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Winter Solstice leads City State's Attorney's Office to be questioned

BALTIMORE, Md (WBFF) - The winter solstice is a nightBaltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby looks forward to every year since becoming the City's top prosecutor. It's a night to celebrate those who work hard within her office. And, it's a night to raise money for victims of crime, according Mosby. Tickets for theWinter Solstice Gala range from $100. 00 to $1,200. 00. According to annual… → Read More

Countdown to 2021 in Baltimore brings more shootings and murders

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - As of Monday morning, at 8 a. m. Baltimore police had reported 324 homicides. By 2 p. m. the number of murders had jumped to 325, and by 7 p. m. at least two more people had been killed in Baltimore City. As Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott denounced the violence, at least one resident questioned the Mayor’s focus. City resident Kinji Scott said, “It’s the mayor’s job to ensure,… → Read More

Murder suspect appears less threatening, due to COVID and carelessness

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Hours before police and paramedics were racing to a car crash in West Baltimore, they were on the scene of a fatal shooting along North Avenue where a man just been shot. The suspect turns out to be a 19-year-old who lives just blocks away from the scene; Stephawn Tate is a teen on probation with warrants out for his arrest. “The case as I see it fell through the cracks… → Read More

Baltimore man who was paid millions in Gun Trace Task Force scandal arrested in Virginia

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - A Baltimore man, the City just paid millions of dollars to in an out of court settlement, is behind bars tonight in Virginia accused of attempted murder. According to reports provided by police, Umar H. Burley was arrested this morning after a woman was shot at a Motel 6 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Police pursued Burley who they say left the scene of the shooting in a U-Haul… → Read More

$38,000 Prescription medication taken in County Armed Robbery

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - At least $38,000 worth of prescription medication was taken during an armed robbery in Baltimore County Monday Night. They were alerted of the armed robbery by a private security company. An officer's body worn camera shows officers entering the CVS along East Joppa Road. Officers apprehended one of the suspects inside the store. Two other suspects attempted to flee by jumping… → Read More

Number of Ghost Guns Recovered in Baltimore more than triples

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - As gun violence continues to plague the City of Baltimore, an Operation: Crime & Justice investigation has uncovered a new threat to public safety. The threat of ghost guns is a growing one that federal, state, and local lawmakers have found themselves attempting to tackle often unsuccessfully. These are guns that are nearly impossible to trace, according to ATF Special Agent… → Read More

ATF Finding More Untraceable Guns "Ghost Guns" in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - The findings from an Operation: Crime & Justice investigation show the recovery of ghost guns in Baltimore has increased. Caption: Operation: Crime & Justice. The growth coincides with an increase in sales. ATF Finding More Untraceable Guns "Ghost Guns" in Baltimore. Over a four year period, Fox45 News found suppliers of ghost gun kits to Maryland have seen sales nearly… → Read More

Bad cops about to cost Baltimore City another $8 million

BALTIMORE (WBFF) -City leaders are expected to approve a multi-million dollar settlement in the not too distant future. Caption: Police misconduct costing Baltimore City millions and millions of dollars/WBFF. The payout is the latest following a scandal that rocked the Baltimore Police Departmentand ended with several officers behind bars in federal prison. → Read More

ATF on Baltimore criminals armed on the streets

BALTIMORE (WBFF) -It’s the tale of the tape in Baltimore. Caption: ATF on Baltimore Criminals armed on the streets/WBFF. Bodies measured by bullets fired from guns that shouldn’t be here. Homicide E. Chase St/WBFF. United States of Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert Hur says, "They're trading guns for drugs. " U. S. Attorney District of Maryland Robert Hur/WBFF. It's a deal that can… → Read More

Gervonta "Tank" Davis bails out of crashed Lamborghini in South Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Just days after knocking out Leo Santa Cruz in San Antonio, Texas, WBA lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis was involved a car crash that involved multiple vehicles. Baltimore crash detectives are trying to determine what happened overnight at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and MLK Boulevard. Pictures of the vehicles involved in the crash provided to us by… → Read More

Crime-fighting tactics finding success in Baltimore despite homicides near record pace

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — For the sixth year in a row, Baltimore City is set to end the year with more than 300 killings. According to data from Baltimore Police, homicides are up 50% from 2011. At the time, Baltimore City saw fewer than 200 killings, which was a record low. While killings are happening at a faster rate this year, an investigation by Operation Crime & Justice found crime in Baltimore… → Read More

Push to Reform Juvenile Justice & Public Safety Concerns

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - A major push to reform Maryland's juvenile justice system is heading in a direction that concerns one of Maryland's top State's Attorneys. Caption: OPERATION: CRIME & JUSTICE Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger tells Fox45 News there is currently an effort underway to ease punishment for young offenders even violent ones face in the State of Maryland. WBFF. → Read More

Image of "Karma" Trump Hat Sent to Baltimore County Cops

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - BALTIMORE (WBFF) - As President Donald Trump was in the hospital recovering from COVID-19, Baltimore County Police were receiving an email that suggested the Presidents deserved to contract the virus. The Supervisor of theBaltimore County Police Department'sCounseling Division sent the image to members of the department as part of a weekly email. Caption: First on Fox. That… → Read More

Lack of Oversight in Baltimore Questioned by State Delegate

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - When it comes to the City State's Attorney's budget, City Council members don't have much say over it and they even less control over it, as an Operation: Crime & Justice investigation uncovered. City Auditor Does not Audit BCSAO. During budget hearings this year, City Councilman Leon Pinkett attempted to hold the City State's Attorney accountable. Local Leaders will Have… → Read More

Jury Trials Scheduled to Start in Baltimore City

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - In a matter of weeks, jury trials are slated to resume across Maryland. During a one on one interview with Operation: Crime & Justice Reporter Joy Lepola, Baltimore City Circuit Administrative Judge Audrey Carrion explained why the move was necessary. Preparing for Jury Trials in Baltimore City. Carrion said|| We have hundreds, if not thousand of citizens, some of them… → Read More

First on Fox: Number of Females Found Murdered in Baltimore Grows

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Friday morning Baltimore police identified two more murder victims. On average this month, at least one person a day has been killed in Baltimore City. A staggering statistic that's led to more scenes like this, a vigil to remember another life lost, and prayers for their heartbroken family. Melissa Hefty was fatally shot this month just days before her 40th birthday. Melissa… → Read More

What role does Baltimore's top prosecutor play in the city's violence?

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Since the riots in 2015, Baltimore City has seen hundreds of lives lost. The City is currently on pace to seeing more than three-hundred killings for a sixth straight year. Sean Kennedy Maryland Public Policy Institute. Sean Kennedy who is a visiting fellow at the Maryland Public Policy Institute tells Fox45 News|| The State's Attorney is a crucial player in curbing crime in… → Read More

Changes in Baltimore Policing Prompted by Operation: Crime & Justice

Baltimore, Md (WBFF) An Operation: Crime & Justice investigation gets results following a police involved shooting in Northeast Baltimore. New exclusive body worn camera footage shows if police had been proactive, a serious shooting may not have happened. Caption: WBFF. 911 calls set the stage for officers who were just minutes away from Loch Raven Boulevard. This encounter between Walker and… → Read More

Former BPD Officer Admits to Providing Feds False Statement

BALTIMORE (WBFF) - A City police officer, who retired from the Baltimore Police Department earlier this year is now a convicted criminal. Victor Rivera entered into a plea agreement after he was accused of providing a false statement to federal agents. Rivera was questioned last year about three kilos of cocaine he and other officers found in the back of a police surveillance van back in 2009.… → Read More

Top Prosecutor puts $156,150.00 Price Tag on Public Records

Baltimore, Md (WBFF) - What’s the cost of transparency from your elected leaders? For the City’s State’s Attorney, it’s apparently $156,150. 00. That's the price tag Marilyn Mosby put on a FOX45 News public records request. Caption: WBFF. This as the office is under investigation by the Baltimore City Inspector General. Related|| Top Prosecutor Denies Access to Records. Baltimore City Inspector… → Read More