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Defendant Charged with Shooting Rejects Plea

Details A man accused of shooting another man who allegedly shot at him, rejected a plea offer Oct. 12 during reception court at Baltimore City Circuit Court. Eddie Buckley, 39, is... Read More

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Rejects Plea Offer

Details A man charged with attempted murder rejected a plea offer and had a trial date set during reception court on Oct. 12 at Baltimore City Circuit Court. Tavon Bryant is... Read More

Judge Postpones A Homicide Defendant’s Bail Review

Details A Baltimore man’s bail hearing was postponed on Oct. 12 at Baltimore City Circuit Court after the judge was told that the defendant he had not been assigned legal representation.... Read More

Trial Set for Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Details A trial date was set for a man charged with attempted murder after he rejected a plea deal from the prosecution during reception court on Oct. 12 at Baltimore City... Read More

After Mistrial, Motions Hearing and New Trial Date Set for Shooting Case

Details After Maryland Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Jones decided on a mistrial for a non-fatal shooting case because of a violation in disclosing evidence, counsel appeared in reception court Oct. 8... Read More

Defendant Accepts Offer that Requires Him to Testify Against Co-Defendant

Details One co-defendant accepted a plea offer while the second defendant rejected a plea for first-degree murder before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer. Jerry Cruz, 20, is charged... Read More

Judge Denies Bail for Defendant Accused of Shooting His Friend

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Taylor denied bail on Oct.8 for a 20-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed a friend on Dec. 16, 2020. Baltimore resident Eliot... Read More

Man Accused of Killing UMD Football Player Has Trial Pushed Back

Details A man accused of killing a University of Maryland football player had his trial pushed back during reception court on Oct. 7 at Baltimore City Circuit Court. Kalim Satterfield, 23,... Read More

Police Arrest Mother Nearly 1 Year After Child’s Death

Details Detectives with the Baltimore Police Department apprehended a mother nearly one year after her baby’s death. Latosha Nance was arrested on Oct. 5 for her alleged involvement in the death... Read More

Judge Modifies Defendant’s Sentence

Details A judge modified a sentence for a woman convicted of attempted murder. Sirlilar Stokes was convicted of attempted first-degree murder and handgun use while committing a crime in 2009. She... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Requests Bail Change

Details In lieu of a mistrial, defense counsel for a defendant charged with attempted murder, requested a bail change for her client. Lasheena Stewart, 38, is charged with attempted first-degree murder,... Read More

Judge Declares Mistrial for Attempted Homicide Case from Nearly 2 Years Ago

Details Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Cynthia H. Jones declared a mistrial Oct. 6 in a case involving two individuals charged with shooting a 13-year-old girl in 2019. Lasheena Stewart, 38,... Read More

Judge Cites Seriousness of Case in Bail Denial

Details A defendant was denied bail Oct. 7 during his bail review hearing at the Baltimore City Circuit Court. The defendant, who is a juvenile, is charged with handgun possession. However,... Read More

Defense Alleges Co-Defendant, Not Client, Killed Victim

Details A homicide defendant’s defense attorney kicked off his client’s trial on Oct. 7 by claiming that the defendant was not behind the death of the victim but rather his co-defendant.... Read More

Hearing for Homicide Defendant Kept Private from Public

Details A court hearing for a Baltimore man charged with the fatal shooting of a gospel singer was kept private from the public at Baltimore City Circuit Court on Oct. 6.... Read More

Man Accused of Non Fatal Shooting Rejects Plea

By Caroline Myers - October 6, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A Baltimore resident accused of a non-fatal shooting rejected a plea offer during reception court on Oct. 6 at Baltimore City Circuit Court. The 40-year-old is charged with first and... Read More

Judge Receives Favorable Update on Non-fatal Shooting Convict’s Progress

Details During mental health court, a man who was convicted for a non-fatal shooting, told a judge about his positive progress. In May, Thurston Mayo was convicted of first-degree assault for... Read More

Help Police ID Shooting Suspect

By Baltimore Witness Staff - October 6, 2021
Daily Stories | Home Page | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details The Baltimore Police Department is asking the public to help them identify a shooting suspect. According to a press release, the suspect allegedly shot a 35-year-old man in the knee... Read More

19-Year-Old Takes Alford Plea For Shooting At Officers

Details A 19 year old charged with shooting at police officers while they were conducting a search warrant at his residence agreed to take a plea deal without admitting to the... Read More

Man Accused of Attempted Murder Awaiting Competency Hearing

Details A man accused of attempted murder is waiting for the results of a contested competency hearing. Lamont Wood, 36, is charged with attempted first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree... Read More

Trial Absent for Man Charged With Murder

Details The trial of a 55-year-old man facing a murder charge did not take place in Baltimore City Circuit Court as scheduled on Oct. 6. Douglas Cantrell is charged with first-degree... Read More

Counsel Says Defendant’s ‘Health Problems’ Prevent Him from Deciding on Plea

Details A 46-year-old man charged with discharging firearms and four other firearm possession was given more time to consider a plea offer due to many health problems. His defense attorney, Linda... Read More

Motion to Dismiss Photo Array ‘Pushed’ in Non-Fatal Shooting Case

Details A motion to suppress two photo arrays in the case of a 40-year-old non-fatal shooting defendant was delayed Oct. 5 after counsel agreed that not all necessary witnesses were present... Read More

Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting Rejects Plea

By Caroline Myers - October 5, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details A man charged in connection with a non-fatal shooting rejected a plea offer during reception court Oct. 5 at Baltimore City Circuit Court. The 21-year-old Baltimore resident is charged with... Read More