Crime & Justice

by Brew EditorsFeb 21, 2019

Nearly half of those targeted by Baltimore’s state’s attorney had convictions for violent crimes, an investigation by Courthouse News Service concludes.

Feb 20, 2019

Johns Hopkins plan for a private police force splits communities and the student body

Many are skeptical of the university’s law-and-order solution to crime. Year-by-year data on assaults and robberies outside and within campus property.

Feb 12, 2019

“I’m here now,” says Michael Harrison, vowing to enact culture change at Baltimore Police

Michael Harrison assures a northwest audience that he’s for the community and will turn a tarnished department into a world-class operation.

Feb 11, 2019

Mosby’s marijuana policy: More “virtue signaling” than meaningful?

Still allowed are smell tests used to justify illegal searches. Will the new police commissioner help with marijuana prosecution reform? [OP-ED]

Feb 4, 2019

Plenty of questions for Harrison as community meeting schedule is confirmed

“Meet and greets” will take place in each of Baltimore’s nine police districts starting Feb. 11, when Mayor Pugh’s designee takes over as acting commissioner.

Jan 29, 2019

Ex-Episcopal bishop Heather Cook again seeks home detention

A member of victim Tom Palermo’s family said she is “vigorously opposed” to this latest request by Cook to leave prison early.

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Jan 24, 2019

Rx for Baltimore’s broken police department: Listen to the people

Jan 22, 2019

Taking bribes, stealing from Sears, splitting the take with drug dealers

Jan 1, 2019

Another murderous year erodes Baltimore’s spirit – and faith in its leaders

Dec 21, 2018

Now this for violence-weary Baltimore: Cars set ablaze in Mt. Vernon

Dec 19, 2018

Pugh defends vetting of De Sousa despite 2015 IRS letter

Dec 19, 2018

De Sousa was a tax cheat long before he was Baltimore’s police chief

Dec 17, 2018

Second person sentenced in street cut bribery scheme

Special SeriesDec 17, 2018

Pennsylvania company charges illegal fees, Maryland tenants allege

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Nov 16, 2018

Finally official: Fitzgerald is Pugh’s pick for police commissioner

Nov 5, 2018

Ex-Episcopal Bishop Heather Cook to remain in prison

Oct 23, 2018

DEA agents descend on “The Avenue”

Oct 20, 2018

A walk with the mayor through Sandtown after a spike in shootings

Oct 18, 2018

Three more join suit alleging UMBC and Baltimore County mishandled sexual assault

Oct 11, 2018

Let survivors speak – for accountability and healing

Oct 10, 2018

Community activists press Pugh, City Council to end police misconduct “gag orders”

Oct 5, 2018

Baltimore County police and prosecutors need to respond to rape cover-up allegations

Oct 1, 2018

Wheelchair users sue the Orioles, saying Camden Yards violates the ADA

Sep 21, 2018

“Dream school” tarnished by administrative inaction on sexual assault, students tell UMBC’s Hrabowski