Neighbors Demand Action After Spike in Youth Violence in Baltimore 2024-10-12

Neighbors in Southeast Baltimore are calling for action after a series of violent incidents involving teenagers, including the brutal assault of a 66-year-old man. A petition calling for the firing of the Department of Juvenile Services Secretary has garnered over 2,000 signatures, but state lawmakers have not joined the call, instead pointing to upcoming juvenile justice reforms.

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Juveniles Apprehended in Connection to Carjackings and Robberies in Maryland 2024-10-12

Baltimore County police have apprehended four juvenile suspects linked to a series of armed carjackings and robberies in the Wilkens Precinct area. The crimes occurred earlier this month and involved a 16-year-old, two 15-year-olds, and a 14-year-old.

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Brandon Turner Sentenced to Life for Attempted Murder 2024-10-12

Brandon Alexander Turner, a 23-year-old resident of Greenbelt, was sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional 66 years for the attempted murder of a Calvert County deputy sheriff and assaults on two other deputies during a high-speed chase and shootout in December 2022.