Baltimore City State's Attorney Office

09/03/2026

Conviction Alert: Defendant Eric Jones, Jr. pleaded guilty to First-Degree Murder and Disposing of Human Remains to Conceal a Crime after fatally stabbing his boyfriend, Dashond Johnson, on January 2, 2026, and hiding his body in Leakin Park. https://www.stattorney.org/media-center/press-releases/3316-defendant-pleads-guilty-to-killing-boyfriend-and-hiding-his-body-in-leakin-park

08/27/2026

Indictment Alert: Defendant Tamia Anderson was indicted for 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, Fleeing and Eluding, and related traffic offenses after she struck BPD Officer Lawrence Fasano’s patrol bike when he attempted to give her a citation. https://www.stattorney.org/media-center/press-releases/3314-woman-indicted-for-striking-police-officer-s-patrol-bike-with-tesla

08/27/2026

08/24/2026

As students across our city head back to the classroom, we’re wishing everyone a safe, successful, and exciting school year! To our students: Dream big, work hard, support one another, and make the most of every opportunity ahead. To our teachers, administrators, staff, and families: Thank you for everything you do to help Baltimore’s young people learn, grow, and thrive.

Here’s to a great first day and an even better school year!

08/20/2026

Conviction Alert: Baltimore Police Officer Robert A. Parks found guilty of Second-Degree Assault, Reckless Driving, and three counts of Misconduct in Office. Read more at: https://www.stattorney.org/media-center/press-releases/3313-officer-in-viral-video-found-guilty-for-attempting-to-run-over-man-with-patrol-vehicle

08/19/2026

Sentencing Alert: Defendant Bishop Chance was sentenced to Life plus 45 years today for the fatal shooting of Theodore Burrell and the non-fatal shooting of another individual on July 16, 2024 at the Westside Shopping Center on Frederick Avenue. https://www.stattorney.org/media-center/press-releases/3312-defendant-sentenced-to-life-plus-45-years-for-westside-shopping-center-homicide

08/17/2026

Special moments from our 3rd Annual Community Cookout & Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 15 at Sinclair Lane Elementary School.

08/17/2026

Murder Drops to Historic Lows in Baltimore - The New York Times

After decades of notoriously high murder totals, Baltimore and the people whose work entails dealing with the city’s most violent crimes are adjusting to a new reality.

08/15/2026

What an amazing day at our 3rd Annual Community Cookout & Backpack Giveaway! We loved celebrating with Baltimore families while helping students get ready for a successful school year.

Thank you to our staff, sponsors, partners, vendors, and all the families who joined us!

Here’s to a safe and successful school year for Baltimore’s students!

08/14/2026

Conviction Alert: Defendant Daquon McCullers was found guilty of First-Degree R**e and related offenses for attacking a woman he met online. The Defendant faces a Life sentence at his disposition hearing on December 17, 2026. For more information, visit https://www.stattorney.org/media-center/press-releases/3311-defendant-faces-life-in-prison-for-first-degree-rape