Baltimore/ Community & Society
Published on February 19, 2020
Top Baltimore news: Man gets 15-year sentence in teen's overdose death; teen accused of car theftPhoto: Mr.TinDC/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Baltimore.

Baltimore County officer shot in standoff released from Shock Trauma

The Baltimore County police officer shot during a fatal standoff with an armed fugitive was released from Shock Trauma on Tuesday. Officer First Class Swinney, a 31-year veteran, was shot while attempting to serve a warrant. 

Read the full story on WBAL.

Officials break ground on Lexington Market 

Officials broke ground on the new Lexington Market project Tuesday, beginning the reconstruction of Baltimore's 238-year-old public market.

Read the full story on Baltimore Fishbowl.

Man sentenced to 15 years in teen's overdose death

A 46-year-old Millersville man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in the overdose death of 16-year-old Josiah Klaes. Klaes died from the lethal drugs Jason Patton Baker sold to the minor, officials said.

Read the full story on CBS Baltimore.

15-year-old arrested for allegedly stealing car outside day care in Hanover

A parent said they were picking up their child at day care and left their 2016 Buick Encore running and unlocked. Someone then got into the car and drove away, police said.

Read the full story on CBS Baltimore.


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