Author Archives: Site Administrator
About Cyberbullying, How to Handle it..
Reprinted from “Stop Bullying” A public service announcement by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services When cyberbullying happens, it is important to document and report the behavior so it can be addressed. Steps to Take Immediately Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement Report Cyberbullying to Schools Steps to… Read More »
The Importance of Victim Impact Statements
Reprinted from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Website Crime victims have the right to submit what are known as victim impact statements, and the State’s Attorney’s Office strongly encourages victims to exercise this important right. What is a victim impact statement? In an impact statement, a victim provides an explanation of how the crime… Read More »
Your Rights as Victim of Crime
Obtain information about your case, including current status Participate in programs and services available in your local area: Financial Assistance Crisis intervention services Domestic violence programs Crime victim advocates Counseling Support groups Receive and submit a “Crime Victim Notification Request and Demand for Rights Form” Attend all adult and certain juvenile criminal justice proceedings… Read More »
Johnson Convicted for Murder of Phylicia Barnes
Reprinted from Baltimore City State’s Attorney News 2.6.2013 A Baltimore City Circuit Court jury convicted Michael M. Johnson today of second-degree murder for killing Phylicia Barnes, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg L. Bernstein announced. Ms. Barnes came to Baltimore from North Carolina on December 17, 2010, to visit and stay with her sister. The… Read More »
Baltimore City pays out $70,000 to two adults, boy injured by police
2:34 p.m. EST, February 29, 2012 Baltimore’s Board of Estimates on Wednesday approved a $70,000 payout to three people, including a 2-year-old, injured by police during an arrest on charges of trespassing. City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young voted against the payment, because he believes more training of police needs to done to… Read More »
Immigrants, in Baltimore City fear Divide over Status Checks
By John Fritze and Erik Maza, The Baltimore Sun3:10 p.m. EST, February 25, 2012 Julio Cesar Ayala knew he was taking a risk when he decided to overstay his tourist visa four years ago, but he never expected to be threatened with deportation for climbing behind the wheel of the family’s silver minivan. The… Read More »
Caregiver Guilty of Assault on Vulnerable Adult in Baltimore County Chimes, Inc. Employee struck special needs client during park visit
BALTIMORE, MD ( Jan. 11, 2012) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Angel Luyanda, 48, of Baltimore City, was convicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County of one count of Assault in the Second Degree. The Honorable Sherrie R. Bailey sentenced Luyanda to three years in the Division of Corrections,… Read More »
Germantown Woman, Daughter Charged in Medicaid Fraud Scheme Crimes alleged to have transpired in Baltimore City
BALTIMORE, MD ( Jan. 13, 2012) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Hellen Njeri Ngatia, 44, and her daughter, Gladys Muthoni Ngatia, 25, both of Germantown, were charged in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City with one count each of Medicaid Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud. It is alleged… Read More »
Baltimore County officer arrested in domestic dispute
A Baltimore County police officer was arrested Tuesday night and charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend and pointing a handgun in her direction, according to authorities and court documents. Officer Brian Eaton, a 5-year veteran assigned to the Pikesville Precinct, was charged with first and second degree assault, false imprisonment and destruction of property. Police… Read More »
AG Gansler’s Consumer Protection Division Orders Two Tree Service Operators to Return Money to Consumers
BALTIMORE, MD (Oct. 5, 2011) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has issued a Cease and Desist Order requiring two unlicensed tree service operators to pay restitution to consumers and to stop selling tree removal and other landscaping services in Maryland unless they obtain the required license…. Read More »
