By Doni Glover, Publisher
(BALTIMORE – January 10, 2023) – Had a conversation today with a Baltimore City Assistant State’s
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Attorney who has a very real message for all drug dealers, criminals, vagrants, loiterers, and those engaged in unsavory behavior in the City of Baltimore that is helping to destroy what beauty is left, be forewarned.
The word from the top is ‘get it all in’ before February 1st.
Come Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, Ivan Bates, the new state’s attorney, is going hard in the paint.
There are expected to be more arrests and stiffer sentencing in Baltimore. Violent offenders get harsher attention, no doubt, possibly even federal prosecution.
Whether or not this is a return to zero tolerance remains to be seen, but for now, a pronounced warning has been made: Ivan ain’t playing!
Thus, the time for change is now. There are plenty of employment resources. For instance, if you are seeking job training with employment, call Lisa Pierce at 443.591.2658.