Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures whose strength, wisdom, compassion, and guidance help shape our families and communities every day. Thank you for the countless ways you inspire, support, and lead with love. Happy Mother’s Day!
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week starts today. Throughout the week, State’s Attorney Bates and our Victim Witness staff will share why this work matters and how we stand with victims and families every day. #NCVRW2026
Its back! Backpack Giveaway & Community Cookout! 🍔🎒
Join me and the dedicated men and women of the @baltimoresao on Saturday, August 30th from 12–4PM at 1400 E. North Avenue for a FREE community cookout!
We’re giving away backpacks and school supplies generously donated by our staff and supporters — plus food, music, and fun for the whole family!
No RSVP needed—just come out and celebrate the back-to-school season with us! 📚✏️
“While some have criticized our office for moving beyond the policies of the previous administration, the progress we’ve made in reducing homicides in Baltimore tells a different story—one grounded in results, not rhetoric." (1/5)
The previous first half low was 77, in 1977. Even adjusting for the massive population loss since then, this is the lowest murder rate since 1978 when William Donald Schaefer was mayor
Baltimore ended the first half of 2022 with 179 homicides, the worst first half of a year on record (since 1970).
Baltimore just ended the first half of 2025 with 68 homicides, which is the fewest on record.
That’s a 62 percent drop from 2022-2025
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Bates!
Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and happiness as you begin this beautiful new chapter together. May your partnership be strong, your joys be many, and your love grow deeper with each passing day.
Best wishes!
Wishing all the cool dads, the hipster dads, the musical dads, the outdoorsy dads, the dads who cry watching Pixar movies, the soccer dads, the dads who have never actually 'turned this car around', the DIY dads, and the dads with bad jokes a very happy Father's Day!