Crime Report for Baltimore, MD : March 22, 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025
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crime MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Murder in Maryland 2025-03-21 Two alleged members of the MS-13 gang in Maryland were indicted for murder. The Department of Justice said the men were involved in drug distribution, extortion, and acts of violence as part of their gang activities. If convicted, they could face mandatory life sentences or the death penalty. The case is part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration led by the Trump administration, which has resulted in increased ICE arrests and a decrease in border crossings. However, the effort has also led to concerns and protests in some Maryland communities over the treatment of immigrants. crime Widespread Sexual Abuse Alleged in Maryland Juvenile Detention Centers 2025-03-21 Thousands of people in Maryland are seeking accountability for child sexual abuse they suffered in the state's juvenile detention facilities. A new state law that eliminated the statute of limitations for such claims has prompted an unexpected onslaught of cases, with an estimated 6,000 people retaining attorneys. The abuse was widespread and systemic, according to the lawsuits, and lawmakers are now scrambling to address the financial implications for the state budget. Victims, many of whom were vulnerable Black children from low-income families, are seeking damages and reform of the juvenile justice system. public safety Maryland Missed Key Bridge Vulnerability Before Collapse 2025-03-21 The Maryland Transportation Authority failed to conduct a critical vulnerability assessment that would have identified structural risks with the Francis Scott Key Bridge before it collapsed in 2024, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The collapse has led to a budget agreement that includes more than $1 billion in tax increases, including a proposal to let local governments raise the maximum local piggyback tax rate. Maryland Democrats and Republicans are at odds over a new tax on information technology services, with Democrats saying it 'has to be in the budget' and Republicans calling it a 'bailout'. |
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