Proud father, attorney, veteran, @officialoppf / @HowardU man, Baltimore City State's Attorney. By Authority: Friends of Ivan Bates, Ashley Taylor, Treasurer
Baltimore, MD
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Four years ago I crisscrossed the city promising to hold repeat violent offenders accountable, rebuild the State’s Attorney’s office, protect our older adults, and stand up for victims of crime.
Four years later, I've held true to my word. We've delivered historic reductions in homicides and violent crime. We've held those who commit quality-of-life crimes accountable through our Citation Docket. We created a new Older Adult and Disabled Persons Unit and expanded our city's Victim and Witness Division.
We've made Baltimore safer by being "smart on crime.” We’re setting the right priorities, handing down tough but fair sentences for violent crime, and building stronger relationships with our communities.
#PromisesMadeCommitmentsKept
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It was an honor to have Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino as @ivanjbates' first podcast guest. 🎙️Check out their conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4plOdVq…
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Thank you to my friend and Maryland's Secretary of Juvenile Services, Betsy Fox Tolentino, for joining me as my first guest. Perhaps this episode will serve as a reminder that people can share the same goals, disagree on how to achieve them, and still leave a conversation with a smile and a willingness to work together.
youtu.be/Y4plOdVqg2g
Good Morning, Baltimore! It's October 20th.
I'm excited to reveal the first episode of my new podcast, Beyond the Status Quo.
This program will be a platform for open and honest discussions about law enforcement, social justice, and other important public policy issues.
It will not include the political bickering and finger-pointing, but rather will focus on fresh ideas that challenge the status quo.
Thank you to my friend and Maryland's Secretary of Juvenile Services, Betsy Fox Tolentino, for joining me as my first guest. Perhaps this episode will serve as a reminder that people can share the same goals, disagree on how to achieve them, and still leave a conversation with a smile and a willingness to work together.
youtu.be/Y4plOdVqg2g
Sign-up here to have future episodes sent right to your inbox: bates4baltimore.com/beyond
Podcast paid for by Friends of Ivan Bates, Ashley Taylor, Treasurer.
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Happening right now: Baltimore State’s Attorney @ivanjbates is holding a press conference to explain why he CANNOT pursue a murder charge in the death of 69-yr-old Barry Wright, who was killed after police say a 12-yr-old driving a stolen car collided w/ his motorcycle. @wbaltv11
Our smart on crime polities are clearly working, thanks to the hard work of our federal, state and local law enforcement partners. But the progress we’ve made and bridges we’ve built would not be possible without you, the people of Baltimore.
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#ICYMI check out the latest updates from our office at stattorney.org/news-media/pr…
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...
The public deserves accountability, to know and be able to access the meaningful information about how our criminal justice system operates, and the data to highlight how the SAO is performing.
The data dashboard we launched yesterday, along with a revised SAO website, provides a quantitative look at the many facets of our work - from cases and prosecutions to outcomes and other key performance metrics - that help tell the story of public safety and accountability here in Baltimore City.
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Have you, a friend and/or family member been subject to false charges being levied against you/them via the court commissioner process? If so, we want to hear from YOU!
For three years, Delegate Jackie Addison and I have been trying to change this archaic and often retaliatory system down in Annapolis. We were minutes away from passage during the last session and want lawmakers to hear from the residents of Maryland to better understand why changes to this system are necessary during this upcoming session.
Join us at Ark Church (1263 E. North Avenue) on Tuesday, Sept 29th from 6:00-8:00P to have this candid conversation with those looking to offer real solutions to the issues we face. #BuildingBridgesForABetterBaltimore #CourtCommissionerProcess #CommunityConversations
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Thanks for your support!
What an amazing day yesterday campaigning for our superstar State Senator Shaneka Henson and the remarkable courthouse slate in Anne Arundel County including my colleague States Attorney Anne Colt Leitess.
I was joined by roughly a dozen Baltimore City volunteers, who braved the weather to ensure the voters of this district know what an incredible job their state senator has done - and will continue to do for them. #VoteHensonForStateSenate #Election2026 #BuildingBridges #TrustTheProcess
What an amazing day yesterday campaigning for our superstar State Senator Shaneka Henson and the remarkable courthouse slate in Anne Arundel County including my colleague States Attorney Anne Colt Leitess.
I was joined by roughly a dozen Baltimore City volunteers, who braved the weather to ensure the voters of this district know what an incredible job their state senator has done - and will continue to do for them. #VoteHensonForStateSenate #Election2026 #BuildingBridges #TrustTheProcess
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Baltimore State’s Attorney @ivanjbates Ivan Bates & his team came all the way down to help spearhead today’s canvass, bringing fresh energy to our Senate & courthouse campaigns! Before the rain, we hit 500 doors. Grateful to Ivan for showing up strong! 💪🏾
Amazing conversation with Colin Kaepernick hosted by the amazing Tia Hamilton and Urban Reads Bookstore at a sold out Coppin State University - shoutout to Dr. Jenkins for not only opening their doors but coming through with his beautiful family.
Colin’s newly released book the Perilous Fight was well received by the young leaders gathered to hear his powerful message: The world needs each of us to be willing to Stand Up to Injustice, Sit Down or Take a Knee to show your commitment to the change we long for!
Silence is consent, so speak up today in order to effect the change you want to see tomorrow #BuildingBridgesBmore
Three years ago, Baltimore lost a tech giant who was an angel sent to us to inspire, influence and illuminate the greatness of our city.
The unfortunate circumstances that led to her demise was something that my office and I were able to help alleviate, having Delegate Elizabeth Embry introduce legislation in her name in 2024 with the passage of the Pava Marie LaPere Act, which eliminates the ability of sex offenders from obtaining diminution credits during their time of incarceration.
I will continue to fight for the rights of victims and their families, which is why I was proud to stand side-by-side with her father Frank and mother Caroline in continuing to carry on her legacy.
