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ALT #ICYMI Recent News from the SAO - September 11, 2026: Charges Announced in 1986 Cold Case Homicide - Defendant David Alexander Williams was charged for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Teresa Ann Houck, who was found deceased in Druid Hill Park in October 1986. The Defendant is charged with First-Degree Murder and related charges. September 29, 2026: the Office launched a new website, including a new Data Dashboard in partnership with Prosecutorial Performance Indicators to provide the public with a quantitative look at the many facets of the Office’s work, from cases and prosecutions to outcomes and other key measures that help tell the story of public safety and accountability in Baltimore City. October 2, 2026: Defendant Pleads Guilty to Stealing $70,000 from 91-Year-Old Godmother - Defendant Shea Green pleaded guilty to Theft Scheme and Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult. The Defendant was sentenced to 10 years, suspending all but time served...

ALT The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Victim Witness Services - 41% of Women & 26% of Men have experienced sexual violence or stalking by an intimate partner. 61 million women & 53 million men have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner. Steps to Take: 1. Call 911 immediately 2. If police do not file charges, you can apply for charges with a District Court Commissioner 3. The SAO will review your case 4. Submit witness information, photos, records, and other documents at least 24 hours before your interview. 5. Within 2 business days of filing charges, contact the District Court Special Victims Unit to schedule an interview. 6. Appear in Court. Services: Court support and accompaniment. Bilingual coordinators for Spanish-speaking victims. Referrals to agencies and service providers. Assistance with safety planning and impact statements. Need Help? Call 410-396-1897 and [email protected]

ALT Serial Hotel Burglar Faces 66 Years of Incarceration Defendant Jamal Gardner stole items from guests’ rooms at the Marriott Hotel on 110 S. Eutaw Street between December 7, 2025, and February 7, 2026. The Defendant has 13 other pending Baltimore City criminal cases for similar courses of conduct.














