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Defendant Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Spite of Alibi
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A 46-year-old Baltimore man was found guilty of first-degree murder in a hearing on May 9. In addition to the charge of first-degree murder, the defendant, Ricky Crenshaw, was found guilty of firearm use in a felony or violent crime, firearm possession with a felony conviction, use of an assault weapon with a magazine, and possessing a firearm without a serial number for the murder of 33-year-old Terence Cheatham.
Local middle schoolers, high schoolers awarded in BCPS Film Expo
Baltimore County Public Schools hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Film Expo on May 16 at The Senator Theatre in Baltimore. An enthusiastic audience of students, educators, and family and community members viewed finalist films created by BCPS middle and high school students. The audience laughed as animals battled for a "holy banana," marveled at the graphic innovation of a man searching for his red orb and sat on the edge of their seats as a track team struggled to regain its confidence and win first...
Attempted Murder Trial Postponed So Recuperating Victim Can Testify
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. An attempted murder defendant’s trial was postponed because the victim is recovering from surgery and was unable to testify on May 20. Kimani Johnson is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, conspiracy...
Weather Service keeps special watch on the Key Bridge to help the collapse response effort
Conditions were calm and clear Monday morning, when several tugboats finally pulled the Dali container ship from where it struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroying the span March 26, and moved it back to the Port of Baltimore. The weather was a stroke of good luck, after rainy and stormy conditions twice delayed the coordinated explosions that largely freed the ship from the bridge piece ...
Wythe County crash leaves 32-year-old Maryland man dead
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a crash in Wythe County that left a 32-year-old man dead. Authorities said the crash occurred on Sunday, May 19 at about 9 a.m. on I-81 southbound at the 83 mile marker. We’re told 32-year-old Juan J. Macias, of Baltimore,...
Traffic, Businesses Jammed Up By Water Main Break In Harford County
On Monday morning, businesses and motorists were affected by the water main break, which proved tricky to plug, leaving some without water in the area of Tollgate Road and Constant Friendship Boulevard. Tollgate Road traveling toward MD 24 remained open, though during the repairs, Constant Friendship Boulevard could only be...
Woman Shot on West Fayette Street
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On May 19, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers responded to the 1500 block of West Fayette Street for a report of a shooting. Once there, Baltimore Police Department officers located a 43-year-old female suffering...
Crash with injuries reported on Belair Road in Fallston
FALLSTON, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on Belair Road in the Fallston area. At just after 2 p.m. on Monday, units responded to a motor vehicle collision on Route 1 at Reckord Road. Injuries have been reported and several lanes are blocked. Motorists should use caution...
"The mission is not over. The work is not done." Largest channel to Port of Baltimore to open to 24/7 access
DUNDALK, Md. — Another change to the view of the Patapsco River as the Dali was moved to port 8 weeks after the ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. "I can now look out over the Patapsco River and not see the Dali anymore. It's a beautiful sight. And it shows the progress is still here. But I will not be satisfied until I can look over the same site and see the Francis Scott Key Bridge standing again. That's mission completion," says Governor Wes Moore in a press conference this morning.
Two Sunday night crashes near Bradshaw Road overpass block north and southbound I-95
Two unrelated motor vehicle crashes that occurred within minutes of each other — one on southbound and one on northbound I-95 — caused delays for motorists, Sunday night. The northbound crash happened near the Bradshaw Road overpass on I-95 and involved three vehicles, according to the Maryland State Police JFK Barracks. Police say the 10:05 p.m. crash blocked the highway’s right lane. One ...
Fells Point businesses hope enforcement of open container law will thwart unruly illegal parties
Many Fells Point bars were forced to close hours early for the safety of employees, business owners told 11 News, citing large crowds and illegal parties. After an unruly Friday night with multiple disturbances, business owners said they want to see police enforcement bring lasting change to the area before they lose more business. Business owners and community members said the unruly behavior has taken place over months near Broadway Square.
What's considered when constructing a new bridge? Expert explains replacement options for Key Bridge
BALTIMORE - Plans are being discussed to reconstruct a new Francis Scott Key Bridge.However, what is being considered?While the Maryland Transportation Authority says they are moving at a rapid speed to rebuild the bridge, a bridge expert explained the factors considered before construction begins."When you think about having a structure inside of a community, working with a business, at the Harbor, you've got to figure out what is the best for getting functionality for the area," said Dr. Oscar Barton Jr., a professor and Dean of Morgan State University's School of Engineering.What factors are considered?Barton said there are several factors...
Maryland hits the jackpot: $31 million in lottery prizes awarded last week
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A scratch-off ticket worth $250,000 purchased in Frederick was the biggest Maryland Lottery prize of the week, but in an unusual turn of events, 17 tickets worth $50,000 each, and of different varieties, were sold or claimed in that same span according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming.
Vintage, antique sellers celebrated at Baltimore Vintage Expo shopping extravaganza
BALTIMORE --- The Baltimore Vintage Expo, the one-day-only shopping extravaganza that celebrates the growing community of vintage and antique sellers in the area, only happens twice a year. "Vintage is great because vintage is timeless,'" said Amanda Becan, the owner of Amanda's Attic Vintage. "Vintage was my way of expressing myself in a way that not everybody else did." Becan's love for vintage clothes began when she was a teenager and it's grown into her business – Amanda's Attic Vintage. "I do have stuff earlier going back to the 1700s but they're a little more delicate so I don't usually bring...
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