Since March 2004, 30,000 people in Baltimore City have been arrested but not charged with any crime. Prosecutors at Central Booking routinely review the cases and decline to file criminal charges. After being dehumanized, demoralized, criminally processed, housed in overcrowded holding cells, and unnecessarily disrupted from their families and jobs, the arrestees are routinely released and sent on their way.
Due to this sudden increase in unjustified arrests, Baltimore citizens are terrified. We demand that the state legislature and federal agencies investigate this matter thoroughly and bring healing to the community.
Sponsor
Delegate Jill P. Carter
http://jillpcarter.com
Links
Statistical charts showing Baltimore arrests vs. charges
http://www.jillpcarter.com/BookedvsCharged.doc
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Sheila Dixon, United States
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I had my home raided even though I was mayor of Baltimore. I was actually convicted and forced to resign as mayor. Had I known what was in store for me, I would have supported Delegate Jill P. Carter in this effort, in her call to reform the police department, and in her run for mayor. She's consistently been the only elected official in the city with vision, courage, and the ability to lead Baltimore City in the right direction. All I can say, Delegate Carter, is you've always been right.
frank quinn, United States
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my son and i were falsely imprisoned with courts dismissing charges now im out 10000 now what
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Sheila Dixon, United States
5 years agoState:
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I had my home raided even though I was mayor of Baltimore. I was actually convicted and forced to resign as mayor. Had I known what was in store for me, I would have supported Delegate Jill P. Carter in this effort, in her call to reform the police department, and in her run for mayor. She's consistently been the only elected official in the city with vision, courage, and the ability to lead Baltimore City in the right direction. All I can say, Delegate Carter, is you've always been right.
frank quinn, United States
7 years agoState:
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my son and i were falsely imprisoned with courts dismissing charges now im out 10000 now what
Norma Dofflemyer, United States
7 years agoState:
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I was a resident of Baltimore City for years. It is wonderful to see people stcking together on this. Many thanks to Delegate Carter for taking the initiative to address this horrible situation. The behavior of police oficers was absolutely horrible even in the 60's. It's no wonder that so many fear law enforcement officials and view it as a crooked system. Many years ago my own mother and younger sister who was only 7 yrs. old at the time were forced out of their home by a police officer who had his weapon pointed at my mother. My younger sister was terrified and is emotionally scarred for life. She was in the yard riding her tricycle. When we speak of it even today she still cries.I am certain that we have no recourse. Sadly my dear mother passed away in Sept. of 2005 without getting any justice. In any event I hope she is smiling from heaven in hopes that others may.
michele bostic, United States
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my boyfriend is a victim of false arrest. he is locked up on an expired order
ira payne, United States
7 years agoState:
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On Sept 6, 2007. My friend was walking to the store and was stopped and searched by police officer. Then arrested nothing was fond on him however his was arrested for narcotics and again nothing was found on him or around him. The false arrest must stop.
ira payne, United States
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On Sept 6, 2007. My friend was walking to the store and was stopped and searched by police officer. Then arrested nothing was fond on him however his was arrested for narcotics and again nothing was found on him or around him. The false arrest must stop.
ira payne, United States
7 years agoState:
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On Sept 6, 2007. My friend was walking to the store and was stopped and searched by police officer. Then arrested nothing was fond on him however his was arrested for narcotics and again nothing was found on him or around him. The false arrest must stop.
Kevie Russell, United States
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Enough is Enough!! Stop Lynching our people, especially our kids!
Sarah Dingle, United States
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This is a problem that absolutely needs to be addressed. Far too many police dollars are being spent filling "quotas" instead of taking the time to arrest those people who are truly committing crime. Quit harassing people waiting for the bus, and lock up some of these drug dealers and addicts who use bus stops as an open air drug marketplace!!
