Baltimore Police Department

Mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner Join NNPA, Others in Opposing NYC Menthol Ban

October 24, 2019

Opponents of the ban fear that it would give police another reason to profile African Americans. ... read more »

August 10, 2016

Baltimore County Police have arrested the boyfriend of Korryn Gaines, a 23-year-old woman SWAT officers shot and killed in front of her son on August 1. ... read more »

Black activists are looking beyond the courtroom for change

June 1, 2016

Black activists in Baltimore and beyond say they are disappointed but not discouraged after neither of the first two police officers to stand trial in the death of Freddie Gray was convicted. ... read more »

Officer acquitted on all charges in Freddie Gray case

May 25, 2016

A Baltimore officer was acquitted Monday of assault and other charges in the arrest of Freddie Gray, dealing prosecutors a significant blow in their attempt to hold police accountable for the young black man's death from injuries he suffered in the back of a police van. ... read more »

Defense rests after testimony Porter exceeded his duty

December 16, 2015

The defense rested Friday in the manslaughter trial of Baltimore police officer William Porter after a department captain testified Porter went beyond his duty to assist the driver of the police van in which Freddie Gray's neck was broken. ... read more »