July 2023 - Page 5 of 8 - Baltimore Witness

Death of Toddler in 2022 Ruled a Homicide Due to Overdose

By Baltimore Witness Staff - July 14, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Juveniles | Victims |

Details On Nov. 18, 2022, at approximately 7:29 p.m., officers responded to the 3000 block of Elizabeth Avenue to investigate an unresponsive child. Upon arrival, officers observed 3-year-old Sofia Talley toddler... Read More

Southwest District Detectives Investigating Non-Fatal Shooting on Old Frederick Road

By Baltimore Witness staff - July 14, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Victims |

Details On July 13, at approximately 11:44 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 block of Old Frederick Road in reference to a shooting. At the location, officers discovered a 41-year-old male... Read More

Judge Postpones Hearing for West Fayette Street Attempted Murder Defendant

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn postponed a defendant’s scheduling hearing on July 12 because his counsel was unavailable. Defense counsel Isabel Lipman was unable to appear in reception court due to... Read More

Case Against 18-Year-Old Daytona Avenue Attempted Murder Defendant Nolle Pros

Details The trial for a 2021 Daytona Avenue attempted murder received a nolle pros on July 12 before Baltimore City Circuit Judge Myshala E. Middleton. Jeremiah Jackson’s defense counsel and the... Read More

Judge Sentences Baltimore City Man Convicted of Homicide to 25 Years in Prison

Details “I appreciate the value of life.” A 17-year-old defendant said as he addressed the courtroom on June 12 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence R. Daniels during his sentencing for a... Read More

BPD Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage from June Police Officer-Involved Shooting

Details The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) released video footage from the June 29, fatal shooting that occurred on the 100 block of North Milton Avenue. On June 29, at approximately 5:30... Read More

Man Accused of Shooting at Home on S. Stricker Street Has Case Dismissed Ahead of Jury Trial

Details An attempted homicide defendant’s case was dismissed on July 12—a day after he was originally set to begin a jury trial. Defendant David Jones appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge... Read More

Detectives Launch Investigation into Belair Road Non-Fatal Shooting

By Baltimore Witness staff - July 12, 2023
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Details On July 11, at approximately 9:29 p.m., Eastern District patrol officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) were dispatched to the 3200 block of Belair Road to investigate ShotSpotter alerts.... Read More

Defense Attorney Postponement Request Granted in 2022 East Lanvale Street Attempted Murder Case

Details On July 11, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Ausby approved a request for a postponement for a defendant charged with attempted murder. Defense attorney Karyn Meriwether requested a postponement for defendant Marika Nila Crawford because... Read More

Prosecutor Causes Delay in Start Stricker Street Attempted Murder Trial

Details Witnesses for the prosecution delayed the trial for a 2022 attempted murder defendant that was supposed to start on July 11. David Jones’ attorney Benjamin Charlton pushed for the trial... Read More

Judge Denies Second Bail Request for Georgia Resident Charged in 2021 Corley Street Homicide

Details The man accused of killing Travis Ben-Watkins in 2021 had a bail request denied by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby on July 11. The request was filed by Alejandro Gonzalez’s attorney, David Moyse, despite... Read More

‘His Own Words Buried Him,’ Prosecutor Says in Opening for 2017 Murder Trial of Pregnant Woman

Details On July 12, opening statements were given during a jury trial for defendant Michael Andre Robertson, who is accused of killing his then-pregnant girlfriend, 22-year-old Akia Eggelston. Robertson, 42, is believed to... Read More

Baltimore Man Charged with 2022 Woodlawn Avenue Murder Receives Trial Date

Details On July 11, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn scheduled a trial for a defendant charged with murder. Defendant Josh Roberts, represented by Brian Bishop, is charged with first-degree murder, use of a... Read More

Man Convicted in 2021 Woodbourne Avenue Homicide Receives Sentence

Details The man convicted of killing 27-year-old Nikea Jackson near Woodbourne Avenue in 2021 received his sentence before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Cynthia H. Jones. Daya Jones was sentenced to life for first-degree murder,... Read More

Defense Counsel’s Unavailability Delays Bowley’s Lane Attempted Murder Trial By Three Months

Details An attempted homicide defendant’s trial was postponed more than three months after his defense attorney had a personal emergency. On July 11, Desmond Powell was set to begin his jury trial before... Read More

Western District Detectives Open Investigation into Pennsylvania Avenue Shooting Homicide

By Baltimore Witness staff - July 12, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On July 11, at approximately 2:41 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue to investigate a ShotSpotter alert. Upon arrival, officers observed an unresponsive Jonathan Williams suffering... Read More

Officers Open Investigation into Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen in Southwest District

By Baltimore Witness staff - July 12, 2023
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Victims |

Details On July 10, at approximately 10:49 p.m., officers responded to an area hospital to investigate a call for a walk-in shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers observed a 17-year-old male suffering... Read More

Bayonne Avenue Killer Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for 2021 Shooting

Details “There is light at the end of the tunnel if you do the work.” Homicide defendant Kyree Davis listened to this parting advice from Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey M. Geller on July... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant in North Fremont Avenue Shooting Case Accepts Plea

Details On July 11, a Baltimore resident accused of attempted murder accepted a plea before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Sylvester B. Cox. For three counts of attempted second-degree murder, defendant... Read More

Officers Arrest Suspect in Clifton Park Terrace Shooting Homicide Investigation

Details On July 8, at approximately 5:04 p.m., officers responded to a residence on the 2800 block of Clifton Park Terrace to investigate a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers... Read More

McCulloh Street Shooter Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in 2022

Details Defendant Larry Jackson was found guilty of attempted murder on July 11 in connection to a shooting that arose from what the prosecution described as “a petty argument.” Jackson was... Read More

Jury Finds Defendant Guilty of in Westside Grocery Attempted Murder

Details “He had a target in mind and pulled a gun out of his waistband to do exactly what a gun is designed to do, which is kill,” said a Baltimore... Read More

Defendant in N. Decker Shooting to Appear in Mental Health Court Upon Counsel’s Request

Details A 2022 non-fatal shooting defendant was set to start trial on July 11, but his defense counsel believes mental health court is best. Jahi Blackmon appeared before Baltimore City Circuit... Read More

Judge Postpones 18-Year-Old Daytona Avenue Attempted Murder Defendant’s Trial

Details On July 11, a defendant who was charged with attempted murder in a Daytona Avenue shooting had his trial postponed by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Sylvester B. Cox. Defendant... Read More

Month: July 2023