Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Mayor Brandon Scott Calls For Stricter Gun Laws After Baltimore Surpasses 300 Homicides In 2022 Mayor Brandon Scott Calls For Stricter Gun Laws After Baltimore Surpasses 300 Homicides In 2022
Mayor Brandon Scott Calls For Stricter Gun Laws After Baltimore Surpasses 300 Homicides In 2022 Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott released a statement after the city saw its 300th homicide of 2022 earlier this week. Scott stressed that the gun violence problem is much more that the Baltimore Police Department and he can do, suggesting a tightening on gun laws to help curb the violent attacks.  "We need stricter gun laws that keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of individuals who are reckless and irresponsible", stated Scott. "We need a justice system that will hold hose who commit these acts accountable and see that they serve time for what they've done. We need community members…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
News
Beloved Baltimore School Crossing Guard Hit By Car In Front Of Children, Critically Injured Beloved Baltimore School Crossing Guard Hit By Car In Front Of Children, Critically Injured
Beloved Baltimore School Crossing Guard Hit By Car In Front Of Children, Critically Injured A beloved and trusted Baltimore City crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit by a car while trying to allow children to cross the road, officials say. The longtime guard was struck at a high rate of speed in the 3800 block of Sinclair Lane around 8 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25, according to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. The Sinclair Lane Elementary school students were uninjured. During a press conference addressing the incident, Mayor Scott urged drivers to slow down while on the road, noting that hundreds of recent accidents have been linked to high speeds. "Also I think th…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
News
Squeegee Kid Warns Officials That Removal Of Workers Will Cause Crime Rates To Skyrocket Squeegee Kid Warns Officials That Removal Of Workers Will Cause Crime Rates To Skyrocket
Squeegee Kid Warns Officials That Removal Of Workers Will Cause Crime Rates To Skyrocket A squeegee kid has warned Baltimore officials that the removal of the workers from the city will result in more crime after officials call to stop the window washing practice, reports Fox Baltimore. Squeegee workers in Baltimore have a long and complicated history with the public, with several instances of crime connected to the workers, many who wash windows for tips as a main source of income. After Ivan Bates, the presumptive City State's Attorney showed support of the removal of the workers, a squeegee kid assured the outlet that the loss of income for workers would result in more crime,…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
News
Baltimore City Switches To Online Payment Portal, Customers Asked To Reschedule Payments Baltimore City Switches To Online Payment Portal, Customers Asked To Reschedule Payments
Baltimore City Switches To Online Payment Portal, Customers Asked To Reschedule Payments The City of Baltimore will be switching over to an online bill payment portal for customers beginning in October, announced Mayor Brandon Scott. The online portal opening on Saturday, Oct. 1, will be hosted through Paymentus, including "enhanced customer features" such as improved security and more payment options, states Mayor Scott in a press release. Baltimore, we’re launching a NEW and improved portal with easy-to-use services for paying your bills that’s more secure, convenient, and user-friendly payment portal. pic.twitter.com/3pZMyeswvy — Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) Septembe…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted
Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted Baltimore City's boil water advisory has officially been lifted, authorities say. The water in Southwestern Baltimore County has been deemed safe to drink after testing confirmed that E.coli was confirmed to not be in the County's water supply, tweeted Baltimore County Government officials. "Tap water in Baltimore County is safe to drink and precautionary boiling is not necessary", continued officials. E.coli bacteria was found present in a part of West Baltimore and a precautionary advisory was issued for areas just outside of the city. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that he "re…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner
Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced in a press conference that he "regrets" not informing the public sooner about the E.coli contamination in residents' water supply after he was made aware of it over the weekend, reports Fox Baltimore. Baltimore City Council members have criticized the handling of the situation that has resulted in a Boil Water Advisory across parts of the city, questioning why officials waited until Monday to issue the notice. Mayor Scott said that the decision to postpone the advisory was due to waiting for results of a "second test" to confirm the E.coli contaminatio…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
Politics
Suspended Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Resigns As HR Investigation Continues Suspended Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Resigns As HR Investigation Continues
Suspended Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Resigns As HR Investigation Continues Deputy Baltimore City Mayor Ted Carter has officially resigned amid an alleged HR investigation into inappropriate behavior around women, reports WMAR 2 News. The departure was confirmed in a statement by a spokesperson for Mayor Brandon Scott's office. Bukola Rashedat Hammed-Owens is reportedly taking over the position temporarily until a permanent replacement is determined, the outlet continues. Carter was appointed in April 2021 and was in charge of neighborhood development and revitalization of the city, overseeing housing, planning, workforce, tourism, and economic development.  …

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
Schools
FBI Investigating Maryland HS Football Coach, School Police Detective Amid OT Probe: Reports FBI Investigating Maryland HS Football Coach, School Police Detective Amid OT Probe: Reports
FBI Investigating Maryland HS Football Coach, School Police Detective Amid OT Probe: Reports The Dunbar High School head football coach and 2021 Ravens High School Coach of the Year is currently being investigated by the FBI for possible overtime and time card fraud, announced officials. Lawrence Smith, who is also a school police detective, is reportedly being investigated after allegations of the crime came forward, announced Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Smith earned around $94,000 in overtime pay on top of his salary between Oct. 2020 and Oct. 2021, over $30,000 more than his $62,500 salary, according to public school district data. "Anything like that you have to take seriou…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Baltimore Workers Wanted For Various Roles In Near $15M Clean-Up Initiative Baltimore Workers Wanted For Various Roles In Near $15M Clean-Up Initiative
Baltimore Workers Wanted For Various Roles In Near $15M Clean-Up Initiative Nearly $15 million will go toward a clean-up initiative for Baltimore's historically disinvested neighborhoods, announced officials. The $14.7 million investment into the American Rescue Plan Act will hire Baltimore community members to remove debris from alleys, public trash cans, and overgrown, trash-filled vacant lots in up to 15 selected neighborhoods throughout the city, says Mayor Brandon Scott, who announced the initiative on Thursday, Aug. 4. "This program is a great example of the City leveraging ARPA funding to produce the greatest possible impact for our residents," Scott said.&n…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
Police & Fire
Teen Charged In Connection To Fatal Baltimore Squeegee Shooting: Police Teen Charged In Connection To Fatal Baltimore Squeegee Shooting: Police
Teen Charged In Connection To Fatal Baltimore Squeegee Shooting: Police Commissioner Michael Harrison confirmed in an interview with WBAL radio that the police have arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the killing of a man following a confrontation with a group of squeegee workers. Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection to the killing of a man after an argument with a group of squeegee workers, authorities say. The teen was arrested at around 6:35 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at a home in Essex. The boy has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder for the killing of Timothy Reynolds, 48, according to Baltimore police. Reynolds was kille…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
News
Baltimore Mayor, TV Reporter Clash During Press Conference (VIDEO) Baltimore Mayor, TV Reporter Clash During Press Conference (VIDEO)
Baltimore Mayor, TV Reporter Clash During Press Conference (Video) Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott shut down questions from FOX 45 reporter Rebecca Pryor in a video posted by FOX 45. During a press conference about the recent demolition of homes lost to a spreading sinkhole, Pryor attempted to ask questions she claimed she was barred from asking earlier in the day when Mayor Scott spoke over her. WATCH | @RebeccaPryorTV trying to ask @MayorBMScott a question during a news conference this afternoon.https://t.co/5ndTPovhvR pic.twitter.com/vdpIlgcSC5 — FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) July 5, 2022 During Pryor's questioning, Mayor Scott repeatedly interrupted…

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by Annie DeVoe
Towson, MD
News
Baltimore Homes Demolished Due To Massive Sinkhole Leaving 9 Families Homeless Baltimore Homes Demolished Due To Massive Sinkhole Leaving 9 Families Homeless
Baltimore Homes Demolished Due To Massive Sinkhole Leaving 9 Families Homeless Three homes were demolished in Baltimore Tuesday, July 5 after a storm caused a sinkhole to open Monday evening. Nine families on the 700 block of North Avenue were displaced as the area was deemed unsafe, officials said. Mayor Brandon Scott cited issues with the storm drain system and said outside contractors were brought in to help expedite the process. The sinkhole comprised several properties, which needed to be demolished as soon as possible. A 180-inch storm drain was excavated. Demolition underwayBaltimore DHCD

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by Cecilia Levine