Baltimore Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Deadly Crash 2024-09-12

A Baltimore man named Brunson was sentenced to 15 years in prison for fleeing from police in a stolen car, crashing into another vehicle, collapsing a building, and fatally striking a pedestrian named Fincher. The incident occurred on February 8, 2023, and Brunson was found guilty by a jury in February 2024. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division investigated the officers' actions in the fatal police chase, and Baltimore State's Attorney Bates' office declined to prosecute the officers involved. The crash killed Fincher, a demolition worker, and injured five other people.

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Arrest Made in Baltimore County School Threat 2024-09-12

Police in Baltimore County have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a school threat that was made on Thursday morning. The threat appeared on social media, and as a result, Dundalk High School and Sollers Point Technical High School were placed on a lockout status. The Baltimore County Police Department investigates all school threats in collaboration with Baltimore County Public Schools, and they continue to remind students, parents, and staff to report any suspicious or threatening activity.

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Deadly School Shooting Sparks Debate Over Maryland Law 2024-09-12

A 16-year-old boy, Jaylen Prince, allegedly shot and killed 15-year-old Warren Grant during a fight in the boys' bathroom at Joppatowne High School on Friday. The incident has reignited the debate around the Maryland Child Interrogation Protection Act, which was passed in 2022. The law states that police cannot interrogate a child until the child has consulted with an attorney, and the police have notified the parents about the interrogation. Supporters of the law say it reinforces constitutional rights and prevents juveniles from being coerced into false confessions, while critics argue that it impedes investigations and that parents should have a stronger say. The whereabouts of the gun used in the shooting are still unknown.