Baltimore Police

This week, several members of the Baltimore Police Department proudly participated in the 30th Anniversary of the Police Unity Tour — a four-day journey honoring law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and ensuring their legacy is never forgotten. Beginning in New Jersey and ending in Washington, D.C., this challenging ride represents strength, remembrance, and unity. We are proud to recognize and celebrate our participants who took on this meaningful journey in honor of the fallen. #PoliceUnityTour #NeverForget #HonorTheFallen #BPD

Northwest District Attempted Murder Arrest In reference to the shooting that occurred in the Northwest District, Baltimore City detectives have arrested 28-year-old Ceante Jordan. Jordan was wanted in connection with the shooting of a 68-year-old woman on April 30, 2026, in the 4700 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. On May 7, 2026, Warrant Apprehension detectives arrested Ceante Jordan at a home in the 2900 block of Oakford Avenue. Jordan was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted first-degree murder. ___________ Original Advisory Northwest District Shooting Investigation On April 30, 2026, at approximately 1:43 p.m., Northwest District patrol officers responded to the 4700 block of Liberty Heights Avenue for a report of a shooting. Once there, officers located a 68-year-old female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where she is listed in stable condition. Northwest District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2466 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-lockup.

Commercial Armed Robbery Juvenile Arrest On May 10, 2026, at approximately 6 p.m., three male suspects entered a convenience store in the 500 block of North Charles Street multiple times, stealing various items. Before leaving for the last time, one of the suspects displayed what appeared to be a rifle and knocked over items and equipment in the store. The three suspects, aged 14, 17, and 18, were quickly located and arrested in the 500 block of Light Street with the assistance of Foxtrot (Aviation) by officers from the Entertainment District. Officers recovered a Gel Ball Blaster-style gun (Orbeez) from the 18-year-old suspect. The 17-year-old was transported to the Juvenile Justice Center and charged accordingly, while the 18-year-old was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged. The 14-year-old was taken into custody but was later released to his parent.

Central District Attempted Murder Arrest In reference to the shooting that occurred in the Central District, investigators have arrested 32-year-old Antonio Chase of Baltimore. Chase was wanted in connection with the shooting of a 30-year-old male. Detectives later learned the shooting occurred in the 300 block of Marion Street. On May 10, 2026, at approximately 1:37 p.m., officers in the 100 block of North Eutaw Street, who were still investigating the shooting, arrested the suspect, Antonio Chase. Officers seized a loaded handgun from his person. Chase was transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault and various handgun violations. ______________________ Original Advisory Central District Shooting Investigation On May 10, 2026, at approximately 11:21 a.m., Central District patrol officers responded to the 200 block of North Eutaw Street for a report of a shooting. Once there, officers located a 30-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where his injury is believed to be non-life-threatening. Preliminary Investigation revealed the victim was shot in the 200 block of Marion Street. The victim then traveled to the 200 block of North Eutaw Street, where police were notified. Central District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2411 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 On this special day, BPD would like to celebrate all of the wonderful mothers and maternal figures whose love, strength, guidance, and sacrifice help shape our families and communities every day. To all the mothers who serve and protect, we see you. You are appreciated!

National Police Week 2026 | Honoring Our Heroes In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week.   During this week, we honor and remember the courageous law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, dedicating their lives to the safety and protection of others. Their service, bravery, and legacy will never be forgotten. 💙

Big smiles and tiny wheels 🚓💙 Some days community policing looks a little different and a lot more adorable. Thanks for letting us be part of the joy, one ride at a time! #BPDInTheCommunity #FutureOfficer

Baltimore has seen progress driving down shootings and homicides. The 133 homicides and 311 non-fatal shootings we saw in 2025 were both historic lows.

Southeast District Attempted Murder Arrest In reference to the shooting that occurred in the Southeast District, investigators have arrested 42-year-old Ryan Sekora of Vienna, Maryland. Sekora was wanted for the shooting of a 37-year-old male that occurred on May 7, 2026, in the 6200 block of Eastern Avenue. On May 7, 2026, Ryan Sekora was taken into custody while in the 1800 block of Dundalk Avenue and transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged with attempted murder and assault. _____________________ Original Advisory Southeast District Shooting Investigation On May 7, 2026, at approximately 2:08 a.m., Southeast District patrol officers were called to the 6200 block of Eastern Avenue for a report of a shooting. Once there, officers located a 37-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Southeast District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2422 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

A few steps to help keep our communities safe: stay alert, secure your belongings, and report suspicious activity by calling 911. #publicsafetytips

Southern District Commercial Armed Robbery Arrest On May 6, 2026, at approximately 10 a.m., Southern District patrol officers responded to a retail store in the 300 block of West Camden Street for a report of an armed robbery. Once there, officers learned that a later-identified 49-year-old male suspect entered the business, removing two sports jerseys from the wall. The suspect then attempted to flee the location but was stopped by a store employee. It was at this time the suspect brandished a knife and fled the location on foot. A description of the suspect was given to officers, and after an area canvas, the suspect was arrested without further incident in the 200 block of North Eutaw Street. The suspect will be transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he'll be charged with armed robbery and various weapons charges.

End of Watch, May 7, 1997: Police Officer Owen E. Sweeney Jr. On May 7, 1997, Lieutenant Owen Sweeney was killed while attempting to serve a petition for a mental commitment. Lieutenant Sweeney went to a home on Bertram Avenue to serve the petition with other officers. The man named on the petition fired a shotgun through the front door. The blast struck Lieutenant Sweeney in his lower back as he was walking away from the door after attempting to talk to the man. The man was ruled mentally unfit to stand trial. He was committed to a maximum security state hospital and held not criminally responsible for Lieutenant Sweeney's murder. Lieutenant Sweeney was a 28-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department and routinely worked in the field with officers under his command. We will never forget.

Such a wonder reading experience at Sinclair Elementary.📚Thank you for inviting us & we were proud to be able to donate some amazing books. We can’t wait to hear about these new stories the next time we visit. #youthengagement #bpdinthecommunity #communitypolicing

Today, Office Support Specialist Millicent “Millie” Lewis will be laid to rest. She dedicated 19 years of service to our great city and the police department. BPD extends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Ms. Lewis’ family, friends, and colleagues. She was truly cherished by her BPD family. May she rest in peace. 🕊

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to recognize the importance of mental wellness for everyone in our community. At the Baltimore Police Department, we understand that mental health is just as important as physical safety. Our officers work closely with community partners and crisis response resources to ensure individuals receive the care and support they need. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Reach out, check in on loved ones, and don’t hesitate to seek help. #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #BaltimoreCommunity #YouAreNotAlone

On Friday, BPD joined fellow members of the public safety community to commemorate Fallen Heroes Day at Dulaney Valley. This memorial service honored the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, supported their loved ones, and paid tribute to the selflessness of our fallen heroes who gave their lives to protect others. We will never forget these courageous men and women.

Identity Sought In reference to an aggravated assault that occurred on April 28, 2026, in the 2200 block of West Cold Spring Lane, Northern District detectives need your help in identifying this individual. Anyone with information is urged to contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

For Bring Your Kid to Work Day, we asked some of the kids to help us out with a very important task: describing their grown-ups in case we ever needed to find them… and let’s just say the details are very specific 😂 #futuredetectives #bpd #bringyourkidtoworkday

Help us bid farewell to our beloved retied K9, Gejza. The K9 Unit and the entire Baltimore Police Department family deeply appreciate your service and will always miss you. Rest in peace, Gejza. We’ll take it from here!