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Woman Accused Of Abducting 1-Year-Old Toddler Who Was Found Unharmed In Baltimore (Updated)
Derrick Caraballero, 1, was reported missing at around 6:30 p.m. on July 25 in the 300 block of South Norris Street, investigators say, though he was safely found unharmed and returned to his parents. Witnesses were able to identify the woman's vehicle as a gray Volkswagen Passat, which was later...
Federal Hill residents frustrated by persistent dirt bike activity despite crime reductions
Recent statistics shared by the Baltimore County Government reveal a promising yet contrasting trend in crime reduction across Charm City. The data shows a 36% decline in the number of homicides and a 30% reduction in non-fatal shootings compared to the same time last year. According to the report, the...
Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Offer
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 26, a 21-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Darius Daye, was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts...
Attempted Murder Mistrial Declared Based on Undisclosed Self-Defense Evidence
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A mistrial for an attempt murder defendant was declared on July 19, before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry G. Williams, because the prosecution failed to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence. Ludis Guevara-Sosa, 18, was charged with attempted...
Man Acquitted of Teen’s Death, Mistrial Declared for Other Charges
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. After finding a defendant not guilty of first-degree murder, a jury could not unanimously decide on the rest of the charges on July 17 for a 29-year-old defendant in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Christopher McLean was charged...
16-Year-Old Defendant Accepts Plea Deal for Kentucky Avenue Murder
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant accepted a plea agreement before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Tanner for a 2022 murder on July 26,. Costello Simms, 16, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count...
New data shows Baltimore juvenile crime rates soar over 200% in three years
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Disturbing new data from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s office shows juvenile crime is still skyrocketing across the city. Compared to this time in 2022, 191 juveniles faced criminal charges. In 2023, that grew to 304, and in 2024 to 590 -- a 208% rise in overall juvenile crime in the last three years.
Boar's Head deli meat recall: Maryland issues urgent Listeria alert
BALTIMORE, Md. - The Maryland Department of Health has issued an urgent consumer advisory warning against eating specific Boar’s Head deli meats due to potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. The advisory comes after a sample collected by the department tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. In collaboration with the Baltimore...
SUN: New Key Bridge expected to be 24% taller than predecessor
BALTIMORE, Md. — The new Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to be longer and taller than its fallen predecessor, but not steeper. A 143-page Maryland Transportation Authority document seeking a “categorical exclusion” — meaning the rebuild won’t require a yearslong process analyzing alternative bridge possibilities — was approved by the Federal Highway Administration this week. In it, the authority outlined the new bridge’s potential dimensions, which would satisfy Coast Guard parameters.
Kebab chain to open third Greater Baltimore spot
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland chain is bringing its kebabs to another Greater Baltimore spot next week. Moby Dick House of Kabob will open a location inside a new development at 2496 Riva Road in Annapolis on July 29. It will mark the chain's third area location, adding to spots in Hampden's Rotunda development and Pikesville.
Crash shuts down Baltimore-Washington Parkway SB
RIVERDALE, Md. — Drivers are being warned of delays after a crash shut down a portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Friday afternoon. Transportation officials say the roadway is closed southbound before MD-410, Riverdale Road, for a crash with serious injuries in Prince George's County. All southbound lanes remain...
Baltimore group nears signature goal to protect city parks from development
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — On Friday afternoon, leaders of the Protect Our Parks ballot committee gave an update near McKeldin Square at the Baltimore Inner Harbor,. Former State Prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah says they are entering the final weekend before Monday’s deadline and that the group is now accepting petition signatures electronically.
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