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Virginia Corrections Dog Killed in Prison Attack
“(K-9) Rivan was violently and repeatedly stabbed and kicked by the inmates and later tragically died at the facility while VADOC staff attempted lifesaving measures,” the agency says. April 4, 2024 A Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) K-9 was killed Tuesday April 2 while “heroically protecting” staff and inmates at Sussex I State Prison during…
Read MoreMaryland’s Bold Step: Mandating Transparency in Juvenile Gun Crime Data
https://bnnbreaking.com/politics/marylands-bold-step-mandating-transparency-in-juvenile-gun-crime-data In the heart of Maryland, a groundbreaking bill is making its way through the legislative process, promising to shine a light on a shadowed aspect of juvenile justice. The Department of Juvenile Services Transparency Act of 2024, spearheaded by Sen. Cory McCray, seeks to peel back the layers of secrecy surrounding juveniles entangled in…
Read MoreAnnapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison.
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Orlando Ray Coleman, Sr., age 44, of Millersville, Maryland, to eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District…
Read MoreMaryland Attorney General, Baltimore Police say local gang behind dozens of carjackings.
https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/carjackings-baltimore-police-maryland-attorney-general-SOBS727YEVEKXFOFKS7NDFW6TY/ The group — four young adults and two teens — have been indicted. The adults face dozens of charges, and one carjacking was tied to a murder. A group of teens and young adults have been indicted as part of a sprawling case that ties them to dozens of carjackings, nine commercial burglaries, ATM…
Read MoreBaltimore BGF Gang Member Pleads Guilty to a Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge, Including Murder.
Defendant was Hired by Co-Conspirator to Target Rival in Northeast Baltimore; Defendant Received Payment Through Coconspirator’s Intermediary Following AttackBaltimore, Maryland – Wayne Prince, a/k/a “Taz,” age 24, of Baltimore pleaded guilty today to conspiring to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise known as the Black Guerilla Family (“BGF”) gang. The guilty plea was announced by…
Read MoreTwo Baltimore “Triple C” Gang Members Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murders and Attempted Murders
https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/two-baltimore-triple-c-gang-members-sentenced-more-20-years-federal-prison-racketeering Investigation Resulted in the Guilty Pleas of 34 Members and Associates of “Triple C” GangBaltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Darien Coleman age 23, of Baltimore, to 270 months in federal prison, and sentenced co-defendant Darrell Carter, age 27, of Baltimore to 300 months in federal prison, each followed…
Read More8 members of ’59 Hoover’ gang convicted in Howard County, say officials
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/howard-county-provides-update-on-59-hoover-local-gang-case ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WBFF) — Howard County announced that members of the “59 Hoover” gang have been convicted of charges ranging from drugs to murder, according to Howard County State’s Attorney Rich Gibson. ALSO READ – Howard County Police investigating domestic homicide and related fatal pedestrian crash One man faces the possibility of life…
Read MoreEnforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore arrests unlawfully present Salvadoran gang member convicted of assault in Maryland.
BALTIMORE — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Baltimore apprehended a 23-year-old noncitizen who was convicted of an assault in Maryland in 2022. Deportation officers from ERO Baltimore’s Fugitive Operations Team arrested the Salvadoran national, who is an MS-13 gang member, on Feb. 6 near his residence in Riverdale. “This Salvadoran gang member has not only…
Read MoreTwo members of Baltimore’s ’39 Babies’ gang plead guilty.
https://www.aol.com/m/31ff31d3-2733-3031-b83b-da72329602ae/two-members-of-baltimore-s.html Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced the guilty pleas and sentencing of Karon Johnson and Pierre Briggs, two members of the “39 Babies” gang. Johnson and Briggs, both 23 years old and are from Baltimore, will be sentenced on charges including participation in a criminal organization and associated firearms violations.
Read MoreTeenage brothers sentenced to life in prison for gang-related Germantown murder.
https://news.yahoo.com/teenage-brothers-sentenced-life-prison-035926265.html MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. – Brothers, Malik and Malachi Hney, were sentenced to life in prison Tuesday with all but 30 years suspended. The murder stemmed from a feud between a Gaithersburg gang and a Germantown gang. Malchi, 18, and his brother Malik, 17, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder for the…
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