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Darreonna Davis

Darreonna

Darreonna Davis is an express desk reporter at The Baltimore Banner. She previously reported at the intersection of gender, politics, health and economic policy as a fellow for the 19th News. Before that, she reported for Forbes, was an intern at Inside Climate News covering environmental justice, aided the team behind “The Lead with Jake Tapper” at CNN, and co-produced packages and digital documentaries with the specials unit at CNBC. Darreonna is a native New Orleanian with ties to Memphis and Holmes County, Mississippi. She’s also an alumna of Howard University. Feel free to contact her at darreonna.davis@thebaltimorebanner.com with any tips.

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No charges for Baltimore County officer who fatally shot Dundalk man
The state won’t prosecute a Baltimore County police officer who fatally shot a Dundalk man experiencing a mental health crisis in May, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General announced.
A Baltimore County police officer avoided prosecution after the Maryland attorney general’s office announced it won’t charge him for a Dundalk man’s death.
Display of Confederate flags at North East Christmas parade called ‘inexcusable’
The flaunting of Confederate flags in a small Cecil County town’s holiday parade over the weekend has riled up community members and left some wondering how they were permitted to participate.
Photographs shared anonymously with the racial and social justice group Cecil Solidarity show participants in a Christmas Parade in North East earlier this month carrying confederate flags.
Tom Hall to step down as WYPR’s ‘Midday’ host as station searches for next voice
Tom Hall will soon step down as the host of WYPR’s flagship public affairs program, “Midday,” Baltimore Public Media officials announced.
WYPR 88.1 FM, a service of Baltimore Public Media, announced on Dec. 4, 2025 that longtime Midday host Tom Hall will step down from the daily host role in early 2026 and transition into a new role as WYPR’s Senior News Analyst.
IDs released of man killed by Baltimore County Police and 4 officers who shot at him
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office identified an Essex man and the Baltimore County officers who fatally shot him during a domestic incident Wednesday night.
State officials are investigating a fatal shooting involving Baltimore County Police officers.
Washington Monument lighting and fireworks draw thousands: ‘The vibes are always good’
Organizers expected around 10,000 people to descend upon the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon on Thursday evening for the annual lighting and fireworks show.
The fireworks display during the 2025 Monument Lighting Ceremony at Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Florida man arrested after allegedly telling BWI employee he had an explosive device in his bag
Chaos ensued briefly for travelers Wednesday evening as parts of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport were evacuated.
A portion of Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport had to be evacuated on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, sending travelers into the food court amid an investigation.
Maryland man charged in fatal MGM National Harbor shooting
Prince George’s County police arrested 22-year-old Benjamin Williams in connection to a fatal shooting at MGM National Harbor hotel and casino in Oxon Hill.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - DECEMBER 08:  General view of the atmosphere at the MGM National Harbor Grand Opening Gala on December 8, 2016 in National Harbor, Maryland.
3 delivery drivers carjacked in Guilford over last 2 weeks
Three delivery drivers have been carjacked in the Guilford neighborhood of North Baltimore over the past two weeks.
A private security vehicle is parked along Greenway following a series of carjackings of delivery drivers in the Guilford neighborhood.
Baltimore area spared snow as wintry mix hits Maryland ahead of drop in temps
The low-pressure system moving onto the East Coast hit parts of Western Maryland with snow and sleet.
Residents of South Baltimore brave the downpour on December 11, 2024.
Icy roads possible Tuesday as wintry mix expected to blast Maryland
A wintry mix could mean icy road conditions in Central Maryland, the National Weather Service said, though snow is only likely to stick closer to the Pennsylvania border.
Close up of ice and rain on the windshield of a car with bare winter trees beyond.
Firefighters rescue person who fell between Amtrak train cars at BWI rail station
Firefighters rescued an Amtrak passenger who fell between train cars at the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport’s rail station.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Maryland gas prices linger around $3 ahead of Thanksgiving but could drop
Though traveling by car this Thanksgiving could be hectic, cheaper gas is a silver lining, especially in Maryland.
Though traveling by car this Thanksgiving could be hectic, cheaper gas is a silver lining.
Woman dies days after driving car into Inner Harbor despite signs of recovery
Danielle Younger, the 52-year-old woman who drove her car into the harbor last Tuesday, has died, officials said.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - Crews work to retrieve a car from the Inner Harbor on Tuesday evening after more than a dozen Baltimore fire trucks and police cars lined the area near the Pier 5 Hotel as a vehicle plunged into the water.
Over 1.5 million Marylanders traveling for Thanksgiving. Here’s how to avoid the traffic.
Over 1.5 million Marylanders again are projected to travel this Thanksgiving period, mostly by car, AAA announced.
Rush hour traffic travels on I-695 near I-70 just after sunset.
Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights is back: Here’s what to know about the 33rd year
The Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City, one of the premiere holiday light displays in Maryland, will illuminate on Thursday with new and returning features all lit to make lasting memories for visitors.
Ocean City's Winterfest of Lights in 2019.
Fort McHenry shuts down after crews unearth cannonball; bomb squad works to neutralize device
Fort McHenry National Monument was shut down Friday after renovation crews unearthed a cannonball.
Baltimore Police block the road at East Fort Avenue leading to Fort McHenry on Friday, after sending its bomb squad as a safety measure after crews dug up an old explosive device.
City, state officials investigating sheen of oil in the Inner Harbor
Baltimore City and state officials are investigating a sheen spotted in the Inner Harbor.
The Baltimore City Fire Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment were on-site to assess the source and potential impact of an oil sheen in the Inner Harbor.
2 people hospitalized after car crashes into Glen Burnie doctor’s office
Two people were taken to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center Wednesday after a car struck their Glen Burnie doctor’s office while they were in the waiting room.
Emergency personnel responded to a car crashing into the Maryland Primary Care Physicians building in the 7700 block of Quarterfield Road in Glen Burnie around 3:30 p.m.
Driver in critical condition after vehicle sinks in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Emergency crews rushed to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Tuesday evening after a car plunged off a pier and sank, leaving the driver who was pulled from the water in critical condition.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - Crews work to retrieve a car from the Inner Harbor on Tuesday evening after more than a dozen Baltimore fire trucks and police cars lined the area near the Pier 5 Hotel as a vehicle plunged into the water.
Sinclair buys 8% stake in Scripps as broadcaster eyes possible acquisition
Sinclair Inc., a Maryland-based media company, recently announced its purchase of an 8.2% stake in fellow broadcaster E.W. Scripps.
Sinclair Inc. paid more than $15 million for over 6 million shares in E.W. Scripps.
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