Anthony W. Batts

Police report peaceful day at Preakness

2013-05-18 17:50:12

A group of friends and family from Elkridge prepared for the Preakness as they have every year for decades. They packed tubs of Rice Krispies treats, shrimp salad, macaroni salad, cashews, soft drinks and a giant bag of Utz chips into their cars and...

Baltimore police officer charged with second-degree assault

2013-05-17 20:31:30

Baltimore police officer Robert W. Mitchell faces a second-degree assault charge after police and prosecutors accused him of overstepping his powers and beating a young man more than a year ago. The Baltimore state's attorney's office also charged...

Officials' phone records show political, personal contacts

2013-05-14 06:13:00

Days before last November’s election, Gov. Martin O’Malley used his cellphone to call Jim Murren, the chief executive of MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas. The two talked for 11 minutes that Sunday. Not surprisingly, the topic was the...

Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan through the years

2013-05-09 10:54:03

Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan abruptly resigned Wednesday saying a medical condition has forced him from the job. Jordan leaves OPD after moving from patrol officer to chief during more than 24 years of service on the force. Following are a list of...

'Chaotic' scene prevented quick medical attention for shooting victim

2013-05-08 16:09:18

The shooting of Kendra Diggs and the subsequent barricade by her alleged attacker presented a challenge Tuesday for police and emergency responders. Under the threat of further gunfire from the off-duty Baltimore police officer, officials said, they were...

Officer charged with murder after barricade situation in W. Baltimore house

2013-05-08 06:57:00

An off-duty Baltimore police officer gave himself up late Tuesday after barricading himself in a home with a toddler in a six-hour standoff that began when he fatally shot a woman, authorities said. Officer James Smith, a 20-year veteran and member of...

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2013-05-06 21:31:46

Md. woman plans referendum petition on gun bill ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Montgomery County woman says she is planning a petition effort to get Maryland's gun control bill put to a popular vote. Sue Payne tells WBAL-AM that she hopes to have a...

City attorney Rodney Hill to become head of internal affairs for Baltimore police

2013-05-06 13:11:03

BALTIMORE (AP) — A lawyer with the Baltimore city government who handles police department cases has been appointed as the department's new head of internal affairs. Rodney Hill replaces Grayling Williams, who left the department in March after...

Baltimore police choose new internal affairs leader

2013-05-06 16:24:54

The Baltimore Police Department tapped one of its lawyers as the new head of internal affairs, saying Rodney Hill's experience as an officer and his recent turn as a prosecutor of police misconduct cases give him the credibility to lead a group charged...

In Watch Center, an urgent search for man in danger

2013-05-03 18:15:47

On a recent Friday night in the Baltimore Police Department's high-tech Watch Center, an urgent but vague tip came in — a murder witness was in danger. The tipster had overheard a conversation but knew only the nickname of the witness and had a...

Lead detective in Barnes case charged in 2012 incident

2013-04-29 14:52:00

Baltimore’s lead detective in the high-profile disappearance of North Carolina teenager Phylicia Barnes was charged Monday with committing assault and burglary during a frantic search last year for his own daughter. Detective Daniel T. Nicholson...

Police investigate suspects shot by officers in West Baltimore

2013-04-23 16:01:00

Police on Tuesday worked to find out more about the backgrounds of the two men wounded and one man killed in an overnight shootout with officers in West Baltimore. The incident took place about 10 p.m. Monday after two officers on foot patrol in the...

Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts at Preakness 2013

2013-05-18 00:00:00

Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts, left, returns to the shooting scene after making statement to the news media.

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts identified 20-year city police veteran James Smith as the suspect in a barricade situation in West Baltimore.

2013-05-07 00:00:00