Crime Report for Baltimore, MD : February 28, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
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public safety Howard County Leaders Address Spike in Violent Crimes 2025-02-28 Howard County leaders, including Police Chief Gregory Der, Superintendent William Barnes, and State's Attorney Richard Gibson, joined County Executive Calvin Ball to address the concerns following a series of violent crimes in Columbia, Maryland. The updates come after a double shooting that killed a 16-year-old near The Mall in Columbia and after a man was accused of killing his grandparents in their Columbia home. The police chief announced a new detail of officers working at the mall, utilizing uniformed and undercover officers, to address the ongoing problem. County leaders also emphasized the need for more mental health resources and a county-wide emphasis on preventing domestic homicides, as more than half of the homicide victims in the last year were killed by a family member. crime Maryland Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Federal Action on Organized Retail Crime 2025-02-27 Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories urging Congress to pass legislation addressing the rise of organized retail crime. The coalition highlighted the significant financial losses and impact on consumers and businesses caused by this growing problem. Organized retail crime, which includes cargo theft and other forms of coordinated criminal activity targeting retailers, has resulted in over $121 billion in losses nationwide. The coalition is urging Congress to reintroduce legislation from the previous Congress, specifically the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 and the Organized Retail Crime Center Authorization Act of 2023, which aim to provide resources and establish a framework for state and federal collaboration to combat organized retail crime. law enforcement Maryland Man Arrested in Pennsylvania on Active Warrant 2025-02-27 A routine traffic stop in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania resulted in the arrest of a Maryland man after officers discovered he was wanted on an active warrant. The incident occurred on February 25, 2025, when Kennett Square Police observed a blue SUV make an illegal left turn on a red light. The driver, 28-year-old B. King of Edgewood, Maryland, was taken into custody without incident and transported to Central Booking at Chester County Prison. King faces a charge of being a fugitive from justice. |
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