Moore blames Hogan for ‘surge of violence,’ seeks new approach
Without mentioning him by name, Gov. Wes Moore continued to blame former Gov. Larry Hogan for crime levels in Maryland.
Overall crime in Maryland dropped over a decade, but homicides and rapes are rising
Overall crime in Maryland steadily declined between 2010 and 2020, data show, yet homicides and rapes increased in that same period.
Governor candidate calls for 1,000 more police officers to fight violent crime
One Democratic candidate for governor is vowing to hire 1,000 new police officers and install 10,000 street lights as part of an effort to reduce crime in Baltimore and around the state. Doug Gansler made the promises as part of a multifaceted crime-fighting approach. “Everywhere that I go, it is the one issue that is […]
Baltimore sees spike in robberies, homicides also on rise
City officials in Baltimore are expressing concern about a spike in robberies as police continue to battle an escalating rate of violent crime.
Hogan announces $45M in initiatives to address Baltimore crime
Gov. Larry Hogan announced $45 million in initiatives to address “out-of-control violent crime" in Baltimore.
11 Baltimore men indicted on murder, assault and gun charges
A group of 11 young men who are allegedly part of a violent Baltimore gang dubbed “39 Babies” have been indicted, Maryland's attorney general announced.
Officials seek more federal resources to fight Baltimore crime
Members of Baltimore's congressional delegation are asking for more federal resources to fight crime in Baltimore.
Baltimore mayor details new violence prevention plan
Aiming to treat gun violence as a public health crisis, Baltimore’s mayor has unveiled a five-year violence reduction plan for the city.
White House convenes mayors of Baltimore, other cities to discuss strategies on crime
The Biden administration convened the first meeting of a group of mayors and officials that will work with the federal government to reduce gun violence.
Baltimore leaders, congressional delegation meet to discuss violent crime
Maryland’s congressional delegation met with Baltimore’s leadership to discuss ways of reducing violent crime in the city.
Biden anti-crime effort focuses on law-breaking gun dealers
President Joe Biden is announcing new efforts to stem a rising national tide of violent crime as administration officials brace for what could be a turbulent summer.
Fells Point businesses threaten to withhold taxes amid violence
More than three dozen business owners in Fells Point are threatening to withhold tax and permit payments if Baltimore officials don’t restore “basic and essential municipal services.”