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Judge Schedules Trial Date for Both Cases Against Defendant

Details Terrell Parker, an attempted murder defendant, appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton on Sept. 26 to schedule his trial date. Parker, 27, is charged with attempted... Read More

Judge Schedules Attempted Murder Defendant’s Trial

Details Dashawn Brown and his defense attorney, Arthur McGreevy, appeared in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton on Sept. 26 to schedule a trial date. Brown,... Read More

Prosecutor Drops Charges in 2022 Attempted Murder Case

Details John Ray was scheduled to appear in front of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer on Sept. 13 for trial, but the prosecution dropped all the charges against... Read More

April Attempted Murder Defendant Rejects Plea

Details On Sept. 20, Devonta Hunter-Bergess and his defense attorney, Issac Klein, rejected a plea offer during a reception court hearing before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Hunter-Bergess,... Read More

Task Force Arrests N. Eutaw Street Shooting Suspect

Details On Sept. 22, members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force and Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 32-year-old Sterling Coleman of Baltimore on the 3000 block of E. Madison... Read More

Police Seek Identities of S. Bentalou Street Suspects

Details In reference to a shooting that occurred on Sept. 8 on the 500 block of S. Bentalou Street. Southwest District investigators need your help in identifying the individuals seen in... Read More

After Witness Fails to Appear, Prosecutor Dismisses Attempted Murder Charges

Details The prosecutor of an attempted murder case dropped all charges against a 45-year-old defendant after the victim did not show at trial. Eric Davis is charged with attempted first- and... Read More

‘This Case Is About Anger and Disrespect,’ Says Prosecution During Opening Statements in Trial

Details During opening statements on Sept. 20, counsel addressed anger and disrespect as key factors concerning the case where a defendant was charged with attempted murder back in June 2022. Reginald... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal

Details A West Baltimore attempted murder defendant rejected a plea deal in front of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn on Sept. 14. Shelman, 20, was charged with attempted... Read More

Police Arrest Jamestowne Court Shooting Suspect

Details On Sept. 19, at approximately 9:29 p.m., Baltimore Police Department officers were dispatched to investigate a call for a reported shooting on the 5300 block of Jamestowne Court. Officers responded... Read More

First Reception Court Hearing Scheduled for Defendant Charged in E. Preston Street Shooting

Details On Sept. 14, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn scheduled the first reception court hearing in a case with a defendant charged in connection to a non-fatal shooting... Read More

Judge Continues Hearing for Attempted Murder Defendant

Details On Sept. 19, a 25-year-old attempted murder defendant rejected a plea deal before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Judge Phinn then continued the hearing for scheduling. Anthony... Read More

Judge Schedules Trial for Defendant Accused of 2021 Murder, Shootings

Details On Sept. 19, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn scheduled the trial of a 47-year-old man accused of killing 29-year-old Aaron Adams and injuring three other men. Michael... Read More

Counsel Discusses Potential Resolution for 19-Year-Old Attempted Murder Defendant’s Case

Details The attempted murder trial of an Owings Mills woman was postponed to December on Sept. 19 as counsel expressed hopes to resolve the case prior to trial. Markia Vaughn appeared... Read More

Man Accused of Courtyard Shooting on W. Saratoga Street Has Charges Dismissed

Details A Baltimore City prosecutor dismissed attempted murder charges against a 35-year-old man accused of a triple shooting last November after failed attempts to contact a witness necessary for trial. Troy... Read More

Eastern District Detectives Respond to Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen

Details On Sept. 18, at approximately 9:31 p.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 2800 block of Edison Highway in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Once in the area, Baltimore... Read More

Public Defender Withdraws from May Attempted Murder Case Citing Conflict of Interest

Details A 54-year-old defendant’s public defender disclosed to the Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn that she has a conflict of interest and won’t be able to further represent... Read More

Southwest District Shooting Victim in Critical Condition

By Baltimore Witness staff - September 15, 2023
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details On Sept. 15, at approximately 4:20 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Dr. Benjamin Quarles Place to investigate a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed a... Read More

Counsel’s Recovery Delays Trial for Roosevelt Park Shooting Defendant

Details On Sept. 15, a jury trial in a shooting case l before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence R. Daniels had to be rescheduled so the defense attorney could recover... Read More

Police Department Announces Additional Arrest in Brooklyn Homes Critical Incident

Details Acting Commissioner Richard J. Worley, along with Mayor Brandon M. Scott and State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates announce an arrest in the Brooklyn Homes Critical Incident. On Sept. 13, members... Read More

Defendant Accused of Attempted Murder Set for December Trial After Rejecting 15-Year Plea Offer

Details A 29-year-old Baltimore man facing attempted murder and weapons charges rejected a plea offer of 15 years incarceration on Sept. 13 and is expected for trial later this year. During... Read More

Police Find Shooting Victim on Lafayette Avenue, Seek Information

By Baltimore Witness staff - September 13, 2023
Attempted Murder | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting |

Details On Sept. 13, at approximately 11:09 p.m., Western District patrol officers were called to the 900 block of North Bentalou Street for a report of a shooting. Once in the... Read More

Defendant Denied Bail in Connection to Shooting at Ex-Girlfriend and Her Family

Details A 41-year-old Baltimore man accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend and her family members during an argument last month was denied bail on Sept. 12 in Baltimore City Circuit Court.... Read More

Defendant Accepts Plea in 2022 Non-Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Details On Sept. 12, a 30-year-old woman pleaded guilty to shooting her girlfriend in 2022 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence R. Daniels. Quajeebah Stinnette and her attorney, James Sweeting... Read More