Baltimore News Watch Blog
Baltimore News Watch provides live updates from Baltimore Sun reporters and local newsmakers on social media each weekday. Get the latest on crime, traffic, weather and sports in your area in a fast-paced live blog format.
-
Updates:
+ FOP releases findings from 'after action review' of Baltimore police riot response
+ Document: After-action report
+ Earlier today: Rawlings-Blake critical of police union, doesn't respond to calls for Batts' resignation
+ Mayor replaces Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts
+ Document: Anthony Batts' employment agreement -
Events today: FOP releases critical riot review report. Batts schedules presser. Mayor responds harshly to FOP. Batts' contract terminatedby Justin George via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton edited by The Baltimore Sun 7/8/2015 8:23:20 PM -
Mayor Rawlings-Blake announced Wednesday that she's replaced Police Commissioner Anthony Batts bsun.md/1Hgi5iF link will be updatedby Justin Fenton via twitter edited by The Baltimore Sun 7/8/2015 8:05:40 PM
-
'Hold the line' commands protected lives during riot, police say
baltimoresun.comBaltimore police commanders acknowledge that they ordered officers not to engage rioters multiple times on the day of Freddie Gray 's funeral but said they did so to protect officers and citizens as they prioritized life over property. -
Defense: Mosby shouldn't do photo shoots if she's worried about Freddie Gray case publicity
baltimoresun.comAttorneys for six police officers charged in connection with arrest and death of Freddie Gray said if prosecutors are worried about media attention about the case, perhaps State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby shouldn't have appeared in Vogue and Cosmopolitan. -
Toll cuts, new laws arrive with start of fiscal year
baltimoresun.comMaryland motorists will pay lower tolls, local governments no longer have to collect stormwater fees dubbed the "rain tax," and military retirees are getting a larger tax break. -
Good morning, Baltimore. Maybe it's the summer air at Camden Yards, maybe it's the curse of the Texas Rangers: bsun.md/1dvNToVby baltimoresun via twitter 7/1/2015 11:25:05 AM -
Making holiday plans? Consider using @mtamaryland ... twitter.com/mtamaryland/st…by MD State Highway Adm via twitter 7/1/2015 11:25:25 AM -
Brad Brach pitches in with longest outing of the season to save 'pen bsun.md/1INcVbLby Baltimore Sun Sports via twitter 7/1/2015 11:36:29 AM -
Brad Brach pitches in with longest outing of the season to save 'pen bsun.md/1INcVbLby Baltimore Sun Sports via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 7/1/2015 11:45:33 AM
-
Tolls go down and new laws take effect as state observes New Year's Day for the 2016 budget. bsun.md/1ehzsFwby baltimoresun via twitter 7/1/2015 11:58:51 AM
-
Left lane blocked in #Severn on I-97 SB at Quarterfield Rd, slow traffic back to MD-100 #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 12:01:26 PM -
Blocked due to fallen power cables in #Pasadena on Duvall Hwy Both EB/WB between Central Ave and E Shore Rd #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 12:08:21 PM
-
-
Defense to Mosby: Maybe don't appear in Vogue if you're worried about publicity in Freddie Gray case fw.to/CLnxbwcby Justin George via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 7/1/2015 12:20:32 PM
-
Accident, left lane blocked in #Brooklyn on I-97 SB between I-695 and MD-648, stop and go traffic back to #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 12:20:42 PM
-
We will always remember Police Officer Walter D. Davis #EOW 07/01/1954. #BPDNeverForget http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CI1Bd69UkAALbU_.jpg
by Baltimore Police via twitter 7/1/2015 12:24:06 PM -
Baltimore police are investigating 17 shootings since early Monday. bsun.md/1g7kovCby baltimoresun via twitter 7/1/2015 12:31:50 PM
-
A Baltimore police officer will not face criminal charges for hitting handcuffed suspect, partially caught on video. bsun.md/1GL1kZmby baltimoresun via twitter 7/1/2015 12:32:14 PM
-
Service continues to be suspended between Harrisburg and Philadelphia due to weather related issues. Repairs continue.by Amtrak Northeast via twitter retweeted by BaltimoreOEM 7/1/2015 12:33:11 PM -
Left lane blocked in #Brooklyn on I-97 NB between MD-648 and I-695, stop and go traffic back to #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 12:33:14 PM
-
Accident, two lanes blocked in #Brooklyn on I-97 SB between I-695 and MD-648, stop and go traffic back to #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 12:33:14 PM
-
Blocked due to fallen power cables in #NorthEast on Hwy 272 Both NB/SB between Robin Rd and Elk River Ln #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 12:34:34 PM
-
A motor vehicle collision blocks the ramp from SB I-95 to ex55 Key Hy, 21230. Expect delays. #BalTraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CI1ERaaUYAAYuBx.jpg
by Baltimore OEM via twitter 7/1/2015 12:36:20 PM -
-
Accident, shoulder blocked in #Brooklyn on I-97 SB between I-695 and MD-648, stop and go traffic back to #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 12:47:48 PM
-
Todays front page & trending items
baltimoresun.comGood morning, Baltimore! Here's what you need to know for your Wednesday. -
Accident, shoulder blocked in #Brooklyn on I-97 SB between I-695 and MD-648, slow traffic back to #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 12:51:28 PM
-
"History is subjective at some point." Baltimore's Confederate memorials to be reviewed: fw.to/C1wyROCby Erica L. Green via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 7/1/2015 1:02:43 PM -
Official: 2 convicts made 'dry run' of escape from N.Y. prison bsun.md/1U7HiTgby Sun Nation/World via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 7/1/2015 1:03:03 PM -
Headline I never thought I'd see: "Katy Perry caught in property dispute with elderly nuns." bsun.md/1LHHPs8 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CI1JobEWgAA9pM8.jpg
by Jordan Bartel via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 7/1/2015 1:03:12 PM -
There's @MyBGE activity blocking E Baltimore St at South St, 21202. Use an alternate route. #BalTrafficby Baltimore OEM via twitter 7/1/2015 1:06:54 PM
-
-
#PCBatts is on @wbalradio with @C4Show . Listen in now. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CI1MxecUsAA4HOZ.jpg
by Baltimore Police via twitter 7/1/2015 1:13:27 PM -
Accident cleared in #Brooklyn on I-97 SB between I-695 and MD-648, stop and go traffic back to #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 1:14:31 PM
-
Alongside Obamacare, Md. is a year into its own grand experiment to improve results and lower costs. How's it going? bsun.md/1FQNzriby stephencearley via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 7/1/2015 1:17:44 PM -
Hold the line vs. Stand down: Were officers ordered to do so during riots? The answer is yes, but why is in dispute bsun.md/1GNTTlmby baltimoresun via twitter 7/1/2015 1:18:44 PM
-
Closed due water main break in #BaltimoreCity on Falls Rd NB between Kelly Ave and W Lk Ave #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 1:29:20 PM
-
In continuing war of words, Baltimore police brass say officers were told not to "stand down" but "hold the line" baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Justin Fenton via twitter retweeted by baltimoresun 7/1/2015 1:46:32 PM
-
SHA IN THE NEWS: [VIDEO] SHA replacing 38 inch culvert on Braddock Rd. ow.ly/P2qis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CI1UdJdUAAAzqlT.png
by MD State Highway Adm via twitter 7/1/2015 1:47:04 PM -
Who is Jane Doe? She refused to ID herself, but must give her name to the court before she can post bail. bsun.md/1LCZekWby baltimoresun via twitter 7/1/2015 1:48:09 PM
-
Reminder: Balt City I-95 patterns & exit closures in effect thru 4th of July. Info go.usa.gov/3vMwe #i95bmore http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CI1B5nPUEAA_MDx.jpg
-
Closed due water main break in #BaltimoreCity on Falls Rd Both NB/SB between Kelly Ave and W Lk Ave #traffic bit.ly/12oyZddby TTWN Baltimore via twitter 7/1/2015 1:56:28 PM
-
A reminder fro our friends in Texas... twitter.com/TxDOT/status/6…by MD State Highway Adm via twitter 7/1/2015 2:10:18 PM
-
Welcome @NavalAcademy Class of 2019. Wishing you, "Fair Winds and Following Seas."by MD NRP via twitter 7/1/2015 2:16:48 PM
