What's Happening In Baltimore Today

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Updated Oct. 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

The Baltimore Police Department announced Tuesday that 21 suspects connected to homicides and non-fatal shootings have been arrested over the past month, marking another step in the city’s ongoing effort to curb violent crime.

Detectives closed 20 cases during the period and arrested one additional suspect in connection with a case originally closed in July. According to BPD, 16 of the 21 suspects have prior arrest records in Maryland, and eight are identified as repeat violent offenders.

The arrests were made through coordinated efforts between BPD detectives, the Warrant Apprehension Task Force, and the U.S. Marshals Service — which together accounted for 16 of the arrests.

“Our detectives, along with the Warrant Apprehension Task Force and our partners with the U.S. Marshals Service, have done an outstanding job investigating these cases, identifying those responsible, and removing violent offenders from our streets,” Police Commissioner Richard Worley said in a statement.

So far this year, Baltimore police have arrested 68 suspects in homicide cases and 104 in non-fatal shootings. Worley emphasized that collaboration remains key to maintaining progress in reducing crime.

“The Baltimore Police Department continues to work alongside our community and law enforcement partners to seek justice and make our city safer,” Worley said. “Together, we are sending a clear message: if you choose violence, we will pursue you and hold you accountable.”

The arrests come amid promising signs for Baltimore’s public safety. According to the Mayor’s Office, homicides and non-fatal shootings in the city have both dropped by 50% since 2023 — the sharpest decline in decades. As of September 1, 2025, Baltimore recorded 91 homicides and 218 non-fatal shootings, the lowest totals for the first eight months of a year in more than 50 years.

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1. Baltimore police arrested 21 homicide, non-fatal shooting suspects in past month

2. Family of Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse victim to take settlement with Dali owners

3. 16-year-old convicted in murder of Joppatowne classmate to be sentenced

4. Baltimore County neighbors question use of force in deadly police shooting

5. Before mass foreclosures, loan product looked good for Baltimore

6. Maryland Democrats reaffirm commitment to federal workers amid government shutdown

7. 10 overdoses reported in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood, 6 hospitalized

8. Baltimore DPW will soon mail notices about lead galvanized, or unknown water service lines

9. Man charged in stabbing that marked Baltimore’s 100th homicide of 2025

10. Maryland woman arrested for break-ins caught on camera facing charges in 3rd county

11. Greene Turtle CEO explains why Towson location is closing amid Thirsty Thursday backlash

12. Marylanders receiving federal assistance could be impacted by government shutdown

13. Baltimore County man accused of causing massive explosion to his home

14. Maryland offering resources to support residents impacted by government shutdown

15. New laws for Maryland drivers begin Wednesday, Oct. 1

16. Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup to close in May

17. Woman arrested for burglarizing several Maryland homes

18. 16-year-old in Maryland DHS custody found dead at Baltimore hotel

19. Former Baltimore County teacher sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of student

20. Former Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson sworn in as USDA Advisor for Nutrition and Housing

21. 25,000 dead fish causing a stench near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

22. Man found guilty of first-degree murder in shooting of bystander Cameran Holt

23. Johns Hopkins ends negotiations with UnitedHealthcare

24. Dr. Earl Richardson, President Emeritus of Morgan State University, dies at 81

25. Unexplained burglaries in Baltimore prompts safety meeting, police request publics help

26. Man charged with two murders accused of also killing mother, ruled incompetent for trial

27. 1 injured while U.S. Naval Academy was being cleared after reported threat

28. Baltimore City takes new steps to address vacant buildings

29. Baltimore City Council calls for law enforcement, local agencies to address open-air drug markets

30. Phase 2 of renovations at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium nearly complete

31. Maryland Gov. Moore discusses campaign for re-election in 2026

32. Maryland leaders say federal money, not troops needed in Baltimore

33. Suspect arrested for murder of missing Maryland woman

34. Woman alleges Cashapp theft by Baltimore squeegee worker

35. Six people rescued from water near Fort Armistead near Key Bridge site

36. Baltimore mayor boasts about continued historical crime decline

37. Anne Arundel County school bus drivers’ union awaits counteroffer from management

38. Maryland senator files proposal to redraw state map after redistricting in Texas

39. Child, 2 adults dead after murder-suicide in Baltimore County

40. Baltimore leaders say city is investing in neighborhood approach to stop overdoses

41. Baltimore scores big win with $62 million verdict against Maryland ghost gun retailer

42. Body camera footage shows moments leading to Baltimore man’s in-custody death

43. New York man arrested after Harford County deputy injured in chase on I-95

44. Maryland judge issues emergency order to stop ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia

45. Court throws out Trump administration’s lawsuit against all Maryland federal judges

46. Union for Anne Arundel County bus drivers and aides authorize strike

47. Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare fail to reach deal over insurance coverage

48. Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody in Baltimore

49. Cybersecurity incident at MTA impacts mobility transit service, new bookings unavailable

50. Towson’s rat problem addressed by Baltimore County officials after WJZ report

51. Gov. Wes Moore invites President Trump to Maryland for public safety walk

52. Maryland college student moves into dorm after MHEC restores grant

53. Jewish students, parents, teachers push back against antisemitism allegations at BCPS

54. MDTA says revisions to new Key Bridge could speed construction, limit impact

55. MTA rolls out rules of conduct, new law takes effect in October

56. Body of missing swimmer recovered from Beaver Dam swimming quarry

57. U.S. Coast Guard confirms ship explosion near Baltimore’s Key Bridge site

58. 59. Maryland’s SNAP-ED program to shut down October 1

60. Baltimore residents worried after recent burglaries in Mount Washington

61. BGE asks customers to limit electricity after substation disconnection

62. Baltimore mayor responds after President Trump takes jab at the city

63. Convicted killer of Maryland mother Rachel Morin sentenced to life in prison

64. 4 children, 2 adults killed in Maryland house fire

65. Police investigating mass shooting in Park Heights

66. Former youth pastor facing child sex abuse charges in Baltimore County

67. Anne Arundel County Police expands drone program to enhance safety

68. Baltimore County listed in latest DOJ report of U.S. “sanctuary jurisdictions”

69. Baltimore’s DPW is making “visible progress” for heat protection, report finds

70. Cause of partial downtown building collapse unclear as city officials wait for inspection

71. Baltimore police sends out more patrols to Federal Hill following recent violence

72. Dali shipbuilder sued over power failure that led to collision with Key Bridge

73. Maryland teen drowns after storm pushes him into draining pipe, officials say

74. Baltimore City schools accused of neglecting incidents of antisemitism

75. Howard County passes emergency bill targeting for-profit house parties

76. Maryland patients face uncertainty as Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare clash over insurance coverage

77. 10 hurt, 5 hospitalized after possible hazardous materials incident at Poultry processing plant

78. Baltimore children under 12 ride free onboard MTA buses

79. Video shows chaos as gunfire is heard in Baltimore’s Federal Hill

80. Woman found dead along shoulder of Baltimore Beltway

81. BGE, Pepco customers will save around $3 on monthly energy bill starting in 2026

82. Maryland pastor arrested by ICE agents, community rallies in support

83. Morgan State unveils new off-campus student housing development

84. New Baltimore County Inspector General appointed as current one was rejected

85. Vehicle with body pulled from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

86. Family of Ronald Silver II sues Baltimore over DPW worker’s death

87. Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release, another bars immediate ICE detention

88. Nurses at Baltimore hospital hold 1-day strike over staffing, patient care concerns

89. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video

90. Ocean City, Maryland residents reject ordinance that would restrict short-term rentals

91. Baltimore County teachers to see cost of living raise in September under agreement with district

92. Baltimore Ravens’ veterans report to training camp with high expectations

93. Worker dies after getting trapped in trench at Baltimore County construction site

94. Part of York road still closed after major water main break in Baltimore County

95. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

96. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

97. Juveniles to be detained if arrested while on ankle monitoring under new DJS guidelines

98. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees

99. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

100. Baltimore Police to share body cam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old woman

101. DPW to start trash and recycling collections at 5:00 A.M. during summer months

102. Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge remains to be demolished this week

103. Marilyn Mosby says she hit rock bottom, criticizes current Baltimore State’s Attorney

104. Maryland joins 19 states suing Trump administration over Medicaid data release to DHS

105. Baltimore City Council President, other leaders demanding end to BGE multi-year rate hikes

106. Baltimore Police officer charged with rape of 16-year-old girl

107. Marilyn Mosby says State’s Attorney Ivan Bates filed complaint against her over Syed case

108. Baltimore County fire chief gives update on house explosion in Rosedale

109. New Maryland state laws to go into effect, including hiring freeze

110. Maryland State Police crack down on multiple illegal car rallies

111. Baltimore Fire union raises concerns over city’s decision to downgrade 4 medic units

112. Ocean City, Maryland’s new beach tent rules cause confusion for visitors

113. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

114. Demolition of last remnants of Francis Scott Key Bridge to begin next month

115. Accusers of ex-Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker left with “stain” of his denial, attorneys say

116. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

117. Baltimore City Police say woman, 70, lunged with knife before officer shot and killed her

118. Maryland to implement state hiring freeze, buyouts, due to historic fiscal challenge

119. Justice Department asks Abrego Garcia not be released on federal charges

120. Man sentenced to life for murder of 12-year-old Baltimore girl

121. Amtrak train stuck in tunnel without power near Baltimore amid heat wave in Maryland

122. Second quadruple shooting reported in West Baltimore after 2 adults, 2 teens injured

123. Baltimore Mayor Scott signs $4.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026

124. AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year

125. BOPA has new agreement with Baltimore City, will operate as “Create Baltimore”

126. Baltimore community mourns arabber who was fatally shot by police

127. Baltimore leaders focus on reintegration to keep crime rates down

128. Investigators release body camera footage from deadly police shooting in Dundalk

129. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

130. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

131. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

132. Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, 19, dies in personal watercraft crash in Florida

133. MTA introduces plan for future of Baltimore’s bus services

134. Suspended Maryland teacher found not guilty of sexually abusing students in partial verdict

135. Maryland releases updates to Tenant’s Bill of Rights, takes effect July 1

136. Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing “squatter networks”

137. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

138. University of Maryland Medical System sues company over denied service claims

139. Maryland Attorney General Brown preliminary agrees to settlement with Purdue Pharma

140. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

141. Hundreds gather at State capitol in Annapolis for ‘No Kings’ rally

142. Gov. Moore announces relief funding for some BGE customers to help with high energy costs

143. State highway officials say Baltimore Beltway project will reduce congestion along I-695

144. Police investigating Maryland couple accused of killing, hiding the body of a 3-year-old girl

145. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

146. Maryland man dead, trooper hurt in multi-car crash on I-95

147. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face federal criminal charges

148. Maryland could see a spike in health insurance costs in 2026

149. Ground beef distributed in Maryland and around the nation could contain E. Coli

150. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

151. Local police warn of uptick in break-ins as summer season approaches

152. Howard County Public Schools cutting more than 120 jobs as school boards slashes budget

153. Diesel Spill from Johns Hopkins Vendor Tanks Sends 2,000 Gallons into Inner Harbor

154. Baltimore Mayor Scott says DOGE cuts are “irresponsible” as Johns Hopkins freezes hiring

155. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

156. Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker lists Maryland home for $3.2 million

157. BGE to shift supply costs onto lower-usage months, reducing peak season bills

158. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

159. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

160. WNBA star Caitlin Clark ruled out of Wednesday’s WNBA game in Baltimore

161. Man and woman killed in double shooting in Baltimore on Memorial Day

162. Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events

163. Baltimore sees spike in juvenile crime as repeat offenders go unchecked

164. Baltimore’s Jewish community seeks more patrols after Israel Embassy staffers shot

165. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in blue crabs

166. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

167. Juvenile crime in Baltimore is out of control, City State’s Attorney says

168. Police remind the public to stay vigilant against potential post-storm scams

169. Investigation underway after Police say a County Officer shot man armed with knife

170. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

171. West Baltimore warehouse condemned after Monday fire, faces demolition

172. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

173. Baltimore mother killed on Mother’s Day and her birthday

174. Man killed after exchanging gunfire with officers in North Baltimore, police say

175. Demolition of Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course to begin after 150th Preakness Stakes

176. Justin Tucker released by Baltimore Ravens amid sexual misconduct allegations

177. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

178. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

179. Family of man killed by Baltimore County police says he wasn’t violent

180. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

181. Guilty verdict handed to man on trial for Rachel Morin’s murder

182. Trial for Rachel Morin’s accused killer resumes Monday

183. Family seeks police footage of Baltimore County crash that killed a man and 2 children

184. Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of mistakenly deported Maryland man

185. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

186. U.S. Department of Education pulls millions it committed to Maryland

187. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

188. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

189. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reaches three-year extension to stay in Baltimore through 2028

190. Trial for accused murderer of Rachel Morin set to begin

191. Jane Doe identified in 29-year-old Baltimore County cold case through new DNA technology

192. Family of DPW worker who died of heat exhaustion calls for justice

193. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

194. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

195. President Trump singles out Baltimore schools while dismantling Department of Education

196. NTSB to release new information in Key Bridge collapse investigation

197. Baltimore County child murdered on Christmas Eve honored by State Senate

198. Civil lawsuit filed against man convicted in daycare sexual abuse case

199. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

200. Baltimore County Police Shooting: Suspect Identified as City School Teacher with Prior Gun Conviction

201. Baltimore County officer released from hospital after last week’s shooting

202. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

203. Baltimore County police officer injured in shooting at Catonsville precinct

204. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

205. Family of DPW worker who died on the job speaks out on IG report

206. Pedestrian dies after falling under MTA bus in downtown Baltimore,

207. Maryland resident has case of measles, health department confirms

208. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

209. Adnan Syed will not have to return to prison for Hae Min Lee’s murder

210. Proposed bill in Maryland would punish parents for some offenses committed by juveniles

211. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

212. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

213. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

214. Morgan State acrobatics and tumbling team goes viral for routine

215. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

216. Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers

217. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed for Cohort of Governors

218. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

219. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

220. Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting at his child’s birthday inside Maryland mall

221. Proposed bill in Howard County aims to create more affordable housing

222. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

223. Baltimore sheriff’s deputies overpaid by millions, OIG report shows

224. Baltimore City leaders aim to hold BGE accountable for rising utility bills

225. Baltimore County schools investigating teacher over social media post allegedly to help ICE

226. Baltimore community mourns death of longtime WBAL Reporter Tim Tooten

227. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

228. Printing error causes Maryland comptroller’s office to send sensitive data to wrong addresses

229. Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits

230. Design for Maryland’s new Key Bridge unveiled, 10 months after tragic collapse

231. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

232. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

233. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

234. Massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct

235. Baltimore area first responders called to DC plane crash site

236. Proposed bill would prevent police from pulling over drivers for certain offenses

237. Daniel Hersl, of disgraced GTTF, granted supervised release

238. Middle River mother charged with murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter

239. Baltimore DPW’s water and sewer rate hike approved by city’s spending board

240. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

241. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

242. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

243. New bill seeks to find cause of student absenteeism in Baltimore City schools

244. U.S. Supreme Court will not hearing case on Maryland’s strict gun licensing laws

245. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

246. Security guard shot during altercation at Baltimore McDonald’s

247. Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm on Eastern Shore, Maryland officials say

248. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

249. Baltimore police investigate man’s death as first homicide of 2025

250. Community mourns 4-year-old’s death at Baltimore County viewing

251. Baltimore State’s Attorney discusses violent repeat offender accountability

252. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

253. Former Pikesville principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI recording

254. Baltimore City DPW hold public meetings on proposed water rate increase

255. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

256. Marylanders approve of Gov. Wes Moore in Gonzales poll

257. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

258. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

259. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

260. Maryland Senator Katherine Klausmeier named as Baltimore County executive,

261. Maryland sees its first major snow storm of the season in January

262. Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute

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