July 2022 - Baltimore Witness

In Marilyn Mosby’s Baltimore, Repeat Criminals Go Free to Kill

By Baltimore Witness Staff - July 23, 2022
In The Media |

Details A Maryland Public Institute’s visiting fellow uses Baltimore Witness data to show inadequacies in the local criminal justice system. Read More

No Second Chances For 30-Year-Old Manslaughter Convict

Details On July 29, 30-year-old Rickey Davis was sentenced to an additional 15 years for violating the parole of his prior manslaughter conviction before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Christopher L.... Read More

Judge Sentences Attempted Homicide Defendant to 10 Years in Prison

Details Demario Henry, an attempted murder defendant, was sentenced to 10 years for possession of a firearm with a felony conviction on July 29. Henry, 33, originally faced charges of first... Read More

Baltimore Man Found Guilty Two Days after Birthday

Details On July 29, a jury found Arthur Holt guilty on two counts of first-degree murder, use of a firearm during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm with a felony... Read More

Prosecution Decides Not to Prosecute Defendant’s Gun Charge

Details A prosecutor told Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence R. Daniels July 29 ,prior to her trial, that the prosecution would not prosecute her case because of incomplete police logs... Read More

Two Out of the Four Victims Died in Shooting

By Alyssia Davis [former] - July 29, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a homicide in the morning of July 29. According to a news release, patrol officers were called to North Rosedale at W. North Avenue... Read More

Vehicular Manslaughter Defendant Rejects Plea Offer, Setting Trial for 2023

Details A Baltimore woman charged with vehicular manslaughter and gross negligence rejected a plea offer on July 29 and is going to trial early next year. Samanda Marie Bradds, 29, is... Read More

Fatal Stabbing on W. Lexington Street

By Alyssia Davis [former] - July 29, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the evening of July 28. According to a news release, officers were called to the 600 block of W. Lexington... Read More

Baltimore Man Arrested for Attempted Murder

By Alyssia Davis [former] - July 29, 2022
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Shooting | Victims |

Details A 38-year-old man has been arrested for the attempted murder of a 31-year-old man on July 11. The Baltimore Police Department has reported the arrest of Rooney Poudyel, 38, after... Read More

Jury In Deliberation For 2020 Homicide Case

Details The jury trial for homicide defendant Arthur Holt continued with testimony from four witnesses on July 28 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry G. Williams. Holt, 29, is charged... Read More

62-Year-Old Attempted Homicide Defendant Pleads Guilty

Details On July 28, attempted homicide defendant Herschel Cooper pleaded guilty to assault before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Philip S. Jackson. Cooper, 62, was charged with attempted first and second-degree... Read More

‘Who is the guy in the green jacket,’Defense Questions

Details During opening statements July 27, a defense attorney refuted the idea that her client was the suspect depicted in the photos of a crime. Arthur Holt, 29, is charged with... Read More

Defendant Needs Representation, Hearing Rescheduled

Details A Baltimore man’s case was not heard July 25 because he needed to pick a public defense attorney to represent him before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. Isaac... Read More

Jury Trial For Homicide Defendant Begins On His Birthday

Details The jury trial for homicide defendant Arthur Holt began on July 27, the defendant’s birthday, before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Barry G. Williams. Holt, 29, is charged with two... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Found Guilty of First-Degree Assault

Details Attempted murder defendant Corey Pointer was found guilty of first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and robbery on July 27 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Cynthia H. Jones. Pointer, 26, was... Read More

Convicted Murderer Attempts to Modify Sentence in 1995 Case

Details On June 19, before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Myshala Middleton, the defendant’s defense attorney Elizabeth Franzoso filed for a supplemental petition. The prosecutor conceded that counsel was ineffective for... Read More

35-Year-Old Man Arrested for the Murder of a 49-Year-Old Man

Details A 35-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a 49-year-old man on June 25. The Baltimore Police Department has reported the arrest of Darius Williams, 35, exactly a... Read More

Two Victims Found Shot on McAlear Court, and a Third Victim was Found Shot in an Area Hospital

By Alyssia Davis [former] - July 28, 2022
Daily Stories | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a shooting in the early morning hours of July 28. According to a news release, patrol officers were called to the 1100 block of... Read More

Adult Man Fatally Shot on Mosher Street

By Alyssia Davis [former] - July 28, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a homicide in the early morning of July 28. According to a news release, patrol officers were called to the 2900 block of Mosher... Read More

Prosecution Decides to Nolle pros Attempted Murder Case

By Massiel Morales [former] - July 27, 2022
Attempted Murder | Court | Daily Stories | Shooting |

Details On July 25, a prosecutor changed the status of a Baltimore man’s attempted murder case to nolle pros before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Marquis Evans, 21,... Read More

Murder Defendant Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial for the 3rd Time

Details Homicide defendant Mumwaldi Kearney was deemed incompetent to stand trial for the third time during mental health court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gale E. Rasin on July 27. ... Read More

Judge Postpones Jury Selection for 62-Year-Old Attempted Homicide Defendant

Details Jury selection was postponed July 27 for 62-year-old homicide defendant Herschel Cooper. Jury selection was initially scheduled for Wednesday. Cooper is charged with attempted first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree... Read More

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested for Possession of Drugs and a Firearm

By Alyssia Davis [former] - July 27, 2022
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Shooting | Victims |

Details Following a dispute on July 18, a victim was shot at but not struck on the 1300 block of Division Street. Central District detectives were able to identify the suspect... Read More

Adult Man Fatally Shot on Fenwick Avenue

By Alyssia Davis [former] - July 27, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in the evening of July 26. According to a news release, officers were called to the 3200 block of Fenwick Avenue... Read More

Month: July 2022