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Showing posts with label MD Baltimore city police. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MD Baltimore city police. Show all posts

Monday, July 13, 2015

Baltimore Crime Beat May 6 - July 12, 2015: About 130 Baltimore Police officers injured during Baltimore riots


Baltimore Crime Beat May 6 - July 12, 2015: About 130 Baltimore Police officers injured during Baltimore riots 

Old Harley Davidson police motorcycle and mobile booking center.



Actually I do not know the date of the picture. I saw it on Pinterest and it really captured my imagination. I am working on a column about the early history of the Maryland State Police - and in particular, the early line of duty deaths. One of which occurred in Westminster at the intersection of Washington Road and Colonial Avenue. Officer Clinton R. Rhodes was killed in a motorcycle mishap in January 28, 1931.

I also found this:

BALTIMORE CRIME BEAT July 12, 2015

About 130 officers injured during Baltimore riots released from hospital

By Staff Reports - The Baltimore Sun MAY 6, 2015, 7:00 AM
 
All police officers injured during last week's protests and riots have been released from the hospital, Baltimore police said….

About 130 officers were hurt in protest­related injuries, said police spokesman Det. Jeremy Silbert…

Gov. Larry Hogan visited injured officers … at Shock Trauma last week


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BALTIMORE CRIME BEAT July 12, 2015


Kevin Rector and Natalie Sherman

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, law enforcement officials and prosecutors have created an around-the-clock "war room" to address the spike in violent crime that has racked Baltimore since the death of Freddie Gray, they said Sunday.

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Friday, June 12, 2015

Maj. Gen. Linda Singh gives keynote speech to Baltimore City police officers


Maj. Gen. Linda Singh gives keynote speech to Baltimore City police officers

Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh, the Adjutant General of Maryland, spoke words of encouragement to officers of the Baltimore City Police Department’s Western District at the Hyatt Hotel in Baltimore, Md., June 11, 2015. 

Monday, May 04, 2015

A new digest of articles in the Baltimore Sun on the recent unrest and other related events

A new digest of articles in the Baltimore Sun on the recent unrest and other related events

Just trying to catch-up after being away for a while.... May 4, 2015 at 6 a.m.... 




After more than a week of angry protests over the death of Freddie Gray, marred at times by violence and rioting, hundreds rejoiced and sang outside City Hall on Sunday.

Mary Jackson was watching CNN when the rioting broke out in West Baltimore last Monday, and she couldn't take her eyes off the screen.

Dr. Ben Carson, the celebrated pediatric neurosurgeon who spent his career at Johns Hopkins Hospital before becoming a darling of conservative voters, said Sunday he will seek the Republican nomination for president next year.

A message of hope was delivered by Baltimore elected officials and clergy at Southern Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, nearly a week after the Mary Harvin Transformation Center (a project of the church) and senior apartments were destroyed by a fire nearby during riots last Monday.

Mark Dantzler arrived home from a party early Sunday morning to find his neighborhood blocked off and his street saturated with blue police lights.
Baltimore began to move beyond unrest Sunday when Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake lifted a citywide curfew, the Maryland National Guard began withdrawing its forces and shoppers returned to Mondawmin Mall, which had been shuttered after looting.

Baltimore could be set to host a blockbuster sequel with Kentucky Derby champion American Pharoah and top rivals Firing Line and Dortmund all pointed toward the May 16 Preakness.

Pushing back against criticism of his own policing strategies in Baltimore, former Gov. Martin O'Malley said the tensions that erupted into riots last week would be central to his presidential campaign if he decides to run.

Baltimore City officials estimate the 39 hours an employee spent watching pornography on the job during a two-week period equated to about $1,166 in salary. They fired him in January after monitoring and documenting the employee's porn viewing.

One man is dead after two separate overnight shootings Saturday, Baltimore police said.

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings said Sunday he was "comfortable" with State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby's decision to charge six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray.

Gov. Larry Hogan attended mass at a Catholic church in the Sandtown-Winchester community Sunday, part of a "day of prayer and peace" he had declared in the wake of a tense week that saw looting and violence following the death of Freddie Gray.

As the 10 p.m. curfew went into effect Saturday night, police detained one man at Pennsylvania and North avenues, the site of a riot and looting earlier this week. The handcuffed man had been pepper-sprayed and police were pouring water into the man's eyes to try to ease the effects of the spray....

A group of about 50 mostly white protesters stood on a corner in Hampden on Saturday just as the citywide 10 p.m. curfew went into effect because, they said, they knew they'd be treated differently than black protesters in poorer parts of the city.

In a fourth-floor conference room at Baltimore police headquarters, two training officers in blue T-shirts and blue pants lowered themselves onto the carpeted floor to demonstrate the leg hold officers used to restrain Freddie Gray the day he was arrested — and sustained a fatal spine injury.

It was part dance party, and part angry cry for justice.

James Henderson grabbed his daughter Kya's tiny hand and reminded his youngest, Kendall, to hold on to him as the family joined a crowd of about 100 Saturday on a march to City Hall.

Unrest in Baltimore put on display the widely different leadership styles that Gov. Larry Hogan and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake brought to a crisis that could come to define their administrations.

As more than a dozen pharmacies remained closed after fires and looting in Baltimore, city health officials on Saturday urged people who can't get their medicines to call 311 for help.

After riots overtook West Baltimore on Monday, a hashtag began to appear on Twitter and other social media — #BALTIMORELOOTCREW — linking together posts that depicted pilfered prescription drugs and demolished store shelves.

Tonight's Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao bout may be the fight of the century, but for some Baltimore bar and club owners, it's just another way the city's ongoing curfew is costing them and their employees money.

As arson investigators from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives dug through the charred rubble of a West Baltimore pawn shop Saturday, the bureau put out a call for citizen-captured videos of fires that erupted during Monday's riots. Anyone with fire videos can upload...

Baltimore City's top prosecutor, State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby, charged all six officers who had been suspended in connection with Freddie Gray's death. The highest charge, second-degree depraved heart murder, went to the driver of the van.

Baltimore police arrested at least 53 people during peaceful protests Friday, the day charges were brought against the six officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray.

A popular fundraising website has disallowed contributions for the Baltimore officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.

The obstacles the Orioles have faced through the first four weeks of the season – several untimely injuries, an inconsistent pitching staff and this week's forced scheduling twist – pales in comparison to what has been going on in Baltimore over the past seven days.


Two men were arrested amid the ongoing unrest in Baltimore on Tuesday night after stealing a Maryland Transit Administration mobility van that police then tracked through GPS, a MTA spokesman confirmed.

A 49-year-old Highlandtown corner store employee was fatally shot at his business on Friday morning, one of two shootings reported in Southeast Baltimore.

Amid a cacophony of people shouting and car horns honking, Baltimoreans pulled each other into close hugs and joyful handshakes Friday as word spread that State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby was charging six police officers involved in the arrest of Freddie Gray.


All six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray were released from the Central Booking and Intake Center downtown Friday night after posting bail, court records show.
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Friday, May 01, 2015

Baltimore Mayor Treads Fine Line in Divided City By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and NIKITA STEWART

Baltimore Mayor Treads Fine Line in Divided City

By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and NIKITA STEWART

APRIL 29, 2015


BALTIMORE. — With buildings ablaze and looters rampaging through city streets, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake faced television cameras Monday night and sternly denounced the rioters as “thugs.” The next day, with some black residents in an uproar over a word they call racially charged, she walked it back.

“There are no thugs in Baltimore,” the mayor, who is African-American, said at a church, where she met with members of the clergy. “Sometimes, my own little anger translator gets the best of me.”

The episode demonstrates the fine line Ms. Rawlings-Blake, 45, walks as she tries to lead this majority black city out of what she calls “one of our darkest days.” It is also a vivid reminder that the presence of a black mayor (and black police commissioner) does not guarantee a bond or rapport with poor black residents that might help calm a city going through the kind of trauma facing Baltimore.


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Any mayor would surely face challenges under such circumstances. But for Ms. Rawlings-Blake the challenges are especially acute. She must try to bring together two Baltimores, neither of which she is entirely a part of: the gentrified Baltimore of the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards and the frustrated, low-income black Baltimore, with its boarded-up rowhouses.


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Monday, December 15, 2014

A POLICE OFFICERS CHRISTMAS

We give thanks to those who are serving our country. We Pray and ask the Lord for the protection of our military personnel, law enforcement, firefighters and EMS personnel and their families.

We especially pray at this time our military, the CIA and members of the intelligence community who risk their lives for our safety and quality of life. 

We pray for the quick recovery of Andrew Groman, a three-year veteran of the Baltimore City Police Dept. that was shot last night in the line of duty.


Labels: #Baltimore_Police, #Law_Order #Police_safety, #Police, #Military, #Military_Chaplain, #Chaplain, #Firefighter_Chaplain, #EMS_Chaplain



A POLICE OFFICERS CHRISTMAS

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the streets,
not a person was stirring, 'cept an officer on the beat.
As he quietly patrolled the town with great care,
children and parents slept peacefully there.

The officer was clad in his blues and his vest,
gun on his hip, always looking his best.
He'd just pulled aside for a quick bite to eat,
When all of a sudden, out on the street,

A bright light appeared from out of nowhere,
He shielded his eyes from the brilliant glare.
'Twas an angel of the Lord at the squad's rear,
He smiled and spoke, "Dear Officer, don't fear."

"I've been sent by God with a message for you
who faithfully serve while wearing the blue.
He wants you to know He loves you all,
He's pleased with the way you've answered His call.

"To protect and serve others, so selfless you've been,
Your bravery and kindness have known no end.
Even in tragedy, when nights became long,
You've helped countless strangers by being strong.

"God sees your heart, the joy and the pain,
He knows the profession can often bring strain.
So he sent me here to let you know,
That as you patrol, He goes where you go.

"As you protect others, your Father protects you,
His angels go with you, His Spirit does, too.
No bullet too fast, no bad guy too strong,
I'm sent to make sure that your life will be long.

"So fear not the night, and fear not the day,
fear not the threats that might come your way.
I'm sent to accompany you on your beat,
There's not one moment you're alone on the street."

The officer sat stunned by the love of His God,
He bowed his head, with a tear gave a nod.
As the officer said thank you, the angel took flight,
"God's got your back, carry on, and goodnight."

Retrieved December 15, 2014


Author unknown – if you are the author of this poem, let me know because it is a great Christmas poem and I would love to give you credit. Just saying… 

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10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,[a] against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— Ephesians 6: 10-18

Ephesians 6:10-18 New King James Version (NKJV.) The Whole Armor of God

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Monday, March 17, 2014

The man suspected of shooting a Baltimore City police officer on Friday turned himself in to police on Sunday evening - baltimoresun.com

The man suspected of shooting a Baltimore City police officer on Friday turned himself in to police on Sunday evening - baltimoresun.com

"Man accused of shooting Baltimore City officer turns himself into police 

 By Colin Campbell and Tim Wheeler, The Baltimore Sun
7:42 a.m. EDT, March 17, 2014 

 The man Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts termed "Public Enemy No. 1" Sunday afternoon turned himself in at police headquarters less than an hour later, ending a two-day manhunt following the Friday night shooting of a well-liked sergeant.

Gregg Thomas, 34, was arrested Sunday evening in the shooting of off-duty Sgt. Keith Mcneill, after police spent the weekend serving six search warrants and fielding tips from the public.

Thomas was being held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center after seeing a court commissioner Monday morning."


'via Blog this'

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Adam Bednar North Baltimore Patch: Police Officer Plummets from JFX after Accident


North Baltimore PatchBREAKING NEWS
4889757b15afc393456bc890fbbc331cPOLICE & FIRE 
Police Officer Plummets from JFX after Accident
The Baltimore City officer was assisting a disabled motorist when another car slammed into her patrol vehicle, forcing her over the side of Interstate 83.
By Adam Bednar | Jun 21, 2011
A Baltimore City police officer fell over the side of Interstate 83 Tuesday morning and plummeted 25 feet to the street below when a car slammed her patrol vehicle into the disabled car she was … Read More

Adam Bednar North Baltimore Patch: Police Officer Plummets from JFX after Accident
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Adam Bednar - Patch: 17 Baltimore Police Officers Charged in Extortion Conspiracy

North Baltimore PatchBREAKING NEWS
POLICE & FIRE 
17 Baltimore Police Officers Charged in Extortion Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney alleges officers were paid to have vehicles towed to a specific repair shop.
By Adam Bednar | Feb 23, 2011
Maryland's federal prosecutor today charged 17 Baltimore City police officers with steering auto repair and towing jobs to a Rosedale company in exchange for cash, an extortion scheme that has been … Read More

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Monday, August 24, 2009

WBAL: Ravens rookie linebacker Tony Fein was arrested

Ravens rookie linebacker Tony Fein was arrested at the Inner Harbor

Statement from Ravens senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne regarding Tony Fein: “Like all citizens, Tony will get his due process and have his opportunity to explain. There are two sides to every story.”

Ravens Player Arrested At Inner Harbor, Sunday, August 23, 2009 Scott Wykoff and Associated Press

Baltimore City Police say Ravens rookie linebacker Tony Fein was arrested and charged with assaulting an officer and is being held in custody.

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Statement from Ravens senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne regarding Tony Fein:

“Like all citizens, Tony will get his due process and have his opportunity to explain. There are two sides to every story.”

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He is an Iraq veteran who served as an Army infantry scout.

Before attending Ole Miss, Fein enlisted in the Army in 2001

He was honored with the Pat Tillman Patriot Award by the Military Order of the Purple Heart his senior year at Ole Miss. The honor is bestowed upon Americans who have served on both the gridiron and the battlefield.

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Read the entire article here: Ravens rookie linebacker Tony Fein was arrested at the Inner Harbor

20090823 WBAL Ravens rookie linebacker Tony Fein was arrested

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http://wbal.com/apps/news/templates/story.aspx?articleid=34158&zoneid=3&utm_source=twitter
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Friday, August 21, 2009

Nine year old raises money for Baltimore police horses

Nine yr old raises money for police horses

Channel 13 WJZ TV http://wjz.com/ Baltimore video. For more great WJZ videos, go here: http://wjz.com/video. Go here for the entire story: http://wjz.com/local/city.horse.funding.2.1136988.html http://tinyurl.com/n25p4o

“August 20, 2009, A nine-year-old girl steps up to help the Baltimore City Police Horse Patrol.” http://wjz.com/video/?id=59551@wjz.dayport.com

WJZ News Mike Schuh reports Girl 9 helps raise funds for Baltimore police horse patrol
http://wjz.com/local/city.horse.funding.2.1136988.html

Aug 20, 2009

Mike Schuh reports:
Girl Raises Money For City's Mounted Police Patrol

Related story:
Funding For City Police Horses Cut (8/3/2009)

Sophia Litrenta raised $2,000 for the city's Mounted Police Patrol.


A tight city budget is threatening the historic Baltimore Police Mounted Patrol Unit, which needs $150,000 to stay open.

At the crack of dawn Thursday morning, Mike Schuh met with Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld to give an exclusive look at how a 9-year-old girl stepped up to help.

Thursday will be a day third grader Sophia Litrenta will always remember. But it's what she's done that will be remembered by many.

Sophia set up a lemonade stand to raise money for Baltimore City's Mounted Police.

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Sophia took in more than $2,000 in just two hours at her lemonade stand.

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The Mounted Patrol Unit is the longest continuously-running unit in the entire country. It has been in action since 1888.

Sophia's parents say they will continue to collect money and turn all the donations over to police.

To donate money for the horses, click on this
link. Or, you can mail a check, labeled "Mounted Patrol," to:

Baltimore Community Foundation
2 East Read Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

http://wjz.com/local/city.horse.funding.2.1136988.html

Read the entire story here: Girl Raises Money For City's Mounted Police Patrol
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