Police Announce Arrests In Recent Homicides

By A.F. James MacArthur 

Agitator In Chief 

On Twitter: @BaltoSpectator 

MACARTHUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SERVICE

Baltimore Police announce several arrests in recent homicides

For a police department currently closing well below half of all murders taking place, rapid arrests of suspects is both noteworthy and rare.

Keyon Jackson, 26, charged in killing of Nate Wheeler Jr

Davon Vennie, charged in killing of Nate Wheeler Jr.

In a press conference Monday, Baltimore Police Deputy Commissioner Kevin Davis said Davon Vennie and Keyon Jackson were both arrested for July 2 murder of Nate Wheeler Jr.

Few details, including a motive have been released on the case.

Wheeler was shot and killed while working on a West Baltimore construction site near Druid Hill Park. Read the original report here: Man Shot And Killed At West Baltimore Construction Site

Police also announced the arrest of Larry Dixon, for the murder of his nephew Keith Glascoe, Friday night. The incident took place inside a home on the 3400 block of W. Caton Ave.

Read our original report here: Man Murdered During Family Dispute

Larry Dixon has been charged with the murder of Keith Glascoe

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"As long as I continue to breathe, as long as there's injustice in this world, I will use the voice that God has given me to speak against it."

-- James MacArthur

Occasional media critic, researcher, independent investigator, and entrepreneur, A.F. James MacArthur is Baltimore's most well known independent journalist contributor. A member of the underground news network for over 20 years. During this time, he's been a frequent subject of attack by government under the guise of law enforcement. Although closely watched and followed, he's often boycotted from being given any credit for his work by mainstream media.  

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Man Shot Sunday Is Baltimore Homicide #148 - Kennedy Ave. & E. 20th St.

Audio report recorded live on scene.



UPDATE: 6 July 2015: Baltimore Police confirm the victim ID as Edward Burroughs, 26.

By A.F. James MacArthur 

Agitator In Chief 

On Twitter: @BaltoSpectator 

MACARTHUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SERVICE

While children played nearby, and normal life carried on in East Baltimore, police said a man was shot in the head Sunday afternoon on Kennedy Ave. near the intersection of E. 20th St.

He died a short time later in an area hospital. Police did not release the victim ID, nor a motive or information on a possible suspect.

When The Baltimore Spectator arrived on scene, a pool of blood on the sidewalk, and a baseball cap circled by evidence markers showed the spot where the victim was gunned down.

Surrounded by many falling apart, decrepit and abandoned houses, the neighborhood itself seemed like a place lacking life.

By Sunday evening tributes and remembrances had begun pouring onto social media for Edward Burroughs, who friends identified as the individual killed. They called him Eddie.

Police did not say whether a motive or suspects were known in this case and state the investigation is active and ongoing.

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"As long as I continue to breathe, as long as there's injustice in this world, I will use the voice that God has given me to speak against it."

-- James MacArthur

Occasional media critic, researcher, independent investigator, and entrepreneur, A.F. James MacArthur is Baltimore's most well known independent journalist contributor. A member of the underground news network for over 20 years. During this time, he's been a frequent subject of attack by government under the guise of law enforcement. Although closely watched and followed, he's often boycotted from being given any credit for his work by mainstream media.  

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Baltimore Corruption Sometimes Defies Words #Editorial

 "The corruption of the best things gives rise to the worst." 

-- David Hume

By A.F. James MacArthur 
Agitator In Chief 
On Twitter: @BaltoSpectator 

MACARTHUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SERVICE

Few statements besides the quote above so readily sums up all that's wrong with Baltimore. With each week's new stories about wanton waste, fraud and outright criminal corruption in city government, any reasonable person can become exhausted by it all, wondering when will it end.

Recently we've been hearing rumblings about how the much vaunted CitiStat program has basically fallen apart, and ceased to accurately serve it's intended function. In a word, it's become a failure.

Could this be because the mayor's CitiStat Director, Mark Grimes, who earns $124,000-a-year also has a million dollar contract with the state to do something else entirely?

Got Focus?

Grimes is guaranteed his city salary, whether he performs or not, but he actually has to document his work hours with the state.

The Baltimore Sun recently shared with us the following:

"A Baltimore Sun investigation has found that Grimes' private practice that he runs with his wife has charged the state thousands of hours on hundreds of cases since it landed a contract with the Maryland Department of Human Resources in August 2013 — five months before he started the $124,000-a-year CitiStat job.

Grimes' dual roles raise questions about how he has been able to juggle a private practice while working for taxpayers, especially as the CitiStat program has come under fire for failing to hold regular meetings and produce reports, even as its budget has doubled to $1 million under the mayor [Stephanie Rawlings-Blake].

No other Cabinet member lists other employment or a business that is still operating on their disclosure forms.

"It is understood that agency heads are presumed to be dedicating their total work time to the agency," said City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, who is convening a hearing to examine CitiStat's operations and Grimes' outside work. "It requires that kind of commitment."

This place has serious problems. The worse part is no one ever seems to be held accountable. No matter how many millions are lost without any accounting, there are never any criminal charges. In the private sector these types of inexcusable actions would most certainly amount to charges of misappropriation, embezzlement or theft. At the very minimum an immediate dismissal. But not in Baltimore. Not at city government. Is this part of the "charm" in Charm City we hear so much about?

I love this city and the people of this city, but talk is cheap. I'd rather my actions speak for me beyond mere words

Words must be followed with work if there is to be any improvement.

For a man who works with words I realize that's a bit of a paradoxical statement. But my words are my way of inspiring action.

While accurately providing a diagnosis is my job, it will be up to others to cut the cancer out before the patient [Baltimore city] reaches a state of incurable, chronic systemic failure and collapse.

As a leading voice within Baltimore alternative media, realize the relative importance of the role played by independent voices like my own, but also know when action is necessary.

It's important to be clear, that it's action from others that's going to bring much needed change. A collective effort. For I'm but just one man with limited ability. But the words I write can reach many, creating a "buzz" or spark, of the kind that's necessary to set things on fire!

When I'm gone, long after I'm gone; it is my hope that my work may have helped motivate others to contribute to the cause.

The cause of creating a better Baltimore. Because let's be honest, like that embarrassing relative we all have but hate to admit, there's much room for improvement, even if we'd rather not talk about it openly.

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"As long as I continue to breathe, as long as there's injustice in this world, I will use the voice that God has given me to speak against it."

-- James MacArthur

Occasional media critic, researcher, independent investigator, and entrepreneur, A.F. James MacArthur is Baltimore's most well known independent journalist contributor. A member of the underground news network for over 20 years. During this time, he's been a frequent subject of attack by government under the guise of law enforcement. Although closely watched and followed, he's often boycotted from being given any credit for his work by mainstream media. 

Banning Bikes Hasn't Worked In Baltimore -- We Need To Rethink This #Opinion #SpectatorSpeaks

It's time we take a different approach to "illegal" dirt bikes in Baltimore.

Baltimore dirt bike riders young and old deserve to have a safe, legal area to engage in recreational activity. Riding is a past time and shouldn't be a crime.

The time to open the opportunity for legal dirt bike riding in Baltimore has come.

Your input, ideas, advice and even constructive criticism is greatly desired.

A special Facebook group "Baltimore Motorcycle Off Road Enthusiasts" (B.M.O.R.E) has been formed for the purpose of discussing creating a legal space to ride dirt bikes in the city. Please join us.

Let's do this!

Our city deserves better.

Unsafe street riding can be dramatically curtailed if viable alternatives were provided. Baltimore Police stand watch over two "illegal" dirt bikes that appear to have been involved in a collision.  James MacArthur/MacArthur Media Group

State Of The City With Daren Muhammad #SpectatorRadio

In a free wheeling, wide ranging program of high octane radio, James MacArthur sits down with Daren Muhammad on his show "State of The City."

A classic broadcast for sure.


Originally aired 26 March 2015

No More Dirty Harry's -- #SpectatorRadio

No talk about fighting crime and increasing public safety can be seen as legitimate without acknowledging crimes committed by police. After all, #AllCrimeMatters doesn't it?

MONDAY NIGHT MURDER -- 3 Shot, 2 Incidents, 2 Dead, 1 Mile Apart #MobTownChronicles

As Weather Warms, Baltimore Sees Heat On The Street

UPDATE: After this story was published, a second victim died. Police also released identities of both of the deceased.

Filed By A.F. James MacArthur 
Agitator In Chief 
On Twitter: @BaltoSpectator 

MACARTHUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SERVICE

BALTIMORE - (MINS) In less than one hour Monday night, three people were shot, in two separate incidents. They happened less than a mile apart from each other. 

Police have not indicated any connection.

One of the victims has died, and another is suffering grave injuries so serious, due to their severity homicide detective were called to the scene. By the time this is published, he may very well be dead.

"Monday night's shooting in front the Red Fox Liquor store appears to be the sixth person shot on that block in two years. Four have died!"

Incident 1

At 9:16 p.m. Baltimore Police responded to the corner of Pennsylvania and N. Fulton avenues. Officers found a 33 year-old man suffering from at least one gunshot wound directly in front of the Red Fox Liquor store.

Unconfirmed reports state the man was shot in the face.

After being transported to an area hospital, the man was pronounced dead a short time after arrival.

The incident happened at busy, high traffic intersection.

A series of crime scene markers could be seen trailing down the sidewalk and onto the street.

Despite the victim possibly being hit only once, it is unclear whether the shooter may have fired more rounds but missed.

A Very Violent Block

Monday night's shooting in front the Red Fox Liquor store appears to be the sixth person shot on that block in two years. Four have died!

In February a man was shot on the 2200 block of N. Fulton Ave.

August 2013 also saw a man shot next to the elementary school on the exact same block.

Along with those incidents, a shooting resulting in a triple murder happened there -- nearly to the date -- two years ago.

Police spokesman Det. Jeremy Silbert stated the investigation was active and ongoing and at the time of this writing there were no known suspects or motives.

Incident 2

An ambulance can be seen in the background where officers gathered at the scene of Monday night's second shooting incident. The victim was found next to the white van pictured, upper left. /Colin Campbell, Baltimore Sun

In the report below, recorded live on scene, while still at the first incident, the chaos surrounding the dispatch of the second shooting of the night can be clearly heard.

While The Baltimore Spectator was still on scene at the homicide located at Pennsylvania and N. Fulton avenues, police could be seen running to their cars then speeding off, lights and sirens as a call for another shooting could be heard coming over their two way radios.

Police were dispatched to the vicinity of N. Monroe St. and W, Lafayette Ave. -- only a mile away -- in Sandtown-Winchester at 10:09 p.m for reports of a shooting.  

Upon arrival officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body, laying on the sidewalk. He was listed in critical conditions, but homicide detectives were requested due to the severity of his injuries.

A witness describes seeing the victim [name withheld pending confirmation] girlfriend desperately trying to render first aid to the man shot by placing pressure on the bleeding wounds.

James MacArthur reporting live on scene at the double shooting at N. Monroe and W. Lafayette streets.

Shortly afterward, about a block away on Harlem Ave., officers found a 19 year old man who had been shot in the shoulder. He was stated to have non-life-threatening injuries, and was in stable condition, according to police.

Like the earlier incident, police have given no known motives, nor named any suspects in the shootings, nor have the victims been identified.

In 2014 Baltimore Police solved less than half of the homicides committed in the city.

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"As long as I continue to breathe, as long as there's injustice in this world, I will use the voice that God has given me to speak against it."

-- James MacArthur

Occasional media critic, researcher, independent investigator, and entrepreneur, A.F. James MacArthur is Baltimore's most well known independent journalist contributor. A member of the underground news network for over 20 years. During this time, he's been a frequent subject of attack by government under the guise of law enforcement. Although closely watched and followed, he's often boycotted from being given any credit for his work by mainstream media. 

ANOTHER Ravens Player In Trouble With The Law During Preseason

This is really starting to get old.

Seriously though, if you're only 22, haven't even began yet, and you're coming to play with the Ravens; please don't drive at 100 mph, in a 55 zone, while drunk -- WITH AN OPEN CONTAINER -- with your friends who are in possession of marijuana and firearms. It's not a good look.





Victor Tyrell Hampton, you are the jackass of the week!!!

Iron Man Or Iron Hand? -- Was Cal Ripken Jr. A Physical Bully? Player Accuses

Former Teammate Said Physical Abuse Kept Him In Line

23 February 2015

By A.F. James MacArthur 
Agitator In Chief 
On Twitter: @BaltoSpectator 
MACARTHUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SERVICE

BALTIMORE - (MINS) Apparently Cal Ripkin Jr. could really kick some a$$. Hitting more than just home runs, seems the short stop was more of a slugger than we first thought.

Is getting beaten up in the club house good for an athletes career? Apparently former Baltimore Gregg Zaun seems to think so. How far did his career take him again?

Zaun says, the best thing that ever happened to his major league career, was when his Orioles teammates — notably Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. — would keep him in line by using physical abuse.

The nephew of another famous Oriole -- Jack Dempsey -- describes a wrecking crew of players working him over. Beating the brash, cocky attitude out of him. One kind of wishes Johnny Manziel would find the same reception in Cleveland.

Allegedly Cal's posse included Ben McDonald, Brady Anderson, Chris Hoiles and others who were not named.

Zaun describes an incidents sounding more like a bus full of school kids or college frat boys, than the public would imagine happening with professional athletes:

Snowpocalypse Meltdown -- Post Oscars Wrap #SpectatorRadio

Malcolm X remembered. Wrap up of weekend crime and other news, with plenty of James MacArthur's views, interpretation and analysis of current events.

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Baltimore Police Involved Shooting In Front Trayvon Martin Mural Getting Widespread Attention -- Gawker

Post by The Baltimore Spectator.

Police Involved Shooting In Baltimore Makes International News - MacArthur Photos Used

Post by The Baltimore Spectator.

Sunday Shooting Leaves Man Dead

Post by The Baltimore Spectator.

Man Shot In Head Not Dead - 1 Homicide This Week

Record Low Temperatures Seemed To Temporarily Chill Violence

MACARTHUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SERVICE

21 February 2015
By A.F. James MacArthur 
Agitator In Chief 
On Twitter: @BaltoSpectator 

Video clip property of WMAR ABC2,  apparently the only station to have reported on the incident. Embedded under standard fair use practices. 

UPDATE: A man found dead in a car this afternoon, initially declared suspicious -- without a stated cause of death -- has now been determined to be a homicide. Saturday night Justin Fenton tweeted: "Update: Man found dead in a car today in 3800 blk of Ridgewood Ave was shot to death. ID'd as Kevin Mason, 29"

It it unknown when or precisely where Mason was when he was actually shot.
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BALTIMORE -- (MINS)  A man was shot in the head Friday night on the 1600 block of W. North Ave., near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave.

The victim's current condition is unknown, but police say he survived the attack and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

Friday's victim was one of four people shot on the exact same block within the past six months.

Like the majority of all shootings in the city, Baltimore Police have stated no motives or known suspects in connection with the incident.

Many hours later, crime scene tape was still erected around the scene and a Baltimore Police car appeared to be guarding it. A fairly uncommon occurrence. 

Although the shooting happened shortly after 8:00 p.m., Baltimore Police delayed alerting the public for over two hours before posting the incident on the department's twitter page.

An Extremely Violent Corridor

The area surrounding the Penn-North Metro subway station has seen an extremely high rate of violence over the years. On just the 1600 block of W. North Ave. alone, numerous assaults and robberies have happened, in addition to the shootings.

• 8 August 2014 -- DOUBLE SHOOTING: A man and woman were shot on the 1600 block of W. North Ave.

• 13 December 2014 -- SHOOTING: Man walking down the street was shot at location of the 1600 block of W. North Ave.

The man in the August double shooting was a hospital walk in. The man shot in December was a walk in as well. All survived their attacks.

The cases remain open, with no motive or suspects.

Based on last years 45% clearance rate for homicide cases, it appears unlikely these non fatal shootings will ever be solved.

With a pattern of continual crime and bold attacks, this area on one of the city's busiest east-west thoroughfares, seems like an obvious hot spot. Lacking any special attention and innovative strategy, the violence is likely to continue unabated. 

February has had record low temperatures with back to back days of sustained single digit temperatures, mixed with winter precipitation. The weather appears to have slowed down the violence in contrast to January when the city saw 25 murders.

Another Silent Shooting?

Friday's incident was one of only three  four shootings in the city in the past week. There were no homicides. However, a quick internet search brought few results of local media outlets reporting the incident.

At one point not long ago, many shootings were routinely ignored by Baltimore media. A person following the news was left with a false impression on the true level of violence in the city.

Other times, multiple murders are crammed together under one headline. Some of the incidents buried at the bottom of a different story, getting only a sentence or two mention. 

Most of the media never follow up with victim ID's once they are learned. Leaving those who are murdered forever rendered as mere statistics based on a date and location.

* While this story was being written, Baltimore Police tweeted an incident of a body being found in a car. No indication of foul play was initially indicated.

Investigators have been called to the 3800 block of Ridgewood Avenue where a man was found deceased inside of a car. Investigation continues
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) February 21, 2015

Camelia Green also contributed to this report.

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FLASH: Dixon Ready To Do It Again! -- Criminally Indicted Former Mayor Not Ruling Out Future Run

Posted by A.F. James MacArthur

Transcript and video © WMAR  ABC2 In Focus -- Obviously the reporter in the video is Brian Kuebler NOT James MacArthur, even a cab driver would know that. Any inference otherwise was unintentional. Published, embedded and linked for non profit,  educational, journalistic/review purposes per established fair use standards.

Dixon was convicted in late 2009 for taking gift cards meant for the city's poor.

It was a misdemeanor but also misconduct in office.

She resigned her post as mayor in 2010, giving way to then-council president and now Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.

As part of Dixon’s probation, she was prohibited from running for office for a certain amount of time. Well, time's up.
The last time Dixon ran for mayor was in 2007. In the primary that year, she captured 63 percent of the vote.

In the general election, 87 percent of voters selected her. 

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Frank Conaway Sr. Family Statement & Funeral Arrangements

Official Statement on the passing of Dr. Frank M. Conaway Sr.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers in the passing of our beloved father and family patriarch. Frank was a man of many talents and professions: driving a bus to put himself through college, becoming one of the most accomplished African American insurance agents in the country, and most notable his public service as a State Delegate and the Clerk of Circuit Court for Baltimore City fondly called “Clerk of the World.”

Frank M. Conaway, Sr., had only one true love, the City of Baltimore and the thousands of citizens he was so proud to represent. Our father woke up each and every day with the mindset of how we, as a family, could help the citizens of a city that helped raise us. He always left his home in good spirits willing to stop and talk to everyone - from the hard working men and women looking for a way to feed their family or put their children through college to the downtrodden, who may have come across hard times. Each was treated with the exact same respect that our father would have given the Mayor of Baltimore or any dignitary.

He was a colorful man known to millions as someone willing to say what was on his mind and who never wavered in his fight for the rights of every citizen of this city, state and country. To us, he was “Daddy” - a man who instilled in us: a level of respect and admiration for the people, the importance of our individual role in government, and to always be an accessible public servant that put the interests of our constituents ahead of any personal desires or requests by special interest groups.

We will all miss Frank, the man who was always "outstanding but improving!" We ask that you continue to keep his family in prayer as we move forward during this very difficult period.  This includes the hundreds of state employees who worked under his direction and through the years came to love and adore him. We are thankful that he passed on to glory in the comfort of his own home. We are confident that Frank M. Conaway, Sr. will forever remain an integral part of Baltimore City's history and its political landscape. May God continue to bless you!

Belinda K. Conaway and Frank Conaway, Jr. 

Dr. Frank M. Conaway Sr. Homegoing Services:

VIEWING: Friday, February 20, 2015  from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM at: Vaughn Greene Funeral Home Route 40

FUNERAL: Monday, February 23, 2015   Wake: 10:00AM

Funeral: 11:00AM at: Morgan State University Murphy Fine Arts Center

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