Baltimore tops list of cities where residents lodge most complaints about their neighborhood

BALTIMORE, MD—Many cities in the U.S. offer a 311-type service so that residents can report “non-emergency” issues such as trash dumping, graffiti, potholes, street lights, etc. – but some areas use this service far more than others. MoverDB reports that Baltimore residents complain more about their neighborhood than residents of any other city, calling the 311 service 17,551 times per […]

Suspect arrested in connection with Morgan State University shooting

BALTIMORE, MD—Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the mass shooting that occurred at Morgan State University earlier this month. Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old male in Washington, D.C. in connection with the October 3 incident. The juvenile was taken into custody on Thursday, October 12 without incident. He will be transported to Central Booking Intake Facility where he […]

60-year-old woman killed in fatal Belair Road crash

BALTIMORE, MD—Police say a 60-year-woman was killed in a crash on Belair Road on Thursday evening. At around 6 p.m. on October 12, officers patrolling the 5800-block of Belair Road (21206) encountered a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Two vehicles were involved in the crash.  The operator of one vehicle, a 26-year-old male, suffered a non-life-threatening injury, and the operator […]

$9,000 reward offered for information on Morgan State University shooting

BALTIMORE, MD—Police are seeking information on the shooting that occurred at Morgan State University earlier this week, and a $9,000 reward is being offered. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 3 in the 1700-block Argonne Drive on the campus of Morgan State University.  Five young adults were injured in Tuesday night’s shooting. Detectives are seeking to identify the individuals pictured […]

Attorney General Brown announces seizure of 37 firearms, more than 8 kilograms of fentanyl

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced the indictments of four individuals for their roles in a criminal enterprise responsible for trafficking large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine. The investigation resulted in the seizure of 37 firearms, including three assault weapons, three handguns equipped with Glock switch attachments (allowing them to operate as fully automatic weapons), over […]

Attorney General Brown announces conviction, sentencing of Baltimore man for felony fentanyl, cocaine distribution

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced that Clarence Joseph Buckner, Jr., 49, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on felony fentanyl and cocaine distribution charges following a drug trafficking investigation in the eastern district of Baltimore City. Buckner pleaded guilty to volume dealer/possession of a large amount of fentanyl mixture and distribution of cocaine before […]

Overnight shooting in northeast Baltimore leaves 1 injured

BALTIMORE, MD—Police are investigating an overnight shooting in northeast Baltimore that left one man injured. At just before 1:15 a.m. on August 23, 2023, officers responded to the 5400-block of Frankford Avenue (21206) for a report of a shooting. Once there, police located a 23-year-old male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital with […]