Baltimore's State’s Attorney’s Office announced important court victories this week, with the State's Attorney himself, Ivan J. Bates, highlighting the role of his prosecutors in securing convictions and sentences for violent crimes in the community, as they dealt with cases varying from accessory charges to attempted first-degree murder, according to an official press release.
Among the significant outcomes, Bryan Cherry was convicted of Attempted First-Degree Murder relating to a stabbing at Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Medical Center last year. His sentence will be decided in September, and he faces additional charges including a pending homicide case in the city and a double homicide in the county, "These outcomes underscore our unwavering commitment to achieving justice for victims and their families by holding violent offenders accountable for the harm they inflict upon our community," State's Attorney Bates conveyed in the announcement.
Tyrell White, who pleaded guilty to Accessory After the Fact for his involvement in Sean Brown's death in Hanlon Park last May, received a 10-year sentence, while White's co-defendant will face sentencing later this year. Viola Poole, similarly charged for her role in the fatal shooting of Ondrell Mayo, will serve three years with subsequent probation and treatment programs, her co-defendant awaits trial in July, showing the methodical approach the office takes to ensure every case is prosecuted with a keen eye toward justice for all involved, especially the victims.
The concerted efforts of local prosecutors and Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit were commended by State's Attorney Bates, who emphasized the dedicated and strategic prosecutions that ensue, stating, "I commend my exceptional prosecutors for their tireless efforts and express immense gratitude to our outstanding partners in BPD’s Homicide Unit for their diligent investigative work, which enables our office to bring these cases to a successful conclusion."
