Rutland Avenue Attempted Murder Defendant Faces August Trial

By Breanna Pompey - April 17, 2024
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On April 11, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland gave attempted murder defendant Jerrod Rowlett an August trial date. 

Rowlett, 40, is currently charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault,conspiracy to commit first- and second-degree assault, firearm use in a felony violent crime, conspiracy to use a firearm in a felony violent crime, two counts of reckless endangerment, firearm possession with a felony conviction, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, having a handgun on his person, firing a gun in Baltimore City and having a gun within 100 yards of the public.

Rowlett was originally scheduled for a three-day trial beginning on April 9. However, the prosecution requested a postponement. Rowlett’s attorney Jerome Bivens was not present at the hearing.

Judge Copeland granted the postponement and scheduled a three-day trial beginning on Aug. 29 before Judge Lynn Stewart Mays. 

According to documents from the District Court of Maryland, on June 2, 2023, a Baltimore Police Department intelligence officer identified Rowlett via police surveillance engaging in a firearm exchange on the 1700 block of Rutland Avenue, allegedly firing at a passing vehicle.