Repeat Violent Offender Out On Parole Dragged Baltimore Sergeant Two Blocks: Authorities

Had Joseph Black not been granted parole for one of his 20 arrests, a Baltimore police sergeant wouldn't have been dragged by his vehicle for nearly two blocks earlier this week, authorities said.

Annie DeVoe

06/30/2022 9:15 a.m.

The sergeant was conducting a traffic stop on the notoriously dangerous 5200 block of Park Heights Avenue after Joseph Daniel Black, 36, committed a traffic violation, around 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, according to Baltimore officials.

Upon approaching the vehicle, the sergeant noticed that Black was armed and told him to get out of the vehicle. When Black did not comply, the sergeant attempted to physically remove the suspect, who then accelerated his vehicle, dragging the 27 year veteran down the street.

"There is no reason why someone with multiple arrests for second-degree attempted murder, and almost 20 charges in connection to violent crimes was even granted parole", said Mayor Brandon Scott who continued, "There's no excuse for that".

Officers responded to a "potential barricade situation" on the 1600 block of Druid Hill Avenue around 7:30 a.m. and secured the scene by 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 29.

Black was subsequently arrested without incident and admitted his role in the violent act.

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