the members of the organization have been arrested and indicted for their roles in selling cocaine and fentanyl in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood, specifically around the 1700 block of North Carey Street. Those arrested following a five-month investigation: Raheem Gaither (supplier); Jonathan Chambers (mid-level leadership); Gregory Carmichael (mid-level leadership); Tysh…
Towson, MD
News
Chemical Leak Reported In Curtis Bay Area In Baltimore: City Officials
City officials in Baltimore are cautioning area residents about a chemical leak that was reported in the Curtis Bay area on Friday. Councilwoman Phylicia Porter confirmed on Friday, May 19, that the leak has reported in the area, and both Mayor Brandon Scott's administration and the Maryland Department of Environment are aware and responding to the situation. "We understand that this is a challenging and concerning time for all residents of Curtis Bay and surrounding communities," she posted on Twitter. "Rest assured that the authorities are working diligently to stabilize the situation an…
Towson, MD
News
Fentanyl Traffickers Operating Feet From Elementary School Busted In Baltimore: Prosecutors
The joint investigation into an alleged fentanyl drug trafficking organization operating near an elementary school in Maryland has led to the apprehension of the ringleaders involved who now face nearly 400 years in prison on a host of criminal charges, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced. Lawmakers and leaders came together on Monday, May 1, to announce that a trafficking operation based out of two homes in the 300 block of South Franklintown Road has been dismantled following a months-long investigation that was launched in January 2023. Those charged: Dane Kennedy, a…
Towson, MD
News
250 Teens Found Fighting In Inner Harbor Prompts Curfew
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is stepping up to help protect Baltimore youth after over 250 children were involved in a violent Easter night. Scott stated he intends to impost the nighttime curfew for minors during the late spring and summer months after a 14-year-old and 16-year-old were shot in a massive fight near the Inner Harbor in the 400 block of East Pratt Street. 4/10: Press Announcement Regarding Weekend Crime Incidents. Posted by Mayor Brandon M. Scott on Monday, April 10, 2023 Investigators say that a fight broke out among the group of teens, prompting an arrest to be made…
Towson, MD
News
Gunman Accused Of Killing Baltimore Teen Busted Attempting To Flee The Country, Officials Say
Investigators say that a man with a checkered criminal history who is accused of gunning down a 16-year-old Patterson High School student in Baltimore has been apprehended in southern Texas as he was attempting to flee the country following the fatal shooting. Roger Mendoza, 23, has been identified as a suspect in the fatal shooting of Izaiah Carter near his school two weeks ago on Monday, March 6. . @BaltimorePolice are asking for tips in the murder of 16 year old Izaiah Carter. He was killed in the 5900 blk of East Pratt Street in Joseph E. Lee Park, next to Patterson High School. S…
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
Adult, Teen Duo Charged In Robberies In New Rochelle: Police Still Investigating
Both an adult and a teenage boy were charged in connection to multiple robberies in Westchester, police said. The two incidents happened in the West End of New Rochelle on both Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Monday, Jan. 16, according to New Rochelle Police. On Tuesday, March 7, authorities arrested a 16-year-old boy from New Rochelle who had allegedly been involved in the Feb. 28 robbery. Later that day, around 6 p.m., detectives then arrested 18-year-old Brandon Scott of New Rochelle in connection with both the Feb. 28 and Jan. 16 robberies. The 16-year-old is charged wit…
Towson, MD
News
Reward Offered For Info After Patterson HS Student Gunned Down Near Campus
Police in Baltimore are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate the suspect wanted for fatally shooting 16-year-old Izaiah Carter near a Baltimore high school on Monday. A reward of up to $8,000 has been offered by Metro Crime Stoppers for tips that lead to the arrest and prosecution for the gunman who shot and killed Carter for unknown reasons next to Patterson High School. . @BaltimorePolice are asking for tips in the murder of 16 year old Izaiah Carter. He was killed in the 5900 blk of East Pratt Street in Joseph E. Lee Park, next to Patterson High Sch…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Baltimore Mother Was Fleeing From Restaurant When She Was Shot In Mass Casualty Event: Police
Baltimore Police have released a video of the suspects they believe are connected to a mass casualty shooting over the weekend that killed two people and left several others, including an infant and toddler fighting for their life Maya Morton, 23, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30 from injuries sustained in the incident that also took the life of Gerald Fowlkes, 43 on Saturday, Jan. 28, according to Baltimore police. Police say that just after 6:40 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, the first shooting occurred, fatally striking Fowlkes and injuring a 65-year-old man in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Av…
Towson, MD
News
'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…
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Two Icons, One Night: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks Announce First-Ever Show At M&T Bank Stadium
A “New York State of Mind” is coming to Baltimore for one night only as Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks team up for a historic show at M&T Bank Stadium. For the first time, the two music legends will be live on the same stage in Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a performance that has been dubbed “Two Icons, One Night." JUST ANNOUNCED: Two Icons! One Night! Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks live for the first time at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 20 at 10am. pic.twitter.com/t5NX7nuJa5 — Billy Joel (@billyjoel) January 12, 2023 Tickets will …
Towson, MD
News
Baltimore City Denies Help To Sinkhole Homeowners Stuck Paying For Condemned Homes
Homeowners in a Baltimore neighborhood are pleading for City leaders to step up and help after being denied assistance claims following the condemning of several homes due to an underground sinkhole caused by infrastructure issues, reports WJZ. Several homeowners are suing the city of Baltimore after their claims were denied, causing them to pay for mortgages on homes that do not even exist anymore due to the long-standing sinkhole on North Avenue. The sinkhole was caused by a 115-year-old problem in the infrastructure. When the homeowners applied for assistance, they were told that the clai…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Mayor Brandon Scott Calls For Stricter Gun Laws After Baltimore Surpasses 300 Homicides In 2022
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott released a statement after the city saw its 300th homicide of 2022 earlier this week. Scott stressed that the gun violence problem is much more that the Baltimore Police Department and he can do, suggesting a tightening on gun laws to help curb the violent attacks. "We need stricter gun laws that keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of individuals who are reckless and irresponsible", stated Scott. "We need a justice system that will hold hose who commit these acts accountable and see that they serve time for what they've done. We need community members…
Towson, MD
News
Beloved Baltimore School Crossing Guard Hit By Car In Front Of Children, Critically Injured
A beloved and trusted Baltimore City crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit by a car while trying to allow children to cross the road, officials say. The longtime guard was struck at a high rate of speed in the 3800 block of Sinclair Lane around 8 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, according to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. The Sinclair Lane Elementary school students were uninjured. During a press conference addressing the incident, Mayor Scott urged drivers to slow down while on the road, noting that hundreds of recent accidents have been linked to high speeds. "Also I think th…
Towson, MD
News
Squeegee Kid Warns Officials That Removal Of Workers Will Cause Crime Rates To Skyrocket
A squeegee kid has warned Baltimore officials that the removal of the workers from the city will result in more crime after officials call to stop the window washing practice, reports Fox Baltimore. Squeegee workers in Baltimore have a long and complicated history with the public, with several instances of crime connected to the workers, many who wash windows for tips as a main source of income. After Ivan Bates, the presumptive City State's Attorney showed support of the removal of the workers, a squeegee kid assured the outlet that the loss of income for workers would result in more crime,…
Towson, MD
News
Baltimore City Switches To Online Payment Portal, Customers Asked To Reschedule Payments
The City of Baltimore will be switching over to an online bill payment portal for customers beginning in October, announced Mayor Brandon Scott. The online portal opening on Saturday, Oct. 1, will be hosted through Paymentus, including "enhanced customer features" such as improved security and more payment options, states Mayor Scott in a press release. Baltimore, we’re launching a NEW and improved portal with easy-to-use services for paying your bills that’s more secure, convenient, and user-friendly payment portal. pic.twitter.com/3pZMyeswvy — Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) Septembe…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
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…
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced in a press conference that he "regrets" not informing the public sooner about the E.coli contamination in residents' water supply after he was made aware of it over the weekend, reports Fox Baltimore. Baltimore City Council members have criticized the handling of the situation that has resulted in a Boil Water Advisory across parts of the city, questioning why officials waited until Monday to issue the notice. Mayor Scott said that the decision to postpone the advisory was due to waiting for results of a "second test" to confirm the E.coli contaminatio…
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