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Judge Hands Down Two Life Sentences For Defendant Charged With Double Homicide in 2020

Details Jurors were excused from the trial of homicide defendant Quanta Worrell on March 7 after the defendant opted for a plea of 80 years for two murders in the Central Park Heights... Read More

Homicide Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murdering His Cousin in 2022 Fatal Shooting

Details On March 7, a Baltimore man facing murder charges pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Myshala E. Middleton. “My life has... Read More

Trial Date Assigned to Defendant in 2022 South Loudon Avenue Murder Case

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn issued a trial date for a defendant accused of murdering 37-year-old Tyrone Walker during a Jan. 10 reception court proceeding. During Tuesday’s hearing,... Read More

Detectives Launches Investigation into Shooting Homicide of Juvenile in Southeast District

Details On March 6, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) were dispatched to the 5900 block of East Pratt Street to investigate a reported shooting. Upon... Read More

Prosecution Enters Nolle Pros in West Lexington Street Murder Case Due to Witness’ Death

Details A Baltimore man accused of first-degree murder of 56-year-old Bernard Jackson II had his case nolle pros by the assistant state’s attorney on March 3 before Baltimore City Circuit Court... Read More

Trial Postponed for Defendant in 2011 Borman Avenue Murder Case

Details A Baltimore man accused of murdering 34-year-old Ryan Watson in June 2011 had his trial date postponed before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn on March 6. Defense attorney... Read More

Northern District Officers Launch Shooting Homicide Investigation

By Baltimore Witness staff - March 6, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On March 3, at approximately 7:42 a.m., Northern District patrol officers with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) responded to the 3000 block of Greenmount Avenue for a report of a... Read More

Judge Recalls Convicted Murder’s Probation Violation Case Previously Closed in February

Details A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge recalled a probation violation case closed in early February calling the previous closing “unsatisfactorily.” On March 2, Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer presided over the... Read More

Judge Sentences Defendant for Second Murder Conviction in Two Decades

Details “I still maintain my innocence,” said a Baltimore man convicted of second-degree murder during his sentencing hearing on March 2 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer. On Jan.... Read More

Judge Schedules Trial for One of Three Defendant in 2021 Derby Manor Drive Homicide Case

Details A man charged with the murder of 24-year-old Tyrell Johnson-Woods received a trial date during reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn on March 3. During the hearing, defendant Devon... Read More

Judge Postpones Convicted Murderer’s Probation Violation Hearing

Details A convicted murderer had his probation violation hearing postponed before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge LaZette Ringgold-Kirksey on Feb. 27. According to the Maryland Judiciary website, in October 2011, defendant Pierre Harris was found... Read More

Homicide Investigation Launched in Northeast District

By Baltimore Witness staff - March 2, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details Northeast District homicide detectives with the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) are investigating a homicide that occurred on March 1. On Wednesday, at approximately 11:23 p.m., Northeast District officers responded to... Read More

Southern District Officers Make Arrest in Ramsey Street Shooting Homicide Case

Details Members of the Warrant Task Force for the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) have arrested a man in reference to the murder of 32-year-old Donald White. On Feb. 23, 41-year-old Julius... Read More

Judge Pushes Parties to Propose More Immediate Start Date for Murder Defendant Awaiting Trial

Details “I’m not going five months past his Hick’s,” said a Baltimore City Circuit Judge to all counsels during a reception court hearing for a man accused of murder on March... Read More

Judge Schedules Trial for Defendant Charged with Accessory in 2022 Murder

Details On Feb. 28, a Baltimore man charged as an accessory to murder received a new trial date during his reception court hearing before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. During... Read More

Vehicular Manslaughter Victim’s Daughter Says Her Mother Was ‘Too Tired To Fight’

Details A Baltimore City murder defendant pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter on Feb. 27 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Charles Dorsey. Geraldine Stevenson, who is represented by defense attorney Harvey... Read More

Defendant’s Trial Postponed in 2022 Homicide Case Due to Attorney’s Health

Details On Feb. 28, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn rescheduled the trial of a Baltimore man charged with the murder of 31-year-old James Moore. During Tuesday’s hearing, defendant Ronnie... Read More

Judge Sentences 23-Year-Old Woman Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

Details “Imma take my consequences for my actions.” Defendant Khali Yates addressed the courtroom on Feb. 27 as she was sentenced for involuntary manslaughter before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge LaZette Ringgold-Kirksey. During her... Read More

Judge Sets Tentative Trial Date for Defendant in Washington Boulevard Homicide Case

Details On Feb. 28, a Baltimore man accused of murder received a trial date before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. During Tuesday’s hearing, the assistant state’s attorney requested a trial... Read More

Homicide Detectives Seeking Answers in Duane Avenue Shooting Case

By Baltimore Witness staff - February 28, 2023
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details On Feb. 28, at approximately 06:04 a.m., Southern District patrol officers were dispatched to the 4100 block of Duane Avenue to investigate an unresponsive person. When officers arrived at the... Read More

Judge Sets Retrial Date for Two 17-Year-Old Murder Defendants

Details Two defendants charged with the fatal shooting 38-year-old Clark Hohrein in 2022, rejected a plea offered by the assistant state’s attorney on Feb. 27. Defendants Darell Parker and William Holloman... Read More

Convicted Homicide Defendant Gets 10-Day Sentence for Violating Probation

By Andrew Michaels - February 28, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A 67-year-old convicted homicide defendant was handed down a 10-day prison sentence on Feb. 23 for violating his probation after being arrested for a DUI. According to defense attorney Sharon... Read More

Judge’s Absence Delays Two Cases

Details A homicide case and an unrelated attempted homicide case were delayed one day due to the absence of the presiding Baltimore City Circuit Court judge. According to the circuit court... Read More

Three Men Shot, One Fatally in Northeast District

Details On Feb. 26, at approximately 5:54 p.m., Northeast District Crime Suppression Units were in the 5500 block of Bowley’s Lane when they heard discharging. The officers responded and located three... Read More