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1,000+ Grams Of Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized In Baltimore Drug Lab Raid: Police 1,000+ Grams Of Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized In Baltimore Drug Lab Raid: Police
1,000+ Grams Of Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized In Baltimore Drug Lab Raid: Police Baltimore Police just put a major dent in a drug pipeline — and the photos look like something out of The Wire. Investigators with the Group Violence Enforcement Team launched a probe in early September after violent crime spiked in Southwest, Western, and Southern Baltimore, officials said.  Detectives tracked suspects traveling to Delaware to haul controlled dangerous substances back into the city, according to the Baltimore Police Department. On Wednesday, Sept. 17, a coordinated vehicle stop on the Delaware Turnpike with help from Delaware State Police led to a massive seizure tha…
Baltimore Cops Bag Kilo Of Fentanyl, Ghost Gun In Neighborhood Raid: Police Baltimore Cops Bag Kilo Of Fentanyl, Ghost Gun In Neighborhood Raid: Police
Baltimore Cops Bag Kilo Of Fentanyl, Ghost Gun In Neighborhood Raid: Police More than $1 million worth of fentanyl is off the streets in Maryland following a month-long investigation led by the Baltimore Police Department. The agency announced on Wednesday, Sept. 10, that members of the department's Southwest District Action Team seized "a significant amount of narcotics," cash, and weapons during a recent seizure. According to police, the investigation focused on the Wilkens Avenue and Dover Street area of the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood. On Thursday, Sept. 4, investigators say that detectives and officers executed search warrants at two homes in the …
Gunfire, Barricade Chaos Close Multiple Baltimore Streets, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Gunfire, Barricade Chaos Close Multiple Baltimore Streets, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Gunfire, Barricade Chaos Close Multiple Baltimore Streets, Police Say (Developing) A shooting and barricade situation brought a Baltimore neighborhood to a standstill Tuesday afternoon, closing multiple streets as police swarmed the scene. The Baltimore Police Department announced that officers are on scene in the 1000 block of North Arlington Avenue after reports of a shooting and a barricade incident on Tuesday, Sept. 9, around 4:50 p.m. Police said several streets in the area are closed, and the public is being asked to avoid the neighborhood until further notice. Photos from the scene show yellow police tape stretched across roadways, blocking off the active investig…
House Republicans Cite 23-Year-Old TV HBO Smash The Wire As ‘Proof’ Of Baltimore Crime House Republicans Cite 23-Year-Old TV HBO Smash The Wire As ‘Proof’ Of Baltimore Crime
House Republicans Cite 23-Year-Old TV HBO Smash The Wire As ‘Proof’ Of Baltimore Crime Stranger than fiction?  With President Donald Trump threatening a federal intervention in Baltimore as National Guard troops patrol DC, the House GOP Judiciary had a curious take on Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin's comments on a potential takeover in the city.  Republicans cited "The Wire," a prestige TV show that aired its last episode on HBO — 17 years ago. How’s the crime in Baltimore (D)? Ever seen The Wire? https://t.co/hNAL9f9i5R — House Judiciary GOP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@JudiciaryGOP) September 5, 2025 "How’s the crime in Baltimore (D)" they posted. "Ever seen The Wire?" "The Wire" was …
‘Keep Our Name Out Of Your Mouth’: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Challenges Trump To Walk Baltimore ‘Keep Our Name Out Of Your Mouth’: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Challenges Trump To Walk Baltimore
‘Keep Our Name Out Of Your Mouth’: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Challenges Trump To Walk Baltimore Maryland Gov. Wes Moore isn’t just clapping back at President Donald Trump — he’s daring him to show up on his turf. Moore, who was blasted by Trump from the Oval Office last week after criticizing the use of National Guard troops for municipal policing in Washington, DC, came out swinging Thursday, Aug. 21, in Baltimore and in a letter that doubled as a formal invitation. “Donald Trump, if you are not willing to walk our communities, keep our name out of your mouth,” Moore said during an event on Thursday. “If you are not willing to understand the pride and beauty of this city and this com…
Young Maryland Dad Gunned Down, Family ‘Heartbroken’ After Baltimore Shooting Young Maryland Dad Gunned Down, Family ‘Heartbroken’ After Baltimore Shooting
Young Maryland Dad Gunned Down, Family ‘Heartbroken’ After Baltimore Shooting A young father who was gunned down in Baltimore is being remembered by a family that has been left "heartbroken and struggling to cope with this sudden loss," following his death. Officers from the Baltimore Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Manokin Street before noon on Monday, Aug. 18, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found Wilson Marroquin Caceros, 29, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Following his death, the mother of  Marroquin Caceros' child penned a touching t…
Lansdale Chief Michael Trail Tapped To Lead Norristown PD After Shakeup Lansdale Chief Michael Trail Tapped To Lead Norristown PD After Shakeup
Lansdale Chief Michael Trail Tapped To Lead Norristown PD After Shakeup Michael Trail, the longtime Lansdale police chief, will be appointed Norristown’s new top cop following the abrupt resignation of Jacqueline Bailey-Davis, officials announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2025. His official appointment is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 19, with a start date expected later this fall. Lt. James Angelucci will remain acting chief in the interim. Sudden Departure Of Former Chief Bailey-Davis was placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25, 2024, less than a year into her tenure. She quietly resigned on Dec. 3. Norristown officials never disclosed details of her departure, cit…
Baltimore Cops Land Chopper On School Field To Rescue Drowning Man: Police Baltimore Cops Land Chopper On School Field To Rescue Drowning Man: Police
Baltimore Cops Land Chopper On School Field To Rescue Drowning Man: Police A Baltimore Police helicopter was in the right place at the right time when it made a dramatic rescue at a Maryland school over the weekend. Shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, officers in Baltimore received a report requiring a water rescue at the Walter P. Carter Elementary School pool. According to the Baltimore Police Department, the helicopter had been patrolling in the area and responded to the school, making a landing in the school yard. Officers arrived and found a man inside the pool with Good Samaritans attempting to remove him from the water to provide aid.  "Se…
Antisemitic, Racist, Pornographic Video Interrupts Baltimore Schools Board Meeting: Officials Antisemitic, Racist, Pornographic Video Interrupts Baltimore Schools Board Meeting: Officials
Antisemitic, Racist, Pornographic Video Interrupts Baltimore Schools Board Meeting: Officials An unauthorized person hijacked a Baltimore City Public Schools board meeting with a hateful pornographic video, prompting officials to pause the livestream and launch a hate crime investigation on Tuesday, July 22. The disruption occurred during the public comment portion of the virtual meeting, when an individual accessed the platform and aired content described by Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) as “antisemitic, racist, and obscene adult material.” The board halted the meeting immediately after detecting the graphic, BCPS spokesperson Sherry Christian confirmed. “The meeting was rec…
Maryland Mail Mayhem: USPS Letter Carrier Stabbed On Route In Baltimore, Officials Say Maryland Mail Mayhem: USPS Letter Carrier Stabbed On Route In Baltimore, Officials Say
Maryland Mail Mayhem: USPS Letter Carrier Stabbed On Route In Baltimore, Officials Say A Baltimore man is facing a federal indictment after allegedly stabbing a US Postal Service letter carrier who was just trying to deliver mail on his route, authorities announced. Jamie Paul Taylor, 47, was charged with assaulting a federal employee after a violent encounter on Strickland Street in Baltimore on June 11, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. The feds say Taylor "assaulted a United States Postal Service letter carrier who was engaged in performing official duties"—and he did it with a knife. According to the indictment, Taylor accused the victim…
Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Baltimore: Officials Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Baltimore: Officials
Man Dies After Being Restrained By Police During Mental Health Crisis In Baltimore: Officials A Maryland man died after being restrained by police officers during a mental health crisis in Baltimore, according to state investigators. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is now reviewing the incident, which unfolded around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at the intersection of West Franklin Street and North Franklintown Road, officials said. According to investigators, a man approached a Baltimore Police officer stopped at a traffic light in a marked cruiser. Investigators said the man appeared to be suffering from a mental healt…
New Police Shooting Reported In Baltimore Days After Fatal Encounter (DEVELOPING) New Police Shooting Reported In Baltimore Days After Fatal Encounter (DEVELOPING)
New Police Shooting Reported In Baltimore Days After Fatal Encounter (Developing) For the second time in a week, officers in Baltimore were involved in a shooting, police confirm. Police were called to an incident in the 2700 block of Mosher Street at around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, where there was a reported shooting. Our Independent Investigations Division (IID) is on the scene of a police-involved shooting in the 2700 block of Mosher Street in the city of Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/zowkT1zSBr — Anthony G. Brown (@OAGMaryland) June 25, 2025 Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr., 36, of Baltimore, was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with police near …
Gunman Killed, Cop Shot: AG IDs Suspect, Officer In Baltimore Shootout Gunman Killed, Cop Shot: AG IDs Suspect, Officer In Baltimore Shootout
Gunman Killed, Cop Shot: AG IDs Suspect, Officer In Baltimore Shootout Authorities have released the names of those involved in a violent shootout in Baltimore this week that left a police officer injured and a gunman dead. Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr., 36, of Baltimore, was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with police near Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street on the night of Tuesday, June 17, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. The officer injured in the shooting was identified as Det. Devin Yancy, an eight-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department assigned to the Group Violence Unit.  He was shot in the foot and …
Baltimore Officer Needs Surgery After Being Shot By Gunman Killed In Shootout: Police Baltimore Officer Needs Surgery After Being Shot By Gunman Killed In Shootout: Police
Baltimore Officer Needs Surgery After Being Shot By Gunman Killed In Shootout: Police A Baltimore police officer was shot and a suspect killed after gunfire erupted on a busy city street, investigators confirmed. The violent shootout happened around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street, police said. Officers patrolling the area spotted a man they believed to be armed, according to the Baltimore Police Department. During the encounter, the man allegedly pulled a gun and opened fire, striking one officer in the foot. Three officers returned fire, hitting the suspect. Both the officer and the gunman were rushed to the Un…
Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police
Baltimore Mom, 23, Killed On Mother’s Day; Repeat Offender Charged With Murder: Police She was just 23 — and it was Mother’s Day. Now, a Baltimore man has been charged in connection with the shooting that killed young mother Taniya Gray earlier this month in Southwest Baltimore, according to police. Tamal Johnson, 22, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder, conspiracy, and several firearm offenses after investigators determined he was involved in Gray’s killing on May 11, police said. The Baltimore Police Department announced his arrest on Wednesday, May 28. Investigators described Johnson as a repeat violent offender. Around 10:40 a.m. on the morning …
Baltimore Teen On Ankle Monitor Kidnapped 12-Year-Old Walking To School, Police Say Baltimore Teen On Ankle Monitor Kidnapped 12-Year-Old Walking To School, Police Say
Baltimore Teen On Ankle Monitor Kidnapped 12-Year-Old Walking To School, Police Say He was already being tracked for other crimes — but that didn’t stop him from allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old boy on his way to school, police say. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent kidnapping and robbery that took place in the 2500 block of Aisquith Street on Monday, May 19, according to the Baltimore Police Department on Friday, May 23. Police say the 12-year-old victim was walking to school when he was approached by three teens who implied they were armed and demanded his belongings.  When he refused, they forced him into a nearby home,…
Baltimore Father Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Daughter: Police Baltimore Father Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Daughter: Police
Baltimore Father Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Daughter: Police A domestic dispute in Baltimore ended with gunfire and a father facing attempted murder charges, police said. Kelvin Evans, 40, of Baltimore, was arrested Monday night, April 14, after allegedly shooting his 21-year-old daughter during a dispute at their home on West Mulberry Street, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Officers were called to the 2100 block of West Mulberry Street around 9:09 p.m. for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the young woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immedia…
Violent Fentanyl Crew In South Baltimore Indicted In Major Gun, Drug Bust: AG Violent Fentanyl Crew In South Baltimore Indicted In Major Gun, Drug Bust: AG
Violent Fentanyl Crew In South Baltimore Indicted In Major Gun, Drug Bust: AG A violent drug ring operating out of South Baltimore has been taken down following a major multi-agency investigation targeting fentanyl sales and gun violence, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced. Eleven members of a drug trafficking organization accused of peddling fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine in the Curtis Bay area were indicted after a coordinated law enforcement sting uncovered guns, drugs, and ties to multiple overdoses and shootings, officials said on Wednesday, April 9. The crew operated in the area of Morrison Court — a notorious South Baltimore corridor lined …
PHOTOS: Baltimore Police Officer John Morozin Laid To Rest PHOTOS: Baltimore Police Officer John Morozin Laid To Rest
Photos: Baltimore Police Officer John Morozin Laid To Rest John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and expert martial artist, was laid to rest after tragically passing away while practicing Jiu-Jitsu in Maryland. A celebration of life was held in his honor, where family, fellow officers, and loved ones came together to pay tribute to his legacy. On Thursday, Feb. 13, law enforcement, friends, and well-wishers gathered to remember Morozin’s dedication, service, and passion for both his career and martial arts. The Baltimore PD shared a Facebook album showing Morozin's funeral and loved ones saying their final goodbyes. Yesterday, we…
Baltimore Police Officer Dies Suddenly At Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin Baltimore Police Officer Dies Suddenly At Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin
Baltimore Police Officer Dies Suddenly At Jiu Jitsu, Officials Say: Remembering John Morozin John Morozin, a decorated Baltimore police officer and an expert martial artist, died unexpectedly at 55 while Jiu-Jitsu, according to members of the Alvin C Palmer Memorial FOP Lodge in Philadelphia. Morozin, of New Freedom, PA had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement, serving with multiple police departments before most recently joining the Baltimore Police Department, his obituary states. Morozin, affectionately known as "Big John" to some, attended Penn State University before pursuing a career in law enforcement, according to his obituary on the Fluehr Funeral Home websit…
Glock Sued By Maryland, Baltimore Over Rise In Fully Automatic Weapons On Streets Glock Sued By Maryland, Baltimore Over Rise In Fully Automatic Weapons On Streets
Glock Sued By Maryland, Baltimore Over Rise In Fully Automatic Weapons On Streets Maryland and Baltimore officials are taking on one of the biggest names in the firearms industry, filing a lawsuit against Glock, Inc. over the ease with which its pistols can be turned into illegal machine guns, authorities announced. Attorney General Anthony Brown and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the suit against the firearm manufacturer on Wednesday, Feb. 12, alleging the company knowingly endangers public safety by selling handguns that can be easily modified with “Glock switches”—devices that convert semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic weapons. “We will not allow the …
Ravens Fan John Callis Admits To Assaulting Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore: Prosecutor Ravens Fan John Callis Admits To Assaulting Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore: Prosecutor
Ravens Fan John Callis Admits To Assaulting Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore: Prosecutor "Justice has been served" for the Washington Commanders fan who was brutalized by John Callis after a game last year. John Callis pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault after being arrested and charged for an assault during a postgame attack after the Ravens-Commanders game, the state's attorney's office announced. Callis, 24, was indicted last year after his now-infamous attack of multiple fans that was caught on camera and swiftly went viral, leading to a host of charges after he surrendered to police. John Callis' arrest. Baltimore Police Department On Mond…
Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: Police Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: Police
Arrest Made In Killing Of Popular McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: Police A 15-year-old who gunned down a security guard at McDonald's in Baltimore in front of his son will be charged as an adult with his murder, police say. Early in the afternoon on Sunday, Jan. 12, first responders were called to the fast food restaurant in the 4400 block of Reisterstown Road, where they found 38-year-old Jamal Davis suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Baltimore Police Department announced that a 15-year-old has been identified as the suspected shooter and he was arrested at a home in the …
Daughter Kills Dad During Heated Argument In Baltimore: Police Daughter Kills Dad During Heated Argument In Baltimore: Police
Daughter Kills Dad During Heated Argument In Baltimore: Police A Baltimore woman is facing murder charges after police say she shot and killed her father during a heated argument at their home. On Saturday, January 18, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Northwest District officers were called to the 5600 block of Groveland Avenue for a reported shooting.  When they arrived, they found 59-year-old Brian Reed suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. He was rushed to an area hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Investigators quickly identified the shooter as 37-year-old Shanelle Reed, the victim’s daughter, a spokesperson from the Ba…
Teen Son Witnessed Dad's Murder As McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: GoFundMe Teen Son Witnessed Dad's Murder As McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: GoFundMe
Teen Son Witnessed Dad's Murder As McDonald's Security Guard In Baltimore: GoFundMe Police in Baltimore have released chilling footage of suspects they hope will lead to justice for the family of Jamal Davis, a beloved security guard tragically gunned down earlier this week. Davis, 40, was on duty at the Reisterstown Road McDonald's when a gunman opened fire on Sunday, Jan. 12, around 4 p.m. His murder was witnessed by his 16-year-old son, who had been visiting him at work, adding an unimaginable layer of heartbreak to the tragedy. Identity Sought In reference to a homicide by shooting that occurred on January 12, 2025, at approximately 4:04 p.m.,... Posted by Baltimo…
Stabbing Suspect Surrenders, Confesses To 2014 Cold Case Baltimore Murders: Police Stabbing Suspect Surrenders, Confesses To 2014 Cold Case Baltimore Murders: Police
Stabbing Suspect Surrenders, Confesses To 2014 Cold Case Baltimore Murders: Police Scott Barnett walked into the Southeast District police station over the weekend in Baltimore and made a confession that cracked open a decade-old mystery, officials said. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, Barnett, 45, requested to speak with detectives and admitted to fatally stabbing two people—41-year-old Terrill Lehman and 46-year-old Charles Webster—inside a home in the 1600 block of Ralworth Road in late November 2014, according to police. The pair had been reported missing by loved ones in December 2014, and despite extensive searches at the time, their remains were never …
Father Confesses To Killing 19-Year-Old Mother Of Unborn Baby In Baltimore: Prosecutors Father Confesses To Killing 19-Year-Old Mother Of Unborn Baby In Baltimore: Prosecutors
Father Confesses To Killing 19-Year-Old Mother Of Unborn Baby In Baltimore: Prosecutors Justice may have been served for the family of Jaymyra Burrell, the 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Baltimore while she was pregnant with her shooter's child. Malik McCormick pleaded guilty this week to fatally shooting the teen in December 2022 in the 5600 block of Woodmont Avenue, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced. Malik McCormick Baltimore Police Department His plea helped avoid a trial. "This case powerfully conveys the tragic consequences of intimate partner violence, representing an unimaginable loss for the loved ones of Jaymyra Burrell," State's …
Birthday Party Hotel Murder: Teen Arrested In Deadly Baltimore County Shooting, Cops Say Birthday Party Hotel Murder: Teen Arrested In Deadly Baltimore County Shooting, Cops Say
Birthday Party Hotel Murder: Teen Arrested In Deadly Baltimore County Shooting, Cops Say Justice may have been served for the family of Kierra Tripp, who was shot and killed during a dispute at a Baltimore birthday party late last year. Middle River resident Davion Foreman, of Middle River, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9 — his 18th birthday — and charged in connection to the fatal shooting in November 2024 that claimed the life of the 28-year-old, police said. Foreman is accused of gunning down Kierra Tripp during a dispute at the celebration on Nov. 17, 2024, according to Southeast District police. She'Moan Keedy I’m so sorry this happened to you my beautiful niece 😢💔 I…
Baltimore Drivers Face Restrictions Ahead Of Inner Harbor New Year’s Eve Bash Baltimore Drivers Face Restrictions Ahead Of Inner Harbor New Year’s Eve Bash
Baltimore Drivers Face Restrictions Ahead Of Inner Harbor New Year’s Eve Bash Motorists in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor area will encounter extensive traffic restrictions as the city gears up for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, restrictions on commercial vehicles and parking bans will transform downtown Baltimore to prepare for large crowds expected at the event. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) announced that restrictions will last until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1.  Tanker trailers will be completely barred from the area, including for local deliveries, while all parking and vehicle restrictions will…
Son Charged With Murdering Mother Inside Family Home In Baltimore, Police Say Son Charged With Murdering Mother Inside Family Home In Baltimore, Police Say
Son Charged With Murdering Mother Inside Family Home In Baltimore, Police Say A 25-year-old Baltimore man is behind bars after being accused of killing his mother in their Western District home, police said. Ajay Wiggins, 25, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his mother, 64-year-old Joyce Gaskins, who was found unresponsive last month. Authorities say that Gaskins was found shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 inside a home in the 1600 block of Druid Hill Avenue. Police arrived at the scene to find Gaskins dead.  Medics confirmed her death, and Wiggins, initially identified as "a family member on the scene," was ta…
Deadly Domestic: Woman Found Dead, Baltimore Man Arrested Near Shared Home, Police Say Deadly Domestic: Woman Found Dead, Baltimore Man Arrested Near Shared Home, Police Say
Deadly Domestic: Woman Found Dead, Baltimore Man Arrested Near Shared Home, Police Say Baltimore police arrested a man accused of killing a woman inside their shared home on Monday, Dec. 17, authorities announced. Charles Meyers, 46, was charged with murder and assault after officers found Krystal Praharnpap, 42, dead in their home on the 1000 block of Quantril Way, officials said. Members of the Baltimore Police Department were called to the home around 7:45 p.m. on Monday night to investigate a reported assault.  After forcing entry, officers found Praharnpap suffering from severe traumatic injuries, and first responders pronounced her dead at the scene. Less than an…