Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby ordered Kevin Newby, 45, held without bail on Sept. 29 during a bail review hearing related to an August shooting and assault. The judge said that Newby was a serious risk to public safety.
According to the charging documents, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to the 3500 block of Juneway Street on Aug. 14 for a reported aggravated assault. A woman told police that she saw Newby assaulting his girlfriend. She also told police that two other men intervened and confronted Newby.
Police said that Newby pointed a handgun at one of the victims and fired one round. The second victim later confronted Newby about the shooting, and Newby allegedly pointed the gun at the person before leaving the area. Police later arrested Newby after several witnesses reportedly identified him.
Newby is charged with first-degree assault and second-degree assault of two people, using a firearm or crime of violence, and resisting arrest. A search of the residence where one of the victims went did not recover a firearm or other firearm evidence.
During the Sept. 29 bail review, the prosecution recommended that Newby remain held without bail, citing his extensive history of violent crime including a conviction for second-degree murder, as well as several felony weapons violations. The fact that he’s currently on parole also factored into the prosecutions argument.
Defense Attorney Michael Tomko mentioned that Newby is pre-qualified for home detention, has earned his GED, and is participating in a drug treatment program. Tomko also mentioned that Newby has had no” failures to appear” and also has a 24-year-old son.
The judge agreed and ordered Newby to remain in custody without bail, citing concerns about public safety.
